The best of Jordan

Our visit to Jordan began with a ferry ride from Nuweiba to Aqaba which is adventure as such – especially the way how you get your bags back after the ferry is an unforgettable experience.

On Jordan side we started from Aqaba and then made our way to Petra after which we headed for desert in Wadi Rum. Continuing our tour we drove through Karak to the Dead Sea and to Madaba and finally to Amman where we did a loop to famous Roman city of Jerash.

In Petra we pretty much did the basic set: The Treasury, Al-Khubtha trail and the Monestary which is doable in one day if you are relatively fit or use some animal taxi which is easily available (not cheap, though). Coming early morning is a very good idea, because in the morning time it is nice and quiet.

In Wadi Rum we enjoyed some desert drive including the natural arches you can see when you google Wadi Rum. Night at the Bedouin camp is not for comfort seekers.

Karak castle was a short stop as was the Dead Sea – buoyancy is just unbelievable! Madaba mosaics and some biblical sites like Mt. Nebo were really not my cup of tea.

In Amman outskirts the (huge) ancient Roman city of Jerash is totally worth to visit unless you have templed yourself out already in Egypt.