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Things to do in Wadi Rum, Jordan Much has been said about the famous Wadi Rum Desert in Jordan, historically speaking this area is well known for its role in Arab Revolt and its importance to T.E. Lawrence. As we all know this spectacular place is a surrounded by sand dunes, sandstone cliff mountains, impeccable Nabatean rock inscriptions and bridges. Wadi Rum offers a range of possible things to do from few hours, overnight or several days of stay. Check out our list to have an idea of what you might want to add on your itinerary.  Jeep Ride The most common activity here is a jeep ride  ranging from 2 hrs up to 8 hrs.  A short jeep tour shows you a glimpse of the desert, you'll see Nabatean Temple, Rum Village, Khazali Canyon and Lawrence Spring. The drive is bumpy, in an open air, vehicles use are old and no A/C.  The jeeps are owned by the Bedouin Association.  Active & adventurous traveller might as well consider explo...

Qasr Al Hallabat Jordan The desert castles consist of a number of castles and fortresses situated over the desert in Jordan . Most of the remaining castles are situated east ern Amman.  © Petra Nights Tours One of them is the Hallabat Castle originally a Roman castle built under Emperor Caracalla to guard its residents from Bedouin tribes.  ©  Petra Nights Tours The castle shows it was built between 2 nd and 3 rd AD, although a Nabatean presence is evident at the site.  ©  Petra Nights Tours The complex includes the Castle, a mosque, a large reservoir, cisterns, agricultural enclosure and a bath house.

Dead Sea Panoramic Complex  An hour   drive away from Amman and 40 minutes from Madaba, perched at the edge of the Zara mountain range, the Dead Sea Panoramic Complex offers a spectacular view of the Dead Sea and the Holy Land. The Complex is consist of: Panorama Restaurant   – The floor to ceiling windows gives you an ambiance and scenery as a lookout restaurant. An outdoor seating is a nice spot to have a cup of coffee under the nice weather. Dead Sea Museum  – The interesting museum dedicated to the natural and cultural history of the Dead Sea . It consists of 4 main sections – Origins, Ecosystem, Human Interaction and Dead Sea in danger – presenting the background necessary to appreciate the wonderful location. The museum will answer all your questions about the sea, presenting the past, present and future of the Dead Sea. Lookout point/Viewing vistas  - Located in front of the restaurant terrace you can take in breathtaking view over the ...

                              Shobak Castle Show If you are on the way to Petra or near Petra area you might as well consider to include a short visit to the Crusader Castle in Shobak formerly known as Mont Real (Montreal) built by King Baldwin I in 1115AD. Inside the preserved castle, you will see two churches, ruins of baths, cisterns, archways, old Islamic inscriptions and a deep tunnel with over 300 steps down leading in a well. There's a Castle Show that runs every Saturday, Monday, and Thursday at the following time slots: 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00noon and 1:30pm. The show is a re-enactment during the Ayyoubi decade/Saladin's era.  *Photo Credit - Jordan Heritage Revival Company*

Having Lunch in Jordan After, a long day of visiting a site whether after a long walk or hike, having lunch is something to look forward to. Familiarize yourself with the eating-places around the sites you are visiting, to ease things for you and to ensure you enjoy a nice and delicious meal. To help you plan that, below are the lists of the dining options in each site.  AMMAN Dining places in Amman are available everywhere and offers wide selections of restaurants. Every types of food are available from traditional Jordanian food to an American cuisine or anything in between. UMM QUAIS While you are in Umm Qais there is an option to dine in Umm Qais Rest House serving Italian and Middle Eastern cuisine. The restaurant location offers a beautiful view of The Golan Heights and The Sea of Galilee.  JERASH After a long walk in archaeological site, choosing to dine close by is the best idea. Most types of food offered in Jerash are Middle Eastern cuis...

Business hours of sites in Jordan Below are the operational hours of most tourist sites in Jordan depending on the season.  Ramadan Friday Winter Summer Name of Sites 8 am – 3 pm 9 am – 4 pm 8 am – 5 pm 8 am – 7 pm Citadel 8 am – 3 pm 9 am – 4 pm 8 am – 5 pm 8 am – 7 pm Roman Theater 8 am – 3 pm 9 am – 4 pm 8 am – 4 pm 8 am – 8 pm Jerash 8 am – 3 pm 9 am – 4 pm 8 am – 4 pm 8 am – 7 pm Umm Quais 8 am – 3 pm 9 am – 4 pm 8 am – 5 pm 8 am – 7 pm Ajloun 8 am – 3 pm 9 am – 4 pm 8 am – 7 pm 3 Desert Castles 8 am – 3 pm n/a 8 am – 5 pm 8 am – 7 pm Shaumari Reserve 8 am – 3 pm n/a 8 am – 5 pm 8 am – 7 pm Azraq Reserve 8 am – 3 pm n/a 8 am – 4 pm 8 am – 6 pm Baptism Site 8 am – 3 pm 9:30 – 5 pm ...