Jordan
Jordan Travel Guides
Written by the specialists who plan our trips to Jordan: where to go, when, and what is worth knowing before you book.
All Jordan Travel Guides
Avoiding Middle East Flight Routes: Alternatives for LGBTQ+ Travelers
For many of our clients, the question of how to get somewhere matters almost as much as the destination itself. Transiting through Qatar, the UAE, or Saudi Arabia has become routine for long-haul travel from the UK, Europe, and increasingly the United States.
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Inside Cairo’s Grand Egyptian Museum: A Long-Awaited Opening
After 33 years from initial conception, through two wars, a revolution, multiple false starts, and nearly $1.3 billion in construction costs, the Grand Egyptian Museum opened November 1, 2025. Located 2 kilometers from the Giza Pyramids, the 500,000-square-meter complex houses over 100,000 artifacts spanning seven millennia of Egyptian civilization. It is, quite simply, the largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilization on Earth. And it's finally real. The scale alone defies comprehension.
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Is Turks and Caicos Gay-Friendly?
Turks and Caicos, an archipelago of 40 low-lying islands and cays, lies in the Atlantic Ocean just southeast of the Bahamas. Renowned for its powdery white sands, clear blue waters, and luxury credentials, Turks and Caicos are a very exclusive destination. The islands are famous for their pristine beaches, clear waters, and unspoiled natural beauty.
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Gay Travel in Jordan: Law vs. Reality
Jordan occupies an unusual position in the Middle East for LGBTQ+ travelers. Homosexuality has been decriminalized in Jordan since 1951, making it one of the few countries in the region where same-sex activity is not explicitly illegal. That legal fact matters, and it is more than most of its neighbors can offer. But the gap between decriminalization and acceptance is wide, and anyone considering Jordan deserves an honest account of both sides of it.
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Tours through Jordan
Gay Group Trip: Wadi Rum & Petra
Group Trip(This is an optional extension to the Pyramids of Egypt group trip.) Having discovered to wonders of ancient Egypt, why not discover the red sands of Wadi Rum and the desert city of Petra? Jordan is packed with cultural treasures from the ancient world. Lawrence of Arabia also made a few notable excursions across Jordan during WW1 - the iconic movie was also filmed here. The "rose-red" city of Petra is a true marvel.
5 days group departure from $2,900 per person View trip
Israel and Jordan including Petra
Tailor-made VacationThis eight-day journey immerses you in the ancient wonders and iconic sights of Israel before crossing into Jordan to marvel at the rose-red facades of Petra. Israel is a nation cradled in biblical history, where ancient ruins and sacred shrines coexist with vibrant modern culture. Your exploration begins in timeless Jerusalem, one of the world's most revered cities.
8 days tailor-made from $3,955 per person View tripNo two trips we plan are the same. Yours will be no exception.
Frequently asked questions
Traveling with Out Of Office
What does Out Of Office do?
Out Of Office is a luxury LGBTQ+ travel company specializing in tailor-made vacations and extraordinary journeys around the world. We create bespoke luxury vacations, LGBTQ+ honeymoons, safaris, cruises, beach escapes, private tours and group trips, with every itinerary designed around you. Our travel specialists combine global expertise, first-hand destination knowledge and trusted local partners to create seamless, highly personalized experiences.
Is Out Of Office a gay travel agency?
Out Of Office is an LGBTQ+ owned and run luxury travel specialist, with particular expertise in gay and LGBTQ+ travel. We understand the additional considerations that can come with traveling as an LGBTQ+ person or couple, from local laws and customs to finding genuinely welcoming hotels and experiences.
We welcome every traveler, including friends, families and allies. Many of our clients are not members of the LGBTQ+ community, but choose Out Of Office for our luxury travel expertise, personalized service and discretion.
Do you create tailor-made LGBTQ+ vacations?
Yes. Every tailor-made trip with Out Of Office is designed from scratch around your interests, travel style, budget and the way you want to experience a destination. We can arrange luxury hotels, private transfers, flights, guides, excursions, cruises and special experiences as part of one personalized itinerary. The journeys shown on our website are there to inspire you rather than restrict you; only clearly identified group departures operate as fixed itineraries.
How do you choose LGBTQ+ friendly hotels and destinations?
We combine first-hand destination knowledge with trusted local expertise to recommend luxury hotels, resorts and experiences where LGBTQ+ travelers can feel informed and welcome. We also consider the laws, customs and attitudes of each destination, because LGBTQ+ rights and experiences differ around the world. Our team regularly visit many of the properties we work with and where a destination requires greater awareness, we give you clear and considered advice so that you can make an informed decision about where and how you travel.
Our Experts
Jordan is a land of wonder, where ancient history meets breathtaking landscapes—from the timeless beauty of Petra to the serene magic of the Wadi Rum desert, it’s a destination that stirs the soul.
Jordan is unforgettable, offering a perfect mix of adventure and culture—from floating in the Dead Sea to exploring Petra’s rose-red city which is one of the most breathtaking of the New 7 Wonders of the World.
We plant trees for every booking
For every booking made with Out Of Office we commit to planting trees in your name to help reduce the impact of travel on future generations. You'll even get a link to see where your trees are planted in the world via our partner Ecologi.
We donate to Rainbow Railroad with every booking
Rainbow Railroad helps LGBTQ+ people escape state-sponsored violence and persecution. A donation goes with every trip we sell, funded by us and never added to your price.
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Tell us where you would love to go, when you are thinking of traveling and what kind of trip you have in mind. One of our LGBTQ+ travel specialists will create a tailor-made itinerary designed around your destination, style and preferences.
One named specialist, first inquiry to homecoming. No call center, and nothing is charged until you decide to book.