The magnificent ancient city of Petra is a visiting card of Jordan, which must be seen. It is hidden in the rocky mountains in the south of the country, so for many centuries it was not known to anyone except the local Bedouins. Wear comfortable walking shoes and a hat that will protect you from the sun. Always carry a large supply of drinking water with you. The best time to visit Petra is either early in the morning or late in the evening.
As you know, Jesus Christ was baptized by John the Baptist in the waters of the Jordan River. Since then, there has been a tradition of ablution in the Jordan, which is followed by all pilgrims. The water in the Jordan River is brown and very muddy due to the fast flow, but let it not bother you. Having plunged into it in a snow-white shirt, you will see that after bathing it will remain the same.
The Dead Sea is the lowest point on the surface of the Earth. It contains 31.5% salt and 21 minerals. Bathing removes toxins from the body, heals wounds. Dead Sea mud improves the color and structure of the skin, fights the signs of aging. One day of natural spa is enough.For the Dead Sea, it is advisable to take shoes and be sure to take a shower after bathing, salt water very tightens the skin.
Mount Nibu is the attraction of Amman. It has long been considered this burial place of Moses. From the height of the mountain you will see all the beauty of the Dead Sea, the Jordan Valley, as well as the Jerusalem temples. In this holy place, the remains of the church with magnificent mosaic panels, 4-6 centuries AD were saved.
Another typical Jordanian dish is makluba, which translates from Arabic as “inverted”. Potatoes and eggplant are fried along with beef or lamb in a pan. Then pre-fried rice is added there, poured with water, salt and spices are added and stewed until cooked. Well, then cover the maclub with a large dish and turn it over. It turns out meat, potato and rice casserole, served on a large dish with sour cream.
Falafel can be tasted anywhere in the world, but we strongly recommend tasting it in Jordan. Here, falafel is cooked with a lot of fresh herbs, from which chickpeas are bright green with an aromatic and airy texture inside and a crispy crust on the outside. Combined with hummus as a sauce, falafel is especially good.
If you want to try all the most national Jordanian - feel free to order mezze. Just imagine: you order one item from the menu, and they bring you a lot of plates with falafel, hummus, Arabic salad (tomato and onion salad), baba ganush (spicy pasta made from eggplant and tahini), dolma, olives, pickled and fresh vegetables and, Of course, cakes.
And from desserts, camel milk ice cream is a tasty and healthy treat! It should be noted that it is more beneficial for the body than the cow, as it contains three times more vitamin C, is rich in iron, minerals and vitamin B, and also reduces blood sugar, which is very important for people with diabetes and increases general level of immunity.
Jordan borders on three countries - Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Israel, located on the Red Sea and the Dead. The official language is Arabic, but English is also widely spoken.
To get the maximum experience, you need to arm yourself with all the basic facts before arrival