Jordan Holidays

For a magnificent travel experience unlike no other, book a holiday in Jordan. The Kingdom of Jordan is a captivating place, where ancient civilisation meets modern day luxury in perfect fusion. In Jordan you will find hallmarks of ancient worlds that date back thousands of years to the very start of modern civilisation.

Jordan is home to an astonishing collection of ancient ruins and sites of interest, including the sandstone valley of Wadi Rum, where British Army Officer T.E. Lawrence drew plans for the Arab Revolt, the awe-inspiring Dead Sea and the stunning pink city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Ancient Roman ruins can be found near to Old Testament architecture and stunning Islamic artistry abounds – Jordan is a beautiful melting pot of culture.

Jordan is both a country of the contemporary and the historical. It’s wonderful cities, such as Ammam and Aqaba, are home to 5 star hotels providing first class facilities for the modern traveller. Jordan is a truly awe-inspiring country, with vast sandy deserts, thriving rainforests, and spectacular mountainous landscapes waiting to be discovered.

Luxury holidays in Jordan

Arabic hotels are noted for their hospitality and luxurious elegance. Jordan is a shining example, where age-old design and traditional values of doting service meet modern needs with cutting-edge facilities.

As in the major cities like capital Amman, luxury hotels are towering statues of contemporary design juxtapositioned against ancient ruins. Upon entering any Jordanian resort, expect grand lobbies and grander smiles.

Outside of the cities, discover resorts like oases flecked across the stunning desert landscape, including secluded spas bursting from natural hot springs. Meanwhile stunning hotels can be found on the perfect Red Sea beaches, or the overwhelmingly calm shores of the Dead Sea.

One thing is guaranteed – wherever you choose to go, you will be treated as a king.

10 great reasons to holiday in Jordan

• Unparalleled warmth of service
• Levels of luxury seldom found elsewhere
• The unique experience floating on the Dead Sea
• Visit Petra – a New Wonder of The World
• Strings of journeys through significant biblical sites
• Visit fascinating excavations of ancient cities and civilisations
• Visit Madaba – the ‘City of Mosaics’
• Go snorkelling in the unique coral reefs around Aqaba
• Contrast desert treks in the east with the lush evergreen forests of the west
• Discover Jordan’s burgeoning fine arts scene

Things to do whilst on holiday

If you’re not already staying there, then a visit to Amman is a must. This bustling capital is known as the ‘white city’, so-named because of an undulating network of low-roofed stone houses, draped like an artist’s canvas over the 19 jebels (hills) that comprise the city’s bedrock. It is a city of all ages, including the 6,000-seat Roman amphitheatre, the Roman Temple of Hercules, ancient archaeological museums and Neolithic excavations.

Journey south of Amman along The Kings Highway, thought to follow the footsteps of Moses as he led his people through Jordan. The route takes in sites from the Stone Age, Ancient Roman through to the Byzantine periods and remnants of the crusades, to Petra.

The UNESCO Heritage Site of Petra is three hours south of Amman. This network of ancient commercial centres, tombs and gateways was carved through a desert gorge – The Siq – around the 6th century BC by the Nabateans. Petra’s Treasury building meanwhile is famously the climactic setting of the film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

In Pella discover entire walled cities from the Bronze and Iron Ages, Byzantine-period churches, and ruins of a Chalcolithic civilisation from as far back as the 4th century BC.

On the Red Sea coast is the old port of Aqaba, surrounded by white, pristine beaches. Here one can enjoy a wealth of watersports or discover its staggering coral reefs.

Interesting facts about Jordan

• Area – 89,556 square kilometres
• Population – 6,508,271 (July 2011 estimate)
• Currency – Jordanian Dinar (JOD) – at time of printing (Feb 2012) 1 GBP = 1.17 JOD

Weather

As in most Arabic countries, summer tends to be very hot as temperatures frequently hit the mid- to late-30s degrees centigrade. Meanwhile the winter months – generally comprising only December to February – can be wet, especially in Amman, with temperatures in the early teens. Spring and autumn are regarded as the ideal times to visit Jordan – March until May, and late September to November.

Jordan Holidays 2012

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