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Jordan’s capital features a great climate, burgeoning creative and café scenes, and some of the most significant ancient ruins in the Middle East.

On the path to the Siq are three sandstone behemoths whose meaning and functionality continue to baffle archaeologists millennia after their construction.

With its spectacular vistas of red sand and blue skies and incredible camping sites, this desert is an essential stop on any journey through Jordan. 

Visit this holy place to learn about its significance for Muslim, Jewish and Christian people and to enjoy panoramic views of Jerusalem. 

With its spectacular vistas of red sand and blue skies and incredible camping sites, this desert is an essential stop on any journey through Jordan. 

Surfing and dancing are among the regular activities on this beach with a lively promenade, an amphitheater and a toddler’s pool.

Set on the Red Sea, this coastal resort town is one of the world’s best snorkeling destinations and an idyllic beach getaway.

A mile-long coastal walkway, Lahat Promenade runs from Tel Aviv Marina to Charles Clore Park and is a lively place for a seaside stroll.

This architectural gem of a museum houses some of the finest art collections in the Middle East, from classic to contemporary.

This architectural gem of a museum houses some of the finest art collections in the Middle East, from classic to contemporary.

One of the world’s most important pilgrimage sites has special meaning for Muslims, Jews and Christians, with numerous well-known religious locations.  

Explore an amazing sandstone canyon and marvel at the towering façades and tombs of this long-lost Jordanian city, one of the “New” Seven Wonders of the World.

Visit the spot that would have been at the very heart of civic life in the ancient Roman city of Gerasa.

Admire the views and take in the architecture when you use this modern crossing to travel between the two parts of the Jordanian capital.

The fascinating ruins of one of Jordan’s most important archaeological sites stand amid the striking countryside of the Jordan Valley.

Jordan’s capital features a great climate, burgeoning creative and café scenes, and some of the most significant ancient ruins in the Middle East.

Visit the spot that would have been at the very heart of civic life in the ancient Roman city of Gerasa.

Jordan’s capital features a great climate, burgeoning creative and café scenes, and some of the most significant ancient ruins in the Middle East.

Visit the spot that would have been at the very heart of civic life in the ancient Roman city of Gerasa.

Walk amid a citadel of Roman ruins, watch chariot races and shop in a bustling souk in this ancient Jordanian city.

Admire the views and take in the architecture when you use this modern crossing to travel between the two parts of the Jordanian capital.

In a land of sandstone desert and Muslim mosques, see ancient settlements and cultural sites. Float in the Dead Sea’s dense saltwater.

Jordan’s capital features a great climate, burgeoning creative and café scenes, and some of the most significant ancient ruins in the Middle East.