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Shobak Castle Show

                              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

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

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 ...

Petra Nights Tours Mobile App

Petra Nights Tours Mobile App  Check out our new easy to use app providing travel info and facts that can help you to prepare for a Jordan vacation. App Main Menu Contact Us & Media Sharing Day Tour & Excursion Package Tours Private Transfers Welcome to Jordan Petra Nights Tours App is absolutely free. Visit Google P lay or iTunes for details and download. 

Dana Guest House, Dana Hotel, Rummana Camp

Dana Guest House, Dana Hotel, Rummana Camp If you wish to stay in a quiet and peaceful place the village of Dana might be your choice.  The village is 50 km north of Petra and about a two hours drive from Amman, with amazing views over Wadi Dana. There is a camp and several small hotels to spend the night, some of them we introduce here.   The Dana Guest House offers 9 bedrooms. The rooms are simply furnished, with only one room being ensuite, therefore most rooms have sharing bathrooms. Some of the rooms have a terrace overlooking a 1,000 metre drop to the basin of the Wadi Dana. Facilities include a dining room, a sitting area and a terrace. Next door to the Guest House is a small handicraft workshop and nature reserve museum. © RSCN (all photos)