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A little more than 50 km from Amman, you have to go north to get to Jerash. It's one of the most attractive tourist sites in Jordan, after the incomparable Petra and Wadi Rum.

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On this little portion of the Middle East, no larger than the size of Austria, the beauty of culture and nature permanently compete with one another. See for yourself: you are in one of the cradles of humanity and history in this land stretching back over more than 9 millennia. During your vacation in Jordan, you will peruse a life-sized history book. It only requires travelling to Jordan to experience it: from the banks of the enigmatic Dead Sea to the Jordan Valley passing via the superb city of Petra, rendered eternally famous by Spielberg in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Biblical echoes mix with those of Greco-Roman ruins. As far as nature is concerned, you will also be captured by the beauties of Jordan: At the top of the list, the desert of Wadi Rum, called “the valley of the Moon,” is a harmony of colours where rocks, sand, granite and sandstone intertwine to create the most magnificent life-sized murals. In addition, the deep canyons of the desert or the colourful underwater floors of the Red Sea will not fail to enchant you...

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The departure point for a journey to Jordan: Amman.

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The archaeological site of Umm Qais is located approximately thirty kilometres from Irbid. Called Gadara in antiquity, the city belonged to the Greco-Roman  Decapolis, a group of ten developed trading cities on both sides of the Jordan River.

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The site of Umm Qais is exceptional, it is one of my favourite visits, because although the city is reduced to Jerash, the setting is incredible. From the restaurant at the top, you can see the Golan Heights and the Sea of Galilee, it's magnificent. I also had a nice lunch there, on the outdoor terrace. 
The old city is really well preserved, I pictured a lively city, especially on the Decumanus Maximus (the main street). You can visit the ruins with a guide (it's optional but very interesting) who gives excellent explanations on the way of life there: baths, theatres, small traders' lodgings...
You will learn that there was a 100km long underground aqueduct to send water to Umm Qais! The ruins of the Byzantine basilica, the underground mausoleum and the necropolis are spectacular.

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Family tour ideas in Jordan

For families looking to immerse themselves in another culture and embark on an unforgettable adventure,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.evaneos.net/jordan/" data-mce-href="https://www.evaneos.net/jordan/"></a><a data-destination-id="47" data-internal-link="destination">Jordan</a>&nbsp;is the answer. This stunning country is not known as the land of ancient wonders for nothing and you and your kids will be able to explore its many exciting sites on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.evaneos.net/where-to-go/family-vacations/" data-mce-href="https://www.evaneos.net/where-to-go/family-vacations/"></a><a href="https://www.evaneos.co.uk/where-to-go/family-holidays/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.evaneos.co.uk/where-to-go/family-holidays/">a family trip</a>&nbsp;that will take you through stunning scenery, bustling cities, warm waters and even through history.<h3>Best things to see and do in Jordan with kids</h3><h4>What to see as a family</h4>Any family travelling to Jordan should not miss a visit to the lost city of&nbsp;<a data-place-id="813" data-internal-link="place">Petra</a>. One of the seven wonders of the world and a&nbsp;UNESCO world heritage site, the remains of this city are fascinating and families can take a&nbsp;tour on foot&nbsp;or by vehicle, or even on camel-back. Head just outside of Petra to find&nbsp;Little Petra, the perfect accompaniment to its larger counterpart, which is not to be missed. If you choose to visit on foot you’ll be able to stroll through the rocks, seeing ancient temples and buildings rising up on either side of you. If you enjoy these&nbsp;ancient ruins, you should also stop off at&nbsp;<a data-place-id="805" data-internal-link="place">Amman</a>, which is home to a Roman theater as well as museums of archaeology and ancient history.&nbsp;<a data-place-id="808" data-internal-link="place">Jerash</a>&nbsp;is another great site for families to visit and here you can see Greco-Roman ruins of all descriptions as well as the famous&nbsp;Temple of Artemis, which is remarkably well-preserved. The final stop on your historical tour should certainly be&nbsp;Al-Khazneh, where ruins, temples, tombs and crusader castles can be seen wherever you turn and the whole family is bound to be fascinated by the stories and&nbsp;mythology&nbsp;that accompanies a tour to this interesting place. For those who are interested, there are also several biblical sites to visit here, and you’ll be able to find out the significance of each of these world-famous places for many religious groups all over the globe.<h4>What to do as a family</h4>No family trip to Jordan would be complete without a visit to the bizarre and lunar landscape of&nbsp;<a data-place-id="6197" data-internal-link="place">Wadi Rum</a>&nbsp;where a whole host of activities await you and your children. Go hiking among the striking dunes or, if that isn’t your idea of fun, why not take a&nbsp;camel ride? You can even go&nbsp;quad biking&nbsp;into the desert to find the perfect spot for a sand boarding expedition. Stay the night in a&nbsp;desert camp&nbsp;in special tents after enjoying a delicious traditional Jordanian meal cooked on a campfire by your guides.&nbsp;After your stay in a Bedouin camp, visit&nbsp;Zanqa; another favorite destination for&nbsp;family activities. Here you can enjoy the natural hot springs, go canyoning or set off on a&nbsp;hiking trip&nbsp;to get the best views in the middle-east.&nbsp;Dana&nbsp;is yet another top choice for hiking and is home to nature reserves that you can explore to your heart’s content. After all that action-packed adventure, head to&nbsp;<a data-place-id="1172" data-internal-link="place">Aqaba</a>, where you can find numerous family resorts as well as some of the best diving spots in Jordan. Parents can treat themselves to a spa day while kids enjoy a&nbsp;water park&nbsp;or one of the other activities on offer especially for children. You can also go on a snorkelling trip or organise a glass-bottomed boat to see the underwater paradise that is&nbsp;The Red Sea. If you want to kick the relaxation up a notch, make your last stop&nbsp;The Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, where you can float on the salty water and feel as though you’re on another planet. Quite apart from its therapeutic properties, this is also a unique and beautiful area that is not to be missed by anyone travelling to Jordan.<h3>Best time to travel to Jordan as a family</h3>When you choose to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.evaneos.net/where-to-go/" data-mce-href="https://www.evaneos.net/where-to-go/" style="font-weight: bold;" data-mce-style="font-weight: bold;">plan your trip</a>&nbsp;to Jordan will depend on what you wish to do during your stay and will depend mainly on temperature. Since Jordan is made up of 90% desert, temperatures are unsurprisingly scorching during summer months. However, what many people fail to prepare for is the fact that night-times here can be very cold with an extreme drop in temperature once the sun goes in. The North west of the country receives the most rainfall so if you plan on visiting here outside of the summer months, pack some waterproof clothing.&nbsp;The Dead Sea&nbsp;and its surrounding areas are the hottest places to visit during the summer, with temperatures soaring to 40 degrees Celsius&nbsp;and above. All in all, the&nbsp;best time to visit&nbsp;is generally between March and June and then during September and October where temperatures are bearable and won’t put a stop to any activities you have planned. If you do visit between June and August, try to plan day trips earlier in the day, leaving you free during the hot afternoons to siesta or relax.<h3>Family&nbsp;holiday tips for travelling to Jordan</h3>With a little research and knowledge you can ensure that you are as prepared as possible for your time in Jordan, here a few tips and tricks to ensure that everything runs smoothly on your&nbsp;family trip.<ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;">As with any popular tourist destination, you and your family may encounter pickpockets when visiting some of the more crowded sites, particularly in markets. These are easy to tackle by simply making sure that any valuables are kept safe and sound back at your hotel and that you don’t carry large amounts of cash.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;">Try to learn a few key phrases in the local language. This will be helpful in any situation and even if you never need it to communicate, it can be&nbsp;fun and educational for children&nbsp;to learn about the local language and culture. If nothing else, everyone likes to be greeted and thanked in their native language.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;">The culture here can be different and so it is important to be respectful. For most visitors this will apply particularly if you plan on visiting any religious sites. Dress and behave appropriately, wearing long pants and a shawl for women if you a touring around religious areas and temples.</li></ul>

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Jordan's&nbsp;ancient cities and unique sites makes it a great place for a one week itinerary since, even in such a short time, you’ll be able to get a feel for this beautiful place. <a data-destination-id="47" data-internal-link="destination">Jordan</a> is the place where comfort and culture meet, where you can stay in a specially designed tent in the desert and enjoy a meal cooked over a fire by your guides as you look up at the sky filled with stars. Enjoy this experience and so many more on a 7-day trip to Jordan. <h3>Best things to see and do for one week in Jordan</h3><h4>What to see in one week</h4>Jordan and the Middle-East are famously home to several biblical sites and these are well worth a visit on a one week itinerary in Jordan. Here you can visit sites such as <a data-place-id="21405" data-internal-link="place">Mount Nebo</a> as well as the supposed site of Jesus Christ’s baptism. You certainly won’t be short of more ancient sites to visit too, with the <a data-place-id="813" data-internal-link="place">City of Petra</a> never failing to fascinate history lovers. Wander through huge buildings and temples carved into the rock. Be sure not the miss the largest and most impressive temple in the city; Al-Khazneh, which is an astounding feat of human achievement. For more castles and fortresses, move on to Kerak Castle, which is a 12th Century Crusader fortress and makes an excellent day trip. Feel as though you’ve travelled back in time and learn about what life was like for the crusaders that built this place and occupied it so long ago. <a data-place-id="1172" data-internal-link="place">Aqaba Fortress</a> is another excellent visit and its fascinating to compare these different fortresses and castles during your time here. <h4>What to do in one week</h4>A visit to Jordan would be incomplete without a visit to <a data-place-id="3378" data-internal-link="place">The Dead Sea</a>. Visit this natural phenomenon to see why it continue to attract so any visitors. No place is better to relax after a few days of tourism than the Dead Sea, where you can simply float in the water and enjoy the feeling of being weightless, or visit one of the Dead Sea spas to enjoy a range of traditional treatments before continuing your travels. For adventure, visit <a data-place-id="6197" data-internal-link="place">Wadi Rum</a>, where the&nbsp;desert&nbsp;landscape will make you feel as though you’ve landed on another planet. You may recognise the area from famous films such as Star Wars. Spend the day walking the dunes, take a camel ride or even a quad bike or 4x4 adventure. You can even spend the night here in specially-designed tents that are the perfect mixture of comfort and adventure. Your guides will help you to cook traditional food over an open fire as you relax for the evening and enjoy the desert star-filled sky. For more nature and adventure, visit the Dana Biosphere Reserve, a nature reserve that is a hit with hikers and adventurers alike. <h3>Best time to travel to Jordan for a week</h3>Jordan may be small, but due to its variations in altitude, the weather here can vary enormously and you’ll have to plan your trip based on where you are planning to visit and what you plan on doing there. The summer months can become incredibly hot, meaning that visits to tourist sites and any strenuous activity is often done early in the morning, leaving the hottest part of the day free to siesta in the shade. <a href="https://www.evaneos.co.uk/jordan/holidays/when-to-go/" data-mce-href="https://www.evaneos.co.uk/jordan/holidays/when-to-go/"></a><a data-document-id="3065" data-internal-link="article">The best time to visit Jordan</a> is undoubtedly during the spring, when greenery is everywhere and wildflowers carpet the ground. The weather during spring is hot but not usually unbearable and so it makes the perfect choice for beach-goers too. Whenever you decide to visit, you will want to come back as soon as your trip to Jordan is over.

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