Dead Sea Travel Information Flights to Amman in Jordan leave daily from the UK Currency: Jordanian dinar Time difference: (GMT+2) Flight from UK: 5 hours and 5 minutes to Amman Visa: Yes - available on arrival Language: Arabic National drink: Tea National dish: Mansaf Local people do not drink alcohol, but it is widely available in resorts and hotels. Read Our Travel Magazine Travel Video
Travel Tips & Advice for Dead Sea Dead Sea Activities A walk around the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve is an excellent way to find out more about the flora and fauna of the region. The area spans two imposing canyons, but the colour-coded guides and helpful map will get you through the trails safely, and provide a wealth of information about the animals and plants living here. The last Arabian leopard was spotted in the nature reserve in 2006, but there are more frequent visitors such as small foxes, lizards and white oryx to be spotted. Dead Sea Food & Drink A generous and hospitable people, Jordanians count meal times as a celebration, and you will notice that in the quality and quantity of food offered at cafes and restaurants. You can try out sharing plates crammed with local cuisine like hummus, stuffed vegetables and flat breads. Lamb is another delicacy, cooked in a creamy sauce and often presented with a plate of fluffy rice. International cuisine is also available on holidays to the Dead Sea, as are many western drinks. Dead Sea Attractions The Dead Sea is a place of great religious significance and there are many biblical sites to visit in the region. The Ancient Synagogue of Ein Gedi is surrounded by desert and dates back to the third century. You can book excursions through your hotel on which you can take in Mount Sodom, an ancient hill made entirely of salt that was mentioned in the Book of Genesis. Fascinating exhibits about these and other locations in the can be found at the Masada Museum and Light Show.