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Originally Posted by Jenin  Take it from someone who lived and has been to all three countries youve mentioned: Spend most of your time in Palestine/Israel.. There isnt much to see in Jordan..And petra is over rated. Check out Bethlehem in Palestine, or The old city in occupied east jerusalem. You want a modern/european experience? Go to Telaviv.. Visit the arab villages of the Gallilee, or maybe some Kibbutzim... Go To ramlallah, See Haifa and Jafa... Stay maybe one or two nights in amman, the dead sea experience from Jordan is probably cheaper for you. I dont know, but the only place that always lives up to my expectations is Palestine. They pyramids and petra were less than I expected, but they are still worth seeing. |
Beyond Beirut and Dubai, there is not too much in the ME that is worth the hassle (for me) of the visit.
Shuamort... While you were Egypt I hope you visited Luxor (Thebes/Waset) which is still the largest religious complex in the world and also the mortuary tomb of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahri) which is perhaps the most beautiful temple ever constructed. Tunisia is also very nice.
NCFY... mass transportation is not actually that bad anymore. Bus and/or rail service can get you wherever you want to go.