The Ultimate Jordan Travel Guide

Western travellers have journeyed to the Middle East for centuries, but Jordan is the new kid on the block when it comes to tourism

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Amman, The Capital Dwarfed by tourism giants Egypt and Israel, Jordan has a rich history and culture, with a breathtaking and vibrant capital city, Amman

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Petra, The Ancient City A historic and archaeological city in southern Jordan, Petra is half-built, half-carved into the rock and is surrounded by majestic mountains riddled with passages and gorges

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Wadi Rum, The Valley of The Moon The quintessential desert experience, Wadi Rum can be reached by a short half or full-day trip from Petra and offers one of the safest ways to visit this barren location

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Dead Sea, The Salt Lake Sea The Dead Sea is nestled between Palestine and Jordan and is the lowest point on earth, surrounded by the stunning Negev Desert

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Jerash, The Roman Ruins The ruins of the walled Roman settlement discovered over 70 years ago have been excavated and restored to reveal one of the best-preserved towns in the world

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King's Highway, The Trade Route One of the most famous roads in the Middle East, the winding highway from north to south of the country takes in ruins, pilgrimage sites, castles and mountains

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