Contents of the Guide Book

1. Welcome to Jordan
2.. The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
2.1. Geography, Climate and Borders
2.2. Entry and Departure Procedures
2.3 Population
2.4. Currency
2.5. History

2.6.

 Government
2.7. Economy
3. Jordan, where the Adventure awaits you
3.2 Amman, the Dynamic Capital City
3.2. The Kings´Highway
(Madaba, Mt. Nebo, Mukawir, Wadi Mujib, Karak, Shobak)
3.3. Petra, the Spectacular Rose-Red City
3.4. The Cities of Decapolis (Pella, Gadara, Abila, Philadelphia, Gerasa, Umm el Jimal)

3.5..

Following the Footsteps of "Lawrence of Arabia";
(Desert Castles: Azraq, Amra, Kharanah; Wadi Rum)
3.6. Aqaba, Jordan´s year-round Red Sea Resort
3.7. The Dead Sea and Termal Spas; The healing power of the Dead Sea; The Hot Springs of Zarqa Ma´in
3.8. Biblical Sites in Jordan
3.8.1. The Biblical Sites from North to South;
Gadara, Anjara, Pella, Bethany, Machaerus, Madaba, Mt. Nebo, the Kings´Highway, Wadi Musa, Sodom & Gomorra, Ayla
3.9. Nature Reserves in Jordan; Wadi Rum, Dana, Zubia, Azraq, Shaumari
4. The Tourist Facilities in Jordan
4.1. Transportation;
Flight Connections, Tourist Buses, Bus-, Train-, Ferry-Connections; Car Rental and Driving in Jordan
4.2. Communication
4.3. Sports;
Aquatic Sports and Diving; Horseback Riding and Camel Trips; Ballooning; Glimbing and Hang-gliding
4.4. Culture and Entertainment; Museums and Galleries; Festivals; Other Entertainments
4.5. Restaurants
4.6. Shopping and Souvenirs
4.7. Tourist Guides
4.8.

Accommodation;
Hotels in Amman, Petra, Aqaba, Spa-Hotels, Other Hotels, Camping
5. Incentive Travel
5.1. Incentive Special Events
6. Helpful Facts about Jordan
6.1. Best Time to Travel and Safty
6.2. Tipping (Bakshish)
6.3. Holidays, Ramadan, Business Hours
6.4. Local Customs - How to Dress?
6.5. Electric Current, Water Supply

e) Car Rental and Driving in Jordan

Amman and the main towns and villages in Jordan are linked by good roads and most of the tourist sites can also be reached by car. Roads are marked by Arabic and English international road signs. Vehicles drive on the right. A license valid in the holder´s country of origin is usually acceptable if it has been held for at least one year.
Car rental in Jordan is rather expensive as taxes for imported cars are incredibly high.
Those rented cars arranged by Ashtar Tours are fully insured. In case of an accident, the customer shall inform the nearest police station within 24 hours and shall obtain a police report of the accident. Personal Liability in case of an accident will be 200 JD. Even if the accident was not your fault you might be charged: the other person might not be insured and may have no financial resources. Or in case you don´t obtain a police report.
Personal liability of 200 JD can be avoided if you book a special insurance.