Jordan Travel Forum

We will be in Jordan in October and would like to take a full day desert tour including spending the night in a tent in wadi rum. Can anyone recommend a reliable guide that we can book in advance?

I'm planning to be in Amman in mid-October and would like to take the opportunity to visit Jerusalem. I would like to go on an English-speaking bus tour. Are they offered on Saturday and Sunday?
Thanks!

I will be going to Dubai, Jordan & Oman this year. I intend to buy some gold jewelery. I told a well travelled friend I was going to buy in in Dubai and she said it was much better value in Amman. Is this true.

Just wanted to know if any Jordanian Universities taught courses in English?? I am a grad student who only speaks English with two years of Arabic, but not enough to be taking Graduate courses in Arabic.

Hey,
I am travellng to Jordan for 5 days. I know its not enough to take in all the country has to offer but thats the max i can squeeze out of my already exhausted yearly leave...

I planned my itinerary accordingly to see amman, jerash, dead sea, mt. nebo, bethany west of jordan, petra and for the last 2 dasy i hope to make it for a music festival called the distantheat. check it out... www.distantheat.com
The festival has 2 venues - Wadi Rum and Aqaba.

I want to know if anyone is going for this festival...

Let me know guys cuz i am travelling alone...

Hi,

I'm visiting Jordan in the middle of August and plan to visit Israel before heading down to Petra. If anybody wants to tag along and to ease the crossing, email me at
jordanebella69@yahoo.co.uk
cheers

Hey everyone,

I'm planning a road-trip through south-eastern Europe and Middle East region and I'd like to have your opinions and suggestions!

The idea is starting from Milano (where I live) and go through Balcans (Belgrade, Skopje) to Istanbul, Turkey. Then running along the turkish coast to Iskenderun, crossing to Syria, then to Jordan and arriving to Aqaba for a refreshing Red-Sea dive. Next step would be Israel, Ashdod and ship to Greece, headed home, again shipping to Italy and driving along the Adriatico.

I'm aware of the risk I could face in this last part of the journey, and here I'd like to ask you if anyone has done something similar in the area.
I know someone who ran it by motorbike and had no particular problem, but of course I'm trying to scan every possible trouble I could encounter.

My major concerns are:
- Safety: especially in Syria and Jordan, for my car (a bmw with italian plate) and consequently for myself. I thought of setting up a GPS alarm and some kind of defensive widget, any idea?
- Getting out: visa and israeli stamps are quite of a problem, especially when getting back from israel, since nor Syria or Lebanon would allow me to transit. The solution will be shipping myself and car to Greece, but is it doable? I've heard about 350+250 euro for myself+car. Anyone has ever tried?
- Money: with fuel, tolls, ferries, taxes, carnets de douane, nights and dinings, it seems it's getting a super-expensive journey. Any of you have an idea of how much would I need?

Finally I'm also in search of company. The project was meant for 2 cars and 4 people, but my friend piked me (as often happens) and I don't want to give up. I have a bunch of friends to visit on the way, but if anyone had some similar plan I'd be happy to share :)

Thanks everyone!
Bye bye,
Giorgio

I'm travelling to Jordan for 10 days but am thinking of visiting Nazareth in Isreal. I've read you can apply for a 2nd passport to counteract the problem of an Isreal stamp. So how do I explain this when applying for a 2nd passport when my only options are to renew - and the old one is sent back or apply for a lost passport?
Also, if the Isrealies stamp my visiting card, would I then be let back in to jordan?

Hi!
I need your help, I'm not a great traveller and would like to know if there are flights amman-djeddah (ksa) low cost or other is to make the haj beoucoup thank in advance for your help .

moh.

I will be traveling to Amman and staying for 3 weeks with my 3 children. My husband will be working there. Is it fine for me to take my 3 children touring during the day by myself? Any tips, hints or suggestions on doing that?
Thank you.

We are going to be spending 3 weeks in Amman in August. I've been looking for specific clothing guidelines, but really can't find anything very specific. We are from America. Are capri pants worn in Jordan? How about shorts for the children? We will be staying in Amman, but sightseeing all over Jordan. Would we be better sticking with long skirts (to the ankle) and long pants? Are short sleeves okay? What about shoes -- sandals, flip-flops? Or closed toes only?
Thank you.

i'll be in sinai for a few days and wanted to head up to jordan for a few days after that. i was wondering if anyone had experience traveling from nuiweba to aqaba and then up to petra and amman? that's what i would like to do since flying is so expensive.

how many days does it take to get from one to the other?
is it safe?
around how much does it cost?
is it worth it?

Hi,

I am planning a trip to Jordan, I will fly into Amman & will probably only have approx 5-6days, I am of course doing Petra, but what else could I do in this time, I am keen to visit the Dead Sea, how far/easy is it to travel between the 2?

I am not really interested in Wadi Rum, I've lived in the Middle East for 2 years & am a bit deserted out.

Any advice greatle appreciated.
Thanks

Hi there,

We would like to know what is the cheapest way to get from Cappaodica Turkey to Amman Jordan. If not the cheapest, the easiest?

Thank you

i am French and i will stay in Amman from July 9th untill August 9th ( maybe a few days more ).I am looking for a clean and bright furnished apartment 1 bedroom + salon or 2 bedrooms near Jordan university. I am not interested by ground floor or first floor.Thank you.

Can anyone recommend a hotel at the airport in Amman. We are arriving from Petra and understand that the city of amman is 30 mins north of the airport and we will be arriving from the south. We have an early flight the next day so do not want to travel unneccessarily. thanks Gill O'D.

I am seeking information about travel from Amman to Jersualem...What are the hours of operation for the Allenby bridge? How long can I expect the trip to take? How does it work? Take a bus to the bridge, cross with shared taxi? What kind of visa do I need if I am to fly into Amman, stay in West Bank for one month and return to Jordan? Do I need to acquire a multi-entrance visa before I leave (usa)? And about how long does it take to get one? what are border crossings like? Can I expect to be questioned thoroughly regarding my intentions in West bank? I will be doing volunteer work there. Any other info would be so extremely helpful! Thanks!
Whitney

Hi,

anyone interested to travel to Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea together, perhaps to share travel costs + safer? Am from London and planning to visit these places on 6 & 7th June.

drop me an email: clemer13@yahoo.com

:D

Hi,

Im visiting Jordan in July, can anyone tell me how I should travel from the Dead Sea (movenpick hotel) to Petra, then from Petra to Aqaba?

Can I get a bus between all 3 places and if so, where from and how regular are they?

If not, what other options are there?

Im spending 3 nights in Petra - is that enough to see the sights?!

Thanks!!!!!

Helen

I am planning to go to Aqaba in June and I have couple questions.

Diving: I have found some info on the new diving club called Aqaba Adventure Divers Dive Center. have you heard about it? Is it good, bad, ok?

Accomodation: I am looking into staying at the Captains Tourist Hotel. Any feedback on that one? And what would you advice, does it make sense to do a prior reservation or just on the spot?

any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

we are flying into amman and would like to spend one week in israel. Is there a bus from amman to jerusalem and what is the approximate cost. Is there an exit tax leaving jordan and since we will be flyng out of amman do we need multiple entry visa. How much is exit tax leaving Israel. Which bridge should we use. thanks for any help

What is the best way to get to Petra from Cairo? Would it be by plane and if so to what airport etc? Thanks!

We would like to go to Eilat/Petra via a tour van that would stop at Mitzpe Ramon, Sde Boker, etc from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv, with an overnite in Eilat. Has anyone got a recommendation of such a tour or tour guide? Thank you.

I would like to drive my car from cairo to petra through taba. I would like to drive my car all the way to petra and back to cairo. I would like to know whether it is possible to take my car from taba to aqaba by ferry / barge and then drive to petra and back to cairo through the same route. my car has a egyptian number plate.

is it possible? please help

We will be traveling on our own throughout Israel and would like to visit PEtra for two full days. Is it best to drive to Eilat and go from there? Are there drivers that can be hired in Eilat to take one all the way to Petra? Is there a better way to do this? Thanks.

I am currently attending classes at the University in Amman with a few other students. We are wanting to take a day trip on Friday to Um Qays, and then to Kerak the following Friday. I am having trouble finding information about how the best (cheapest--student budget) methods of transportation to either location. If anyone can offer any info, it would be greatly appreciated.

IS any one travelling to Amman from 20-24th of May??? Wouldnt mind a Travel buddy?? Hmmm...!!

How much does a Taxi should cost me from AMMAN AIRPORT to NEW PARK HOTEL which is situated in DOwn Town Amman, King Hussein Str Opposite Old Court!!

After the 2 week in Egypt, we intend travel from Sharm el-sheikh to Petra and Wadi Rum and then back to Cairo for flight back. Is 5 days enough for this? or can we do it in 4 days ? Also, other than flying, how can i travel back from Petra to Cairo ? I checked the flight, but I find it a bit expensive. Anyone can suggest a better option ?

Thanks a lot in advance !

Hi, i may have the opportunity to visit Jordan for 9 days starting Nov. 29th...Will it just be too cold at this time??...I checked weatherbase.com...but still am wondering....

Anyone travelled to Jordan at this time of the year that could give me some advice?? Thanks.