Travel Guide
Jordan
Petra’s treasure carved in rock, Wadi Rum’s silent desert, Amman’s Roman theatre and the ferry from Aqaba to Egypt. The dinar may feel expensive but the views are unforgettable.
In short
Jordan can feel expensive after Iran or Egypt. The dinar is strong; taxi and airport prices are high. But Petra and Wadi Rum are among the most impressive places on earth.
In Amman there is a Roman theatre (old Philadelphia, 6000 seats), the citadel, museums and grey-toned buildings. Traffic is noisy, horns everywhere. Locals sometimes buy tickets and gift them.
Petra: Jet bus from Amman ~10 JOD. Entry ~50 JOD. The Treasury (Al-Khazneh) is stunning, rock-cut tombs, theatre, colourful stone layers. Walking is tiring; bring water and snacks. Caves can smell bad sometimes.
Wadi Rum: Deep silence, Mars-like scenery (film sets). Camp ~7 USD including breakfast. Jeep tours extra. Nights are cold, stars are spectacular.
Ferry from Aqaba to Egypt ~55 JOD + 10 JOD exit tax. Turkish passports may face extra checks sometimes.
Route
Main stops from the videos.
Capital & Roman traces
Roman theatre, citadel, museums. Grey city, noisy traffic. Avoid airport taxis.
Lost city
Treasury, tombs, theatre, colourful rocks. Go early, take plenty of water. Jet bus is the smartest option.
Desert camp
Silence, red sand, jeep or walking. Camp + breakfast is fair. Nights are cold.
Red Sea & ferry
Sea views, diving area. Crossing point to Egypt. Don’t forget the exit tax.
Transport, accommodation and food
Jet bus
Amman–Petra is cheap and reliable. Don’t fall for taxi “90 $” offers.
Wadi Rum kamp
~7 USD including breakfast. Jeep tour and extra food are separate.
Petra entry
~50 JOD. Six hours can be enough but start early. Walking is intense.
Feribot
Aqaba → Egypt ~55 JOD + 10 JOD exit tax. Patience at passport control.
Food
Falafel can be cheap. Sweets (knafeh-like) are oily and sugary. Mint tea is common.
Dinar
Strong currency. Dollars may also be accepted. We don’t quote a fixed rate.
Places to see
Petra Hazinesi
Al-Khazneh. Carved in rock, far more imposing than it looks. Must see.
Wadi Rum
Desert silence, red rocks, stars. Film-set scenery. Camp is a must.
Amman Roma Tiyatrosu
6000 seats, well preserved. Small museums nearby.
Amman Citadel
Citadel, Umayyad complex remains, city views.
Akabe
Red Sea coast. Base for diving and the ferry.
Petra tombs
Colourful stone layers, theatre, royal tombs. You never finish exploring.
Photos
Practical tips
Taxi trap
Airport and Petra taxi drivers quote high prices. Prefer Jet bus or shared rides.
Petra hike
Long and tiring. Water, snacks, comfortable shoes are a must. Start early.
Desert cold
At Wadi Rum night temperatures drop. Bring a jacket.
Ferry & tax
10 JOD exit tax + ticket. Extra checks possible with a Turkish passport.
Dinar
Strong. Keep small notes. We don’t quote a fixed rate.
People
Generally helpful. In Amman you may meet people who gift tickets.
Videos
Full Jordan series (5 videos).
Rock, desert and silence
Petra and Wadi Rum alone are worth Jordan. Even if the dinar feels a bit expensive, the views and peace make up for it. Use Jet bus and if possible spend a night in the desert.
Bring dinars and if possible spend a night in the desert.
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