Jordan, Dead Sea & Holy Land
Jordan is an ideal first stop for those who want to explore the middle-east and its rich history, culture and natural wonders. With a world-class tourist infrastructure and signature hospitality, Jordan will make you feel comfortable since you arrive. While UNESCO sites give you an insight into its long history, the vibrant capital city of Amman rivals any European city with its cafe culture, umpteen restaurants, shopping arcades and art galleries. Jordan by far is the “best” of middle-east!
Trip Highlights
- Start your trip in Amman – a city of surprises, a melting pot of the old and the new – visit its Roman amphitheater, numerous art galleries, traditional souks renowned for their carpets, rugs, jewelry & handicrafts
- Spend a couple of days at the Dead Sea – one geological wonders of the world. Visit the caves of Qumran – home of the Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest surviving manuscripts of the Bible
- Marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Masada – major site in Jewish history
- Be amazed by the ancient city of Petra, a stone city with dwellings hewn into sandstone walls. This ancient capital city of the Nabataeans has roots that trace back to as early as the 4th or 5th century BC
- Stay in a desert camp at Wadi Rum – the magical ecosystem in the Jordanian desert features sweeping red sand dunes and towering sandstone arches.
Which Visa Do I Need
Indian citizens require a visa to visit Jordan.Â
Length of Stay
We recommend at least 10 days for this itinerary. Â
Best time to visit
Jordan can get very hot in the summers. The best time to visit is winter, from Nov – March
roman ruins, islamic architecture, markets, dead sea experience, desert camps, desert drives, historic monuments
Did you know
- The surface and shores of the Dead Sea are 423 metres (1,388 ft) below sea level, making it Earth’s lowest elevation on land. With 33.7% salinity, the Dead Sea is one of the world’s saltiest bodies of water.
- The world’s lowest road, Highway 90, runs along the Israeli and West Bank shores of the Dead Sea at 393 m (1,289 ft) below sea level.
- Unlike the other Arab states in the Middle East, Jordan has no oil of its own.
- Alongside Egypt, Jordan is one of only two Arab nations to have made peace with Israel. In 1994, Jordan signed a peace treaty with Israel, ending the 46-year official state of war
- it is considered polite to refuse the offer of a meal three times before finally accepting
- The national flag of Jordan shows three equal horizontal bands of black (representing the Abbassid Caliphate), white (representing the Ummayyad Caliphate) and green (representing the Fatimid Caliphate), along with a red isosceles triangle on the hoist side, representing the Great Arab Revolt of 1916. In the centre of the red triangle, there is a seven point white star, representing the seven Suras (verses) of the opening of the Qur’an.
- The capital of Jordan, Amman, was once named Philadelphia. It was named after Ptolemy Philadelphus (283-246 BC) who rebuilt the city during his reign before Amman was taken by Herod around 30 BC and fell under the influence of Rome.
