A bustling, vibrant capital city that's home to more than one million people, Amman is a modern metropolis with ancient roots.
Amman: Museums and ancient ruins in Jordan’s capital city
Aqaba: Snorkelling in the Red Sea
This port on the southern tip of Jordan is the country's main gateway to the sea. It's a popular destination for Jordanians hoping for some sea with their sun and sand.
Wadi Rum: A night under the desert stars
Sleeping under the stars in a Bedouin camp in the desert and admiring the Seven Pillars of Wisdom, the rock formations immortalised by TE Lawrence.
Little Petra: Exploring the miniature archaeological site near Petra
This miniature version of the world-famous ancient Nabatean capital is home to a series of dwellings with very few tombs and temples.
Petra: The Monastery
An early morning hike to one of the most spectacular monuments cut into Petra's rose-red rock, and sipping tea with the Bedouin.
Petra: The High Place of Sacrifice and the Royal Tombs
Exploring the heart of the ancient Nabatean capital and its tombs, and a hike to the High Place of Sacrifice atop Jebel Attuf mountain.
Petra: The Treasury and the Siq
One of the world's most famous archaeological sites, the iconic, intricately carved Nabatean temple dates back to the 1st century BC.
Kerak Castle: A Crusader fortress in Jordan
An enormous 12th century Crusader castle, perched high on a hill overlooking its modern-day namesake town.
Madaba: Discover St George’s Church and its historic Mosaic Map
Tucked away among Madaba's narrow streets, unassuming St George's Church is home to one of Jordan's greatest treasures – the sixth century Mosaic Map of Madaba.
Mount Nebo: Moses’s last view of the Promised Land
According to the Bible, this mountain overlooking the Dead Sea is where Moses saw the Promised Land right before he died.
The Dead Sea: Floating on the lowest place on Earth
At 431 m below sea level, the Dead Sea is the lowest place on earth. The large lake between Jordan and Israel is also one of the saltiest bodies of water on Earth.
Jerash: Discovering Jordan’s ancient Roman city
The most striking thing about this ruined Roman city is its size – it's home to two extraordinarily well-preserved amphitheatres, two temples and an intact mosaic floor.
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