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Jordan Tours during Ramadan

Hi there! This is the first post from Petra Nights Tours. Still the site is under construction but I could not wait to write something. As we received in the last days emails from clients wanting to know about the situation for travelers during Ramadan, this is the topic for the first post. Ramadan is the holy month of fasting, in which Muslims are not allowed to eat, drink and smoke from dawn until sunset. The Ramadan date varies according to the Islamic lunar calendar, in 2011 it is expected to be between 1st and 29th August (+/- 1 day according to the actual sight of the moon). Due to fasting people are less active, especially in summer when the days are long and hot. Offices and shops have shorter opening hours, so many stores, banks and offices close early at 14:00. Tourist places like museums, archaeological sites close about 15:00, except Petra and Wadi Rum, you can visit till sunset. The daily fast-breaking is called Iftar. During Iftar the stree...

Green Valley Restaurant Jerash

When in Jerash enjoy lunch or dinner at Green Valley Restaurant, located at the main route south of the archaeological site Jerash. The ambience is nice, the staff friendly and the food is tasty with the typical mezze like hummus and fattoush, and as main course grilled meat is to recommend. The restaurant bakes its own fresh Taboon bread in an oven. After the meal you can relax with smoking a nargelah/shisha. Location: Jerash, Old Amman Road – Tel: 00962 (2) 633 50299

Visitors Guide to Petra

Visitors Guide to Petra A guide on how to get the most out of your visit to the marvelous Petra. The Siq You might have read vast of details on the internet, seen on movie, pictures or a short video clip or heard from colleagues or friends about Petra, being branded as a UNESCO World Heritage site, a New Seven Wonders of the World, with its magnificent structures that captivates many visitors from all over the world. Perhaps it’s one of the top places listed on your travel list or the next destination on your bucket list waiting to be cross out sooner or later. Here are the details that you need to know that can help you prepare to have a memorable visit to the Petra Archaeological Park. The Treasury Let’s start with entrance fees: Non Jordanian visitor pays the following (Visitors spending at least 1 night in Jordan) One day entry ticket: 50 JOD per person Two day entry ticket: 55 JOD per person Three day entry ticket: 60 JOD per person ...

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