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Hidden Treasures of Jordan

This adventure exceeded my expectations. The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan offers a huge variety of different landscapes and activities for the traveller. Its historical significance provides loads of opportunities to enjoy ancient civilisations. Exploring these sites was fab but also meeting the friendly people and trying their food was great. This particular trip allowed me to discover Jordan in depth and I feel I have experienced it from the verdant North to the deserts and Red Sea of the South.

Most Inspirational Moment

Petra was amazing. Hiking up Al Khubtha Trail to view the Treasury from up high was an experience I will not forget. I loved Wadi Rum, the scenery stunning and the jeep ride was so fun. Also knowing that Jesus had been baptised at Bethany was.......

Thoughts on Group Leader

Eyad Bannna Eddie to his friends was a fantastic tour Leader with a winning smile. He looked after us and made our experience of Jordan special. He managed to get us into Jerash early so we had the place to ourselves before the bus loads arrived, and took us to different local restaurants so we could sample all the food. Thank you Eddie

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do not be put off because there are problems in the Middle East. I felt safe and the Jordanians were so friendly. As a female traveller I felt relaxed and was able to move freely and did not have to cover up. It is an amazing trip you will not regret booking it. ENJOY!

Unmissable Jordan

This was one of the most interesting and inspiring cultural trips I have been on. Our guide was superb and the history, along with the scenery in Jordan, made for a truly outstanding 10 days.

Most Inspirational Moment

It is impossible to pick one particular moment as there were many. The top 5 highlights for me were, lunch overlooking the Sea of Galilee, the Roman City of Jerash, the site of Jesus' baptism at Bethany, Petra and the Wadi Rum, but, on any other holiday, many of the other sites we visited in between would have been in the top 5 too.

Thoughts on Group Leader

I cannot praise Eyad Al Banna (Eddie) highly enough. His historic and current knowledge of all things Jordan and the Middle East was exceptional and he imparted it in an interesting, humorous and patient manner that truly made the holiday. Eddie really brought the group together and did a great job keeping us all pointed in the right direction, dealing with personal matters quickly and effectively, all whilst telling jokes and constantly having a smile on his face. He is firmly in my top three guides from all the adventure and cultural trips I have been on.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make the trip and enjoy it. Do not worry about travelling in Jordan just because it is in the Middle East. The people are very friendly and it feels totally sage

Peter Harris

So much to recommend this trip. Very full itinerary with constantly changing landscapes and a wealth of historical interest. A shame that the local tourist industry has been hit hard by political conditions in neighbouring regions but Jordan itself is very safe and nobody should be deterred from visiting.

Most Inspirational Moment

Jerash is very impressive and Wadi Rum is spectacular, although mobs of rowdy, ill-mannered Chinese are to be avoided if at all possible. Petra, however, is sensational. If you are fit enough, attempt the Wadi al Farasa trail up to the High Place of Sacrifice - you will see scenery, tombs, etc. that 99% of visitors miss. We only encountered 6 other people on the way up.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Aladdin was very knowledgeable with excellent communication skills.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for the heat - 40C in early June at Dead Sea and Red Sea. Have suitable footwear for rocky conditions at Petra. Local restaurants are cheap but tourist locations charge 4/5 times as much for the same thing. Alcohol is very expensive - a large beer can be anywhere from £ 8 - £ 11 or £5 for a small can ! Soft drinks are far cheaper. Exodus recommendation of about £ 350 for a 12 day trip is barely adequate.

Hidden Treasures of Jordan

Absolutely brilliant trip, well organised throughout!
Visits included amazing Roman ruins, Muslim and Crusader castles as well as Petra, of course!
Travelled Jordan from the very north to the Red Sea in the south, some longish drives but never more than a couple of hours without a stop of some sort – with an excellent, safe driver.
Extremely knowledgeable guide who provided some extra assistance as we travelled during Ramadam.

Most Inspirational Moment

Petra of course! We spent nine hours at the site on the first day; the (2 hour) climb to the Monastery is not to be missed, returning in the evening for a candle-lit walk to the Treasury. On the second day took the longer, but more interesting and rarely visited trail to the High Place of Sacrifice NB: strongly advised take this 3 hour trail in reverse, as recommended by our guide.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Extremely knowledgeable, especially ancient history and more recent regional politics. Lots of helpful advice at sites to ensure we not only didn't miss the 'must see' but also interesting out of the way places.

Advice for Potential Travellers

You need plenty of spending money. Lunches and dinners usually DR10-15 each, which soon adds up. There are cheaper options in towns, except Petra, but not when you are in the middle of nowhere. And if you are desperate for a cold beer after a hot and dusty day, expect to pay DR7-9 for a pint of lager. NB: food and drink usually plus 7% tax & 10% service

Hidden Treasures of Jordan

An overwhelming archaeological journey. I was nervous before I traveled with Syria escalating but I never felt unsafe on the tour. I felt really welcome in Jordan and I will return. I hope more people will visit. I can highly recommend this tour and if you’re smart make it a two week trip and have a few days to enjoy Jordan at a slower pace on your own at the end.

Most Inspirational Moment

Petra was simply magical and wins hands down! I particularly liked that this tour gives you 2 full days there. I didn't rush to see everything on day 1 and took the time to explore a little off the main trails and meet the local bedouin. I also loved Um Qais as it was in full spring bloom (I've never seen so may thistles outside of Scotland) Jerash is also incredible, wish I had longer to enjoy it!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Issa was a a responsible team leader, his knowledge of Jordanian history and culture was very good. He had a difficult task as we were a large group with differing interests. Issa very much focused on the history and the sights and was conscious of ensuring we saw everything on the itinerary. He was very helpful with all my queries and helped with my transfer at the end of my trip so this isn't a criticism but I did observe Issa struggled with all the organisational demands because there was so little downtime for him to organise himself.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you can, arrive a day early, as the flight gets in after midnight and the tour starts the next morning. Research the places on the itinerary before you travel - its information overload on the tour and there is a lot of history and no time to sit and read your guidebook. The weather in Jordan varies from one part of the country to another so bring a warm sweater/fleece. There are several walks over uneven/rocky terrain so do bring a pair of hiking boots or walking shoes with proper grips. If you're a light sleeper bring earplugs as a number of our hotels were noisy Oh and do bring a universal plug for the bath tubs as most of the hotels had a bath but no plug!

Hidden Treasures of Jordan

Tour arrangements (meeting us at airport and transfer to airport at end of trip were good)
We did not receive an updated itinerary-weren’t prepared to check out Days Inn first day of tour
Issa our tour was barely adequate. Difficult to understand, pronunciation very poor. Information about sites was garbled and mostly wrong. Was constantly collecting money for side trips, dinners , and tips for drivers, etc. No receipts or paperwork so quite mysterious. At end of tour collected money for water on bus which is usually free.

Most Inspirational Moment

Petra

Thoughts on Group Leader

not very good.

Hidden Treasures of Jordan

A fast paced tour of an amazing country. Every day brought a new revelation that was better than the last.

Most Inspirational Moment

Visit Petra, the site is huge and around every corner there is something amazing to see. Petra at night was fabulous and so different from seeing the site in the day time. Watching the stars at Wadi Rum was a magical experience.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Issa was fabulous. He was so passionate about his country and could not do enough for us, to ensure we saw the best and enjoyed ourselves.

Advice for Potential Travellers

There are a lot of steps ( 857 each way to fhe Monastery), so take lots of water

Hidden Treasures of Jordan

This was a memorable trip and we really feel we have seen and experienced Jordan.

Most Inspirational Moment

Hiking around Petra far surpassed our expectations. It was great to have two days there with lots of time after the group hiking tours to explore on our own. Swimming in the Dead Sea was also wonderful.

hidden treasures of jordan

this was a truly wonderful trip. Each day brought new revelations better than the day before.

Most Inspirational Moment

How to decide? Jerash ; Petra or the desert? Each location was so memorable that I can not decide.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Hasan was very knowledgeable and his enthusiasm was catching. He went way beyond his brief when showing us the various wonderful places we visited and gave us a global view geographically, politically and culturally. He rushed us sometimes but that was because he wanted to show us everything on the Exodus trip notes!

Advice for Potential Travellers

I was the oldest in the group at almost 73 and was able to do all the activities except the Monastery in Petra. Don't let age stop you. Don't worry about the desert stay; it was a mystical experience.

Hidden Treasures of Jordan

We were certainly not undersold by this adventure, it allowed us to enjoy the desert scenery along the highways travelled, eating watermelon while watching the sun set in the Wadi Rum, explore historic and archaeological treasures until we were on historic overload, it allowed us to meet absolutely wonderful travel companions and eat absolutely wonderful local dishes.
Accommodations were comfortable to very comfortable. Breakfasts were adequate, with most of our meals being excellent. Our transport was very comfortable and the local driver was excellent.

Most Inspirational Moment

My most inspirational moment came when I reached the Treasury for the night program ... as I sat listening to the music being performed, saw the shadow of the Treasury in the candle light and then looked up seeing the Big Dipper star constellation ... I had to pinch myself ... as I couldn't believe I was actually there ... Then again the next day when I saw the Treasury in the sunlight being able to see all the detail ... it was unbelievable.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader in Jordan was Khaled. He was absolutely enjoyable, excellent in the history for each of the sites and being able to answer all questions that were asked, he was always keeping us entertained on our long drives, occasionally had a sweet treat for us to try and he always, always had a smile on his face which allowed us to enjoy all parts of the adventure.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for stairs at the sites, be prepared for the heat along with the water provided by our leader I had taken my own water bottle and I had used a wet pack that went around my neck and helped me keep cool, and do not over pack - as a hand wash was dry by the next day.