Jerash

Jordan

One of the best preserved Roman cities in the Middle East and well worth a half day’s exploration from Amman if you have time to spare.

The Roman era is brought vividly back to life in regular re-enactments of chariot-racing and gladiator duels put on at the newly restored hippodrome. (This should really appeal to both children and kidults).

Testimonials

Don't take our word for it...

It was absolutely fantastic and Original’s incredible organisation meant that we could float from place to place without ever having to even think and it was really all a bit of a dream!

All in all it really was the most wonderful honeymoon and exactly as we had wanted and imagined; an active but very special holiday, seeing some amazing and beautiful places, doing some really fantastic activities and staying in such comfortable and charming hotels, and all without having to even think about it! Our itinerary was lovely and full but in no way were we ever stressed or exha

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Other things to do


	Floating on the Dead Sea The lowest point on Earth lies at 1,200 feet below sea level, where the Jordan River empties into the Dead Sea.
	Wadi Rum Join a Bedouin guide (admirably the government insists that only local guides may be used, both here and at Petra) on a 4x4 or camel safari to see ancient rock carvings and explore the dramatic sandstone cliffs.
	Petra Petra was carved from pink sandstone cliffs by the Nabataeans some two millennia ago, and left undisturbed until its rediscovery in 1812.
	Driving Safari After seeing the sites of Amman, explore the King’s Highway with a knowledgeable driver or guide.