Author Topic: Jordan Master Thread (Read 94823 times)

D93 · « **Reply #260 on:** January 06, 2016, 01:10:59 PM »

Quote from: leaf on January 06, 2016, 01:04:37 PM

BTW, how much longer is traveling overland from Jerusalem versus getting from Jerusalem to TLV, checking in and waiting for flight and flying? Door-to-door how long should Jerusalem-Amman take overland?

Are you also taking into consideration the time it takes to go to a Jordanian consulate and obtain a visa?

Emkay · « **Reply #261 on:** January 06, 2016, 01:38:55 PM »

Quote from: leaf on January 06, 2016, 01:00:27 PM

Can someone with experience advise on the
1) easiest
2) safest
3) quickest
way to travel from Jerusalem to Amman overland?
Please provide approximate costs as well. Thanks.

the easiest and most convenient option entails getting visa prior, are you fine with that?

leaf · « **Reply #262 on:** January 06, 2016, 01:41:29 PM »

Quote from: Emkay on January 06, 2016, 01:38:55 PM

the easiest and most convenient option entails getting visa prior, are you fine with that?

Perhaps. Trying to figure out if it's worth it.

Quote from: D93 on January 06, 2016, 01:10:59 PM

Are you also taking into consideration the time it takes to go to a Jordanian consulate and obtain a visa?

True. But that can be done at your convenience...
Are there tour companies (VIP etc) that arrange that?

knowitall · « **Reply #263 on:** January 06, 2016, 01:42:42 PM »

Quote from: leaf on January 06, 2016, 01:02:36 PM

Obviously. But I'm asking about overland.

I beleive the beit She'an crossing gives visas on the spot. So does Aravah which is farther away.

D93 · « **Reply #264 on:** January 06, 2016, 01:45:59 PM »

Quote from: knowitall on January 06, 2016, 01:42:42 PM

I beleive the beit She'an crossing gives visas on the spot. So does Aravah which is farther away.

Jerusalem to Aravah = 3.5 hours driving.
Getting across border = minimum 1/2 hour.
Border to Amman = 3.5 hours driving.

D93 · « **Reply #265 on:** January 06, 2016, 01:47:45 PM »

Why don't you want to fly?

knowitall · « **Reply #266 on:** January 06, 2016, 01:55:38 PM »

Quote from: D93 on January 06, 2016, 01:45:59 PM

Jerusalem to Aravah = 3.5 hours driving.
Getting across border = minimum 1/2 hour.
Border to Amman = 3.5 hours driving.

Jerusalem to beit She'an is 1:40 and from there to amman can't b more than 2 hours so that's the easiest land crossing for someone without a visa.
But like D93 said, flying is way simpler.

D93 · « **Reply #267 on:** January 06, 2016, 02:00:23 PM »

Quote from: knowitall on January 06, 2016, 01:55:38 PM

Jerusalem to beit She'an is 1:40 and from there to amman can't b more than 2 hours so that's the easiest land crossing for someone without a visa.
But like D93 said, flying is way simpler.

Are you positive you can obtain a visa by Beit She'an?

Emkay · « **Reply #268 on:** January 06, 2016, 02:05:50 PM »

Quote from: D93 on January 06, 2016, 02:00:23 PM

Are you positive you can obtain a visa by Beit She'an?

i believe out of the 6 crossing options the only one you need in advance is the Allenby crossing from Israel to Jordan

leaf · « **Reply #269 on:** January 06, 2016, 02:27:03 PM »

Quote from: D93 on January 06, 2016, 01:47:45 PM

Why don't you want to fly?

No BA options available. Considering cash. Want to know if the schlep/experience is worth it.

leaf · « **Reply #270 on:** January 06, 2016, 02:35:49 PM »

Quote from: leaf on January 06, 2016, 02:27:03 PM

No BA options available. Considering cash. Want to know if the schlep/experience is worth it.

Also, just not good times even with cash.

Matovu · « **Reply #271 on:** January 06, 2016, 02:59:41 PM »

going to pop in because planning the Bait Shaan Crossing AMM to Israel
take a cab from AMM to the border, What do I tell the Driver ? What's that border called ? Shaike Hussain ?
hours ?
cabs on that side too ?
rent a car in Tverye !

makes sense ?
any input ?
a little nervous

knowitall · « **Reply #272 on:** January 06, 2016, 03:46:30 PM »

Quote from: Matovu on January 06, 2016, 02:59:41 PM

going to pop in because planning the Bait Shaan Crossing AMM to Israel
take a cab from AMM to the border, What do I tell the Driver ? What's that border called ? Shaike Hussain ?
hours ?
cabs on that side too ?
rent a car in Tverye !

makes sense ?
any input ?
a little nervous

When going AMM-jerusalem you an cross on the Allenby/king Hussein bridge.
No need to go all the way up to beit She'an.
You'll get your visa in AMM.(for $60ish) and they do take CC.

leaf · « **Reply #273 on:** January 12, 2016, 03:58:34 PM »

Does RJ put you up free in a hotel overnight if you are flying TLV-AMM-AUH etc arriving in AMM at 11pm and departing at 9am? What is the tickets are on two PNRs (cash to AMM and award ticket out)?

Hershelsdeals · « **Reply #274 on:** January 27, 2016, 05:11:15 PM »

Jordan reportedly confirms ban on bringing Jewish religious clothing into kingdom
http://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/1.699926?v=1449AE647907A869DD8123DD9FD079A4

D93 · « **Reply #275 on:** January 27, 2016, 05:14:30 PM »

Quote from: Hershelsdeals on January 27, 2016, 05:11:15 PM

Jordan reportedly confirms ban on bringing Jewish religious clothing into kingdom
http://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/1.699926?v=1449AE647907A869DD8123DD9FD079A4

Wow!

But something sounds strange, both you and I have been to Jordan many times and have never experienced any such issues.