Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Get a local culinary perspective with Amman Food Tours. Lindsay Nieminen Visitors to Jordan often focus on the country’s historic sites and distinctive natural features , such as the archeological wonders of Petra and the dramatic desert landscapes of Wadi Rum. While these attractions are spectacular, you can enhance your trip by pairing the classic attractions with equally distinctive food experiences around the country, from first-rate meals to culinary tours to cooking workshops.
When you arrive in Amman , Jordan’s capital, take time to relax at your lodging. Perhaps settle on the highest of the city’s seven hills at Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Four Seasons Hotel Amman , where a warm Dead Sea mud wrap in the spa is an excellent jet lag antidote. Or opt for a room in the futuristic tower of Forbes Travel Guide Recommended W Amman , its vibrant artwork offering a more contemporary style.
After you regroup, get ready for a feast. Graze Through the City with Amman Food Tours Book a culinary walk with Amman Food Tours, where you’ll enjoy ample samples of Jordan’s classic dishes, snacks and sweets as you learn about local food traditions. Starting on Rainbow Street, Amman’s eating and drinking hub, you might sample manoushe , a thin flatbread topped with za’atar, the Middle East’s signature blend of herbs.
You’ll watch the falafel maker at work in a nearby local stand, wander the narrow aisles of Souq Al-Su.
