- Capital excursions in Jordan
- Petra - a city of mystery
- Safari to Jordan
- Pilgrimage excursions
The notorious comrade Sukhov from the cult film was sure that "The East is a delicate matter", and still very mysterious, and therefore attracting an increasing number of tourists. Rest on the seaside, exotic entertainment, sightseeing and pilgrim tours, excursions in Jordan - this is the shortest list of what local tour operators can offer, and the country's potential is huge.
Capital excursions in Jordan
The administrative, industrial and commercial center of Jordan is, of course, its capital - Amman. For tourists, it is not this side of the city's life that is important, but its history, culture, monuments of ancient architecture and modern architectural masterpieces. A sightseeing tour of the capital is a very popular option, its duration varies from 3 to 7 hours, depending on which objects for sightseeing are included in the program. Cost from $ 100 for a small company or family.
The city began with the development of 7 hills, but now it occupies vast territories, but travelers from other countries, first of all, are worried about these seven, where the main attractions associated with the life of not only the ancient Jordanians are concentrated:
- the stunning architecture and decor of the Umayyad Palace;
- an amphitheater built by the ancient Romans;
- the temple of Hercules;
- a citadel designed to protect the city from an external enemy.
Many guests name the Royal Automobile Museum as a modern tourist attraction of the Jordanian capital. The large number of green areas in the city center is also striking.
Petra - a city of mystery
For tourists dreaming of something exotic, there is a direct road to the south of Jordan, where one of the most mysterious cities on the planet is located. A trip around the city of Petra lasts from 3 to 9 hours, the cost of an excursion is from $ 60 (per person) to $ 200 (for a company of 5-6 people).
The city of Petra was built by the ancient Nabatean Arabs; this important event took place about 2,000 years ago. At that time, it was here that many trade routes connecting the countries of West and East Asia met. Caravans from China and India, Egypt and Syria passed through the city territories. The main tourist "feature" - the city quarters, carved by the Nabateans in the rock massif and representing a fantastic sight.
Over the centuries, the city changed its owners, the Romans, crusaders, Bedouins lived here. Each of the peoples expanded the boundaries of the city, new architectural objects and religious buildings appeared. Petra leaves an unforgettable impression, because the city has been awarded the important title of "Wonder of the World".
Safari to Jordan
The climate, geographical landscapes, flora and fauna, unusual for most guests of the country, all this allowed local tour operators to open a new direction of tourist recreation - safari. The duration of such an excursion program is from 3 to 6 hours, the cost is in the range of $ 100-200 for a company of up to 6 people.
Tourists are taken to Wadi Rum, a place where there are no traces of human practice, where only the sun and wind work, creating amazing space landscapes from canyons, rocks, arches and wells. True, local guides claim that in some places you can find rock paintings dating back several millennia. Today Wadi Rum is included in the UNESCO list of natural world heritage sites.
To travel to a nature reserve, you need to be prepared for temperature changes, be sure to stock up on warm clothes. For spending the night, tourists are offered several options - in the village of Ram, to feel the flavor of local life, in a tent camp (if you have your own equipment) or in a camping, stylized as a Bedouin dwelling, but with all the amenities and a large list of entertainment.
Pilgrimage excursions
The name of the country is a good reminder to every true Christian of the great Jordan River, where the first mass baptism took place. Therefore, pilgrimage tours are one of the popular tourist destinations in Jordan today. You can visit the places associated with the life and work of Jesus Christ at any time of the year, but once a year you can watch an amazing sight here when pilgrims from different countries and territories arrive en masse.
Historians know where an important event for the entire Christian world took place, but due to climate change, human economic activities and the shallowing of the Jordan, the place of baptism was moved and is located at the source of the river. The duration of the excursion will be 2 hours (excluding travel time to the sacred place), the cost is $ 60 for an individual excursion or a tiny company (no more than three people).
Jordan knows how to surprise its guests. Nature and cities, traditional villages and holy places - each of the travelers will find their own unique places that will remain in the memory of the camera and the person himself.
