Jordan

Arriving at the airport in Amman around 4pm. Then a transfer to the hotel in Amman. Tip: don’t change money in the airport, exchange rates are better downtown.

This hotel had a very comfortable room with an ensuite bathroom including a big shower. We had half board but the food wasn’t very impressive. There’s a small pool outside, which is nice when you are staying in the city center.

After a short drive we arrived in Salt, this city used to be the capital of Jordan. There are still some beautiful houses and an interesting museum to learn more about the culture of Jordan. We tasted some really nice streetfood there. A stroll on the local market was a nice experience too.

We had a local lunch prepared for us at the Woman’s cooperative association. Here local women prepare meals, organise cooking classes and have creative workshops like paper making and pottery. We had an excellent meal here prepared traditionally.

This old Roman villa is worth a visit to get an idea of how the Romans built their palaces.

Jerash is a place you definitely need to visit when going to Jordan. The old Roman city is one of the best preserved in the world. The Oval Plaza, the Northern entrance gate, the two old theaters (North and South) are stunning! Also the temples of Zeus and Artemis are worth visiting. Jerash gives you a good idea of how an old Roman city looked like.

Especially the freshly made hummus was delicious here. The restaurant has a nice terrace overlooking the city of Jerash.

From the Citadel you have a beautiful view on Amman. Visit the tempel of Hercules and the old remains.

A visit to this museum will show you more of the artefacts that were found on the citadel site.

This old theatre had completely been carved into the mountain. It can host around 6000 spectators. It’s still used now for events.

This typical local market has a nice atmosphere and the fresh fruits, nuts and vegetables are delicious. It’s a treat to see and enjoy the local culture in Amman.

This restaurant is visited by local people as well so the food is very good. We had fresh meat from the grill there. Very nice experience.

Madaba is a very nice village on the way to the Dead Sea and Petra. In the visitor center local guides explain more about the historical facts that have been taken place in this region of Jordan.

It’s also a charming village with very nice streets to walk through. Try the pomegranate juice they are selling on the street, it’s delicious!

Especially for the mosaics on the floor in this Basilica you should visit this place.

This historical place is interesting to visit but especially the views on the landscapes are amazing here.

This place was interesting because the old castle was very big and the way it was built was very spectacular.

Roomtour in our hotel near Petra. Nice rooms and excellent food. I especially enjoyed the swimming pool here and the outdoor jacuzzi. Also loved the view of our balcony.

We had a nice stay in this hotel, which is close to the site of Petra. Very nice room, swimming pool and jacuzzi. The restaurant offered good food, both for breakfast as well as dinner.

By entering the site of Petra you see a lot of people trying to make you take a horse or donkey instead of walking to the Treasury. As we were there first of November it wasn’t too hot anymore so it was better to walk.

Walking through Al Shiq is a great experience. The walls of rock are very impressive. You will meet dogs everywhere here. Like these adorable little puppies. I couldn’t resist bringing some food.

And then suddenly you see the Treasury appearing. What a massive piece of art! It’s very impressive to see especially when the sun is shining upon it. There are a lot people there trying to get you on a camel to take a picture. We did meet James Bond here too, can you see him? (Tip 007)

The view on the main theater from above is very impressive too. No wonder they call Petra the Rose city. All rocks are colored pink here.

It’s very stunning to see how people created this so many years ago.

Walking up all the stairs (around 800) to the monastery is tiring but absolutely worth it!

And then suddenly you arrive at the monastery which is very interesting to see! Close to it are two viewpoints where you can see Israël and the impressive surroundings.

This place hasn’t stolen its name! You absolutely have the best view from up here! Even the donkey agrees!

This is the second viewpoint where can look into Israël.

Outside of the site you will find the museum. We didn’t visit it but it must be interesting as well.

In the morning we stopped at Little Petra. Apparently you can climb some steps here and take a Jeep up to the monastery from here as well. After a short walk you arrive at the monastery where you only have to walk the 800 steps down!

And then it was time to go and check out the Wadi Rum desert. But not leaving without a last look on the valley of Petra.

Crossing the Wadi Rum desert with a jeep is a fantastic experience! It’s so large!

On the driving tour of 4 hours you drive all the way to the arch. Very impressive rock formation!

Here we had a nice stop for a mint tea and to rest a bit. Beautiful desert views surrounding us!

Wouldn’t you love glamping in the desert like this?

We stayed at this camp and enjoyed a true Bedouin dinner here. It was delicious. Spending a night in the desert was definitely a thing on my bucketlist!

After a good night sleep some of us got up at 5am to have an air balloon trip above the Wadi Rum desert!

Our final stop was at the Dead Sea. What a lovely experience!

We had a great stay at Crowne Plaza there. Big resort but right at the Dead Sea. With an elevator you get down to the beach. It was also one of the places where you could buy cocktails with alcohol 😜

Going down with the elevator to the beach and enjoy the floating experience in the Dead Sea! So healthy too. Don’t forget to use the mud on your skin and let it dry. It’s better to not stay longer into the water than about then minutes.

Last morning at the resort. At noon we go back to the airport and we are already saying what a memorable place Jordan is! Really would recommend visiting there!