Jordan is a wonderful destination in which you can choose to see as much or as little as you like. It boosts some of the most spectacular archeological sites in the world: JERASH, which is called the "Pompeii of the Middle-East", is on of the best-preserved Roman sites in the world. You can discover mysteries of the Omeyad rulers of Damascus in the DESERT CASTLES in a full-day journey from Amman. Enjoy the lively AMMAN the capital is the old Roman PHILADELPHIA. Meet the Crusaders in Renaud de Châtillon castle KERAK.

The Middle East is the land where all three-monotheist religions were born. In Jordan, Moses got his first glimpse of the Promised Land from the Mount Nebo. Not far you can see at Madaba's church the oldest version of a mosaic map of the Holy Land. JESUS CHRIST was baptized in the JORDAN RIVER at the site of Beit Hani.

For most of its history since independence from British administration in 1946, Jordan was ruled by King HUSSEIN (1953-1999). A pragmatic ruler, he successfully navigated competing pressures from the major powers (US, USSR, and UK), various Arab states, Israel, and a large internal Palestinian population, through several wars and coup attempts. In 1989 he resumed parliamentary elections and gradually permitted political liberalization; in 1994 a formal peace treaty was signed with Israel.

The draw of Jordan is Petra, rightfully considered one of the ‘must-see’ sights of the region, if not the world. The geography of the country is such that all the sights combine easily into logical itineraries, making Jordan a wonderfully simple place to visit. In addition, it combines well with Egypt, allowing the visitor the opportunity of seeing both the pyramids and Petra in one trip.

At ICAN Holidays we pride ourselves in the fact that we offer clients what they want - our packages are all tailor made. Only you know what your ideal holiday should include. Whether you want to concentrate on culture or spend time wildlife watching, sample a city’s hustle and bustle or relax in a secluded beauty spot, ICAN Holidays will assist you discover the joy of designing a unique holiday just for you.

Throughout this website we have provided suggested itineraries for all the regions we visit, and you may wish to base your travels on these. After an initial consultation, one of our Specialists will create a unique itinerary for your holiday, complete with background information, historical notes, colour pictures, etc.   We will not begin to book your holiday until you are completely satisfied with it.

Because our Specialists regularly travel to the regions you will be visiting, they can offer invaluable advice and suggestions for things to see and do while you are there and you can be confident that your unique itinerary has been created by someone who has extensive first-hand knowledge of the places and accommodation it contains.

Jordan has a typical Middle Eastern climate in which summers are very hot, with temperatures reaching up into the forties celsius. If you are not adversely affected by heat it is still worth considering a trip at this time as you will have sights like Petra almost to yourself.

Spring and autumn are the best times to travel as the days are warm, with temperatures into the high twenties celsius with cool nights.

Winters can be surprisingly harsh: Petra has sometimes experienced snow, and the nights get cold especially in the desert regions. Winter is also when the majority of the rain falls, but showers tend to be short and sharp.

All our holidays are unique travel experiences, and therefore tailor-made to suit individual requirements. We do not publish prices on our website as they can vary enormously for tailor-made travel.

Prices are generally for private arrangements and are per person using economy class flights based on two people travelling together and sharing a room.

There are a number of factors which will influence the price of your travel arrangements, these include the standard of hotel (we offer a variety of standards from ‘three star’ to the super-luxurious), the season, the duration of your trip, the class of flights and the airline used, the level of private guiding and the complexity of the itinerary. Our specialists will be delighted to discuss the various options in more detail with you.