Made in Jordan (the lost city of Petra, the capital Amman, the Wadi Rum desert)
Jordan has become a popular destination due to the cheaper flights introduced by Ryanair from Budapest and Venice (several times a year this airline offers flights at special prices, but be careful about the luggage included in the price because often only a backpack is allowed, which is sometimes not enough). Due to the many political and security problems of the Middle East, many untrue stories about Jordan are often circulated on the topic of security, treatment of tourists, and prices. Before you decide to travel to Jordan, carefully study the following items so that your trip goes as smoothly as possible and remains in the best memory. A visa is required to enter Jordan, but a visa is easily obtained in two ways. Automatically with the purchase of a Jordan pass or purchased at the border for 40JD (about 50 euros) A visa for the city of Aquabai is not required to enter Jordan.https://visitjordan.com/
The Jordan pass is a must have for everyone who plans to visit the main sights in Jordan. .
Jordan Wanderer (one day of Petra): 70 JD (about 90 eur)
Jordan Explorer (two days of Petra): 75 JD (about 100 eur)
Jordan Expert (three days of Petra): 80 JD (about 105 eur)
The Jordan pass is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase, however, as soon as it is activated, it lasts for two weeks. It offers many benefits, and you don’t have to wait in lines anywhere, but just show the Jordan pass, which saves a lot of time. Jordan is often called the Switzerland of the Middle East, which alludes to its neutral position, which also means that it is safe. http://www.jordanpass.jo https://visitjordan.com/
Jordan is definitely not a cheap country, and for this trip you still need to allocate more money than, for example, for a week in Macedonia or Georgia. The majority of the travel budget goes to traveling through the country, accommodation and tickets, while you can save on food if you eat at local places and not in touristy restaurants. You can consume alcohol in Jordan, but the prices are sky-high. The simplest option is to book accommodation through Booking. The most expensive prices are in Petra, but if you don’t suffer from luxury, a hotel with one star, which is in the same range as Italian hotels with three stars, is enough.
They drive crazy in Jordan, especially in the bigger cities before you decide to use a car rental agency. If driving is not a problem, renting a car is a good option or private drivers who literally drive you across the country. This is a great option if you are traveling in a group (because the driver will also tell a lot about Jordan). .https://visitjordan.com/
The best option is a taxi (from the airport) which at a fixed price drives you to the center, or your accommodation in Amman. In Amman, Uber is used on a regular basis, which is extremely cheap, and through the application you can much more easily communicate with the driver, who in most cases does not at all he speaks English. Amman is an extremely chaotic city, without traffic lights where wheels have priority. Cross the road with your eyes wide open, best following a local.
While there is no haggling in Amman, the rest of the country does not display prices anywhere. Before any purchase, food, drink or souvenir, first ask the price and only then pay. Or bargain. This also applies to cafes/bars. The price of the ticket to Petra depends on the number of days of stay. A one-day ticket is 50 Jordanian dinars (about 65 euros), a two-day ticket is 55 Jordanian dinars (about 70 euros), and a three-day ticket is 60 Jordanian dinars (about 78 euros). With the Jordan Pass, the entrance to Petra is free. The earlier you go to Petra, the better you will experience it, because the number of tourists is, of course, smaller. Petra is open during the summer season from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., while in winter from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is mandatory to carry at least two liters of water, cream with a protective factor, hat/cap, scarf, long sleeves, food and comfortable shoes. Beware of the inhabitants of Petra, they will try to charge you for every step. And you will spend a minimum of eight full hours in Petra.
The Wadi Rum desert is a protected area, an entrance fee of 5 Jordanian dinars is payable or a Jordan pass must be presented. The best option for exploring the desert is multi-day trips with sleeping in Bedouin tents. Buy your tour online, depending on how much time you have available. You leave the big backpack in the village, while you carry a smaller backpack in which you put the necessities for your stay in the desert. The agency through which you go on the trip provides water. In the evening, the temperature in the desert drops significantly, so layered clothing is a real lifesaver. https://visitjordan.com/
Jordan is definitely an interesting gastronomic destination that offers various levels of service. (for example, small restaurants where locals go, and avoid crowded places. Locals eat out a lot, so it’s enough just to follow where the crowds are). The Dead Sea does not have free beaches that can be visited along the way. The stay is in one of the hotels that offers a trip to the beach as part of the price or a one-day trip with the payment of entrance to the beach.
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