Travel
Travel Note
Flight Information
From Austin, we recommend this flight path on American Airlines/ Royal Jordanian: Austin (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare (ORD) (AA 3487) Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Amman (AMM) (RJ 264) Travel time: 18 hours From Dallas, we recommend this flight path on American Airlines/ Royal Jordanian: Dallas (DFW) to Chicago O'Hare (ORD) (AA 1559) Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Amman (AMM) (RJ 264) Travel time: 18 hours or this flight path on American Airlines/ British Airways: Dallas (DFW) to London (LHR) (AA 78) London (LHR) to Amman (AMM) (BA 312) Travel time: 18 hours or this flight path on American Airlines/ Royal Jordanian: Dallas (DFW) to New York (JFK) (AA 998) New York (JFK) to Amman (AMM) (RJ 262/ AA 7202) Travel time: 17 hours From New York, we recommend this direct (!!) flight on Royal Jordanian: New York (JFK) to Amman (AMM) (RJ 262/ AA 7202) Travel time: 11 hours From D.C., we recommend this direct (!!) flight on United Airlines: Washington, D.C. (IAD) to Amman (AMM) (UA 525) Time travel: 11 hours
Hotel
Dead Sea Marriott Resort & Spa - Wedding Hotel
This is where the wedding reception will take place !!! We have discounted room rates so please book through our website given to us by our travel agent! We recommend you book the night of the 29th of September in this Hotel since this is where the wedding will be! Please book your rooms at the below website for the Marriott Dead Sea Hotel: https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1679236670807&key=GRP
Travel Note
Amman hotels
The below hotels are for AMMAN in case you are staying there before/after our wedding. We highly suggest staying at the DEAD SEA MARRIOTT HOTEL the day of and after our wedding (Friday and Saturday!). We suggest staying in Amman on Thursday night, as that is the night of our Welcome Party which is in Amman.
Hotel
The St. Regis Amman
Embracing the sophistication and timeless heritage of the world-famous St. Regis New York, The St. Regis Amman, an established luxury hotel in Jordan's capital city. St. Regis is more to the expensive side but super luxurious and location is unbeatable. Room Rates: varies between $240 - $300 per night depending on the room type, single or double. More expensive options are available if you want to want an executive room. For booking please reach out to our travel agent who will take care of the booking / payments and everything else! "Marketing@plaza-tours.com" Please mention in the Subject of the email: "Faris & Sofia Wedding"
Hotel
Sheraton Amman Al Nabil Hotel
With a spectacular hilltop setting, the Sheraton Amman Al Nabil Hotel echoes the Kingdom of Jordan's philosophy of hospitality mixed with the 5 star hotel amenities of a vibrant, modern nation. Our luxury family friendly hotel in Amman, Jordan, is designed with eye-catching white stone and is located in the heart of Amman's embassy and business district. Room Rate: $162 - $182. Premium rooms are a little more expensive. For booking please reach out to our travel agent who will take care of the booking / payments and everything else! "Marketing@plaza-tours.com" Please mention in the Subject of the email: "Faris & Sofia Wedding"
Travel Note
Transportation to and from Amman Airport
Ubers from AMM Airport are available and around $50 from the airport to the hotels. (Taxis are around $35) If you'd like to book a transfer service, here's the info from our partners at Plaza Tour Travel Agency: Amman airport to Dead Sea hotel or vice versa / per way per vehicle: 4 seat car : $90 7 seat minivan: $135 Amman airport to Amman hotel or vice versa / per way per vehicle: 4 seat car : $65 USD 7 seat minivan: $95 USD If you would like meet and assist service at airport before immigration by our company representative in order to get free visa to Jordan (Visa cost is $56 USD if you come alone without company representative), this will cost $70 USD per arrival (for guests staying minimum 2 nights in Jordan). Passport copies will be needed in this case 3 days before arrival. To book any non-Uber transportation, please email Laith@plaza-tours.com.
Travel Note
Jordanian visa
Visas can be paid (~$56 USD) upon arrival to the airport. Or if you are planning on sightseeing as well (Petra, Wadi Rum, etc.) it would be cheaper to purchase this "Jordan Pass" for 70JDs (~$99 USD). The Jordan Pass: Waives the tourist entry visa fees if you purchase the Jordan Pass before arrival to Jordan as well as free entry to sightseeing: Purchas here: https://jordanpass.jo/Default.aspx