Where to travel

The extraordinarily coloured rocks, celebrated tombs, and grand carved façades of Petra’s ‘rose-red’ city are among the world’s most impressive archaeological treasures.

Wadi Rum has some of the most dramatic desert scenery in Jordan. It is a vast, timeless and starkly beautiful place where massive, uniquely shaped mountains rise from the rose-red desert.

Float in the Dead Sea, the lowest lake on Earth; relax and be pampered at one of the Dead Sea’s excellent spas and visit Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the site of Jesus’s baptism.

Amman highlights include an Old Amman walking tour and the Citadel. Jordan’s capital is also an ideal base for exploring the Desert Castles, Qasr Amra, Qasr Azraq and Qasr Al-Kharraneh.

Rugged, purplish mountains surround the Red Sea resort of Aqaba, and the clear waters offer many forms of water sports, including scuba diving, snorkelling, fishing, and waterskiing.

Nestled in the rugged beauty of Jordan’s landscape, the Wadi Dana Biosphere Reserve stands as a breathtaking testament to nature’s splendour with excellent hiking opportunities.

A wealth of lesser-known and little-visited sites awaits the visitor in northern Jordan. All are easily accessible on day excursions from Amman and include Jerash, Umm Qais, Pella and Ajloun Castle.

Azraq Wetland Reserve’s diverse ecosystem is a haven for migratory birds, while Shaumari Wildlife Reserve offers glimpses of Arabian wildlife in a protected habitat in Jordan.

The King’s Highway offers a rich tapestry of historical sites and scenic landscapes, including Madaba, Mount Nebo, and the Crusader Castles of Kerak and Showbak.