Amman : locations saisonnières

We will meet front of Hashem Restaurant. Over the course of the tour, we will walk through Soug al Bukharieh (the first market established in Amman). The story of Jabal al Joufeh will be unveiled as we move towards the stunning view overlooking Amman from Ahmad's roof, where he will share with us his love for the art of pigeon taming and watching. His family will welcome us and tell us about living in an informal Palestinian camp. Walking through the narrow stairs that identify the city, we will arrive in downtown Amman, where we will meet the Falafel pioneer and hear the story of Fuad, established in 1948. With Habibah knafeh around the corner, we will enjoy a slice of their famous dish. Passing by Gahwet el Ahd al Qadim, we will hear about the Eucalyptus tree framing the old coffee shop. From the 14th floor of Fuhais Building, we will enjoy the magical view and learn about the 7 hills of Amman. Arriving at Al-Kalha stairs to see the new local street art and unique business models created by the youth we will end the tour. Dinner with a family host can be arranged for a modest additional cost, if desired. Please send a direct message if you're interested. Other things to note A more suitable time for the guests and the tour guide could be arranged after booking.

Meet your hosts, Lara & Maya and begin the experience. Mix the Ghar leaves with carbonates. Then boil the Shea, Coconut & Olive oil. Mix all and stir. Pour into mold. Enjoy the aromas and the textures of all the ingredients. Other things to note Bring a camera to document this centuries-old process

Amman is a city full of secrets with hidden gems around every corner and a fascinating historical past. We will meet in front of Hashem restaurant and from there on we will go have tea at the al Duke office, the oldest building in the city open for visitors. After that we will walk to the citadel placed on one of the seven hills that Amman was built on, using a shortcut only locals know about. On the way, I will take you to the best falafel place in the city, one that TripAdvisor doesn’t even know about, and get sandwiches to go. The citadel offers monuments such as the temple of Hercules, an Umayyad palace and a Byzantine church. Here we can enjoy an Instagram-worthy view of Amman and then head down to the Roman amphitheater. From there, the souqs are nearby if you would like to see the local markets. After that, I would like to invite you to a cup of coffee or tea at the oldest café in Jordan and maybe smoke shisha as well. I can teach you some local card games or we can talk about politics or the history of Jordan. Then when we are hungry, I will take you to the best restaurant in town, al-Quds, where we can eat Jordanian local dishes, and then the best way of ending the tour is by heading to the oldest knafeh shop in Jordan, where we can eat the traditional Jordanian sweet. A big group or have a different time slot ? Please contact me at odaytours@outlook.com

We will meet in Amman and drive north approximately 120 km to Um Qays. We will stop on the way for a local breakfast and coffee/tea. We will start the experience at the Um Qays Heritage and Archaeological site. Here, we will learn about the Roman and Greek ruins and amphitheater, as well the mosaic remains and sculptures in the museum. The site allows us to witness several different civilizations who have lived in the area. Moving on to a view overlooking Tiberias Lake, showing the Golan Heights, we will observe the political divisions of the region with our own eyes. Arriving at Al-Mukhaybeh village, we will meet with locals to learn about their daily life, culture, and identity. We will be welcomed by the head of the village for tea. A pick-up truck will move us to a trail along the Arayes (or “of the brides”) pond, a beautiful sight with great stories. We will learn about its name and significance in relation to the agricultural projects, the village’s famous hot springs and its current reality, while having lunch and discussing the exceptional handicrafts in the village and their significance across generations. **Important Note: the cost of the experience does not include transportation from and back to Amman. The cost of transportation depends on the size of the group. 1-3 people will be 50JD.** Departure time is 9 am; return to Amman at 9 pm Other things to note This is a day trip departing from and returning to Amman. The price does not include transportation as cost varies with the size of the group. Departure time is flexible. Additional voluntary contributions to support the local communities are much appreciated.

You will join me and my mom, the family chef as I call her, and prepare food with us. My mom will teach you a traditional recipe while I tell you about our Bedouin culture, a bit of Jordanian history and the story behind the meal in our culture while tasting traditional Bedouin coffee. My mother knows how to make many delicious traditional meals, be it meat dishes, vegetarian dishes or even vegan ones. Our culture is rich with taste in every dish, so whatever your requirements are, we will provide a great recipe. When we are done cooking, we will all be judging how good you did by sharing the meal. As a bonus, our house has a beautiful view, and if the weather is nice, we can eat outside.