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4.7 out of 5

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Great trip, fast paced

Excellent trip. Very fast paced with long days. You don’t arrive until very late the first night and never really catch up. But you see all the highlights of Jordan. October is a good time to go as it’s cooler but still warm (25 degrees)

Most Inspirational Moment

Petra. Walk to the High Place and then around the back of Petra is excellent, and easier than The Monastery walk the day before. Floating in the Dead Sea is fun. Good hotels, but often dry so bring some drinks.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Good leader, lots of historical knowledge

Advice for Potential Travellers

When you go to the desert camp you can only take a small bag. Take a torch. You don’t need too much money, there’s not much to buy. Visit the Cave Bar near the reception in Petra (oldest bar in the world), and go to the rooftop bar in the Hilton in Aquaba for good views.

A very full week in Jordan!

An amazing week and also a very full week! There were some long days. Our guide Muayad was excellent, very knowledgeable and made things fun (like getting us all to hold hands and close our eyes to walk down the last bit of the Siq in Petra). Saw and learnt a lot, there is far more to Jordan than just Petra. The two days spent in Petra were well worth it. You do travel some long distances so on some days there is quite a lot of time on the coach. Organsiation and hotels mainly worked well. If I had my time over again I would fly out to Amman a day before the trip starts to see more of Amman, and avoid arriving very late and starting very early on the first day. The memories of this holiday will last a long time and we have made new friends.

Most Inspirational Moment

Petra, Wadi Rum, the dessert cooked for us in the Palm Court restaurant in Petra.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Muayad was excellent, very knowledgeable, made things fun, especially as it was his first time doing solo guiding for Exodus

Advice for Potential Travellers

Consider travelling out to Amman a day early. we arrived at our hotel at abou 1.45am and had to meet our tour guide at 8.00am. We had very limited time in Amman, only saw the Roman citadel and thatre, nothing of the old town. If you have an extra day you can take in the Jordan museum where there is one of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Walking poles would have been useful at Petra - expect to walk a lot there. The walk up to the Monastery is harder than the walk up to the High Place of sacrifice. Good trainers or trekking sandalsare fine for both. Take a torch for the night in the desert. Expect not to have time to change for dinner on at least two nights.

A week in Jordan

Great trip, brilliant tour guide.

Would’ve liked the first whole day in Amman and not split between 2 locations.

The first few days are very heavy around Christianity (churches etc). Would be nice to see more history of Islam.

Had the chance to meet and speak to lots of Jordanian men in the programme – would be nice to have had the chance to speak to some women e.g. at the Bedouin camp

Most Inspirational Moment

Bedouin camp stay

Thoughts on Group Leader

Fantastic - went out of his way to ensure we had a fantastic trip.

Advice for Potential Travellers

No

A week of incredible contrasts

A wonderful week encompassing a huge variety of experiences in Jordan, from Bedouin tents to a swimming pool on the edge of the Dead Sea, very well organised and covering a lot of ground.

Most Inspirational Moment

A toss up between Petra and the Wadi Rum; seeing the Treasury at Petra first appear between the rocks of the Siq probably takes the prize. Also taking in the Grand Canyon-esque view of the Wadi Mujib, of which I'd never heard before.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ibrahim was knowledgeable, great fun and very well organised, e.g. changing the day's activities to take advantage of the cooler morning temperatures.

Advice for Potential Travellers

The heat in the South and the Dead Sea was intense in August, I managed about ten minutes on the beach at the Dead Sea resort before having to go inside. The temperatures were more comfortable in Amman and Jerash. The week has some early starts so take an alarm with you, and in the Wadi Rum camp you'll need a torch to find the toilet block after sunset! The days in Petra are more akin to a walking holiday than pure sightseeing so you will need walking shoes (though you inevitably see people climbing to the High Place of Sacrifice dressed for the beach). Most of the sites visited have people selling postcards and handicrafts etc though it's nowhere near as aggressive as in Egypt.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.