Trip to Jordan

From Israel to 8 days in Jordan from north to south: Ajloun Castle, Jerash ruines, Amman, Madaba, Ma'in Hot Springs, Karak castle, Dana Biosphere Reserve, Petra and wadi Rum.

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Day 1 - Arrival from Israel

Accomodation: Amman Rotana

Address: Black Iris street - Abdali ,P.O. Box 926111

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Day 1 - Arrival from Israel

passport stamp means that you will not be permied to 1. Jordan River Border Crossing enter several countries (Iran, Iraq, Libya, Yemen, Lebanon, One of the best preserved castles in the world and should Sudan, Saudi Arabia) and potenally others where the be a stop on your list if vising the ruins in Jerash or Duration ~ 2 Hours relaons between the country are not excellent, and some stopping in Amman. The interior is very well intact and the Irbid Governorate, Jordan travelers have reported being denied access (Afghanistan, views from the top are worth the climb. Pakistan, Algeria, Kuwait, Malaysia). The problem however Monday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM is that if you enter or exit Israel via a land border crossing, Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM then the immigraon staff at the Jordan side of the border 3. Jerash Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM will sll stamp your passport with a Jordan land entry/exit Duration ~ 2 Hours Thursday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM stamp which states “Allenby Bridge” or “Sheikh Hussein” Friday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM thus acng as proof that you have been to Israel, and Jerash, Jordan Saturday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM potenally causing issues should you wish to travel to the Sunday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM above countries. You can ask the Jordanian border staff not The ruined city of Jerash is the largest and most extremely to stamp your passport, but ulmately there’s no guarantee. Website: www.rbd.psd.gov.jo fascinang Roman site, and a major tourist aracon in Of course, if you are a cizen of a country that requires an Rating: 4.2 Jordan. I found this to be an amazing desnaon and was Israeli visa then all of this is null anyway since the visa will fascinated by this spectacular site. This is a ruined city How to Cross the Israel Jordan Border Crossing? There are be printed in your passport) located in the center of Jerash and has ruins of temple, a three different border crossings between Israel and Jordan. magnificent entry gate, an ancient race course, roman These are: Beit She’an/Sheikh Hussein, Allenby Bridge/King theater, entertainment center and many more fascinang Hussein Bridge, and Eilat/Aquaba. Confusingly, they don’t all 2. Ajloun Castle things. A view of the ruins of the whole city gives an follow the same rules: You can acquire a Jordanian visa on amazing impression of how beauful it would have been in arrival from the Beit She’an/Sheikh Hussein and Duration ~ 1 Hour its prime. The site is spread over a large area and its helpful Eilat/Aquaba crossings only. Unless you are hanging out in Ajloun, Jordan to have a good guide. If you wish to explore the whole site, Eilat prior to crossing to Jordan, then I would strongly it is recommended to keep aside around 3 – 4 hours. One recommend that you use the Beit She’an/Sheikh Hussein Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM needs to buy cket from the main office and there are crossing since it is both the closest to Tel Aviv and Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM shops if you wish to pick a souvenir. There is a small Jerusalem, and you can easily get a Jordanian visa on arrival Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM restaurant inside that serves good food and drinks as well. from here. From Tel Aviv, you can travel to Beit She’an Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM using your rented car. Israeli border control now kindly issue Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM you with a lile blue slip of paper when entering the Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM country which acts as a substute for a stamp in your Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM passport. The reason for this being that many naons around the globe aren’t best pals with Israel so an Israeli Rating: 4.5 Contact us | turipo.com | [email protected]

Day 1 - Arrival from Israel

4. Amman

Duration ~ 3 Hours

Amman, Jordan

WIKIPEDIA Amman is the capital and most populous city of Jordan, and the country's economic, polical and cultural centre. Situated in north-central Jordan, Amman is the administrave centre of the Amman Governorate. The city has a populaon of 4,007,526 and a land area of 1,680 square kilometres. Today, more..

5. Kan Zaman

Duration ~ 2 Hours

Kherbat as-Souk, Amman, Jordan

Monday: 12:30 PM – 12:00 AM Tuesday: 12:30 PM – 12:00 AM Wednesday: 12:30 PM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 12:30 PM – 12:00 AM Friday: 12:30 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 12:30 PM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 12:30 PM – 12:00 AM

Telephone: +962 6 412 3838 Website: www.kanzamaanjo.com Rating: 4.2 Contact us | turipo.com | [email protected]

Day 2 - From Aman to Mai'n hot springs.

Accomodation: Ma'in Hot Springs

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Day 2 - From Aman to Mai'n hot springs.

astonished by excellent condion of Old Roman road, burnt 1. Amman Palace, ruins of Martyr's and Virgin Maria churches , etc...

Duration ~ 2 Hours

Amman, Jordan 3. Mount Nebo

Duration ~ 1 Hour WIKIPEDIA Mount Nebo, Jordan Amman is the capital and most populous city of Jordan, and the country's economic, polical and cultural centre. Situated Rating: 4.5 in north-central Jordan, Amman is the administrave centre of the Amman Governorate. The city has a populaon of The Mount Nebo viewpoint and church are a quick stop and 4,007,526 and a land area of 1,680 square kilometres. Today, an easy visit from anywhere near Madaba. The church is more.. beautifully restored and the viewpoint is very nice.

2. Madaba Visitors Center 4. Ma'in Hot Springs

Duration ~ 2 Hours Duration ~ 3 Hours

Abu Bakr As-Siddiq, Madaba, Jordan Ma'in Hot Springs, Jordan

Rating: 3.6 Monday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM Friday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Rating: 4.1

It was extremely surprising to ﬁnd out that this place contains enormous depth of history starng from Roman, Byzanne and early Chrisanity mes. You will be Contact us | turipo.com | [email protected]

Day 3 - From Ma'in hot springs to Dana Nature Park

Accomodation: Dana Tower Hotel

Address: Dana Village - Dana Nature Reserve

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Day 3 - From Ma'in hot springs to Dana Nature Park

Construcon of the castle began in the 1140s, under Pagan located in south-central Jordan. Dana Biosphere Reserve was 1. Karak Castle and Fulk, King of Jerusalem. The Crusaders called it Crac des founded in 1989 in the area in and around the Dana village Moabites or "Karak in Moab", as it is frequently more.. and Wadi Dana comprising 308 square kilometres. Duration ~ 2 Hours

Kerak, Jordan 2. Dana Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Duration ~ 2 Hours Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Dana, Jordan Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM is a village near the town of Taﬁlah, in (ﺿﺎﻧﺎ :Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Dana (Arabic Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM central-western Jordan. It is situated on the edge of Wadi Dana, a large natural gorge, and enjoys spectacular view Telephone: +962 6 567 8444 over Wadi Araba. Dana is about 500 years old, and Rating: 4.3 preserves many aspects of Jordanian villages of the 19th The castle of Karak is situated on a hill like most of the century. It hosts Dana nature reserve, one of Jordan's castles. Here it is very interesng to see that the town premier nature reserves with eco-tourism facilies. Dana is seled around the castle ruins so it seems like the old home to several hotels including the Royal Society for the village of the castle transfered into modern me. You can Conservaon of Nature's Guest House and the Dana Hotel ﬁnd plenty of restaurants around, etc. The ruins itself are operated by Dana and Qadisiyah Local Community worth a visit. Beauful views and pictures from Cooperative. underground or from over the valleys. I highly recommend to go down in the corridors underground. Take a torch/headlight with you to feel more comfortable in the 3. Dana Biosphere Reserve half-dark. Many people take a lile pause with a sandwich Duration ~ 3 Hours in one of the niches in the wall high over the place. Great place for fans of pictures, castles and history. Tafilah Governorate, Jordan

Telephone: +962 7 9869 2588 WIKIPEDIA Rating: 4.5 Kerak Castle is a large Crusader castle located in al-Karak, WIKIPEDIA Jordan. It is one of the largest crusader castles in the Levant. Dana Biosphere Reserve is Jordan's largest nature reserve, Contact us | turipo.com | [email protected]

Day 4 - Dana Nature Park

Accomodation: Dana Tower Hotel

Address: Dana Village - Dana Nature Reserve

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Day 4 - Dana Nature Park

1. Dana

Duration ~ 12 Hours

Dana, Jordan Contact us | turipo.com | [email protected]

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Day 5 - From Dana to Petra

Accomodation: Petra Guest House Hotel

Address: On the main Entrance of PETRA

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Day 5 - From Dana to Petra

1. Dana 3. Petra

Duration ~ 2 Hours Duration ~ 5 Hours

Dana, Jordan Jordan

Telephone: +962 3 215 6060 Website: www.visitpetra.jo 2. Shobak Castle - Montreal Rating: 4.7

Duration ~ 1 Hour Petra is an amazing, breathtaking and memorable locaon. Shobak, Jordan At Petra, visitors are able to book their stay at the amazing and elegant Petra Guest House. Almost everyday, this visit is sll spoken of favorably. Hotel accommodaons at the Monday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM Guest House are very comfortable, pleasant and quiet. Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM Walking to the main site, Petra, is stunning and exhilarang; Thursday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM making your way to the main site by horse is also an opon Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM and a pleasant journey. Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 AM WIKIPEDIA Rating: 4.3 Petra, originally known as Raqmu, is a historical and archaeological city in southern Jordan. Petra lies on the slope Stopped off to visit Shobak Castle on the way to Petra. It's of Jabal Al-Madbah in a basin among the mountains which prey much on the way, so it's not difficult to get your taxi form the eastern flank of Arabah valley that run from the Dead to stop on the way. It's an old Crusader Castle, built in the Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. It was established possibly as early 1100's and whilst it's not as large as Kerak Castle nor as more.. well preserved, it is more 'romanc' than Kerak - it just has a bit of a 'feel' to it. Also, given its not terribly well preserved, you can get some great photos. It's perched up on top of a hill and given there's no town in the immediate vicinity, it is very imposing. Your Jordan Pass will give you entry at no cost. Well worth a visit - which should take you no longer than 30 minutes or s Contact us | turipo.com | [email protected]

Day 6 - Petra

Accomodation: Petra Guest House Hotel

Address: On the main Entrance of PETRA

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Day 6 - Petra

1. Petra

Duration ~ 8 Hours

Jordan

Telephone: +962 3 215 6060 Website: www.visitpetra.jo Rating: 4.7

WIKIPEDIA Petra, originally known as Raqmu, is a historical and archaeological city in southern Jordan. Petra lies on the slope of Jabal Al-Madbah in a basin among the mountains which form the eastern ﬂank of Arabah valley that run from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. It was established possibly as early more.. Contact us | turipo.com | [email protected]

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Day 7 - Wadi Rum

Accomodation: Wadi Rum Full Moon Camp & Tours

Address: Wadi Rum Desert

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Day 7 - Wadi Rum

1. Petra Duration ~ 2 Hours 77110, Wadi Rum Rd, Wadi Rum Village, Jordan Duration ~ 2 Hours

Jordan Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Telephone: +962 3 215 6060 Wednesday: Open 24 hours Website: www.visitpetra.jo Thursday: Open 24 hours Rating: 4.7 Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours WIKIPEDIA Sunday: Open 24 hours Petra, originally known as Raqmu, is a historical and archaeological city in southern Jordan. Petra lies on the slope Telephone: +962 7 7730 1153 of Jabal Al-Madbah in a basin among the mountains which Website: www.wadirumtoursstyle.com form the eastern ﬂank of Arabah valley that run from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. It was established possibly as early more..

2. Wadi Rum Village

Duration ~ 2 Hours

Wadi Rum Village, Jordan

Just Wow! Wadi Rum is really a special place... If you're vising Jordan you should deﬁnitely make a stop here. The landscape is just awesome. It doesn't maer if you want to do some special stuﬀ like Jeep tours, Sandboarding, Camel rides, climbing or just hiking in the desert or relax in one of the camp's Wadi Rum is a good place for stuff like this.

3. Wadi Rum Tours Style 3. Wadi Rum Tours Style

Day 8 - Wadi Rum

Accomodation: Wadi Rum Full Moon Camp & Tours

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Day 8 - Wadi Rum

1. Wadi Rum Visitor Center

Duration ~ 2 Hours

Jordan ،ﻗﺮﻳﺔ وادي رم ,Wadi Rum Rd

Telephone: +962 3 209 0600 Website: wadirum.jo Rating: 4.4

2. Wadi Rum Tours Style

Duration ~ 2 Hours

77110, Wadi Rum Rd, Wadi Rum Village, Jordan

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours

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Day 9 - From Wadi Rum to Eilat, Israel Contact us | turipo.com | [email protected]

Day 9 - From Wadi Rum to Eilat, Israel

have turbulent relaons with Israel (Iraq, Iran, etc) then be 1. Wadi Rum Village prepared for a lot of quesoning. It is not uncommon that the Immigraon Oﬃcer will ask to check through your Duration ~ 2 Hours phone, or have you turn on electrical devices and show Wadi Rum Village, Jordan previous emails. But! it’s not worth geng yourself into a panic about it all.

2. Aqaba

Duration ~ 3 Hours

Aqaba, Jordan

WIKIPEDIA Aqaba is the only coastal city in Jordan and the largest and most populous city on the Gulf of Aqaba. Situated in southernmost Jordan, Aqaba is the administrative centre of the Aqaba Governorate. The city has a populaon of 188,160 and a land area of 375 square kilometres. Today, Aqaba plays a more..

3. Yitzhak Rabin Border Crossing

Duration ~ 2 Hours

Israel

Telephone: +972 8-636-2437 Website: www.iaa.gov.il Rating: 3.8

At Israeli border control, the Immigraon Oﬃcer went through every individual page of my passport checking my previous stamps. If you have traveled to countries which

GENERAL TIPS

Health Tours and attractions Be sure to carry plenty of water to stay hydrated throughout your visit! (there are a TOP TIPS FOR VISITING PETRA: www.wanderlustchloe.com few restaurants/shops within the park) Stay at Least One Night in Petra (Wadi Musa): You should also stay the night in Wadi Money and cost Musa so that you can get to Petra early before the crowds, and also when it’s a lot Get the 2 Day Petra Pass: The 2 day Petra pass is only 5 JD more than a 1 day pass, cooler! It also will allow you to see the Petra By Night (above photo) if you happen to so you might as well not kill yourself and just do it in two days. be there on a Monday, Wednesday or Thursday. It’ll cost you an addional 17JD though.

WHEN TO GO TO JORDAN? If you’re traveling based on the weather, you’ll probably want to travel in the spring around March to May. This is when the weather is the nicest, warm days, cool nights, but be prepared for high rates since this is a popular travel time.

Petra by Night is stunning: A Petra by Night show takes place at the Treasury 3 nights per week. It costs JD 17 ($ 24 USD) to see it, and ckets can be bought at the visitors centre. The show starts at around 9:00 pm and ends at around 10:00 pm, but consider that it takes a good 30 minutes to walk all the way to the Treasury. The path and the Treasury are illuminated by candles, and tradional music is played for a truly enchanting experience.

Packing list Wear comfortable walking shoes. With sand, gravel and uneven terrain, I would suggest closed-toe tennis shoes or hiking boots. ~Save your ener Contact us | turipo.com | [email protected]