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4.7 out of 5

Reviewed June 2013

A WEEK IN JORDAN

Jordan is a crucible of ancient civilisation history and the sights of Petra and Jerash do outstand. How we also managed to fit in; getting mudified in the dead sea, seeing the sunrise (alright well not quite) on camel back and dolphin spotting in the red sea into our jammed packed week still baffles me. The only conclusion can be that time stands still in Jordan.

Most Inspirational Moment

The first glimpse of the Treasury from the Siq - but of course everyone says that. So it would have to be bobbing away in the dead sea for pure comedy value.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our guide, Alaa, studied archaelogy and was the perfect person to tell us all about the history of Jordan. But at the same time was keen that we should understand Jordan as a modern Isalmic country including its culture, international relations and economy. It was my first trip to the middle east and I certainly learnt a lot!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Stock up on your favourite tipple at duty free as its quite hard to find anything once you've landed (and not that cheap either).

Reviewed May 2013

A WEEK IN JORDAN

Full on week in a fascinating country.

Most Inspirational Moment

Obvious highlights were Petra and Wadi Rum but pleasantly surprised by Jerash & Aqaba.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Really enthusiastic.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This tour is a sightseeing tour - don't expect too much adventure! Interest in culture & history is a must.

Reviewed May 2013

A WEEK IN JORDAN

An excellent holiday, you see as much as you can of Jordan in 1 week.

Most Inspirational Moment

Petra of course, the main reason for going, we get 2 whole days to explore which is plently of time.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very good.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Dont worry about the camping night, mattresses are very comfortable. Blankets looked clean and warm, but I did use my own sleepng bag.Snorkelling from the Royal Diving club in Aqaba is excellent, in case you dont fancy the optional boat trip.

Reviewed May 2013

A WEEK IN JORDAN

Very enjoyable week with the many highlights of this interesting country.

Most Inspirational Moment

I think seeing the Treasury at Petra for the first time and just taking it all in! Petra by night is also very beautiful and gives you a different insight. The climb to the monastery was tough but worth it!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sami was very helpful and he knew a lot about his country especially with the perspective that he had lived outside of it also.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for hot days but cold nights and also rain in Amman!

Reviewed April 2013

A WEEK IN JORDAN

Fantastic way to see the sights of Jordan! A great mixture of activities and adventures to suit any level of fitness! A must for all who would like a taste of everything Jordan has to offer!

Most Inspirational Moment

Petra is definitely the highlight of this trip, and with two full days there, there is plenty of time to explore its vastness and pure beauty! I can tell you how amazing it is, how mind-blowingly fantastic it is, how you will be seduced by its beauty and wonder...but nothing will prepare you for quite how perfect it actually is. There is so much to see, so much to learn and such an adventure to have there!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader Sami had a fantastic wealth of knowledge about the entirety of Jordan. It was amazing at quite how much information he knows without any prompts or notes! He also kept us entertained with his 'jokes' and funny tales!

Advice for Potential Travellers

For all those on their first adventure like I was, remember to take a zip-up fleece and some light long trousers. I took one pair of 3/4 length trousers, and a long cardigan, which were fine, but always a good idea to have a backup pair, and the fleece for walking up at the High Place in Petra, if a little windy!You do not need to take too much with you in your case! I took about 5 capped sleeve tops and just washed them in the sink of the hotels as I went along...they dry by the morning if you hang them up!Take a waterproof camera for the boat trip in Aqaba too! I was so glad I did!

Reviewed April 2013

A WEEK IN JORDAN

A wonderful week in an amazing country, with good company! Although Petra was what inspired me to go in the first place, Jordan has so much more to offer – Wadi Rum, the amazing Roman ruins of Jaresh (which I did not know existed), floating in the Dead Sea, snorkelling in the Red Sea, friendly people, good food (on the whole) and a safe atmosphere.

Most Inspirational Moment

That first famous magical view of Petra after the walk through the Siq is so well known, but it literally moved me to tears! Petra lived up to its promise and more. I had not realised how large it was, and when you got away from the easily accessed bits we almost had it to ourselves. The rock colours and the geology are as wonderful as the manmade structures. A unique landscape.Wadi Rum was also amazing. I had not realised how beautiful the desert could be, and the camel ride was wonderful. It made one feel more at home in the landscape somehow.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sami was quite a character and did his best to inform us about his country its history and the region in all its complexity. We asked a lot more than the "10 questions each", but he answered them all with a lot of patience & humour, although sometimes the answers were somewhat unnerving! He gave us his time and energy generously, and tried to make things more interesting, for instance, by taking us up the back paths to the Place of Sacrifice in Petra, where we could look down on it all, and taking us to local restaurants

Advice for Potential Travellers

Although this was classed as leisurely/moderate, we did not have much time to stand and stare! We were on the go all the time as there was a lot to pack in in a short time to see everything. I found this quite tiring, especially if I had not slept well, but most days you can take a short nap to recuperate when you get to the hotel, before dinner. Physically, there is usually a choice about how far you climb and walk, and some activities are extras, but as you are there, you want to do them all, and it is worth the effort. You just have to take your time and pace yourself. Take layers if you go when we did (March). We were lucky with the weather and had mild nights and warm days, but when we left it was quite cold and raining and the weather forecast was not so good for the following week. If you like a drink in the evening, take some duty free from the UK as most places we stayed and ate in were either alcohol free or drinks were very expensive. You can get fruit juices everywhere to mix with your favourite tipple!

Reviewed April 2013

A WEEK IN JORDAN

A fantastic trip covering the "must see’s" of Jordan. The tour was very well organised with good accommodation and trasport. The Jordanian people were very friendly and welcoming and it felt perfectly safe. I would definintely travel with Exodus again and very much recommend this trip to anyone especially if you are looking to "experience" Petra, rather than just tick it off a list.

Most Inspirational Moment

Too many to pick just one.....but walking the back way into Petra to the High Sacrifice (stopping on route for baklava kindly offered by our leader) was a privilege. We then spent time just sat looking over Petra, enjoying the moment. More special moments were spent in Petra at the Monument, drinking mint tea at one of the several view points (you cant miss the big "view" signs) and being shown a bedouin cave. And not forgetting falling asleep under the stars in Wadi Rum

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sami was knowledgeable, interesting and all done with a lot of humour! He encouraged us to ask questions (dont be fooled by the "10 questions per day" limit) and was happy to share from his personal experiences. He was always happy to support the group with our requests and was very keen on ensuring we got the best service possible.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take layers if travelling out of summer - temperatures can vary and can be cold at night, although we were lucky to have very warm days and mild evenings. A thin scarf is great for protecting your head and shoulders from the sun (in spring/autumn, a hat would definitely be needed in summer), or protecting your face from the wind and sand/dust if necessary. Sturdy trainers or lightweight walking shoes are recommended for Petra. At minimum take a sleep sheet for Wadi Rum - blankets are provided if you don't have a sleeping bag but its personal preference (and if going in colder times it might be very welcome). Also take baby wipes and a torch. Sleep outside but use insect repellent, and ear plugs (even if you sleep in the tents you can't block out your fellow travellers snoring!)If you are a diver take your diving license as there should be opportunity to dive if you wish (we got to dive from the snorkelling trip which was a bonus). Don't expect the worlds best diving though, although it was enjoyable and good value Dont shave the day of the dead sea visit - you get this advice in your joining meeting but by then it might be too late ;o) Be prepared for a dry(ish) holiday where alcohol is concerned. Not all restaurants will sell alcohol and if they do expect it to be expensive.

Reviewed April 2013

A WEEK IN JORDAN

A great and varied week in an interesting country. Although classified as leisurely/moderate we seemed to be on the go all the time. Highly recommended

Most Inspirational Moment

Petra is an amazing place and definitely needs 2 days to do it justice.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Sami is a character, that's for sure. He gave us a great insight into life in Jordan, and was happy to debate and listen to others views.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Do take a sleeping bag with you, and sleep outside at Wadi Rum. You could leave the sleeping bag on the bus all week if you wanted to free up your luggage a bit. Do also do the camel ride. Everyone enjoyed it, and what a place to ride a camel!

Reviewed March 2013

A WEEK IN JORDAN

Interesting in every way. Natural history would make it worth the trip. Add in the masses of history and friendly people and you have a wonderful holiday.

Most Inspirational Moment

Just how safe it was. The money exchange in Petra had no locks, no security screens, no cameras. The staff had no need for them and were rightly proud of the fact.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Khaled was friendly, knowledgeable and informative. His input certainly contributed significantly to the success of the trip.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go!Be prepared for lots of walking in Petra - but well worth the effort.

Reviewed March 2013

A WEEK IN JORDAN

Varied itinerary, mixed activities and so suited me to the ground. We had a large group, but actually you also get plenty of time to do your own thing, so this didn’t create a problem. Friendly people and country, that has been affected by all the unrest around it, but is in itself safe and welcoming. The tour had a steady pace, so still felt like a holiday .

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking down the Sik in the dark , illuminated only by candles, on our first evening in Petra. So our first experience was unclouded by the knowledge of what we saw in the light the next day.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Really experienced, professional, very knowledgeable and friendly, good sense of humour.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take a sleeping bag for in the desert, but if it is broght, sleep outside, ear plugs helpful.Dont expect western standards for hotels, but the ones choosen by exodus are always adequate and suit the 3 star status. we found ours good, some other people on the trip weren't impressed. service good and food reasonable too.used ATM for money, but had an unsuccessful attempt on the first day. Also plenty of places to change money, so would recommend taking some cash to do this too.Walking trainers suffice for scrambling round the rocks and paths of petra, if you are a confident/ experineced walker, and actually provide better grip.

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