Amman

A beautiful ancient Roman theatre from the 2nd-century Bring your camera to the Roman Amphitheater located in the eastern part Amman. It is specifically at the foot of Jabal Al-Joufah, on a hill opposite the Amman Citadel. It is free and open to the public and offers wonderful views of the neighboring hill and villages.  History: A Greek inscription on one of the pillars indicates that this...

Go to the Citadel with your camera for a striking view of the city at sunset! The Citadel sits on the highest hill in Amman and overlooks the old city and Roman Theater below. The Citadel houses the Temple of Hercules, a Byzantine church, and the Umayyad palace - all of which look beautiful against the blue sky background as the sun sets. The site is open until about 7pm and costs 2 JOR for ent...

Wadi Qelt is a word that stands for valley or stream. The Lower Wadi Qelt trail begins on top of what can be described as a canyon and brings you down to the stream that passes by St. George’s Monastery.Starting from the parking lot trailhead, you will follow a steep and roughly paved road down into the Lower Wadi Qelt. Just remember, what goes down, must come up! As you follow this you will ge...

The Mount of Olives in Jerusalem is a pilgrimage for anyone interested in religion and history. Along your way you will see the place where it is believed that Jesus ascended into heaven, the Garden of Gethsemane (where Jesus suffered the night before he was crucified), and the Church of Pater Noster (Roman Catholic), among many others. It is a humbling and almost out-of-body experience to see ...

See Palestine with your own eyes through the Dual Narrative Tour offered by Abraham Hostels in Jerusalem. The tour departs from Jerusalem with an Israeli/Jewish tour guide who gives you a history of the area and controversy surrounding the land dating back hundreds of years. With this guide, you will walk the streets of Palestine that are considered safe for Israelis and have the opportunity to...

Ein Gedi was declared a nature reserve in 1971. The oasis is one of the most important in Israel. There is a hiking path that winds its way up the canyon, which begins at 1300 feet below sea level and climbs to 600 feet above sea level.As you hike up the trail you soon see small waterfalls and wildlife. The most common wildlife are Nubian ibex and rock hyrax, however some nocturnal creatures so...