Jordan

Where Middle Eastern history meets desert scenery, with the rose-red city of Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea and the Red Sea coast.

Jordan lies in West Asia, bordered by Syria to the north, Iraq to the east and Saudi Arabia to the south; to the west, across the Jordan River, are Israel and Palestine, and its southwestern tip touches the Gulf of Aqaba on the Red Sea. Most of the country is plateau and desert, with the extremely low-lying Dead Sea in the west. Highlights include the ancient city of Petra, carved into rock walls by the Nabataeans, the Mars-like desert of Wadi Rum, the Roman Theatre and Citadel Hill in the capital, Amman, the Roman ruins of Jerash, and the diving waters of Aqaba. Spring and autumn have pleasant weather and are the best seasons to travel. Queen Alia International Airport in Amman is the main international gateway.

Destinations

• Petra
• Amman
• Aqaba & Red Sea Coast
• Wadi Rum
• Dead Sea (Jordan)

Itineraries

• Classic Jordan: North to South – Travel south from Amman to the Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Red Sea—the standard route for first-time visitors.
• In-Depth Jordan Self-Drive Grand Loop – Rent a car to explore northern ancient cities, desert castles, the King's Highway, Dana, Petra, and the Red Sea.
• Israel and Jordan: Tel Aviv to Amman – Cross from the Mediterranean through the Holy City and the Red Sea, then explore Petra, Wadi Rum, and Amman.
• Sinai Crossing to Petra, Jordan – Explore Dahab and Mount Sinai, cross the Gulf of Aqaba from Nuweiba, and connect to Wadi Rum, Petra, and Amman.
• Petra & Wadi Rum Express – A short holiday itinerary heading straight to Petra upon landing, spending a night in a desert camp, and wrapping up in…
• Easy Amman Heritage & Dead Sea – Starting from Amman to explore Jerash, Ajloun, and Madaba, and ending with a relaxing float in the Dead Sea.
• Jordan Trail: Dana to Petra Trek – A classic trekking route along the Jordan Trail, spending five days in the wilderness and entering Petra's Monastery vi…