The Arab kingdom of Jordan is a sight to behold, with a number of monuments and places being situated here. Being inhabited since the Paleolithic period, this has made Jordan a hub for important architectural monuments and buildings. They are maintained by the Jordan tourism and are open for public viewing. A number of Jordan tour packages also include these sites, with basic Jordan tours consisting of sightseeing and visits to a few monuments. The Jordanian cuisine is also considered to be a major tourist attraction.
Jordan has a flourishing tourist industry, catering to millions of tourists every year. Some very well preserved historical cities include Petra and Jerash with the former being Jordan's most popular tourist attraction and an icon of the Arab kingdom. Jordan is also a part of the Holy Land and has several biblical attractions that are the center of various pilgrimage activities. Most famous Biblical sites include Al-Maghtas, Mount Nebo, Umm ar-Rasas, Madaba and even Machaerus. Major Islamic sites, including the shrines of the Prophet Muhammad's companions such as 'Abd Allah ibn Rawahah, Zayd ibn Harithah and Muadh ibn Jabal are located here as well. The Ajlun Castle, built by Muslim Ayyubid leader Saladin in the 12th century AD and is considered to be a popular tourist attraction. Most Jordan tour packages include these sites with the basic Jordan tours also having some of these sites mentioned above in their itinerary.
The best time to visit Jordan can be considered as the months of March to May. During these months, the temperature is low and cool, making it easier for the tourists to go on sightseeing tours during the day. Cool nights also make them ideal for visiting the night markets. The time from September to February is also considered to be ideal as well. One can easily avail a Jordan tour packages during these months and make the best of their travels.
Thomas Cook offers a number of Jordan tour packages and even basic Jordan tours that help in travellers getting their ideal package. Additional services include flight booking services and even forex services like INR to JOD and even the facility to convert JOD to INR. These additional services can be added to these existing packages according to the convenience of the traveller.
