Jordan

Jordan fits an extraordinary amount into a small country. In the south, the Nabataean city of Petra is carved straight into rose-coloured cliffs, reached through a narrow canyon that opens onto the famous Treasury. A couple of hours away, the red sands and sandstone towers of Wadi Rum feel like another planet, and in the north the Roman city of Jerash still has its colonnaded streets and theatres.

A week usually starts in Amman, with Jerash and the Citadel, then drives south along the King’s Highway via Mount Nebo to Petra, spends a night under the stars in Wadi Rum, and ends with a float in the Dead Sea or a few days by the Red Sea at Aqaba. Distances are short and the roads good, so time in the car stays manageable.

Jordan suits curious travellers of all ages, from families with school-age children to senior couples who can manage some walking; Petra and Wadi Rum can be taken at a gentle pace with horse carriages and jeeps. Vegetarian food is easy, with hummus, falafel, salads and fresh bread at every meal, and we arrange Indian meals where available.