Things to do in Jordan

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The most visited in Jordan

Ruins in Petra

Petra

(65)

4 activities

Deserts in Aqaba

Wadi Rum Desert

(16)

1 activity

Canyons in Petra

The Siq (Petra)

(12)

Historical Monuments in Petra

The Treasury

(16)

2 activities

Cities in Petra

Petra by Night

(9)

Incredible Ancient Ruins

Ruins in Petra

Petra

(65)

4 activities

Ruins in Petra

Petra Bedouin Homes

(5)

1 activity

Ruins in Burma

South Theatre

(3)

Ruins in Petra

Royal Tombs

(4)

Ruins in Madaba

Umm Ar-Rasas

Iconic Monuments

Historical Monuments in Petra

The Treasury

(16)

2 activities

Historical Monuments in Jerash

Temple of Artemis

(5)

Historical Monuments in Amman

Amman Roman Theater

(4)

Historical Monuments in Jerash

Oval Square

(2)

Historical Monuments in Amman

Amman Citadel

(8)

Incredible Castles

Castles in Amman

Qusayr Amra

(2)

Castles in Ajloun

Ajlun Castle

(1)

Castles in al-Karak

Kerak Castle

(1)

Castles in Amman

Desert Castles in Jordan

(5)

Castles in Amman

Qasr Kharana

(1)

Natural Parks

Nature Reserves in Madaba

Wadi Mujib Nature Reserve

(1)

Nature Reserves in Zarqa

Azraq Wetland Reserve

Nature Reserves in Amman

Shawmari Natural Reserve

(2)

Nature Reserves in Ajloun

Riserva di Ajloun

Nature Reserves in Dana

Dana Biosphere Reserve

(1)

The top 109 attractions in Jordan

Ruins in Petra

Petra

(65)

Since the summer of 2007, Petra has been considered as one of the seven wonders of the world, for many reasons. The Nabateans dug

4 activities

Deserts in Aqaba

Wadi Rum Desert

(16)

The Wadi Rum Desert, also known as the Valley of the Moon, is a very special place for me and one that no visitor to Jordan should

1 activity

Canyons in Petra

The Siq (Petra)

(12)

You can reach the ancient city many different ways: on foot, on horseback, or by carriage. I recommend that you go on foot, althou

Historical Monuments in Petra

The Treasury

(16)

This is an important archaeological site in Jordan, and the capital of the ancient Nabatean kingdom. The name Petra means rock in

2 activities

Cities in Petra

Petra by Night

(9)

Churches in Madaba

St. George's Greek Orthodox Church

(4)

The biggest (and almost only) attraction in the city of Madaba is the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George. The merit of the church

Nature Reserves in Madaba

Wadi Mujib Nature Reserve

(1)

The Mujib Nature Reserve is at some of the lowest altitudes in the world with an amazing setting by the east coast of the Dead Sea

Cities in Jerash

Jerash

(4)

Undoubtedly one of the most spectacular sites in Jordan is this city of Roman origin. It is one of the best preserved in the worl

Cities in Amman

Amman

(14)

Very generous people and it has a lot of historical places to visit.

Of Cultural Interest in Petra

Siq al-Barid (Little Petra)

(5)

15 km north of Petra, there is another miniature Petra, which is almost unknown to tourists. It is not as spectacular as the Great

Castles in Amman

Qusayr Amra

(2)

King Rodrigo was the last Visigothic king of Spain, the King of Persia, King of Abyssinia, the King of India, the emperor of China

Historical Monuments in Jerash

Temple of Artemis

(5)

Jerash, or Jarash, is the home to some of the best preserved Roman ruins in the world. They have been declared a World Heritage Si

Castles in Ajloun

Ajlun Castle

(1)

If you go to Jerash to see the Roman ruins, you cannot miss the castle of Ajlun. It is very close to Jerash and the truth is that

Historical Monuments in Amman

Amman Roman Theater

(4)

Jordan did not stop surprising us from the first minute we got there. First, we visited Amman, its citadel and, of course, its Rom

Ruins in Petra

Petra Bedouin Homes

(5)

You can walk around Petra for hours and hours. After the Treasury and before arriving at the fork in the road that takes you to th

1 activity

Historical Monuments in Jerash

Oval Square

(2)

Remarkable for its unusually wide size, the Plaza Oval is an elliptical plaza still in perfect condition. Its dimensions are spec

Castles in al-Karak

Kerak Castle

(1)

A little time on the road of Petra and you will find the city of Karak. Sightseeing should be basic and exclusively to its castle.

Of Touristic Interest in Petra

Entrance to Petra

(4)

Once you get past the access gateway to Petra (where you pay about 20 dinars a day entrance but you can buy discount tickets valid

2 activities

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Activities in Jordan

GetYourGuide

Petra Full-Day Private Tour from Amman

(14)

starting from

79.69 £

GetYourGuide

Amman: Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea 2-Day Tour

(7)

starting from

200.46 £

GetYourGuide

From Amman: Umayyad Desert Castles Tour with Transfer

(6)

starting from

64.40 £

GetYourGuide

From Aqaba: Jeep Tour to Wadi Rum Desert

(5)

starting from

87.75 £

GetYourGuide

From Amman: Private Day Trip to Petra with Pickup

(4)

starting from

100.63 £

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The most popular destinations

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Madaba

Irbid

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