Jordan is a country of culture, beauty and outstanding contrast. It is a modern kingdom with an ancient culture offering the traveller diverse scenic views, traditional hospitality and a memorable stay.
This is a land that has been inhabited throughout the centuries by nomads, biblical prophets, merchants of the exotic and conquering armies of the Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Crusaders and Ottoman Turks. All of these civilizations have left their mark on Jordan from the Nabatean city of Petra, carved from the desert rock, to the beautifully preserved Roman city of Jerash, and to one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world, Wadi Rum – the desert of Lawrence of Arabia – to the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea.
In terms of the facts, Jordan - or The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, to give her her proper name - lies in the Middle East, bordered by Syria to the north, Iraq to the northeast, Israel and the West Bank to the west, and Saudi Arabia to the east and south. It shares with Israel the coastlines of the Dead Sea, and the Gulf of Aqaba with Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Jordan is a constitutional monarchy with representative government. The reigning monarch is the head of state, the chief executive and the commander-in-chief of the armed forces. It is one of the most Western looking countries in the region.
Group Adventure Tours and Tailor-Made Holidays in Jordan.
But it is her exotic ancient towns and stunning desert landscapes that captivate the visitor. To visit Petra at dawn, a walk through the quiet streets of Jerash, or a night spent out under a canopy of stars in Wadi Rum are all experiences that will stay with you forever.
And as it is just 4 hours flying time from London, Jordan offers an ideal adventure get-away.
