Camels and visitors in front of the Treasury in Petra, Jordan
About Jordan

About Jordan: Guides to Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea & More

Read about the places you can visit in Jordan, from the rose-red city of Petra to Roman Jerash, desert castles and the lowest point on earth.

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Places to visit in Jordan

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Petra Monastery carved into the rock, JordanPetraRead the guide →Red sandstone cliffs and desert of Wadi Rum, JordanWadi RumRead the guide →Salt shore and calm water of the Dead Sea, JordanThe Dead SeaRead the guide →Roman columns and arches of Jerash, JordanJerash (Gerasa)Read the guide →

Amman and the north Capital and Roman cities

Skyline of Amman, the capital of JordanAmmanRead the guide →Roman Theater below Amman CitadelAmman CitadelRead the guide →Umm Qais, ancient GadaraUmm Qais (Gadara)Read the guide →Ajloun Castle hilltop fortress, JordanAjloun CastleRead the guide →Pella archaeological site in the Jordan ValleyPella (Tabaqat Fahl)Read the guide →Black basalt ruins of Umm al-JimalUmm al-JimalRead the guide →Tall Mar Elias, JordanProphet Elijah and Tall Mar EliasRead the guide →

Dead Sea, Madaba and the Kings Way Biblical sites and mosaics

Baptism Site on the Jordan RiverThe Baptism SiteRead the guide →Madaba, Jordan: city of Byzantine mosaicsMadaba and its churchesRead the guide →Mosaics at Umm ar-RasasUmm ar-RasasRead the guide →Machaerus hilltop fortressMachaerus (Mukawir)Read the guide →Karak Castle crusader fortress, JordanKarak CastleRead the guide →Dead Sea Panoramic ComplexDead Sea Panoramic ComplexRead the guide →Lot's Cave near the Dead SeaLot's CaveRead the guide →

South and the desert Petra region and the Red Sea

Shobak Castle crusader fortress, JordanShobak CastleRead the guide →Mount Hor near PetraMount Hor (Jabal Haroun)Read the guide →Desert camp in Wadi Rum Reserve, JordanWadi Rum ReserveRead the guide →Gulf of Aqaba coast and water sports, JordanGulf of AqabaRead the guide →Wadi Feynan nature reserveJordan nature reservesRead the guide →Al Azraq desert castleDesert CastlesRead the guide →
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Jordan travel FAQs

What is the best time to visit Jordan?

March to May and September to November. Petra and Wadi Rum are most comfortable in April, May and October.

How many days do I need?

Three to five days covers Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea without rushing.

Is the Jordan Pass worth it?

For most visitors staying three or more nights, yes. It waives the visa fee and covers Petra entry plus many other sites.

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