What to do
Jordan has delighted visitors for centuries with its World Heritage Sites, friendly towns and inspiring and diverse landscapes.
Below are links that can give you inspiration on what to see and do during your visit (apart from attending our wedding of course!):
-Visit Jordan (@visitjordan) • Instagram photos and videos
-Visit Jordan - YouTube
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImqkFuabT30
-www.youtube.com/watch?v=haXWNHfoJkM
Arriving by plane:
There are three airports in Jordan: Amman-Queen Alia International Airport; Amman-Marka
International Airport; and Aqaba-King Hussein International Airport. There are numerous direct flights from most European cities into Jordan. Queen Alia International Airport is the largest and busiest airport in Jordan and mainly serves the capital, Amman.
Most international visitors require a visa in order to enter Jordan. A visa can be obtained at Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport. As most of you are likely to travel around, we would highly recommend you to purchase a "Jordan Pass". This serves both as a Visa and a ticket for over 40 attractions. https://www.jordanpass.jo
Amman:
While you are in Amman we recommend you to travel around by using Uber or Careem. They are both highly available and relatively cheap.
Public transport is limited to intercity buses and buses that serve the needs of local communities, making it hard for travellers to reach key destinations without time and patience
Hiring a car is also an option but this is more likely to be needed when you travel around the country and outside of Amman.
Outside of Amman:
Hiring a car is recommended, especially for visiting the Dead Sea, Eastern Desert, Wadi Rum, Petra, Aqaba and the amazing King's Highway. You can arrange for your car rental online. Many of the international car rental companies operate in the country.
Some hotels in Amman organize minibus shuttle services and/or tours to key tourist destinations. Some hotels may also help with car rental but please check that with your hotel to be sure.
Amman is home to a multidenominational and multicultural population. Even within the midst of the ultra-modern commercial center, there is evidence of its ancient roots, with colorful souks, Roman ruins, cultural museums and monuments painting a picture of the history of the region.
Downtown Amman is a must-see. At the bottom of the city’s many hills and overlooked by the magisterial Citadel, it features spectacular Roman ruins, an international-standard museum and the hubbub of mosques, souqs, restaurents and coffeehouses that are central to Jordanian life. It is home to a magnificently restored theatre which is the highlight of Amman for most visitors. The theatre itself is cut into the northern side of a hill, and has a seating capacity of 6000. The theater still hosts events! P.S. Mo has worked there as an usher for a summer job during his high school days.
Day trips from Amman:
Jarash (a Roman city with many impressive remains) and Ajloun castle.
Madaba and Mount Nebo which are both notable biblical sites. From Mount Nebo you can also oversee the Jordan Valley and see Palestine.
There is a lot of information available on the internet covering where to eat and go out in Amman. We are sure that you will be able to find places to your liking. However, below is a short list of places we like:
Food:
-Sufra/ Traditional Jordanian & Levantine
-Al Quds/ Traditional Jordanian
- Hashem Downtown/ (The best) Falafel & Hummos
-Karam/ Levantine & Mediterranean
-Levant/ Levantine & Mediterranean
-Sheen/ Levantine & Mediterranean
*In addition to the above, there are plenty of restaurants serving a wide choice of excellent international cuisines.
Going out at night:
-Wild Jordan Center (Not for a late night outing, but great spot for an evening drink)
-District Urban Rooftop
-Oz Restaurant/ Lounge
-HIGH GARDEN Rooftop
-Books at Cafe
-Ghoroub Sunset Bar & Lounge
-Brix
-Maestro Garden
-Maestro Roof
-GIO'S Eatery & Pub
-Loft
Aqaba carries the relaxed small-town atmosphere of a popular local getaway. The town offers a sociable stopover en route to the diving and snorkelling clubs to the south.
The amazing dessert! We recommend that you do (luxurious) camping in the desert and go for “safari” trips as well to see sand dunes and rocky mountains. If the weather permits, we’d certainly recommend you aim for a hot air balloon ride as well, to see the sunrise and the entire area from the sky. We recommend you to stay one night.
Fun fact: The Martian (Matt Damon 2014) was filmed in Wadi Rum. And it really feels like you’re on Mars there!
A must see when you are in Jordan, it is also one of the 7 world wonders. We recommend you to go early in the day as it gets very busy later on. When you are there, don't forget little Petra which is a hike up hill but surely worth it.
You can also buy tickets for "Petra by night" which allows you to enter the site at night where the whole entrance is lit with candles and a musical show takes place at the key Treasury landmark. We have done it; it was little too busy busy but we also heard excellent stories for others who've been.
Please bring good walking shoes!