2 independent reviews for Jordan archaeology holiday, Beyond Petra
Reviews for Jordan archaeology holiday, Beyond Petra
Lis Barlow Jones review 21 Oct 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Petra and Gerash. Amazing. Plus a host of other things.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Take really good strong and comfortable walking shoes (walking boots not necessary) to wear every day. The ground is stony and rough in parts around the historical sites. I saw people in open toed summer sandals not really suitable for walking the steps etc in Petra.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Water was provided on our trip from a large container so no plastic bottles used by us. Our guide was mindful of conservation. The only way to benefit local people was really by spending some money, preferably on local goods not imported.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Excellent. Brilliant guide. Great organisation, everything worked a treat. Had a marvellous time with the rest of the group. It's a busy trip but well worth it. the guide was considerate and consulted us on plans. I will go again with this tour operator.Elaine Leigh review 13 Nov 2014
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
So many to choose from but Petra by candlelight, swimming in the dead sea and snorkling in the red sea are the ones that come to mind first.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Make sure to take advantage of snorkling in the dead sea, do the hike to the high sacrifice place in Petra where you will be rewarded with an amazing view of the treasury and maybe add an extra day or so to your vacation to do some of your own exploring in downtown Amman (and have dinner at hashem's - a remarkably down-to-earth falafel restaurant but worth the visit)3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
We attended local restaurants and went to a few shops that we were told were community based businesses.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Unbelievable - we had an amazing time - it lived up to expectations (despite a few niggles wih regard to accomodation in a couple of locations). The guide (Sami) was extremely knowledgeable and the other travelers we met on the tour were a delight to spend time with in a truely remarkable country.Holiday Reviews
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