Jordan tends to conjure up repetitive images of vast deserts, camels and ancient hillside carvings, but the country itself offers so much more than that. There are jagged mountain peaks rising from stunning sandy beaches lapped by the azure waters of the Dead Sea, ornate antique churches, Roman temples, city ruins and theatres, crusader castles and vibrant cities whose denizens are urbane and welcoming.
Between sights such as the bewildering lost city of Petra and the sprawling King’s Highway, you’ll stumble into uncountable religious sites, colourful coral reefs, thriving wetlands and some of the Middle East’s best restaurants.
Perfect for city exploration and historical sites
Jordanian cuisine shares many characteristics with Lebanese, Turkish and Palestinian cuisine, and, more recently is beginning to be ever more influenced by the ethnic diasporas that have made their homes in Jordan - from Armeni...
While Jordan is a relatively liberal society, it’s best to remain modest and vigilant. Don’t expect the religious policing of places such as Saudi Arabia or Dubai, but equally, do expect immodest dress and public di...
Petra was carved from solid rock in the 5th and 6th centuries BC and was the capital of the Nabatean Arabs. Visit in the evening for the most atmospheric experience and walk through the beautiful Siq passageway to view the awe-...
Jordan is full of ruins, but perhaps the most alluring are the Roman ruins, that can’t help but look a little out place surrounded by the vast red rocky desert
The King’s highway, as mentioned in the Old Testament follows a hilltop route over the length of Jordan and flows through much of the country’s most beautiful countryside.
The Dead Sea is the lowest point of dry land on earth and it’s known for its extremely salty waters that make you float as though entirely weightless.
One of the middle east’s youngest capital cities, Amman is youthful and energetic, filled with impressive sights such as the Umayyad Palace and the Roman Theatre and a flurry of contemporary museums and galleries.
The entire country is dotted with sites of religious importance, many of them located in the Jordan Valley.
There are only a handful of nature reserves in Jordan, but each of them are beautiful and many provide something a little bit different to the country’s mostly desert landscape.
