Meet Tour Leader Abdallah | Jordan Tour Leader

Abdallah

Tour Leader of the Year 2023

One of the prizes the winner receives is to choose a charity of their choice where 50% of their winnings will be donated to their chosen charity.
We shared the exciting news with Abdallah and he's chosen the following charity:

"The award will make me work harder to ensure every client visiting Jordan will have an unforgettable experience.
I would like to donate half of this prize to the Orphans Centre in Petra (my birthplace), this will help some orphans to have a better education and better health care. So, Explore's support will not be limited to tourist sectors but will go further to support more local communities."

Tell us about yourself

I was born in Petra, Jordan in 1971. I worked as an officer in the Jordan Armed Forces. In 2015, I retired as colonel. After that I worked in a travel agency in Jordan and during the same time I participated in a tour guide training course for 6 months where I graduated top of my class. I hold a BA in English Literature and Higher Diploma (equivalent to Master) in Regional and International relations from Rome Italy. I like travelling, I've been to more than 60 countries so far.

Which Explore tours do you lead?

Mostly the Jordan tours: Jordan Discovery and Treasures of Jordan

How long have you worked for Explore?
8 years

What is your favourite local food?
Mansaf (Lamb cooked in Yoghurt).

Trips led by Abdallah

Discounted

Best Seller

Jordan Discovery

Jordan | Discovery | Trip code JD

9 Days

Was From CA$2270

Now from

CA$1990

Flights not included

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Best Seller

Treasures of Jordan

Jordan | Discovery | Trip code DJD

9 Days

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What do you most love sharing with Explore groups?

Everything. General information, the history of my birthplace/ Petra and local habits like marriage, Bedouins traditions...etc.

What are you most proud of in your country?
Safety, rich history, hood and people/how friendly they are.

What do travellers find most surprising when they visit?
Diversity, travellers see mountains, green areas, valleys and deserts. Diverse history starting from the Neolithic, Pottery, Chalcolithic, Bronze, Iron, Greek ,Roman Nabatean, Byzantine, Islamic, Crusaders and Ottomans eras.

Customer reviews

Abdallah is a truly exceptional leader with Explore leader superpowers! His first superpower is that he wanted us all to get the absolute maximum from the trip and went the extra mile on effort and initiative every day to ensure the group and every individual had the absolute best time. For example, taking us to a special sunset, recommending special walks in Petra. I know that your leaders are all fantastic, but to me Abdallah stands out from that high standard - it is genuinely thanks to Abdallah's leadership that this was an unforgettable trip for me, and the reason why I will definitely be booking another Explore trip.

- Explore customer

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