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DESTINATION GUIDE – JORDAN

Welcome to the Jordan Travel Guide! Jordan is a country rich in historical and natural wonders, especially the well preserved site of Petra and the desert of Wadi Rum. This Travel Guide will help you discover in photos the things to do and see around the country. The detailed information and tips for each destination will also help you plan your own trip.

MAKE THE BEST OF YOUR TIME IN JORDAN!

Jordan Travel Destination Guide
TRAVEL GUIDE CONTENT
GENERAL POSTS ABOUT JORDAN
MAP OF PLACES TO VISIT IN JORDAN
THINGS TO DO IN PETRA
PLACES TO SEE - AMMAN AND THE NORTH
PLACES TO SEE - SOUTH OF JORDAN
REVIEW

It covers all the places I have visited. Hopefully I will one day go back and add to this list!

Each post includes info, planning tips and many pictures to help you decide if the location makes it on your plan!


GENERAL POSTS ABOUT JORDAN

If you have reached this Travel Guide, you are probably thinking of traveling to Jordan. Below are some general articles to show you how incredible Jordan and help you plan your trip and itinerary and later on prepare and pack.

Planning your trip to Jordan - itinerary time

Planning your trip to Jordan
Itineraries & more

Prepare pack trip Jordan

Prepare & Pack for a trip to Jordan

My best photos from Jordan

My favorite photos from Jordan


MAP OF PLACES TO VISIT IN JORDAN

Below is a map of Jordan with the main sites to visit: Historical wonders such as roman ruins, castles, Petra and also natural wonders such as the Dead Sea and the desert of Wadi-Rum.

Map Jordan Places to visit
Travel guide Jordan: photo teaser

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THINGS TO DO IN PETRA

There is so much to see and do in Petra, that this guide has a specific section covering it: from walking through the Siq to the 2 main monuments The Treasury and the Monestary to getting of the beaten track, here are some ideas of what you could discover in Petra​

Things to do in Jordan: Tips to plan your time in Petra

Tips to plan your time in Petra

Travel Guide Jordan - Plan your walk through the Siq in Petra

Petra: The Siq

Travel Guide Jordan - Plan your visit to the Treasury in Petra

Petra: the Treasury

Travel Guide Jordan - Plan your visit to the Monastery in Petra

Petra: The Monastery hike

Travel Guide Jordan - Plan your visit to the lower road of Petra

Petra: lower road

Travel Guide Jordan - Plan your visit to the High place of Sacrifice and Wadi al Farasa in Petra

Petra: High Place of Sacrifice and Waidi al-Farasa

Travel Guide Jordan - Plan your walk on the Madras trail, Petra off the beaten path

Petra: off the beaten track - Madras Trail

Travel Guide Jordan - Plan your visit to Little Petra

Little Petra

Travel Guide Jordan - watching sunset at Petra

Sunset Over Petra


PLACES TO SEE - AMMAN AND THE NORTH

When thinking about Jordan, all people have in mind is the magnificent Petra. But Jordan has much more to offer: Ancient latin ruins, desert castles, unique nature reserves and the colorful desert of Wadi Rum. So many places to visit!

Travel Guide Jordan - Plan your trip to the desert castles

#4 - Desert Castles

Travel Guide Jordan - plan your trip to Amman and the Citadel

#5 - Amman and the Citadel

Things to do in Jordan: Sunset at the Citadel

#5b - Sunset at the Citadel

Travel Guide Jordan - Plan your visit to the Jerash roman ruins

#3 - Roman ruins of Jerash

Travel Guide Jordan - plan your trip to the Dead Sea

#7 - Dead Sea

Seen on the roads of Jordan

Wonders on the roads of Jordan

Highlights of North Jordan that I have not visited:

  • #1 Umm Qais is the location of the ruins of the city Gadara (one of the city of the Devapolis) with stunning surroundings
  • #2 Pella is the location of roman ruins. Pella was part of the Decapolis
  • #6 Mount Nebo ais a mountain mentioned in the Bible as the place where Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land
  • #8 Kerak castle is a large crusader castle

PLACES TO SEE - SOUTH OF JORDAN

The South of Jordan has some more natural landscapes with the red sea, the landscape and wildlife of the Dana Nature Reserve and the the colorful desert of Wadi Rum.

Travel Guide Jordan - Plan your trip to the Dana Nature Reserve

#9 - Dana Nature Reserve

4WD tour of Wadi Rum, Jordan

#11 - Wadi Rum - 4WD discovery

Travel Guide Jordan - Plan your night in the Wadi Rum desert at a Bedouin Camp

#11 - Night in Wadi Rum


REVIEW

Terhaal Jordan Adventure Review

Review: Terhaal 8 Day Jordan Adventure


Of course there are much more things to do in Jordan. I am only sharing the ones I have experienced myself. Feel free to share yours in the comments when you come back from your trip!


GENERAL TRAVEL TIPS

travel packing lists - essential travel items 2

Travel Checklists

Travel Safety Tips - hotel safety tips 2

Travel Safety Tips

Best compact binoculars for Travel and safari

Best Travel Binoculars


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Comments

  1. Lionel Forbes says

    September 22, 2017 at 8:55 PM

    I would like to spend up to 10 days in Jordan, approaching from Israel, eventually flying to Dubai from Amman.I am a solo 70 year old male, medium level budget. I would like to know what you recommend.Any help would be appreciated.

    Reply
    • Claire Robinson says

      September 22, 2017 at 11:18 PM

      Dear Lionel
      Sounds like you have a great trip ahead.
      However I am sorry I am not a travel agency. And I have not traveled in Jordan as extensively as in other countries. I just did a 7 day tour of the highlights.
      So my recommendations are limited.
      I do recommend at least 2 days in Amman and 2 days in Petra to really appreciate the sites.
      The desert of Wadi Rum is absolutely fantastic if you like that kind of scenery.
      I think Jerash is really worth a visit but found the Dead Sea overrated.
      The map on this page gives you an idea of the main sites you can cover.
      I had a guide driver, which was really practical to get around. But I did not find the driving crazy so I guess a self drive is possible if you stick to the main sites.
      I wish you a wonderful trip!

      Reply

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