English-language guide to Jordan with tourist information, itinerary ideas and addresses.
Publisher's Description:
This Jordan guidebook is perfect for independent travelers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground.
This Jordan guidebook covers: Amman, the Dead Sea, Jerash and the north, the eastern desert, the King's Highway, Petra, Aqaba, the southern desert.
Inside this Jordan travel book, you'll find:
- A wide range of sights – Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travelers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks
- Itinerary examples – created for different time frames or types of trip
- Practical information – how to get to Jordan, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, traveling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travelers with disabilities and more
- Author picks and things not to miss in Jordan – Red Sea diving and snorkelling, Wadi Rum, Jesus' Baptism Site, Petra, Mount Nebo, Dana Nature Reserve, the Dead Sea, Madaba market town, Jerash, desert castles, Amman, Ajloun castle, Wadi Mujib
- Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots
- When to go to Jordan – high season, low season, climate information and festivals
- Where to go – a clear introduction to Jordan with key places and a handy overview
- Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences – regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travelers, with experiences matching different needs
- Places to eat, drink and stay – hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels
- Practical info at each site – hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges
- Color-coded mapping – with keys and legends listing sites categorized as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife
- Background information for connoisseurs – history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity
