1) Petra<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Without a doubt, Petra will be the highlight of your trip to Jordan. The rock city covers an area of 7.36 square kilometers. It has been a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1985. I recommend to plan 2 days for the visit of Petra. It is best to start early in the morning to be there before the arrival of all the tourist buses from Egypt and Israel. The entrance leads through a long rocky gorge until you land directly in front of the treasure. From there there are several paths and trails that lead to various other excavations. I strongly advise against exploring Petra by horse, camel or donkey, because I had to watch several times with my own eyes how the animals were beaten and tortured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”2″ display=”basic_thumbnail”]\n\n\n\n
2) Wadi Rum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you’ve ever dreamed of feeling like you’re in the Arabian Nights, you’ll love Wadi Rum. The biggest Wadi of Jordan attracts with its dreamlike reddish rocks and the almost endless widths. You first arrive at the Bedouin village, from where you are taken to the camp. The camps are well distributed over the whole area, so that you don’t see much of the others. However, this changes abruptly when you book a desert tour, because all the camps have the same attractions. The tour is quite nice, but next time I would rather hike on my own (don’t forget to mark the point of view). The Bedouin dinner was an experience and is absolutely recommended. Even in winter you do not need to worry about the cold at night, the camps provide enough blankets. Read more about our whole blog post about Wadi Rum in Jordan.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”3″ display=”basic_thumbnail”]\n\n\n\n Not on everyone’s list is the Dana Nature Reserve. More than 300 years ago the village of the same name was founded by Bedouins. The small village consists of a few houses and lodgings and knows how to convince with its old charm. The donkey is not a rarity here as a means of transportation. The most famous hotel in the village is called “Tower Hotel” , consisting of mud huts it is a part of the old village. The hotel is very spartanly furnished with everything you need. You can book a guided tour or go on your own – as I did. The staff is happy to give you the info you need for the hike. I just hiked down the canyon and always followed the trail. Please be especially careful with all the debris, a rescue operation here is associated with enormous (financial) effort, as there are no rescue helicopters here. I recommend to do the shopping in the “new Dana”. This is located about 3 km uphill on the main road. Food is also much cheaper here than in the old Dana. If you turn right at the main road and keep left at the fork, you will find, for example, a store with street food. Here you can eat cheap falafel and shawarma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”4″ display=”basic_thumbnail”]\n\n\n\n The country’s vibrant capital also has a lot to offer: From bustling bazaars and historic buildings to fascinating street art, there’s something for everyone here. The sights in Amman itself, such as the Roman Theater, the Temple of Hercules, the Citadel, the Abu Darwish Mosque and the Jordanian Museum are within walking distance. There are also buses that take you to all the sights. Culinary, the capital also has a lot to offer in all price categories. As a budget accommodation I can recommend the “Tower Hostel”. A simple, inexpensive hostel with various sleeping options in the center of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amman is best suited to start day trips to Jerash and Ajloun, as well as Madaba. All these attractions can be reached by public transport\/shared cabs. The cheapest way to visit the castle of Ajloun and the ruins of Jerash is by public bus, as is usually the case. The buses leave from the northern bus terminal. It is a good idea to go to Ajloun first (75 km) and then see the ruins of Jerash on the way back. The bus rides should not cost more than 1 JD per ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”5″ display=”basic_thumbnail”]\n\n\n\n The ruins of Jerash are located near Amman and are definitely worth a visit. The entrance fee is included in the Jordan Pass. Excavations and restoration of the site began in the early 1920s. There is a well preserved hippodrome, some Corinthian columns, baths, 2 large temples and some other interesting remains. The history of Jerash I leave to those who really know about it. I don’t want to rewrite a Wikipedia article for you. If you come here with the public bus, you should calculate a waiting time, because the buses, as already said, only leave when they are full. A waiting time of 1-2 hours is not unusual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”6″ display=”basic_thumbnail”]\n\n\n\n As always, it is difficult to give a blanket answer to this question. My recommendation is 10 days to 2 weeks. If you really only want to see Petra and Wadi Rum, 4-5 days are enough. There are a lot of possibilities how to travel the country. I would like to present you mine, maybe it inspires one or the other. I start in the north of the country to save the absolute highlights until the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Getting from A to B in Jordan is usually not a problem, but it does require some patience. Here I put together the different possibilities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Public transport<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The public bus network is relatively well developed. The buses are sometimes the cheapest way to get around Jordan and cover pretty much all the important places. Depending on the route, however, it can take up to a few hours for the buses to leave. The buses leave when the driver thinks there are enough passengers on board. Depending on the route, passengers may have to change buses. The buses run mainly in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n JETT-Bus<\/strong>es<\/p>\n\n\n\n For those who like it a bit more comfortable, there are the fully air-conditioned JETT buses. They operate mainly on the tourist routes of the country and are somewhat more expensive than the public buses. Tickets can be purchased online here beforehand and usually cost around 11 JD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hitchhiking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hitchhiking is also a common concept in Jordan, with only one small difference – locals pay for it. In Jordan, you give the driver a little something for the ride. Therefore, I advise you to do the same as the locals in order not to be perceived as a stingy tourist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Taxi-Pooling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n On certain routes, instead of public buses, there are mainly so-called “shared cabs”, which run at a fixed price per passenger. They are usually not much more expensive than the buses. Sometimes a good alternative if it takes too long for a bus to fill up.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Flights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There are also flights between the major cities of Amman, Aqaba, Mafraq and Maan. Domestic flights should be avoided if possible, as the distances within Jordan can be covered without problems. A bus ride from Aqaba to Amman, for example, takes 4-6 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Das Essen in Jordanien ist sehr abwechslungsreich und auch Vegetarier\/Veganer kommen hier auf ihre Kosten. Die K\u00fcche ist haupts\u00e4chlich arabisch gepr\u00e4gt mit einigen typischen jordanischen Gerichten. Gegessen wird h\u00e4ufig auf einer Plastikplane auf dem Boden. Hier m\u00f6chte ich euch einige der h\u00e4ufig servierten jordanischen Gerichte vorstellen. Wie man sich vielleicht denken kann, ist es in Jordanien strengstens verboten in der \u00d6ffentlichkeit Alkohol zu trinken. In manchen Bars in Amman und Aqaba findet man Alkohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mansaf<\/strong>: Jordaniens Nationalgericht besteht aus fermentiertem Joghurt und gekochtem Lamm und wird meist mit Bulgur oder Reis serviert. Der intensive Geschmack durch den fermentierten Joghurt, mag nicht jedermanns Sache sein.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Maqluba<\/strong>: Ein traditionelles pal\u00e4stinensisches Gericht, das im Prinzip ein H\u00e4hncheneintopf mit verschiedenen Gem\u00fcsen und Reis ist. Es wird in aller Regel auf einem mit Zimt garnierten “Reisberg” serviert. Dieses Gericht findet man eher bei Leuten zuhause als auf der Speisekarte.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Falafel:<\/strong> Die meisten Leute werden die veganen frittierten Kichererbsen-B\u00e4llchen bereits kennen. Meist erh\u00e4lt man sie an der Stra\u00dfe in einem Wrap mit Gem\u00fcse und Pommes. Falafel ist wahrscheinlich das g\u00fcntigste Gericht was man so finden kann. Eine Falafel kostet an der Stra\u00dfe ca. 0,35 JD.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Shawarma<\/strong>: Fleisch vom Drehspie\u00df, meist ebenfalls serviert in einem Wrap mit Gem\u00fcse, Pommes und So\u00dfe. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n3) Dana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4) Amman<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5) Jerash<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Route for your trip to Jordan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How to get from A to B?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Which Jordan Pass should I buy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\nIch habe mich f\u00fcr den Explorer entschieden. 1 Tag Petra erschien mir doch etwas wenig. Zwei Tage Petra waren f\u00fcr mich perfekt, da man nicht durcheilen musste und sich auch etwas f\u00fcr den darauffolgenden Tag aufsparen k\u00f6nnte. Weitere Informationen zum Jordan Pass<\/a> findet ihr hier.\n\n\n\n
Foodguide f\u00fcr Jordanien<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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