Jordan holidays

What can you find in Jordan that you won’t find elsewhere?

If you could only pick three experiences in Jordan it would have to be: visiting the spectacular temples and tombs of pink Petra in the morning; following in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia with a camel tour across to Wadi Rum; and floating away in the mineral riches of the Dead Sea.

Who are Jordan holidays best for ?

There’s no need to be Indiana Jones to enjoy an adventure in this corner of the Middle East. Jordan offers endless exploration for every kind of traveller whether you are head over heels for history or love to get lost in nature. The Dead Sea is sure to appeal to everyone and for families, in particular, floating on the salty surface will be an unquestionable highlight of the trip. After a morning discovering Petra, the nearby Red Sea tempts with its divine dining and underwater treasures and further afield, children and adults will adore a night in a Bedouin camp beneath thousands of stars in Wadi Rum. Friends, meanwhile, will find a trip to suit all while venturing out into the rich and flowing countryside, stopping along the way for a spa treatment or two in Ma’Ln, a cooking class in Petra, and a diving adventure in the wine-dark Red Sea. And if you're travelling solo? You will find endless opportunity for spirit-enriching sojourns.

What are the best ways to discover Jordan ?

Amman is only a five-hour flight from the UK making it an enchanting place to start your Middle Eastern adventures and a serious contender for a short break with big appeal. In five days, there's time to work in a trip to picture-perfect Petra and if you carve out a further three days, you'll have time to visit all the major sites of Jordan – from the ruined city of Jerash to the Kings Highway (a scenic route between Amman and Petra).

Special things to do in Jordan

- If you're a nature lover through-and-through, be sure to organise an overnight stay in the remote Feynan Reserve for days spent hiking to discover the local fauna and nights spent admiring fiery sunsets and star-studded skies.



- History buffs will be hard-pressed to tear themselves away from surveying the sublime site of Petra. From the world-recognisable treasury to the magnificent monastery, a trip here will leave you wide-eyed and slack-jawed. The best time to visit is as soon as it opens. With barely anyone there, you'll have the chance to admire the glorious glow of the morning light all by yourself.