Nature and archaeology in Jordan: a comprehensive trip

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A TOUR TO JORDAN?

Trip to Jordan. Although the country is relatively little extended, Jordan offers a real concentrate of important archaeological sites of great historical interest, since Jordan, for its geographical position, has always played an important role as crossroads between different civilizations including Nabataean, Greek, Roman and Byzantine. The archaeological site of Petra, now in the list of the Seven Wonders of the World, worth alone the whole trip, though, thanks to the distances not too long and to a good road infrastructure, it is certainly a good idea extending your stay to visit the numerous historical sites throughout Jordan, perhaps adding a couple of days in the desert of Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea, for their unusual nature and endless landscapes.

HOW TO ORGANIZE A TOUR TO JORDAN?

A tour in Jordan can be classified as easy and can be undertaken without problems also by families with children. In addition to the departures organized by leading tour operators, you can rent a car with driver and decide the route by yourself at prices rather low if compared with those of other destinations. In this regard, I turned to Jordan Direct Tours customizing the route and deciding the exact number of nights to stay in each place. I do not recommend to rent a car in Jordan without driver, for the chaotic traffic throughout residential areas and for the strict regulations in case of violations or accidents.

IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL TO JORDAN?

This Jordan trip, held in April of 2012, did not present any problem regarding personal safety, with local people who have always shown great courtesy and hospitality to the tourists. Jordan is a moderate country, with very good relations with all neighboring countries and with Western Countries: just exercise normal "good-sense" and your trip should go very smoothly.

WHAT IS THE BEST TIME TO GO IN JORDAN?

Since the main attractions in Jordan are outdoors, perhaps you are wondering what is the best season to go to Jordan, which will provide comfortable temperatures and clear skies. The climate in Jordan is rather dry and the few rain falls mainly between November and April, when the temperature is cooler (sometimes even too cold at higher altitudes), while the driest period is between June and September, months that may be affected by very high temperatures. The maximum amount of precipitation, occurs between December and February (but always in relation to a semi-desert climate). Therefore, it is evident that the best time for a trip to Jordan is probably during mid seasons: in spring (April-May) and autumn (late September - early November).