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4.7 out of 5

Sarah Parkes

Reviewed June 2019

A jam packed week

This is a very full trip that means you see the most amount of things in the least amount of time so be aware of this before you book if you’re expecting a leisurely trip!
The coach was of an excellent standard, clean spacious and had air con which was essential for some long drives! Plenty of stops too for snacks and to stretch your legs.

Most Inspirational Moment

Petra lived up to my hopes and then some. I had my reservations about the night in the desert but it was good fun, especially the camel ride and the food was excellent. The mud on the last day at the Dead Sea was great fun too and nice to end a hectic trip on a relaxed note.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Abdullah was friendly and funny and got us where we needed to be. He was very knowledgable on the history of the areas and gave us time to ourselves. He sourced the most amazing falafel sandwich for 1 dinar that we raved about the rest of the trip.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take Sea shoes for the Red Sea Prepare yourself for a long tiring day on day one after your flight. Petra by night gets a bad rep but we went and enjoyed it, certainly helps to be there early though. If I had my time again I’d have extended the trip by one day to relax and enjoy the Dead Sea A’s by the time we arrived and checked in it was 4pm and the pools etc close at sunset and we had an early flight. It was a lovely hotel and would have been nice to enjoy it more.

Colin Billings

Reviewed June 2019

A great week in Jordan

A very busy week however we saw a lot in the limited time

Most Inspirational Moment

The two days in Petra , the treasury then the monastery and the high places ab

Thoughts on Group Leader

Abdullah was excellent Very knowledgeable, organised and sociable

Advice for Potential Travellers

Next time i would take my own mask and snorkel for the Red Sea to make sure it fits properly . Take advantage of the donkeys and horses available in Petra , they save a lot of walking

Joanne White

Reviewed May 2019

Great week packed with fabulous experiences

All the highlights of Jordan in one week – it is a very busy week with full days and relatively early starts but it is worth the effort. Not a dull moment.

Most Inspirational Moment

We loved the 2 days hiking in Petra, there is so much to see. However, we felt that Wadi Rum was perhaps more inspirational ....if only the dust clouds had behaved and allowed us to have a sunset.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ibrahim was excellent. Very friendly and knowledgeable and really understood how to manage a diverse group without being heavy-handed in any way at all. He struck the right balance of being informative without overloading us with facts. He is a real asset to Exodus.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The climb to St Catherine's monastery is pretty daunting at 800 steps in hot weather but don't allow this to put you off the trek on day 2 at Petra, which is easier and spectacular.

sarah strachan

Reviewed May 2019

fine

Excellent week. Really well organised interesting sites.

Most Inspirational Moment

Petra

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ibrahim was exceptional as a guide. Really friendly, knowledgeable, professional and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble for him. He worked really hard to make our trip run really smoothly.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Ask for Ibrahim as a group leader

Louise Mattison

Reviewed May 2019

A wonder of the world, sun, sea and sand - this trip has it all!

Having just returned from Jordan and reflecting back on my week away, I feel it has been one of the best trips of my life so far. The tour has been created to have a very varied, yet well balanced itinerary consisting of the capital, Petra – a new wonder of the world, the desert, the Red Sea and the Dead Sea. It cannot be argued that this is a relaxing holiday, there is a lot of travelling and a couple of long bus days (though nothing too overbearing and always well broken up with plenty of stops and sites along the way) and the number of included activities means you will fill like you’ve seen the whole country in a week! But it’s brilliant fun, and the opportunity to see all the main sites and the stunning scenery will mean you’ll be happy to rest once you get home!

Jordan is a fabulously and I feel underrated country. Despite being situated in an area of the world which has had some problems, Jordan is forunate to be a safe and easy to travel country. As a solo female traveller I didn’t have a single moment of my trip where I felt uncomfortable or unsafe. The people were welcoming, the weather was perfect (not too hot but sunny every day) and the sights far surpassed my expectations. If you are considering visiting Jordan, you can’t beat this trip!

Most Inspirational Moment

Two days to explore and hike Petra. It's such a fantastic and fascinating site, and far, far larger than I expected. I'm glad the itinerary permitted two full days here as one day would have felt rushed.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ibrahim was a brilliant leader. Clearly very experienced, he was enthusiastic, knowledgable and most importantly looked after us and made us feel very comfortable. I've done many similar group tours over the years, but never with Exodus before, and I think he was one of the best leaders I've had.

Advice for Potential Travellers

As a solo female traveller some of my friends and family were surprised when I told them of my decision to visit Jordan. But I couldn't have felt more comfortable. Exodus take care of you right from the moment you step off the plane, and the people I met and travelled with couldn't have been lovelier. I was in a group of 20, a mix of ages, both couples and single travellers and we are got along brilliantly, having group dinners every night and staying in touch post trip. Ibrahim, our leader, was fantastic and took brilliant care of us. I can honestly say I have no issues and the trip couldn't have gone better.

Katherine Lucarotti

Reviewed May 2019

A marvellous trip crammed into a week

A wonderful trip with a fabulous guide and great travel companions. I wasn’t sure about doing a tour as I usually travel independently. This time, I didn’t have time to plan logistics, learn Arabic (though most do speak some English), or manage/research all the destinations, and I only had a week of time off, so I decided to try a pre-organised trip with Exodus to a place I’ve always wanted to visit. So glad I did.

I learnt about Roman cities by walking amongst the pillars, I marvelled at mosaics away from the distractions of the 9-5, I climbed up rocky out-crops formed of incredible reds and oranges, I learned about the Nabateans and the Mamlucs and the Bedouin and the history or a tumultous region steeped in history for thousands of years. Not only do you get to explore Petra and Wadi Rum, float in the Dead Sea, snorkel in the Red Sea, admire Jerash and Madaba and Karak Castle and the flowers in the desert (in April) (thanks to our guide for hunting out the end of season black irises), but you get to taste local food (delicious Shawarma and Falafel) sip delicious mint concoctions, and hear about day-to-day life in world full of refugees, intense politics, history and conflict on all sides. Things come to life when you are in the landscape. Thank you.

Most Inspirational Moment

Sitting on a sand dune in the desert of Wadi Rum watching the light change.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Fabulous group leader - highly recommend Jihad.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Really look at the weather forecast before you go. It can be cold and wet in Jordan (North and Middle) in Spring, even though it will also be hot in Aqaba, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea.

Andy Sealy

Reviewed May 2019

Tailormade a week in Jordan

A week in Jordan
fly into Amman and transferred to a hotel for the night then travel along the kings highway towards Petra via Mt Nebo , Madaba and Kerak.
Two full days to explore the sights of Petra
visit little Petra
quick visit to Aquaba (for supplies )
Wadi Rum desert, four wheel drive and two nights in Bedouin camp along with one day hiking through the desert.
visit and swim in the dead sea staying at a 4 star (5 star I think ) hotel

Most Inspirational Moment

I cant single one inspirational moment as they all were but if I really had to then it would be the sunset in the desert Wadi Rum

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ibrahim was fantastic from the moment he picked us up at the airport till the moment he dropped us off there he looked after us really well. Anything we wanted he was there for us. he gave us all the information and more that we needed to complete our trip. He made sure every guide we had was the best and helped us understand the countries customs and language. I would absolutely recommend him to any of my friends that are planning to visit Jordan

Advice for Potential Travellers

Yes please do not think of Jordan as a country in the middle east or in an area of trouble as it is so much more than that. It has a very western European outlook and the people are so friendly and they actually believe they are half English and have Jordanian. Our trip has open all of our eyes to a completely different view of the middle east. go and see for yourselves I promise you , you will be blown away with how friendly and open this country really is.

Christine Ralph

Reviewed May 2019

AXW 130419

An excellent trip. Well organised and operated.

Most Inspirational Moment

Looking down on Petra and realising the extent of the site and the awesome achievements of the inhabitants over the ages.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Jihad Abu-Zahra was amazing - knowledgeable, entertaining, helpful, patient - everything you would want in a guide. In addition he helped me when I had a medical problem - sorting out medical help, to which he accompanied me, translating and explaining as necessary - a real support. Nothing was too much trouble for him - he is to be highly commended. Thank you Jihad for a wonderful trip.

Andrew Stoter

Reviewed April 2019

Excellent view of a fascinating country

Great overview of a fascinating country. While physically not demanding there is a lot to squeeze in so expect a lot of travel and early starts.
Petra is one of the few places that lives up to expectations and the desert camp was excellent, even the last two days, which have a slower pace and allow you to set your own pace were a pleasant surprise (especially the quality of the last hotel).

Most Inspirational Moment

Petra and the hike to the 'high place of sacrifice'. Well worth the effort, even on a windy day. Although surprise of seeing the stars in the desert came a close second.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Guides knowledge and reading of the weather helped ensure we got the best of Petra despite a storm and hail on day two. Friendly and used local knowledge and experience of the tour to keep as well fed on a budget.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Have layers available, days can be sunny, but in March we had some cold windy days and even hail (plus night in the desert can be chilly). Not everyone had enough long sleeved clothing. Its a Muslim country, so don't expect to be able to buy alcohol with most meals and if you find a bar it's often London prices or higher.

Linda Pearce

Reviewed April 2019

Great Experience

The was a wonderful experience. My focus was to see Petra, but the trip was so much more than that.
There was such a variety of places to see and varied scenery to enjoy. The trip was very busy, but not rushed and our guide ensured we made the best use of our time in Jordan.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were so many striking moments. Walking in the Siq and arriving at the treasury was as spectacular as I had hoped. Other significant memories are spending the evening with the Bedouin, seeing the mosaic map at Madaba, swimming in the dead sea and standing on a high rock looking over the desert watching the sun set.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader, Ibrahim, was excellent. He was very knowledgeable on both ancient and modern Jordan and made stops very interesting. He did everything to make the whole trip smooth, hassle free and fun. The weather during our trip to Petra was very variable, but forethought on the part of our guide meant we all agreed to change the itinerary so that we did not miss any of the sights and climbs. We had excellent meals all the way with a good mixture of local restaurants and local food in hotels. Our driver, Abdul-Assize, was an asset to the trip with his safe driving in difficult situations.

Advice for Potential Travellers

In March/April be prepared for a great variety of weather and temperature. Take a raincoat and sun cream!

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