Jordan
The rock-carved ruins of Petra and Red Sea diving in Aqaba are the main highlights. A typical itinerary uses Amman as a base for trips to the desert and historic sites.
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Amman
Amman is the capital of Jordan and its largest city, home to a quarter of the country's population. As the center of politics and economy, it shows a vibrant urban character.
37 sights 9 guides Queen Alia International Airport
Petra
Petra is an ancient city in Jordan famed for its buildings carved directly into the rock. Once the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom, it lies about a three-hour drive across the desert from Amman.
20 sights 9 guides King Hussein International Airport
Aqaba
Aqaba is a port city in southern Jordan, facing Israel's Eilat and Egypt's Taba across the Gulf of Aqaba. It is Jordan's leading beach resort town.
15 sights 9 guides King Hussein International Airport
Zarqa
Zarqa is the capital of Jordan's Zarqa Governorate, located northeast of Amman. It is Jordan's second-largest city by population, after Amman.
2 sights 9 guides Queen Alia International Airport
Irbid
Irbid is the capital of Jordan's Irbid Governorate, about 70 km north of Amman. It is home to numerous universities and other educational institutions, and serves as a key hub for overland transport in Jordan.
3 sights 9 guides Queen Alia International Airport
Top sights in Jordan
Heritage & monuments
Al Khazneh
The most spectacular sight in Petra, its two-story facade is carved directly into the rock face and lined with Corinthian columns. It's believed to be the tomb of a Nabataean king, and the legend behind its name, "the Treasury," is fascinating in its own right.
Temples & religious sites
King Abdullah I Mosque
Built in the 1980s, this mosque stands in Amman's Abdali district. Its striking blue mosaic dome tops a hall large enough to hold 3,000 worshippers at once.
Heritage & monuments
Amman Citadel
Amman Citadel is a historic site in the heart of downtown Amman, Jordan. It's a great place to wander slowly and take in centuries of history.
Heritage & monuments
Ad Deir
A massive monument carved into the rock in the ancient city of Petra, in southern Jordan. Believed to date from around the 1st century, it's a highlight not to be missed when visiting Petra.
Nature
Mount Hor
Mount Hor is a mountain near Petra, said in the Old Testament to be the place where Aaron, brother of Moses, died. It holds deep significance as a sacred site.
Culture & venues
Roman Theatre of Amman
This 2nd-century Roman amphitheater in downtown Amman could seat up to 6,000 spectators. Visit it along with the nearby Odeon and Roman Nymphaeum to take in traces of the ancient city.
Nature
Siq
A narrow, shadowy gorge leading into Petra — follow its winding path for about 1.2 km and Al-Khazneh suddenly appears before you. The canyon scenery along the way is a highlight in itself.
Heritage & monuments
Tomb of Aaron
This is said to be the burial site of Aaron, brother of Moses, marked by a small mosque-like shrine atop Mount Hor. At 1,350 meters above sea level, it's the highest point in the Petra area.
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