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Jordan featured in new documentary ‘Wild Arabia’
A new documentary, featuring the wildlife and natural beauty of Arabia begins on February 22nd at 9pm.
On Location in Jordan
Follow in the footsteps of Peter O’ Toole – of Lawrence of Arabia fame – in Jordan, as the film celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Jordan desert stargazing adventure
As Brian Cox returns to BBC2 (January 16th) with another three-night series of Stargazing LIVE and predicted prime conditions make viewing the northern lights one of this year’s must-do holiday experiences, it seems astronomy is no longer the preserve of those in possession of either a PhD or a telescope.
New Year getaway in magical Jordan
For an alternative Christmas or New Year getaway, Encounters Travel is offering an eight-day escorted tour of Jordan for £695pp.
EasyJet links Gatwick to Jordan
EasyJet has launched a flight route linking London Gatwick to Amman, Jordan, providing the airport's first low-cost connection to the Middle East.
For those looking for adventure and biblical culture in the Middle East, Jordan is the perfect holiday destination.
Explore the desert, relax whilst floating in the Dead Sea, visit stunning historical ruins and some of the settings of key Biblical scenes – including the sites honoured as the location of Christ’s birth and death.
Visiting Petra with its spectacular treasury and Royal Tombs is a Jordan highlight that must not be missed, as is driving through the Lawrence of Arabia country of Wadi Rum and staying in a private Bedouin tent in the desert.
Other Jordan highlights include the ruins of Jerash, which are considered some of the best-preserved ancient Roman cities in the Middle East.
Jordan Essential Information:
Capital: Amman
Places of interest: Petra, Karak, The Dead Sea, Jerash, Mt Nebo
Time Zone: GMT +2
Language: Arabic. To learn the basics of Arabic visit www.bbc.co.uk
Currency: Jordan uses the Jordan dinar (JOD). For up-to-date exchange rates see: www.xe.com/ucc
International dialling code: +962
British Embassy: visit the website for information
