Upgraded - Treasures of Jordan

We were a small group of like minded travellers. The itinerary was varied which kept it interesting. Our tour leader was superb, nothing was too much trouble and he shared his vast knowledge of the area with us. The accommodation was good and we ate excellent food in local family run restaurants.

This is an excellent tour of the highlights of Jordan. Our guide, Abdallah, was very good, funny and took good care of us. The itinerary was full on and requires a good level of fitness, especially if you want to explore Petra. Our accommodation ranged from modern city hotels to a tented camp in Wadi Rum. There were a few issues such as lack of hot water at one hotel and limited electrical outlets at another. Most meals were buffet style with something for everyone. Jordanian food has a lot of vegetables, hummus, **** bread, rice and chicken. We all loved the lemon mint drink which is refreshing. I traveled the first week of April and the weather was still cool in places. Even on warm days, it cools down in the evening. Bring a jacket and a good sweater, a pair of sturdy walking shoes, good hiking pants. There is no need for dressy clothes unless you want something tidier for dinner. A scarf or neck gaiter is handy in the desert. The snorkeling at Aqaba was good but the water was cold. Make sure you rinse off with fresh water after you return to the boat. Take advantage of the optional activities especially the morning camel ride, the longer desert tour and snorkeling. The highlights for me were Jerash, Petra and Wadi Rum as well as meeting the fellow travelers on this tour. We all got along so well. It was a memorable trip.

A fantastic trip from start to finish. The hotels were to a very good standard and the desert camp was an experience not to be missed. Our guide was top class, he went above and beyond to make sure that we made the most of our stay.