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Petra had been on my wish list for years and didn’t disappoint. I hadn’t done my home work and was a bit surprised by the scale: a twelve mile walk including the Monastery.
Bizarrely, the night in the desert where we caught the first rain of the year: the idyll of sleeping out under the stars was replaced by the wet dog smell of a Bedouin tent.
Sami was extremely knowledgeable and very welcoming.
Enjoy everything : Jerash, the Dead Sea, mosaics at Madaba, snorkeling in the Red Sea. These were all bonuses on top of Petra. I never felt unsafe in Jordan.
Ana mabsoutah
Jordanians will invite you to sip their tea in shops, or even in their own houses. They'll blow goodbye kisses from far when you leave and say hi if you walk or drive past them. They absolutely love their home and they want you to be part of it. You'll eat the most delicious dips, mezze, sweetest sweets, and lamb (try Burak and Mutabal!). You'll smell and taste unique spices and parfumes in souks and busy markets. You can roam in the sheer cliffs and sweeping red dunes in Wadi Rum or hike till you drop in epic rose-red Petra, one of the seven wonders of the world. I personally found it a bit challenging to climb smooth surfaces or parts with small stones :P, but it's sooo rewarding in the end. And when you don't feel your legs anymore, just pop into an hammam and you'll feel refreshed and as smooth as a baby :) You will also admire well-preserved Roman sites, especially in Jerash, Islamic ruins and Bizantine mosaics. You can ride donkeys and camels and have a chat with the Bedouins. You can see how they cook, and you will be surprised when they'll ask for your facebook, lol :) You will also enjoy a holy atmosphere, in the religious sites cited in the Bible and the Holy Quran, and gaze over the promised land. It gives you an ethereal sense of wholeness which is hard to describe. You can also discover a multicoloured coral fringed world in Aqaba. I had never done snorkelling before, because of my fears of swimming, and it's absolutely gorgeous and jaw-dropping, soooo glad and proud I did it!
Sami was awesome, always professional but also fun to be with and very likeable.
Good hiking shoes, spirit of adventure, open-mindedness :)
For years I had wanted to experience Petra. This trip turned out to be about more than just Petra–it showcased Jordan–and in the process exceeded all expectations. Two days at Petra was a wonderful way to experience the site–mile after mile of hiking as the adventure unfolded, we learned about the history and people of the area. We had dinner in the home of a local family where we learned about the muslim religion and way of life. We got to experience a hammam, we enjoyed the luminaria evening at Petra complete with poetry and music. Unforgettable!
We got to experience the beauty of the desert in Wadi Rum and stay overnight in a beouin camp at full moon. The next morning, a camel ride at sunrise was magnificent and unforgettable.
Snorkeling in the Red Sea–couldn’t get enough of it. Swimming in the Dead Sea and taking the “mud cure”. Great experience and hilarious to be plastered with black mud. Bye bye wrinkles! Amman and Jerash–such a rich experience –the hisory, the local color, the wonderful people. A special surprise for me was a birthday cake and celebration–It was wonderful and never to be forgotten, thoughtful and much appreciated! There was so much going on–the pace was just right. We saw as much as could comfortable be fitted into the time we were together.
I loved the birthday surprise. I loved the horseback ride and the camel ride. I loved the"aha" moments that were constantly occurring.
Sami was excellent. He was extremely knowledgable, professional, intuitive, experienced and capable. I trusted him and felt safe. He was committed to us having the best experience possible. We loved meeting his daughters.
Expand your horizons. Experience your planet. Live in the moment. Learn thru new experiences and enjoy the inner and outer journey.
Eight unforgettable days in Jordan. Amman an the Citadel and Roman Amphitheater, Jeresh, ancient Roman City, the next World Heritage site. A swim in the Dead Sea with mudpack. Petra three nights and two days. Going to the high, mostly unvisited, places, in Petra. Wadi Rum – take me to the desert. Camel ride at sunrise. The Seven Pillars of Wisdom – Lawrence of Arabia. Aqaba and snorkeling in the Red Sea. Great tour leader, Sami. Great hotels. Great restaurants and food.
Climbing to the monastery, then continuing on to the best view in Jordan. Where Ghost played and sang a vey old song on his ud.
Sami has a PHD. He knows his facts. Sami told us of his land, history, and people in a very delightful, insightful, way. We got to meet some of his family, two of his girls. Being a tour leader is a challenge, it's like herding cats. Sami was a master at getting us involved. I will never forget my time with him in Jordan.
Take it in, open your mind, an stretch your comfort zone -- doing so makes you the most alive in this world. Jordan did this for me.
Brilliant highly packed week with pretty much the most of Jordan being seen.
Petra is incredible, could have spent more than two days there it's that big.
Very knowledgable and honest guide. Would recommend.
Just do it, worth going to. Even some of the smaller visits during the week such as mount Nebo and Kerak castle are well worth it.
Great country, friendly, safe, fascinating, a must-see place.
Petra is all they say it is.
Very knowledgeable & honest if a little jaded. Excellent English. Could have spent more time with us.
Be a good hill walker for Petra, especially if hot. Don't expect sophisticated hotel comforts. Ask your guide to spend longer at each stop.
Deciding to go on A Week in Jordan was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I’d wanted to see Petra for a long time, but I had no idea there was so much else to do – from exploring Roman ruins and the Crusaders’ castle in Kerak, to snorkelling in the Red Sea and sleeping under the stars in the desert – the whole thing was amazing from start to finish.
The itinerary is jam packed full of tours and activities, but there is plenty of time to recover, relax and ease tired legs when you visit Wadi Rum and Aqaba.
Petra, Petra, Petra. It's a long walk from the entrance, down the Siq and to the Treasury, but the reward is worth it! The Treasury lit up by the morning sun is simply stunning and takes your breath away. Seeing it lit up in different colours at night was also a highlight of my trip.
Our guide Sami Itmeh was fantastic throughout. He was kind, funny, knowledgable and so so proud of his country and heritage. Our driver Khalid was also brilliant, making sure we were all ok, even though he didn't speak much English.
If you're looking at this trip and wondering if it's safe; if your friends and relative are joking about you being kidnapped by Isis/beheaded/becoming a Jihadi bride, DON'T LISTEN TO THEM! There is no trouble over there, I felt completely safe at all times, even more than I do at home (I live in London). The locals are proud of their country and it's tragic that so many are struggling because tourism has dropped by 75%. I even met one local who wanted Donald Trump to become the next US President because he thought he'd sort out a lot of the problems in the Middle East! Before going on this trip, I started to worry about what clothes to pack. There was so much conflicting advice on the internet - you can wear shorts, you can't wear shorts, you should keep your arms covered, you don't need to keep your arms covered. One even said you should keep your wrists, ankles and neck covered. I am a 35 year old woman and I wore 3/4 length trousers and short sleeved t-shirts everyday. I didn't notice anyone looking at me like I was dressed inappropriately and I never felt underdressed or uncomfortable. I carried a shirt with me everyday just in case, but I didn't wear it once.
Exodus have put together a packed itinerary which gives you the opportunity to see all the key cultural sites and much more – the nine day trip which included seven full days in the country allowed this without us having to stretch our work leave beyond a single week. Despite the huge amount of ground covered, we always had plenty of time to explore and do justice to the places visited.
Getting an understanding of the incredible sophistication of the rock-carved water transport and storage around Petra. The whole place is as jaw dropping as you'd expect, with an entire mountain range carved into housing, temples, burial chambers and all, but this intricate system which allowed comfortable living in a hostile environment 2000 years ago is astonishing. The Nabataeans rocked!
Sami was an excellent leader, passionate about his country and always keen to make sure we saw everything we wanted to. 'Down time' was spent discussing the social structure and culture of ancient and modern Jordan, so we got a great insight into the workings of the country.
Take mosquito repellent! The increased irrigation around Wadi Rum has brought in some tenacious mozzies so if you want to sleep out under the stars protection is recommended.
A fantastic trip through Jordan visiting sites of interest throughout the whole country, almost from top to bottom.
Walking through the Siq in Petra to see the famous site of The Treasury for the first time. I had to run back and do it all over again! Again in Petra, the walks climbing up to the Monastry and to the High Place of Sacrifice. Just fantastic. Snorkelling in the Red Sea - I've never seen so many fish!
Our group leader, Ala Abu Amara, was everything you could wish to have in a guide. Informative, knowledgeable, but also and almost more importantly, great fun. An absolute splendid chap who I hope to keep in contact with.
Just go. A wonderful country, with very friendly people. An oasis of calm in a region beset by turmoil.
Every day provided a different and enjoyable experience. We enjoyed the variety and range of activities involved. Some of the hotels, although clean, had facilities that didn’t work. Although the restaurants we were taken to were good and we enjoyed the cuisine, we would have preferred to be able to opt out of having all meals with the group everyday.
Our party enjoyed different aspects of the trip - snorkelling in the Red Sea and the drive through the desert at Wadi Rum.
Our group leader was friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable about local and wider issues. Not knowing when we were going to stop for lunch did create some difficulties.
Jordan is a country worth visiting.