Unforgettable  Jordan holidays

Jordan is one of the more expensive countries in the region, especially compared to Egypt, although still cheaper than neighbouring states like the UAE, or compared to the UK, USA and much of Western Europe. Joining one of our Jordan touring holidays makes it easier to budget as flights, accommodation, many meals and excursions are already included.

Arabic is the official language of Jordan, although you’ll find many people speak some English in major tourist destinations as well as in the capital Amman.

Yes, currently UK citizens need a visa to travel to Jordan – if you’re travelling on Titan’s Jordan with Ancient Petra tour, the visa is included. Otherwise, tourists are encouraged to apply for the Jordan Pass online, which includes the cost of the visa as well as other discounts, or visitors can also get a single entry visa on arrival at the airport. Requirements can change, though – for the most up-to-date information on visas, please use the quick-check tool on our visa requirements page.

The official currency of Jordan is the Jordanian Dinar, which is divided into 100 qirsh (or piastres). Current coins include 1 qirsh, 5 piastres, 10 piastres, a quarter dinar and a half dinar. Notes include 1, 5, 10, 20 and 50 dinars.

Jordan is one of the safest countries in the Middle East, with a reputation for being peaceful in a conflicted region. The crime rate has been steadily falling in recent years as well.

Around 90% of Jordan is covered by desert, so temperatures tend to be warm and dry. Summers can be extremely hot, especially around the Red Sea, Dead Sea and Amman, so if you’re considering when is the best time to visit Jordan, stick to spring and autumn, from March-May and September-November. Winter can be very cold at night in the desert, especially if you’re sleeping in Wadi Rum, while temperatures can drop below freezing in the capital too.

While tap water is drinkable and fine to use for cleaning your teeth, it can sometimes have a metallic or saline taste so you may be better sticking to bottled water to stay hydrated.  Some four-star and five-star hotels will have their own water purification system to remove the taste. Outside the cities, sticking to bottled water is usually safer as well.

Much of the food in Jordan is similar to other Middle Eastern countries, including dips such as hummus, tabbouleh, falafel, shawarma and flatbreads. Other traditional dishes to try include mansaf, minced lamb and rice rolled in cabbage leaves and cooked, and fuul, a dip made from beans. You’ll find plenty of vegetarian dishes but otherwise meat (excluding pork) is more popular than fish. Desserts include fresh fruit and sticky sweets, while alcohol is readily available in most places.

Jordan is one of the most progressive countries for LGBTQ travellers, and homosexuality was decriminalized in 1951, although there is still a stigma attached for most Jordanians. Jordanian society is also very conservative and public displays of affection are frowned upon for all couples. There is a limited and low-key queer scene in Amman.

Yes, tipping is customary in most situations. While a service charge may be added in restaurants, it’s common to leave an additional tip for waiting staff, up to around 10-15%. Your tour manager can advise on tips for drivers and guides; you can also find suggested amounts in our useful information sheet, which will be sent to you before you travel. Porterage is included in our Jordan escorted tours.