1. Port Overview

  1. Amman, Jordan

  3. Amman is the capital city of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the administrative capital and commercial center of Jordan. It is also the largest city in Jordan and a great base for exploring the country. It is an ethnically diverse city which is experiencing massive change from a sleepy village to a bustling metropolis.

    Much of Amman's tourism is focused in the older downtown area, which is centered around the old souk (a colorful traditional market) and the King Hussein Mosque. The best district to explore is Jabal Amman where you will find the capital's greatest souks, fine museums, ancient constructions, monuments, and cultural sites.

    Things to see and do

    * The Citadel
    * The Roman Theatre
    * Darat al Funun or ‘small house of the arts’ in Jabal el Weideh
    * Shopping in Rainbow St. - near the 1st Circle in Jabal Amman
    * A Roman-era Nymphaeum

    Cruise Season – Oct - April
    Currency – Jordanian dinar (JOD)
    Language – Arabic
    Land Area – 1,680 km²
    Population – 2,525,000 approx
    Electricity – 2 round pins European style
    Time – GMT plus two hours
    International Country Telephone Code – +962

    Port Location – The shipping port and Jordan's only access to the Red Sea is located about 350 km (220 mi) away.

    Transport Links – Most travelers to Amman (and to Jordan) will arrive via Queen Alia International Airport. Taxi transportation from the airport to Amman is available.

    The new bus station is called Tabarbour Bus Station and is in the North fringes of Amman. Most of the buses to the various cities ('Ajloun, Jerash, Irbid etc.) in Northern Jordan leave from here. To get there from downtown, take Serviis (A sedan car that works like a bus) #6 from Raghadan Service Station which is located right next to the Colosseum. The Trababour Bus Station is the last stop on the Serviis' route. There are numerous buses pulling into the city of Amman, most of which are operated by JETT (Jordan Express Tourist Transport). From the bus station, you can take a taxi to the city center.

    Train operator in Jordan: HJR (Hedjaz Jordan Railway).