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4.6 out of 5

Reviewed February 2013

Do it!

The best 9 days of my life! I had always wanted to go the Middle East and Jordan in particular – I was not disappointed. It is amazing how everything is packed in to this timeframe; you get to see the magnificent Petra, the Dead Sea, the Red Sea, the extensive and superb Roman ruins at Jarash – but you also get a real feel for the country and the people.

Most Inspirational Moment

More than one... Petra by night gave such a wonderful first impression; the two days in Petra, especially walking high over the Siq; standing atop Mt Nebo looking out to the promised land; sunset by the Dead Sea; eating fresh dates in a market in Amman; and perhaps my true favourite, a day and night in the beautiful desert of Wadi Rum, with the many coloured sands, camels in the distance and the sun setting to reveal stars brighter than I ever thought they could be!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Often the group you are with can define the trip, and the same is true of the group leader. Zuhair was a fantastic guide around his country, for which he has such a deep love and passion for. Feel free to put his knowledge to the test (as someone in our group did!). I think are group really bonded and in part this was due to his gregarious and infectious personality. We always felt safe and well looked after, and he has more than a 1001 stories to entertain you if you wish!

Advice for Potential Travellers

I undertook this trip as a single Caucasian woman, and, having never travelled to the Middle East before, was at first a little apprehensive. No need to be - not at all in Jordan - so don't worry. Guys may say hello, often their just shopkeepers wanting to make a sale. If you're blonde you may get stared at like you're an alien - but never treated badly. Obvious point for all (except men, well, yes actually men too!) - don't go around wearing mini skirts or you will receive a lot of comments.If you travel in Spring be prepared for all weather conditions and pack layers, as well as sun cream.Hip flask good idea if you fancy a nip in the desert. Bring lots of money if you want to drink alcohol - e.g. one glass of red wine cost me £8.50.

Reviewed February 2013

A WEEK IN JORDAN

Jordan has so much to offer and this certainly packed a lot in a week. Petra exceed all my expectations and Wadi Rum is simply stunning.

Most Inspirational Moment

Lying on my back in the desert at night looking up at the stars.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was very knowledgeable and did his best accommodate the various needs of the group.

Advice for Potential Travellers

You won't regret making this trip.

Reviewed February 2013

A WEEK IN JORDAN

The trip was a great way to see a mixture of what Jordan has to offer from the iconic sites such as Petra to the natural wonders such as the desert and the dead sea.

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing The Treasury at Petra from a less touristy view from above was amazing - walking a back route wherewe only saw 2 other walkers wasgreat. similarly some of the trekking avoiding the main paths gave us birdseye view of the sites such as the ampitheatre which just dont look the same from ground level. Petra is truely a place that lives up to expectations, a huge site that you have plenty time to explore both with a guide and on your own giving you a chance to really appreciate it.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our guide was very well informed and full of interesting insights into all aspects of Jordanian life.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Pick up dinars before travelling the rates in UK are alot better. read the trip notes as far as clothes etcconcerned, a head torch is handy for the desert and your own sleeping bag. Otherwise layers of clothes good if not in high season as weather can be changeable!

Reviewed February 2013

A WEEK IN JORDAN

A great trip,full and varied itinerary,would highly recomend.

Most Inspirational Moment

Petra & Wadi Rum

Thoughts on Group Leader

Zuhair was very friendly and easy going, excellent knowledge, and helped to make the trip all the more enjoyable.there was acouple of communication issues ,but of no great problem.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Always good to read the tip notes,and hopefully the reviews,hard to get a good idea of of local prices as generaly very full days and little free time .Eating in" very local places " good food and cheap(although this is generaly the case the world over) Shoud you want a drink few hotels and resturants serve alcahol,if you buy a beer in Petra expect to pay at least £5.

Reviewed January 2013

A WEEK IN JORDAN

The "Week in Jordan" tour in November had a very good balanced selection of guided tours with the advantage of enough time in Petra for two visits to the site and the optional "Petra by Night". The other destinations provided an excellent introduction to Jordan, its history and its people.

Most Inspirational Moment

There were several highlights. In spite of extremely unusual downpours in Jerash, you could still appreciate the vast and majestic ruins (Umbrellas were on sale for 5 dinars!). Petra itself lived up to its reputation as one of the wonders of the world - the huge site could justify even more time there. The night spent in Wadi Rum and the optional camel trek in the silent desert landscape, as well as the delicious meal, were relaxing moments in a hectic week.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Khaled Al Aamar, the tour leader, was knowledgeable, pleasant and experienced and gave an insight into the cultural, political and geographical background of his country. It is not easy dealing with an international group of 20 foreigners varying in age, interests and with different priorities. In my opinion, he struck a sensible balance between providing adequate information and not interfering with individual independence.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Exodus does advise everyone to bring waterproof and warm clothing, especially for the winter months - these were needed. Comfortable shoes with non-slip soles are essential as Petra walking routes and other sites could be lethal. You do need to have a reasonable fitness level and a good head for heights, as there is a lot of scrambling when going on the very good optional excusion with a Bedouin lady guide. The climbs to the Monastery and to the High Place of Sacrifice were great but if you are in the the slightly unfit category (like me!), hit the gym before going! Do not forget the anti-bacterial wipes and exercise caution with re-heated buffets in the hotels - at least 6 out of the 20 group members fell ill. It would have been useful to know which hotels were used in advance but apart from the Edom Hotel in Petra, where some rooms needed repairs and an upgrade, the accommodation was good. The "Red Cave" near the entrance to Petra and the reasonably priced "Mystic Pizza" nearby were good value and the "Ali Baba" in Aqaba was recommended to us. Meals can be expensive and most hotels and restaurants do not serve alcohol (just accept the Muslim culture). A towel is provided for floating in the Dead Sea, think about a sarong, ladies, and plastic sandals are a boon, sea salt crystals are very sharp underfoot! Long sleeved discreet clothing and trousers are essential for women travellers.

Reviewed January 2013

A WEEK IN JORDAN

Brilliant holiday very well run

Most Inspirational Moment

Petra was everything I hoped it would be, but the dead sea and red sea was also good.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was such a nice man nothing too much trouble

Advice for Potential Travellers

Jordan is must see place

Reviewed January 2013

A WEEK IN JORDAN

Petra had been on my list for years: it surpassed my expectations. The time in the desert was a revelation. Dec/Jan a good time to go weatherwise.

Most Inspirational Moment

Looking up from the campfire in the desert silence of Wadi Rum, watching shooting stars explode above our heads. or was it....the rhythmic motion of the camel padding across the sand as we rode out in the early morning.or was it....the sheer scale of Petra, and the way it marries natural wonders and human ingenuity.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Zuhair knows everything! I learnt so much about Jordan from ancient times until the present day.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Learn a few words of Arabic. Shukran = thank you, masalama = goodbye, laa = no (to sellers of bits of Petra stone, trinkets, postcards etc) Don't use a smile as a way of saying hello. Jordanians don't smile in that way.A hipflask in the desert night will win you many friends.

Reviewed January 2013

A WEEK IN JORDAN

A fascinating week, packed with things to do and see, and very well led.

Most Inspirational Moment

The first sighting of the Treasury at Petra - yes, it looks like all the pictures, but it still is magic.

Thoughts on Group Leader

First class - knowledgeable, interesting, prepared to answer all kinds of questions and clearly not concerned to "give the party line".

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take a universal plug (not electrical) for wash basins. Several of the hotels have minor snags like ill-fitting plugs, doors that fall off wardrobes and so on - so if it bothers you, and you are handy, also take a small screwdriver.

Reviewed January 2013

A WEEK IN JORDAN

A fascinating trip, hard work but worth it. Guide was excellent and Jordan itself is an exceptional country.

Most Inspirational Moment

Standing where Moses stood to first see the Promised Land and looking out over the Westbank, the Dead Sea and the historic lands beyond.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very good, a wealth of knowledge and went out of his way to make the trip special for all of us.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take lots of high factor sun screen!

Reviewed January 2013

A WEEK IN JORDAN

An excellent middle eastern adventure, organised and excuted by travel experts with a near perfect itinerary. Set at exactly the right pace so as not to be exhausting, yet always interesting and enjoyable.

Most Inspirational Moment

The whole holiday; culture, country and people were inspirational. For me the history - throughout this land's existence from ancient times to the present is fascinating, and yet the geography managed to eclipse it all - just. A wonder of a country. The itinerary cleverly kept us interested and open to contrast - for example, the fine culture of Jeresh & Petra, then travelling onto the arid, magical dessert of Wadi Rum, followed by the sun and fun and sea of Aqaba. Brilliant!Another bonus, were the people I was lucky enough to travel with - they were in themselves inspirational and very interesting and I ended up learning a lot from them too.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Ali is a top flight leader, hugely knowledgeable, confident, capable and thankfully with all our many and eager questions... patient. The other two team members also deserve a mention- our driver and our tourist policeman are also excellent. All three are charming, friendly utterly helpful and had a good sense of humour. We all felt very safe and well looked after without being hurried and with freedom to go at our own pace.

Advice for Potential Travellers

A) Do read the 'Trip Notes' before leaving. Bring a good warm sleeping bag and clothing for the dessert and in winter and a good walking footwear for Petra. B) Book this trip!

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