An ancient land featured prominently in the Bible, Jordan is dotted with the relics of countless civilisations including the Greeks, Romans and Ottomans. Visitors to this beautiful country will be mesmerised by its archaeological wonders, fascinating biblical sites and haunting desert landscapes.

Key Highlights

The lost city of Petra is the Middle East’s most impressive archaeological site. Carved into the cliffs of a deep desert gorge, this World Heritage–listed ancient city was lost to the Western world for over 300 years before being rediscovered in the 19th century.

The ancient Romans rebuilt Amman as a grandiose city of colonnaded marble streets, impressive amphitheatres and magnificent public buildings. The Jordanian capital also has several fascinating museums showcasing the country’s history and Bedouin culture.

At 400 m below sea level, the Dead Sea is the lowest place on Earth. The shores of this vast inland sea have been inhabited since biblical times, while in recent years the area has become a popular spa destination thanks to the healing minerals of the sea’s muddy floor.

Wadi Rum means ‘Valley of the Moon’, and it’s easy to see how it got the name – the dramatic sandstone mountains of this ever-changing desertscape really do look like something from another world.

In Depth
Jordan is a fantastic place to pick up authentic handicrafts at extremely affordable prices. Pay a visit to one of the many souks (markets) to snap up Hebron glass, mother-of-pearl boxes, pottery, embroidered tablecloths, jewelled rosaries and worry beads, leather hassocks, and caftans hand-embroidered with silver and gold thread.

Coffee drinking has its own set of rituals in Jordan, and a traditional Bedouin coffee ceremony involves downing three cups – one for the soul, one for the sword and one because you are a guest.