Petra & the Treasures of Jordan Traveller Reviews

The quality of Guides was excellent (one from UK, a professor of ancient history and a Jordanian) Hotels were very well chosen for location, comfort and facilities. Extremely good coach driver for all of the trip Sites visited were well planned and extensively covered without being over the top

Quality planning of sites to visit, leaving out lesser important ones, very comfortable hotels, food, very knowledgeable guides, who communicate well and inclusive welcome for all guests especially those travelling alone. Every effort is made to make everyone happy!

We were lead by a leading academic, assisted by a local guide, through a visual history of the country from the extreme North right to the extreme South. Although we stayed for 3 nights in 3 good hotels we were bussed to Amman, Qasr Al Kharana, Um Queis, Jerash, The King's Highway, Karak, Petra, Little Petra, Wadi rum, Aqaba, jordan rift Valley, Dead Sea Resort, Christ's Baptism Site, Mount Nebo and Madaba. We had lectures whilst on the bus and, although the pace was quite intense, we were allowed enough down time to avoid exhaustion. our meals were well organised and we had no problems with the authorities as we also had our own policeman.

Small travel company based in Northants operating throughout the UK and Europe, near East and Iran as well as the Western Hemisphere with special art and art history emphasis. they have a fairly select clientele who tend to use them regularly.

This was my first visit to the Middle East. Jordan has a lot to offer in terms of history, religion and its surprisingly varied terrain; I did not appreciate beforehand just how mountainous a country it is. We travelled from the north to the south of the country taking in,for example, Roman settlements, Deserts and desert life, the Dead Sea and Petra. We saw places such as the River Jordan, Sea of Galilee, Mount Nebo whose names we have known about since childhood. Also we gained some understanding of current issues which affect the Jordanian people such as the pressure caused by refugees, shortage of water to name but two. The hotels we stayed in offered high standards of accommodation and food.

Very efficient, pleasant and helpful. One senses that a lot of research and preparation is put into all aspects of every holiday. The itinerary [a summary is provided for each day] is well thought through so that sufficient time is given to visits for each day, without one feeling at the end of the day either rushed or exhausted. As a solo traveller I welcome eating with the group each day, normally either Lunch or Dinner. Not only is this nice socially, but once again a lot of thought and planning has gone into selecting restaurants. The hotels chosen for each stay are of a high standard in all respects.

Brilliantly organised. Wonderful talks from our erudite and witty leader Tom Duncan and an excellent local guide and driver. Fabulous sites and sights and superb hotels. Great fun group of tourists

Already done so.

Experiencing history from early biblical times with an insight into Jordan to-day. Our local guide had an amazing ability to recall facts and figures and breathe life into them, Our visits were carefully planned to show modern Amman and the ancient citadel, desert palaces,early Roman settlements, views towards the Golan Heights and the Sea of Galilee, and the Roman City of Jerash. Petra cast its magic, as did Wadi Rum with thoughts of Lawrence of Arabia. Our final destination was the Dead Sea which has to be experienced to judge its impact. From there we were privileged to stand where Moses saw the Promised Land and the River Jordan where Christ was baptised.

This was my second experience of 'Ciceroni' Travel and I look forward to joining further tours. Comfort is given the same priority as the destination.