1. Flight of the Ryanair Company from Orio al Serio (Bg) to London Stansted (England) at the price of 28.99 Euros including taxes (2 hours);
2. From London Stansted Airport Bus Station (England) to Baker Street London, 150 meters from the underground, with the orange minibus of the EasyBus Company at the price of 2 Pounds one way (price obtainable if you book online at least 20 days in advance ), otherwise 10 Pounds if you pay directly on the bus. (50 minutes of travel, a bus every 20 minutes in the middle of the day).
3. I toured London by renting a bike at On Your Bike London at 52-54 Tooley Street, London Bridge, a few hundred meters from London Bridge Underground Station, at a price of £ 18 per day;
4. The day ticket to use the subway and the bus costs 8.40 Pounds;
5. From BB Lillie Rd West Brompton in London to the North Terminal of London Gatwick Airport (England), with the orange minibus of the EasyBus Company at the price of 2 Pounds one way (price obtainable if you book online at least 20 days in advance), otherwise 10 Pounds if you pay directly on the bus; (50 minutes of travel, a bus every 20 minutes in the middle of the day).
6. Easy Jet Company flight from the North Terminal of London Gatwick Airport (England) to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman (Jordan) at the price of 50 Pounds including taxes;
7. Airport express bus from Queen Alia International Airport in Amman (Jordan) to Amman North Station at the price of 3 Jordanian Dinars one way. You can buy the ticket directly on the bus; (50 minutes journey, one bus every hour).
8. There is no possibility to change money at Amman North Station. You have to go downtown with a white collective taxi (it is not easy to find the right one) for the price of half a Jordanian Dinar or with a private yellow taxi for the price of 2 or 3 Jordanian Dinars.
9. I chose the cheapest hostel in Amman. It's called Sun Rise Hotel, it costs 1 Jordanian Dinar per night and they make you sleep on the terrace on a mattress and pillow on the floor without sheets and blankets. It is located in Abdali, in the square where there was the old bus station and where the flea market still exists on Thursday and Friday. From the center you can take a white collective taxi (it is not easy to find the right one) for the price of half a Jordanian Dinar or a private yellow taxi for the price of 1 or 2 Jordanian Dinars. (About 2 km).
10. Early in the morning with a taxi (1 JD), I go to the headquarters of the Jett Bus Company, located in Amman in Abdali, in King Al Hussein Street, just 1 km northwest of the Abdali square where there was the old bus station and where the flea market still exists on Thursday and Friday.
11. From there I take the Tourist Bus of the Jett Bus Company which leaves every day at 6.30 and reaches the parking lot of the Petra visitor center in 3 hours. (17 Round trip).
12. Admission to the Petra site costs 50 Jordanian Dinars and the ticket includes the rental of the Horse which runs for 800 meters. that separate the main entrance from the beginning of the Siq, although in order to use the Horse you must pay a tip of at least 2 JD, otherwise you can go on foot.
13. The 1.2 km of the Siq can only be covered on foot or with 2-post horse-drawn carriages which, starting from the main entrance, lead to the Treasury (2km, price negotiable 15 JD).
14. From the Treasury of Petra you can continue on foot or with donkeys, donkeys and camels negotiating the price, first through the Street of Facades and then through the Colonnaded Street.
15. Once you arrive at the Natabeo Museum, you can go up to the left facing the 840 steps that lead to the Al Deir Monastery on foot or by renting a mule at a negotiable price of 12 JD A / R.
16. To return to the visitor center of Petra you can do the same stretch done in the reverse way or take a mule along the dirt and then asphalted road that leads to the village of Umm Sayhoun where by taxi you can return to the center. visitors. (total price 12 JD negotiable. It is important to book both the Mule and the taxi together near the Natabeo Museum, negotiating the price).
17. From the Petra Visitor Center I take the Jett Bus Company Tourist Bus which departs every day at 4.30pm and reaches Amman in Abdali, King Al Hussein Street at 7.30pm (17 Round Trip).
18. From there with a taxi (1 JD), I return from the headquarters of the Jett Bus Company, located in Amman in Abdali, in King Al Hussein Street, to the Sun Rise Hotel in Abdali, in the square where there was the old bus station. Buses and where the flea market still exists on Thursday and Friday.
19. From there with a yellow taxi (2 JD), I go to Amahta Bus Station in Amman in Jordan.
20. From Amahta Bus Station in Amman, Jordan, I take a bus (0.5 JD) to Madaba Local Bus Station located downtown on King's Hwy Street.
21. From the Madaba Local Bus Station located downtown in Via King's Hwy, on foot I visit the center and the Greek Orthodox Church of San Giorgio, rich in mosaics and then always on foot I take myself to the recompressed roundabout between Al Yarmuk Street and King Hussein Street.
22. Here with 13 JD, a collective taxi takes me first to Mount Nebo, allowing me 30 minutes to visit it and then to Amman Beach, on the Dead Sea.
23. To enter the Amman Beach resort costs 16 JD, but in part there is the free beach, accessible from the north, with a 10-15 minute walk, first crossing the whole parking lot and then going down among the stones from the steep slope.
24. After the fantastic bath in the Dead Sea, since there are no buses to return to Amman and the Taxis are only affiliated with the customers of the Resort, I try and find the sharing of the same with the customers who leave the Resort and with success and luck I get a free ride offered by 3 South Korean Guys who are here to make a documentary.
25. Then I reach the Sun Rise Hotel and the next day I take a private taxi to the North Station (JD 2).
26. From here I take a white collective taxi that with 6 JD, takes me in half an hour to the Jordanian King Hussein Bridge.
27. Here I pay 10 JD tax to leave the Jordanian country and get the Jordanian stamp on my passport.
28. Outside the border there is a minibus waiting for you. You pay for the ticket at the adjacent desk before boarding. (JD 4 per person, including hand baggage plus JD 1.3 for each additional baggage). It covers the 2 km of free zone that separates the Jordanian border from the Israeli one in about 1 hour depending on the time you pass due to the strict controls of Israeli soldiers. (The sooner it goes, the early morning and the less time it takes).
29. Once at the Israeli border, strict checks are passed even for baggage which can last up to an hour. In short, a total of more than 3 hours can be used to cross the Jordanian - Israeli border.
30. Outside the Israeli border you can take the bus to Jerusalem or the bus to Jericho in Palestine. The latter costs 13 Nis (including hand luggage), while the luggage to be loaded in the trunk of the bus costs 3 Nis for each piece.
31. The bus journey from the Israeli border of the King Hussein Bridge to the Jericho Bus Station takes about half an hour.
32. The Jericho Bus Station is located about 1 km south-east of the center and before exiting it you must pass a soft check by the Palestinian Authorities.
33. To reach the center you can take a private taxi at 10 Nis or a shared taxi for less.
34. From the central square of Jericho there are several minibuses a day to Ramallah for the price of 12 Nis. Ticket can be purchased from the driver. The journey takes about 1 hour.
35. The minibus arrives at the orange minibus station, located in the center about 300 meters east of the main square called Al Manara;
36. There are several buses a day from Ramallah to Jerusalem departing from the Bus Station, located in the city center about 300 meters south of the Main Square called Al Manara. (7.3 Nis One Way. Ticket can be purchased from the driver) It takes a good half hour, passing through the Israeli check point, to get to the old Arab bus station, located in East Jerusalem, on Nablus Rd.
37. I sleep in East Jerusalem at the New Palm Hostel, located 100 meters from the Damascus Gate (50 Nis, including free tea, free internet, breakfast not included);
38. The next morning I take the modern light metro, at the “Damasco Gate” station located about 200 meters from the Damascus gate. (6.6 the ticket for a single journey. Ticket can be purchased using the automatic machines located at each station) which in a few minutes takes me to the Eden Central Bus Station in Jerusalem. Before entering there is the baggage check of the Israeli police force.
39. At 8.00 I take the first bus n. 406 to Masada (42 Nis One Way. Ticket can be purchased from the driver). There are 11 a day also with other bus numbers (7 buses on Friday). The same takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach the Masada Archaeological Site (World Heritage Site), stopping first in 2 Dead Sea resorts (En Gedi and En Gedi Spa).
40. The bus drops you off at the bus park. You have to walk about 10 minutes to reach the tourist accommodation where there are bars, restaurants, the museum and the departure of the cable car.
41. The entrance ticket to the Masada site including access to the cable car there and back costs 72 Nis, one way or 54 Nis only return. For those who have it, you can walk the path of the Serpent which takes you to the plateau where the site in question is in 45 minutes. (in this case the ticket costs 27 Nis);
42. For the return I take the first bus n. 486 to Jerusalem (42 Nis One Way. Ticket can be purchased from the driver). There are 11 a day also with other bus numbers (7 buses on Friday). The last bus leaves at 05.05 pm (3.50 pm on Fridays). The same takes about 1 hour and 30 to reach Jerusalem from Masada, first stopping in 2 Seaside resorts of the Dead Sea (En Gedi and En Gedi Spa).
43. Then from the central Eden dei Bus station I take the modern light metro, (6.6 the single ride ticket) which takes me back to the Damascus Gate in East Jerusalem in a few minutes.
44. From there I go to the adjacent new Arab bus station, located 100 meters away. about from the Damascus Gate, in East Jerusalem, where I take the bus. No. 21 (7.3 Nis One Way. Ticket can be purchased by the driver) for Bethlehem. Compared to the bus. No. 24, which leaves you at the Israeli check point 3 km from the center of Bethlehem, this bypasses the Check point extending the route, passing through Beit Jala and leaving you, after about 30 minutes of travel, near Al Cinema Square, about 1 km from the Basilica della Navità, which can be reached on foot in about 10 minutes or by private taxi paying 15 NIS.
45. Entrance to the Basilica della Navità, the adjacent Church of Santa Caterina and the nearby Chapel of the Milk Grotto are free.
46. To return again to the new Arab bus station, located at 100 mt. about from the Damascus Gate, in East Jerusalem, I take the bus. N. 21 (7.3 Nis One Way. Ticket can be purchased from the driver. Last bus at 6 pm), taking it near Al Cinema Square, about 1 km from the Basilica della Navità, which can be reached on foot on about 10 minutes or by private taxi paying 15 NIS. This time, unlike the outward journey, the bus stops at the Israeli check point, where two armed soldiers get on and check your document and ask you some questions.
47. The day after I spend the whole day in the Old City of Jerusalem, surrounded by walls. It is full of very narrow alleys, sometimes covered and often there are stairs. The Western Wall Square is only accessible after the baggage security check. Access to the Wailing Wall is divided between males and females and only males can enter it (free admission). The Temple Mount is accessible for non-Muslims only from the manure door and at set times (for example before 9am, from 12.30pm to 1.30pm, etc.) Admission is free and also in this case you must pass the security check . Admission to the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher is free and to avoid long queues to reach the Holy Sepulcher route, it is advisable to go early in the morning.
48. There are several buses a day that run from the Eden Central Bus Station in Jerusalem to that of Tiberias, located just 1 km west of the homonymous lake and 300 meters. approximately west of Rabin Square. The trip takes about 3 hours and costs 42 Nis, one way. Ticket can be purchased by the driver
49. The hostel closest to the bus station is located in Piazza Rabin, about 300 meters from it; it is called Tiberiade Hostel, it is very comfortable and costs 85 Nis per night including breakfast. Internet, on the other hand, is paid.
50. There are several buses a day that run from the Tiberias dei Bus, located just 1 km west of the homonymous lake and 300 meters. about west of Rabin Square to that of Nazareth located in Via Paolo VI, about 300 meters. from the Basilica of the Annunciation. The trip takes about 1 hour and costs 18 Nis, one way. The company is Nazareth Trasportation and the bus is number 431. Tickets can be purchased from the driver
51. Admission to the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth is free.
52. There are several buses that stop at the Nazareth bus station located in Via Paolo VI, about 300 meters away. from the Basilica of the Annunciation in the direction of Akko, a walled village on the Mediterranean Sea, a World Heritage Site. The bus passes also stops at Akko bus station, but later also stops inside the Old City walls on Salah ad Din Street. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and costs 30 Nis, one way. The bus is number 343. Ticket can be purchased from the driver.
53. Akko's Old Town is great for walking.
54. From the Old Town of Akko to reach the Bus Station you can walk for about 20 minutes in an easterly direction or take buses from Salah to Din Street, inside the walls, no. 61, 62 or 64 at a cost of 6.60 Nis. Ticket can be purchased by the driver.
55. From Akko Bus Station I take bus no. 272 (there are many a day) which takes me to the eastern bus station Lev HaMifratz in Haifa in half an hour. Cost of 14 Nis. Ticket can be purchased by the driver. Of course it is also possible to take the train.
56. From the Eastern Bus Station Lev HaMifratz in Haifa I take bus no. 103 (there are many a day) which takes me to the Merkaz HaSomona Central Train Station in just 10 minutes. Cost of 6.6 Nis. Ticket can be purchased by the driver.
57. I sleep at the beautiful and spotless Port Inn Guest House in Jaffa Road no. 34 in Haifa, at 200 mt. approximately from the Central Train Station Merkaz HaSomona and at 200 mt. from Paris Square Metro Station. Cost 90 Nis per night without breakfast. Internet included, shared kitchen and bathrooms. Garden available.
58. Haifa being large and dispersed does not lend itself much to being explored on foot. You can therefore take advantage of the metro that connects Paris Square, about 200 meters as the crow flies from the Mediterranean Sea to Mount Carmel. 524. (6.6 nis 1 ticket obtainable in the machines of each station), or through the buses which also cost 6.6 Nis per trip. Ticket can be purchased by the driver.
59. From Haifa's Merkaz HaSomona Central Train Station I take the train (there are many a day) which takes me to Tel Aviv Merkaz Train Station in just 1 hour. Cost of 30.50 Nis. Tickets can be purchased at the station ticket office. (to access the platforms you must insert the ticket in the appropriate machine allowing you to pass). It is also possible to reach Tel Aviv by bus but at a cost of about 37 Nis.
60. From the Tel Aviv Merkaz Central Train Station I walk to the adjacent Arlosoroff Bus Station, where I take the bus. No. 10 (there are many a day). Cost of 6.60 Nis. Tickets can be purchased on the bus. I get off near the intersection of Arlosoroff Street and Ben Yehunda Street, where I rent a mountain bike at the CYCLE TEL AVIV Shop at a cost of about 60 Nis for 2 hours and 30 '.
61. Then I visit Tel Aviv, Jaffa and Bat Yam.
62. Always by bus. No. 10 (there are many a day). Cost of 6.60 Nis. Ticket can be purchased on the bus, from Yehunda Street in the south part of Arlosoroff Street, I take bus n. 10 which takes me back to Tel Aviv Merkaz Central Train Station.
63. From the Tel Aviv Merkaz Central Train Station I take the train (there are 2 per hour, less after 11pm) which takes me in about 20 minutes to Ben Gurion Airport Terminal 3 in Tel Aviv. Cost of 15 Nis. Tickets can be purchased at the station ticket office. (to access the platforms you must insert the ticket in the appropriate machine allowing you to pass).
64. From Ben Gurion Airport Terminal 3 in Tel Aviv, I take a free shuttle that takes me to Terminal 1 in a few minutes (this terminal is dedicated to the Easy Jet Company and other companies).
65. At Ben Gurion Airport, the Israeli authorities are very scrupulous and there are many questions about my trip. Hand luggage is also subjected to a very detailed check.
66. Then a shuttle inside the airport takes me back to terminal 3.
67. Easy Jet Company flight from Terminal 3 (although check in and security check are at Terminal 1) of Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv (Israel) to Manchester Airport Terminal 1 (England) for the price of 100 Pounds Sterling including taxes;
68. From Terminal 1 of Manchester Airport (England) on foot in 3 minutes I take myself walking inside the Airport Railway Station where I take the 5.45 am train (there are many a day) to the Railway Station of Liverpool Lime Street priced at £ 13.5 including tax. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and a half. The ticket does not have to be stamped before getting on and can be purchased at the always open desk that is there before getting on the platforms.
69. The center of Liverpool can be explored on foot but many of the attractions to see are scattered here and there and therefore it is advisable to buy a Saiver day ticket also from the driver, only after 9.30 in the morning which costs 3.5 Pounds and you allows you to take all buses and trams for a whole day. Otherwise, the single ticket valid for a ride that can be purchased by the driver costs £ 2.
70. From the National Express Bus Station, located in the center of Liverpool, I take the 12.00 bus (there are several a day) which takes me in an hour to the Bus Station on Chorlton Street in Manchester (England) for the price of 6, 80 GBP.
71. Manchester city center can also be explored on foot.
72. From the central Piccadilly Train Station in Manchester (England), there are many trains a day that reach Manchester Airport in just 20 minutes for a price of 6.80 GBP. The ticket does not have to be stamped before getting on and can be purchased at the always open desk that is there before going to the platforms.
73. Keep in mind that from the train station to Manchester Airport you have to walk 7 minutes to reach Terminal 1, 5 for Terminal 2 and 10 for Terminal 3.
74. Flight of the Ryanair Company from Manchester (England) to Orio al Serio (Bg) at the price of 16.00 GBP including taxes (2 hours);
My complete travel report with map, photographs and videos is available at this link:
http://vivendosalendo.blogspot.com/2014/03/viaggio-londra-giordania-palestina.html
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