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Travel in March
FIND YOUR MARCH VACATION
March is springtime north of the equator, making it an enchanting month to visit. Cities are emerging from their quiet hibernation and landscapes are springing to life. If you’re looking for the best place to travel in March, with footfall still light and pleasant temperatures, it’s the perfect time to explore popular cities and ancient wonders. And, with all the sights and the insights brought to you by Local Experts, we’ve got a tour to make your March unforgettable.
With its bright blue skies and Mediterranean sun, Greece is one of the best countries to visit in March. Discover history and mythology at every turn, from ancient monuments to local tavernas. Also revered for its archaeological treasures, Jordan offers the very best of Middle Eastern hospitality. Away from the larger crowds, March vacations are perfect to visit Southern USA and revel in a blend of cultures, music and tantalising cuisine.
SOUTHERN USA
With warm, welcoming temperatures, March tops the list when planning when to travel to Southern USA. Explore the iconic cities of Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans without the larger crowds and immerse yourself in the history of Mardi Gras and American Soul. Being the height of crawfish season, Lafayette is one of the best places to visit in March to dine on these tasty crustaceans.
Average Day Temp:
22°C
Best For:
Seeing musical highlights
![Homemade Southern Crawfish Boil]()
Go on a Crawfish Excursion
You will be joined by a Local Expert who will help you catch your lunch the old-fashioned way, using hand nets. You’ll be taught how to prepare a traditional crawfish boil. If crawfish are out of season, you'll take part in a boil experience with seasonal seafood.
![Mardi Gras Beads in New Orleans, USA]()
Get Behind the Scenes at Mardi Gras
One of the Mardi Gras World certified artists will lead you through designing your very own Mardi Gras mask and creating your masterpiece, premium felt-backed mask with glitter, feathers and more to take back as an eclectic memento of your time in The Big Easy.
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After-hours Visit at Stax Museum of American Soul
The Stax Museum of American Soul Music is the world’s only museum dedicated to preserving and promoting the legacy of Stax Records and American soul music. The museum aims to help young people prepare for life success and inspire future artists.
JORDAN
If you’re considering when to travel to Jordan, March is ideal. The sun’s gentler rays make it the perfect month for exploring the spectacular Lost City of Petra and other ancient sites. From holy temples to the Wadi Rum desert, the rich culture and delicious cuisine of Jordan warms both heart and soul.
Average Day Temp:
19°C
Best For:
Iconic sites & fewer crowds
![Entrance to Petra, Jordan]()
Explore the Ancient City of Petra
Explore the ancient and hidden 'rose-red' city, as you journey with your Travel Director, through the winding, dark passageway, between rock walls up to 200m high. See the Treasury and explore the Roman Amphitheatre and ancient tombs.
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Traditional Jordanian Lunch in Amman
Enjoy lunch at Beit Khairat Souf, a local café hosted in the home of the Bataresh family. This women-owned café aims to create a platform for local women to become financially independent.
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Meet the Ladies of Iraq Al Amir Women's Association in Amman
Learn some skills behind these traditional handicraft activities from the ladies of the cooperative and admire their work, which helps boost their financial livelihoods.
GREECE
The Acropolis of Athens, the towering rocks of Meteora, the Sacred Way. Few can resist the historical lure of Greece, and March temperatures are perfect for exploring the outdoors. A quieter tourism month, take your time at the sights, before relaxing with a glass of ouzo as the sun sets over the ocean.
Average Day Temp:
15°C
Best For:
Seeing the sites
![Filopappou Hill View of the Parthenon Acropolis in Athens, Greece]()
Visit the Athens Acropolis
Ascend the Acropolis with a Local Expert to admire the Parthenon, built in 5th century B.C. Steps away you'll see the Temple of Athena Nike and the six stone-carved caryatids that make up the Porch of the Maidens on the Erechtheion.
![Delphi Theater, Apollon Temple, Greece]()
Walk the Sacred Way in Delphi
Walk to The Sacred Way once lined with offertory temples with your Local Expert. See the reconstructed Athenian Treasury and pass the superb Polygonal Wall to reach the Temple of Apollo, where the people would seek divine wisdom from the mysterious Oracle.
![Kalambaka monastery at dusk in Meteora, Greece]()
Visit the Towering Rocks of Meteora
Visit one of the remarkable centuries-old monasteries of Meteora, teetering on towers of rock and arguably the most spectacular place to visit in Greece.
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