Steeped in history, culture, and a captivating blend of Middle Eastern influences, Jordan beckons travellers with its array of cultural treasures. From ancient archaeological marvels to a desert camp under the stars in the heart of Bedouin hospitality, and the tantalizing flavours of its cuisine, cultural tours to Jordan offer an enchanting journey through time and tradition. If you are looking at cultural journeys in the Middle East, check out these trips if wonderful Jordan.

Guided Cultural and Historical Trips in Jordan

Jordan cultural tours will guide you around the ancient Roman citadel of Jerash. The wonderful acoustics of the remarkably-well preserved amphitheatre allowed music and dramatic performances to be enjoyed by over 10,000 spectators in ancient times. The amphitheatre is also used today for performances.

In ancient Arabia, Jordan was an important trading route. The country’s King’s Highway (today a tarmac road) is testament to this. Caravans laden with goods travelled along this route through the ancient trading city of Petra. A citadel at Petra was carved into the rock, and you can spend a day at the rose-red city, taking the time to look at its intricate facades, tombs, and amphitheatres, all an expression of the wealth, importance and ingenuity of the Nabateans.

Jordan Guided Cultural Trips

Cultural holidays often include trips to art galleries and museums. A visit to the Jordan Museum in Amman is a must to witness the awe-inspiring Ain Ghazal statues. These ancient, nearly 10,000-year-old statues provide a glimpse into the lives and artistry of prehistoric inhabitants of the region.

Cultural Jordan trips will often include an overnight Bedouin-inspired camp, in the stunning Wadi Rum desert valley. Jordan has a large population of Bedouin people, and this experience can be a way to learn about pastoral nomadic traditions and ways of life. The opportunity to sleep beneath the stars in traditional goat-hair tents known as "beit al-sha'ar" is one you will cherish.

Jordan Cultural and Historical Guided Holidays

Jordan's landscape is interwoven with biblical narratives. On Jordan trips, you will visit sites like Mount Nebo, where Moses is said to have glimpsed the Promised Land, and the Jordan River, where Jesus was baptized, hold profound significance. The Madaba Mosaic Map is a work of great artistic value and gives further insight into biblical times.

A cultural tour of Jordan would be incomplete without savouring its delectable cuisine. From the aromatic spices of traditional dishes like mansaf (a savoury lamb and rice dish) to the warmth of fresh-baked khobz (bread), Jordanian food reflects the region's history and influences.

Cultural trips in Jordan offer an experience of Middle Eastern culture. By embracing the country's historical treasures, engaging with its people, and relishing its flavourful cuisine, travellers leave with not just memories, but a profound appreciation for Jordan's rich cultural heritage.

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