While only having 2 days in Jordan means there is not much time to explore, there are still things to do on a quick visit to the country. If you have an extended layover, or work trip or are stopping in between a visit to a nearby country, you will find options below to fill … Read more
February is still winter in Jordan. Due to its elevation, temperatures are often in the single digits. If you do not like hot weather, February is a good time to visit Jordan. It is low season which means you will often have sites like the Amman citadel and Jerash to yourself! Average Temperatures in Jordan … Read more
Most visitors to Jordan enter via Queen Alia International Airport and spend at least a night in Amman before visiting Petra, which lies about 4 hours drive south of Amman, Jordan’s capital city. There are a few different ways to get from Amman to Petra. They include rental car, private tour, private transfer, bus and … Read more
There are only a few different ways to get from Aqaba to Amman so do not feel overwhelmed with the choices. Since the country has no light rail, you can get from Aqaba to Amman by plane, bus, rental car, taxi or by taking a tour. Each of these options has pros and cons, but … Read more
The most convenient public transportation in Jordan is the Jett Bus. Originally designed as tourist infrastructure, it actually moves a lot of locals around, especially on the Aqaba to Amman route. Technically the Jett bus is the only organized form of public transit in the country so while I say it is conveninet, it is … Read more
There are plenty of things to do in Amman to experience authentic life in Jordan. Whether you have a quick visit, or plan to base your family in Amman for some time, there are lots of things to do.Of course you need to visit the highlights, the Citadel, Roman Theatre and enjoy a restaurant in … Read more
The Jordan Pass includes entry to 40 sites as well as a visitor visa to Jordan. In addition to Petra, it includes access to other World Heritage Sites in Jordan including Wadi Rum, and Qasr Amra. It also includes entry to the Amman Citadel and the Roman Theatre in Amman. Visitors can also visit Kerak … Read more
When planning a trip to Jordan in the winter, you are going to want to know about Amman weather in January. Most of Jordan experiences 4 seasons and you will want to expect winter weather in Amman in January. But what is January weather like in Amman? Overall the average temperature is 12C during the … Read more
There are plenty of things to do in Amman to experience authentic life in Jordan. Depending on how much time you have in Amman, you for sure want to visit the Citadel and Roman Theatre and have something to eat in downtown Amman. If you have more than a few hours there are more than … Read more
Jordan in January is one of the coldest and wettest months of the year. Despite Jordan’s location in the center of the Middle East, winter coats and clothes for winter weather are essential for the month of January. Jordan can even get snow in higher elevations in the winter months. It is one of the … Read more