Jordan Holidays
Rose-red cities, star-filled deserts and a sea you can float in - holidays to Jordan turn 2,000 years of history into the trip of a lifetime.
Experience Jordan, a country where every day feels like an adventure! From walking through the Siq to the first glimpse of Petra's Treasury, to floating weightless in the Dead Sea and sleeping under a blanket of stars in Wadi Rum, holidays to Jordan are made of moments you'll be talking about for years. Compact, welcoming and astonishingly varied, it's perfect for culture lovers, couples, honeymooners and adventurous families.
Most Jordan tours follow the famous "Golden Triangle" - Amman or the Dead Sea, Petra and Wadi Rum - with the Red Sea at Aqaba, the Roman ruins of Jerash and the mosaics of Madaba all easy to add. And because we're the UK's largest independent travel agent, we're not tied to one airline or hotel. That means more choice, honest advice from real people who know Jordan, and a holiday built around you. Whether it's a first touring holiday, a milestone celebration or a bucket-list petra holiday, we'll help find your perfect Jordan.
Why Visit Jordan?
- Marvel at Petra's rose-red Treasury, the desert magic of Wadi Rum and the ancient Roman streets of Jerash
- Float effortlessly in the Dead Sea, dive the Red Sea reefs at Aqaba and share Bedouin hospitality under the stars
- Explore a safe, welcoming country where English is widely spoken and 2,000 years of history sits around every corner
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Petra, the Rose-Red city
It's not just an ancient ruin, it's the moment the Treasury appears at the end of the Siq and takes your breath away. Petra holidays are the beating heart of any trip to Jordan: wander the Nabataean tombs, climb the 800-odd steps to the Monastery, and look out from the High Place of Sacrifice. Come back after dark for Petra by Night, when the canyon glows with thousands of candles. Allow a full day - ideally two - to do this UNESCO wonder justice. Leave the planning to us and we'll build Petra into your perfect itinerary.
Wadi Rum, Valley of the Moon
It's not just a desert, it's a night under more stars than you've ever seen. This vast UNESCO wilderness of towering sandstone and red sand doubled as Mars in The Martian and the backdrop to Lawrence of Arabia. Explore by 4x4, ride a camel at golden hour, share a traditional Bedouin zarb feast cooked underground, and sleep in a desert camp or a bubble dome with the Milky Way overhead. Hot-air balloon rides lift off at dawn for the most unforgettable view of all.
The Dead Sea
It's not just a swim, it's the strangest, most wonderful float of your life. Holidays to the Dead Sea take you to the lowest point on Earth, where water so rich in salt and minerals you simply bob on the surface - pick up a newspaper and the photo writes itself. Slather on the famous black mineral mud, rinse off in a spa, and watch the sun set over the hills of the Holy Land. Just 15-20 relaxing minutes in the water is plenty.
Jerash & the Roman North
It's not just old stones, it's walking a 2,000-year-old street where chariots once raced. Jerash is one of the best-preserved Roman cities anywhere, with soaring colonnades, grand temples and theatres where the acoustics still astonish. Pair it with the hilltop crusader castle at Ajloun and the sweeping views from Umm Qais for a brilliant day out from Amman - history lovers, this one's for you.
Aqaba & the Red Sea
It's not just a beach, it's bath-warm water and coral reefs just metres from the shore. Aqaba is Jordan's only stretch of coast, on the Gulf of Aqaba, and the perfect way to add some sand and sea to your tour. Snorkel or dive over vibrant reefs and famous wrecks, hop on a glass-bottom boat, or simply relax on the beach. Add two to four nights here when you want your holiday to end with your toes in the sand.
Amman, Madaba & the road south
It's not just a stopover, it's where Jordan's story comes alive. Spend time in Amman's lively capital, then take the scenic route south: see the 6th-century Mosaic Map at Madaba, gaze over the Promised Land from Mount Nebo as Moses once did, and stand at the Baptism Site of Bethany Beyond the Jordan. It's the detour that makes your Jordan holiday so much more than Petra and the desert.
Travel guide
- Average flight time: Around 5 hours from London to Amman
- Most suited for: Couples, Culture Lovers and Adventure Seekers
- Currency: Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
- Time Difference: +3 Hours (GMT) / +2 (BST)
Weather
Average monthly temperature in Jordan(°C)
- Jan 13°C
- Feb 14°C
- Mar 18°C
- Apr 23°C
- May 28°C
- Jun 31°C
- Jul 32°C
- Aug 32°C
- Sep 30°C
- Oct 27°C
- Nov 20°C
- Dec 15°C
FAQs: Planning your Jordan Holidays
Jordan uses the Jordanian Dinar (JOD, or JD). Cards are widely accepted in hotels and larger restaurants, but it's worth carrying cash for markets, tips and smaller sites. You can order your travel money with Hays Travel before you fly - find today's rate on our Hays Travel Money page.
Direct flights from London to Amman take around 5 hours, making Jordan one of the most accessible long-haul-feeling destinations from the UK. Our experts can find the best routes and connections for your nearest airport.
Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) are ideal - warm, comfortable days for sightseeing and hiking, and cooler desert nights. Summer is hot, especially at the Dead Sea and in Wadi Rum, but quieter and better value, with Aqaba as a water escape. Winter is mild by day in the highlands but can be cold and wet, with the occasional closure at Petra after heavy rain.
Seven to ten nights is ideal for the classic "Golden Triangle" of Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea, usually starting or ending in Amman. Stretch to 10-14 nights if you'd like to add Jerash and the north, the King's Highway, or a few days of Red Sea beach time in Aqaba.
Jordan's only coast is at Aqaba on the Red Sea, with warm water, great snorkelling and diving, and relaxing beach resorts. It's a wonderful two-to-four-night add-on to a touring holiday rather than a standalone resort week - think sightseeing first, sand and sea to finish.
Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea top almost every list, along with the Roman ruins of Jerash, the mosaics of Madaba, the views from Mount Nebo and the Red Sea at Aqaba. Most of our Jordan tours combine several of these, and our experts can tailor the mix to you.
Jordan is compact and easy to tour. Most holidays travel by private driver-guide or small-group coach, with short, scenic drives linking the main sights - Amman to the Dead Sea is about an hour, and Petra to Wadi Rum around 1.5-2 hours. We'll sort the logistics so all you have to do is enjoy it.
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