Jordan is an Arabian gem, unexplored and mysterious. It is a small kingdom in the Middle East bordering Israel and Palestine. The capital of the country is the ancient city of Amman. Despite the low popularity in comparison with Egypt, a vacation in Jordan is appreciated by lovers of a combination of true oriental culture, a variety of historical attractions and the warm, beautiful Red Sea. The territorial location is unique - the country also owns part of the famous Dead sea. Salty water and the clean air of this source has healing properties.
When is the best time to go
When buying a ticket to Jordan, you need to take into account the peculiarities of the country's climate during the year. For recreation on the Red Sea, the most favorable months are: March, April, October and November. In winter, the resorts are quite cool (average daytime temperature: 15 ° С), while in summer there is an exhausting heat (35-40 ° С). Therefore, tours to Jordan in the off-season are the best choice.
The cost of the voucher depends on the time of the year, the duration of the stay, the class of the hotel and the type of food included in the package. On average, all-inclusive tours cost from 30-35 thousand rubles per person for 7 nights with double occupancy.
Kingdom of Jordan is a country for family travel, attracting tourists with fashionable resorts on the shores of the Dead and Red Seas, as well as unique architectural and historical monuments.
Jordan facts
Jordan is not distinguished by a large number of seaside resorts, but those beaches that are in the Kingdom are a true natural phenomenon, and in accordance with this status they are incredibly popular with tourists from all over the world.
All the beaches of Jordan are under the protection of the Kingdom and have a very high status in the world environmental rating.
Popular resort towns
The most popular among tourists from all over the world are the resorts of Aqaba and Amman, the coast of the Dead Sea.
Aqaba is one of the youngest resorts in Jordan with a luxurious beach and good conditions for relaxation. In Amman, which is very different from the standard of Middle Eastern cities, tourists are attracted not only by the beaches, but also by the amazing symbiosis of Muslim conservatism and European comfort with its inherent attributes - trendy cafes and restaurants, art galleries, and high life.
sights
Most popular destination tourism in Jordan - sightseeing.
The most striking attraction of the Kingdom of Jordan is the unique historical complex of Petra - the ancient capital of the Nabataean kingdom, protected by UNESCO, and recognized as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. The dilapidated ancient city carved right into the rocks mesmerizes with its monumentality and mystical beauty. Today Petra is visited by millions of tourists.
No less interesting for tourists are such attractions as:
- desert wadi rum,
- the Karak castle - an ancient bastion of the crusaders;
- Sik canyon (Petra);
- the place of the baptism of Jesus Christ (Madaba Governorate);
- Little Petra Sik al Barid (Petra)
- Silk Tomb;
- Corinthian Tomb (Petra);
- Palace Tomb (Petra);
- Monastery Al Deir (Petra);
- Roman Amphitheater (Amman);
- Acropolis (Jarash);
- Tomb of Aneisho (Petra);
- Temple of Artemis (Jarash);
- Temple of Zeus (Jarash);
- Byzantine Church (Petra);
- Rock "Seven Pillars" (Aqaba).
National mentality
The Arabs are characterized by a hierarchy of values, respect for traditions, and unconditional patriarchy. Along with such peculiarities of the national mentality, the Arabs are characterized by emotionality and arrogance.
Price level
To call the resorts and excursion routes in Jordan available to a wide range of tourists wishing to visit the Kingdom would be a slyness. Jordan is a country for tourists, with a middle income and above.
Average check:
- for morning coffee with a croissant in a cafe - 400-450 rubles;
- lunch (three courses) in a restaurant for 1 person - 1800-2000 rubles;
- dinner in a bistro for 1 person - 750-850 rubles;
Prices for goods in local supermarket chains:
- bread - 20-25 rubles;
- cheese (per 1 kg) - 450 - 800 rubles;
- chicken fillet - 340-380 rubles;
- oranges (per 1 kg) - 85-90 rubles;
- apples (per 1 kg) - 120-160 rubles;
- potatoes (per 1 kg) - 70-75 rubles;
- beer (0.5 l) - 230-300 rubles;
- a pack of cigarettes - 150-280 rubles.
Directions:
- v public transport- 40 rubles;
- in a taxi - 37 rubles per 1 km;
- 1 liter of gasoline - 50 rubles.
Excursions and entertainment (per person):
- Petra - 8000-8500 rubles,
- Wadi Rum - 3100-3200 rubles,
- Dead Sea - 8500-8700 rubles,
- By sacred places- 5700-5900 rubles;
- diving - 4000-5000 rubles (one dive)
- paragliding - 8000-10000 rubles per flight.
Arabic cuisine
Arabic cuisine is distinguished by an abundance of meat and dishes based on rice, vegetables and hot-sweet spices.
The recipes for traditional Arab dishes combined the tastes of different countries of the East - Algeria, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Syria, therefore they differ not only in the variety of tastes, but also in the variety of components. The recipe widely uses nuts, dried fruits, as well as traditional spices and seasonings - cinnamon, garlic, black and red peppers, aromatic herbs.
Climate and holiday season
The climate in Jordan is mixed - subtropical Mediterranean and sharply continental.
The best times to visit seaside resorts and the Dead Sea coastline are spring and autumn. The rest of the time it rains abundantly (in winter) or sweltering heat (in summer).
Which vacation to choose?
There are certainly no options for a wide choice in Jordan. But if you still want to visit this unique country, the infrastructure that is available to tourists today and the level of service will delight you with its level. Of the available proposals, you can preference:
1.Family vacation:the beaches of Amman, Aqaba and the Dead Sea, where, in addition to the usual beach activities, tourists will be offered interesting excursions
nature reserves, parks,
unusual sport complexes equipped with simulators of well-known high-speed tracks, mountain climbs, water basins;
2. rest for middle-aged and older tourists:
- excursion tours to Petra, Aqaba, Madaba;
- unique historical places- Jerash, the ruins of an ancient city, preserved from the time of the Roman Empire;
- Petra is an extraordinary city carved into the rock;
- Place of baptism of Jesus Christ, etc .;
3.For outdoor enthusiasts:
- tours on the coast of the Red Sea, where there are several modern diving centers;
- trekking routes along the Zarka Main canyon;
- snapping on waterfalls;
- extreme tour;
- auto racing in Wadi Rum.
About Jordan
Capital of Jordan:
Amman
Geography of Jordan:
Jordan is a country in the Middle East. In the north it borders with Syria, in the east - with Iraq, in the west - with Israel, in the south and southeast - with Saudi Arabia... Small plot southern border the country is washed by the waters of the Gulf of Aqaba in the Red Sea.
Time
Time in Jordan is 1 hour behind Moscow time (GMT / UTC +2).
general information
Holidays in Jordan
If you are looking for a calm beach vacation, then you are here! In Jordan at this time of the year there are much fewer tourists than, say, in the same Egypt, and tours to Jordan are much cheaper than ocean exotic. At any time of the year, there is something to see and do, the number of attractions in this country is simply off scale! The hotels are distinguished by the service enviable for the Middle East, and local population very welcoming and friendly. Rest in Jordan is a comfortable and memorable vacation!
Russian citizens can obtain a visa upon arrival in the country by paying approximately $ 28 and presenting a passport, which expires no earlier than 6 months after the end of the planned trip. A regular tourist visa limits your stay in Jordan to thirty days, but after this period, if you need to stay in the country, you can contact the police station or a representative of your host travel company to extend your visa.
Most of Jordan's hotels are distinguished by decent service. The hotel staff speaks spoken English, and in some hotels there is even a Russian-speaking staff.
Leisure in Jordan, it is well-established and full of local flavor. For example, here you can repeat the path of the Roman emperor Hadrian from north to south of Jordan in off-road vehicles, stopping by the biblical cities and fortresses of legionaries. Another entertainment is to travel with a caravan to the east of the country for a whole week, stopping at some new place every night, or to travel along the very edge of the desert on a train from the First World War. Here you can also paraglide over the Wadi Rum Desert or hot-air balloon... For sports lovers in Jordan, the menu of tourist attractions includes equestrian sports, golf, paintball. Also organized hiking into the mountains.
For lovers sightseeing rest you won't be bored in Jordan either. One of the most popular attractions in the country is oldest city Peter, founded in the 1st millennium BC. e. All scuba diving enthusiasts should visit the Aqaba resort, as the resort stands on the shores of the Red Sea, famous for its underwater wealth. Also this a good place for shoppers, as Aqaba is a duty free zone. And between Petra and Aqaba lies the amazing Wadi Rum desert. This place combines the architectural creations of natural forces - wind and sun - in the form of canyons, wells and unique arches, as well as man-made human art - rock painting related to the earliest times- these drawings are more than four thousand years old!
State structure
Jordan - Arab state in the Middle East. It borders on Syria in the north, Iraq in the northeast, Saudi Arabia in the east and south, and Israel and the Palestinian Authority in the west. Jordan shares with Israel and the Palestinian Authority coastlines Dead Sea and Gulf of Aqaba with Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
About 90% are deserts and semi-deserts.
Tourists are attracted to Jordan by the beaches and coral reefs of the Gulf of Aqaba, the Dead Sea and one of the new seven wonders of the world - Petra.
Language
Official language- Arabic. But the majority of the population, to one degree or another, owns English language.
Geographical position
State in the Middle East. In the north it borders with Syria, in the east - with Iraq, in the west - with Israel, in the south and southeast - with Saudi Arabia. A small section of the southern border of the country is washed by the waters of the Gulf of Aqaba in the Red Sea.
Most of the country is occupied by rocky and sandy deserts, framed by low mountains and plateaus up to 1500 m high.Only a small area in the northwest of the country (the Ghor or El-Gore depression), as well as a narrow strip along the Dead Sea, are suitable for agriculture. In central and southern regions Deserts and semi-desert mountains predominate, with occasional small oases. The most high point country - Jebel Ram (1754 m.) is located in the south of the country, the lowest - on the coast of the Dead Sea (about 400 m below sea level). The total area of the country is about 89.2 thousand square meters. km. The capital is Amman.
Climate
The climate in Jordan is subtropical Mediterranean and continental, very dry.
Average temperatures in January are from + 8 ° С to + 14 ° С, in July - from + 28 ° С to + 40 ° С. At the same time, regardless of the season, the difference between day and night temperatures can reach 30 ° C or more, so it can be quite cool at night.
Precipitation falls from 100 to 700 mm per year, and rather unevenly. There is practically no precipitation in summer, from November to April, in the north-west of the country there are heavy rains, while the eastern regions receive much less precipitation.
In the south of the country, in the area of the Gulf of Aqaba, a special microclimate has formed - it is always a little hotter and drier here than in the north.
Currency
The Jordanian currency is the dinar (JOD), equal to 100 piastres and 1000 fils. In circulation there are banknotes in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 dinars and coins of 0.5, 1, 5, 10, 25 and 100 dinars. Fils are almost out of use, but 5, 10, 25, 100, 250 and 500 fils are still in limited circulation.
Banks and currency exchanges are open from 08.30 to 12.30 and from 15.30 to 17.30 from Saturday to Thursday (ticket offices usually close at 12.30). During Ramadan, most banks are only open from 08.30 am to 10.00 am, although some major banks are open in the afternoons.
Payment for goods and services usually takes place in dinars; foreign currency is almost never accepted for payment. Money can be exchanged at the airport, hotels, banks and specialized exchange offices. Credit cards and traveler's checks are accepted only in large tourist centers, in hotels, ticket offices and large stores (the most common American Express and Visa are accepted almost everywhere, Dinners Club is less widespread, cashing MasterCard cards is also often difficult, so it is better not to use them). Pay off in the interior of the country credit cards almost impossible. British Bank of the Middle East accepts Euro checks. The commission for cashing traveler's checks is usually 5 dinars regardless of the amount.
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How much is a vacation ticket with a child? Are there any discounts for children?
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