A TREASURE HUNT FOR THE FAMILY

Go beyond the usual tourist attractions in Jordan, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the jewels it holds. Go for a curated

tour, or sketch out your own itinerary—there’s something here

for every family member.

GETTING THERE & AROUND

Several airlines like Gulf Air, Oman Air, and Etihad Airways operate one-stop flights to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman. Travelling within Jordan is easy and relatively cheap as most cities are well-connected through a fine road network.

STAY

Ajloun Hotel: The hotel has a garden with an outdoor pool, and offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. It has a 24-hour front desk and a free shuttle, but its location—one kilometre from Ajloun Castle— is its most fetching detail. Rooms from ` 5,000

Olive Branch Hotel: Nearly four kilometres from Jerash, located on a hill overlooking Dibbin Nature Reserve, Olive Branch offers spacious rooms and an outdoor pool with a sunlounger terrace. Rooms from

` 7,000; olivebranch.com.jo

Mosaic City Hotel: Around eight kilometres from Mount Nebo, Mosaic City Hotel is a small, friendly property in the heart of Madaba, within easy

walking distance of the Church of St George and the famous mosaic map of the Holy Land. Doubles from ` 6,000; mosaiccityhotel.com

Mövenpick Resort Petra:

Located right at the entrance to Petra, it is crafted from natural stone, handcrafted wood, and Middle Eastern fabrics. The hotel offers 183 rooms and suites, seven restaurants, and a fitness and wellness centre. Rooms from ` 15,000; movenpick.com

TOURS

Amman-based Jordan Select

Tours is conscious about the region’s environment and organises an array of cultural tours, including an eight-day Nabatean Wonder Itinerary. It also curates tours for groups with specific interests—from culinary arts to wine-tasting tours and birdwatching. +962-65930588; select.jo

Enjoy Jordan organises a variety of tours, from diving in Aqaba to a 10-day family itinerary and trekking programmes. +962-65534544, enjoy-jordan.com