Jordan

Jordan offers the unique experience of walking through a city carved directly into rock at Petra, then sleeping under an unpolluted sky in the Martian-like landscape of Wadi Rum, providing a scale of natural and ancient human engineering that few places on earth can match.

Easiest airports to fly into:

• Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)

Intercity travel is best by JETT bus (Amman to Petra costs around €10-15) or shared taxis. Within cities, metered taxis are common. For tours in Petra and Wadi Rum, local guides or camp operators arrange transport.

Food €15–30/day

• Mansaf

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• Falafel

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• Maqluba

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• Kunafa

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• Zarb

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The rhythm of life often revolves around shared meals; accepting offers of tea and food is central to Bedouin hospitality, particularly in places like Wadi Rum where you might stay in a camp. Even in cities, small gestures of gratitude or shared moments over coffee are highly valued.

Best in Spring

Spring: Pleasant and mild, with temperatures ranging from 18–28°C during the day and cooler evenings, ideal for exploring archaeological sites.

• sturdy walking shoes for archaeological sites
• light layers for warm days and cool desert nights
• swimsuit for the Dead Sea
• sun hat and sunscreen
• scarf for sun protection and dust in the desert