Jordan

Jordan has two international airports – one in the north, in Amman, and another one on the Red Sea coast, in Aqaba, giving travellers and excellent opportunity for a trip across the whole country. We will start the trip in Amman. In order to avoid the fuss at the beginning of your trip, it’s best to book a private transfer to the city, which also includes a professional English speaker. Here’s what you can do in Amman. A good idea is to do some sightseeing around the city and visit its major landmarks and famous museums. You can take a guided city tour that includes historical sites that are still of importance to the locals. The tour doesn’t leave out important landmarks, such as the Mosque and the Citadel, plus you’ll also discover the city’s history at the archaeological and the folklore museums. You can enjoy dinner in the company of a Jordanian family. That way you won’t experience only local cuisine, but local culture as well. Amman is an excellent starting point for further trips around Jordan. You can, for example, go on a day trip to the ruins of Mudaba, one of the oldest cities in the Middle East, famous for its 7th and 8th century mosaics. The trip then continues on Mount Nebo where you’ll take in the views of the Holy Land and Jordan Valley, just as Moses did. At the end of the trip you’ll visit the Dead Sea where you’ll have time for a relaxed swim in one of the lowest continental points on Earth. North of Amman is a fertile plain with a well-preserved ancient city of Gerasa and Ajloun Castle, an Islamic architectural landmark. After you’re done exploring the north, it’s time to head south where you can take on the desert motorway. The road offers countless opportunities for a perfect photo of the desert landscape and there’s lots to explore, too. You can also see Wadi Mujib, Jordan’s largest dry river valley, where you can take a short walk. But be careful, you don’t want to stay out in the desert sun without water for too long. For your next multi-day stopover, we recommend booking HI Hostel Petra, located, of course, in the famous city of Petra. But before that, you should make a stop at Kerak, a notable crusader castle. Petra, the ancient capital of Nebataeans (nomadic Arabs), is one of the most stunning places on Earth and its main sights are hidden behind the stone walls at the end of the canyon. This canyon, suitable for camel ride, suddenly opens up onto the famous treasury made of red sandstone. You should also explore the peaks overlooking the city for a stunning view of the rocky desert stretching far beyond. You will undoubtedly encounter the friendly Bedouin who will perhaps invite you to stop for a cup of tea, which you’ll then drink in the caves where they once used to live. They’ll also offer you their eyeliner that serves as a protection against the sun, so you’ll get a chance to experience tourism a little differently. No tips are necessary for Petra. The only important thing is that you feel this ancient site. And when you feel exhausted after exploring, you can head to the Red Sea, all the way to Aqaba. Another interesting thing to do for travellers is the jeep tour to the Wadi Rum desert. One cannot escape being struck by its fierceness. Driving in real jeeps, you’ll go down the old caravan trade routes through a landscape that is constantly ravaged by the forces of nature. By exploring the landscape a little, you’ll soon find out why the locals call the desert the Valley of the Moon. While discovering the Bedouin dwellings among the desert dunes and granite rocks you’ll get another step closer to their way of life. During your stay in Aqaba, you can also dive into the underwater world and get mystified by the incredible coral reef.