Sea tour in Jordan - 2021: reviews and prices

Jordan is a combination of Arabian flair, Christian shrines and classic beach holidays. We share tips and reviews of tourists about holidays in Jordan: what are the prices for tickets, tours, accommodation, food and entertainment in 2021, how to go with a child, where are the best beaches and resorts.

The comfortable warm climate and the absence of visa problems attract many tourists to Jordan in 2021. The country has excellent beaches on the Red Sea and health centers along the Dead Sea coast. Pilgrims and ordinary believers visit ancient religious shrines, and lovers of culture and nature admire the historical monuments and picturesque landscapes of the Wadi Rum desert. Those who prefer an active holiday go for snorkeling, diving, horseback riding, off-road rides, hot air ballooning and paragliding.

Exchange rate: 1 Jordanian dinar (JOD) ≈ 106 RUB.

When is the best time to relax in Jordan

The kingdom of the Middle East lies in a zone of sharply continental, dry subtropical climate. The temperature in the Red and Dead Seas does not drop below + 21 ° С all year round, and in the summer months the sea water warms up to + 28 ° С.

In the northern part of the country, it rains from late autumn to early spring. It is cool in Jordan in winter. In January, the air temperature is kept at +8 ... + 14 ° С. In summer, on the contrary, intense heat sets in: from + 31 ° С in the north of the country to +39 ... + 41 ° С in the desert.

According to tourists' reviews, it is better to come to Jordan with april at the end May or in the fall - from september before the beginning November... During these months, the air temperature reaches a comfortable +20 ... + 30 ° С, and the water temperature - about + 25 ° С.

Beach Holidays in Jordan

Red sea. On the Red Sea, Jordan has only one beach resort - the city of Aqaba. It is surrounded by mountains and is famous for its clear sea and excellent conditions for diving and snorkeling. In the north of Aqaba there are more sandy beaches, while in the south there are more pebbly and rocky ones. Not far from the resort is the famous suburb of Tala Bay.

Holidays in Jordan on the Red Sea are comfortable. The resort has public beaches and beach areas that are owned by hotels. All of them have excellent infrastructure - changing rooms, toilets, showers and cafes. Lifeguards are constantly on duty on the seashore in high season.

Free public beaches are preferred by the locals, and there is always a shortage of sun loungers and parasols. However, the hotel beaches are open to everyone, and for a small fee you can use umbrellas, sun loungers and other resort amenities.

Dead Sea. According to tourists, the Dead Sea spa resorts offer good conditions for a beach holiday in Jordan. Beach relaxation on them is easy to combine with health and wellness procedures. Salt, mud and air saturated with sea fumes cure many ailments.

On the Dead Sea, almost all beaches are owned by hotels. 10 km from the hotel area there is the only public beach - Amman Beach. It costs $ 28 to enter.

Prices for tours to Jordan - 2021

Prices for holidays in Jordan in 2021 depend on the season. Tours are sold all year round, but they are most expensive in autumn and spring, when the high tourist season comes. According to reviews, a vacation in Jordan for 7 days for two will cost more than a vacation of the same duration in the resorts of Turkey, Montenegro or Greece.

Vouchers for a week with a flight from Moscow with full board in a 2 * hotel cost from 58,000 rubles, in a 3 * hotel - from 62,000, in a 4 * hotel - from 72,000, and in a 5 * hotel - from 84,000 rubles. Want to save money? Take a tour with breakfast, then a week trip for two with a stop at a 1-2 * hotel will cost from 55,000 rubles.

Holidays in Jordan "all inclusive" are offered by many 4-5 * hotels in Aqaba and the Dead Sea, for example, Dead Sea SPA 4 *, Marina Plaza Tala Bay 4 * and Grand East Hotel 5 *. Prices for such tours for two for 7-8 days start at 74,000 rubles.

Ticket prices

Direct flights to Jordan are organized from the Moscow Sheremetyevo airport. The flight takes 4-4.5 hours. In high season, a ticket for one person in both directions costs from 26,000 rubles, and in low season - from 17,000 rubles.

Many airlines offer connecting flights. They fly to Amman or Aqaba via Istanbul, Athens, Rome and other cities.

Everything about Jordan in a few minutes

Housing prices

Hotels Aqaba are located both in the city itself and in its resort suburb Tala Bay... The first line is almost entirely occupied by the most expensive 5 * hotels, and 3-4 * hotels are located a short distance away. Rooms with a sea view are considered the most prestigious. But since the Red Sea is located to the south of the resort, it is in these rooms that it gets hot from the constant sun.

Hotel fund for Dead sea significantly less than in Aqaba, and accommodation is more expensive. Each hotel has its own well-developed infrastructure. On its territory there are restaurants, spas and entertainment centers.

When traveling around the country, tourists stop not only by the sea. Many hotels and guesthouses were built in the tourist areas of the capital of the country - the old Downtown and modern Abdali... Hotel room Amman 1-2 * will cost $ 20. For an overnight stay at the hotel Wadi Musa (in Petra) they charge a little more - $ 18. IN Madabe the hotel costs $ 20-40, and for a double tent in the desert Wadi Rum ask for from $ 25. In other parts of the country, the hotel business is practically undeveloped.

The cost of Jordanian hotels by the sea at the peak of the tourist season. Prices are for a double room.

Prices for food in cafes and restaurants

During a vacation in Jordan in 2021, a significant part of the vacation budget is spent on food. Food prices here are not too high. Street cost fast food:

• freshly squeezed juices and fruit necks - 1-2 JOD;
• falafel - 0.25-0.5 JOD;
• shawarma with a side dish - 2-3 JOD;
• kebab or kebab - 7-10 JOD;
• whole grilled chicken with garnish - 5 JOD.

Breakfast for two Cafe costs 4-6 JOD, lunch - 5-8 JOD, and dinner at an inexpensive restaurant excluding alcoholic beverages - 20-25 JOD. According to Jordanian traditions, when the visitors of the restaurant order the main course, they bring free lavash, several appetizers and salads.

Prices in Jordanian grocery stores:

• lamb, 1 kg - 10 JOD;
• beef, 1 kg - 6-7 JOD;
• fish, 1 kg - 5-6 JOD;
• potatoes, 1 kg - 0.8-0.9 JOD;
• apples, 1 kg - 1.5 JOD;
• bananas, 1 kg - 1.5 JOD;
• citrus fruits - 1-1.3 JOD;
• oil, 0.1 kg - 1.4 JOD;
• milk, 1 l - 1.5 JOD;
• local beer - 1.5-2.2 JOD;
• local wine - 11-15 JOD;
• anise vodka arak - 7-8 JOD;
• whiskey - 8-11 JOD.

Food prices depend on the place of purchase. In the tourist areas of the country, they are higher.

Prices for excursions and entertainment

It is good to diversify a beach vacation in Jordan with excursions. According to tourists, it is not necessary to take all the excursions in a row It is convenient to travel around Amman on your own. A trip by regular bus from the capital of the country to Petra costs $ 15, to the Dead Sea - $ 10, and a bus to the city of Irbid - only $ 2. Many people like to visit "Pompeii of the East" - the ancient city of Jarash, which is just an hour's drive from Amman.

From Aqaba to Petra get by minibuses - $ 7. You can also take a taxi, but this is much more expensive. For a trip to Petra, drivers ask for $ 70, and for a taxi in both directions with waiting in Petra - from $ 115. A bus ticket between Amman and Aqaba costs $ 11.

While on holiday in Jordan in 2021, very popular tours and excursions:

• from Aqaba to Petra and Wadi Rum - $ 190;
• diving - $ 45-70;
• excursion to the holy sights of Jordan with a visit to the place of baptism, Mount Nebo and the city of Madaba mosaics - $ 170;
• travel around Jarash - $ 80;
• excursion to Jerusalem from Aqaba - $ 180.

For the time being, you can still visit Shobak Castle and Hammam, the ruins of Pella and Um Al Jemal for free. Prices for visiting popular attractions:

• citadel in Amman with a museum - $ 4.2;
• Ajlun castle - $ 2;
• Roman theater in Amman - $ 1.4;
• El-Karak castle with a museum - $ 2.8;
• Aqaba castle with a museum - $ 4;
• archaeological park and museum in Madaba - $ 4.2;
• the ruins of the Roman city in Jarash - $ 14.1.

Look for interesting excursions on the Sputnik and Tripster websites. Individual and group, no crowds of tourists and in Russian.

Jordan sightseeing map

To save money while on holiday in Jordan, tourists often buy a single e-ticket JordanPass... Its price includes visits to more than 40 attractions of the country, including Petra, the Wadi Rum desert, ancient castles, museums, ruins of ancient buildings and archaeological sites. The ticket does not include popular pilgrimage sites in Jordan.

JordanPass with a one-day visit to Petra costs $ 99, with two days in Petra - $ 106, for three days - $ 113. With active travel, it pays for itself quickly enough.

Holidays with children in Jordan

Rest with a child by the sea in Jordan is in demand at any time of the year. Jordanian beaches are clean and well-groomed, the entrance to the water is shallow, and there are no algae anywhere. The dry climate and healthy sea air are especially beneficial for children who often catch colds and suffer from allergies. True, babies under 5 years old are not recommended to swim in the Dead Sea.

Most parents choose an all-inclusive vacation. In 4-5 * hotels, you can count on baby cots and shallow pools. Hotel restaurants have special menus and chairs. All Jordanian 5 * hotels and many 4 * hotels have clubs for children.

It is interesting to go on excursions to the desert with older children. During a vacation with a child, you should look at the ancient city of Petra hidden in the mountains and the Wadi Rum desert, visit the biblical city of Madaba and the Ajlun reserve.

Tips and reviews for holidays in Jordan

Experienced travelers advise not to forget about security measures:

• To avoid poisoning and catch intestinal infections, drink only bottled water, eat cooked vegetables and well-cooked meat.
• When swimming in the Dead Sea, protect your eyes from splashes. Swimming goggles are best.
• In the Red Sea, you can cut your feet with sharp corals, so swim in beach slippers. Watch out for jellyfish and poisonous fish.
• Scorpions and snakes are dangerous in the desert. In addition, there is no need to plan a visit to the desert areas in the middle of the day, as it is very hot during this time.

According to tourists, the rest in Jordan in 2021 has a lot pluses:

• The locals are very welcoming and friendly. They are always ready to show the way, even if they do not understand a foreign language well.
• The staff of almost all hotels speaks English.
• A breeze is constantly blowing along the coast in Aqaba, so the heat is more easily tolerated here than on the Red Sea coast in Egypt.

disadvantages:

• Holidays in Jordan are quite expensive.
• Credit cards are accepted for payment only in large hotels and shops. In the interior of the kingdom, you have to pay exclusively in cash.
• On the beaches, strict Muslim traditions are observed with regard to women's clothing. For a more relaxed atmosphere and bikini swim, stop at Tala Bay near Aqaba.

Whether or not to go to Jordan is up to everyone to decide for himself. Share your opinions and travel reviews in the comments to our review!