Jordan is unique in it historical significance and geographical diversity. In one day you can travel from the mountains of Ajloun with its ancient Qalat Al-Rabad, to the Roman ruins at Jerash, the desert castles of Karak and the mosaics of Madaba, through the Rose Red City of Petra and end up at the Red Sea resort town of Aqaba. If religious history is your interest, don't forget to schedule a trip to the site of Jesus's baptism, or you can visit Mt. Nebo and the burial place of John the Baptist.
Ajloun
The marvels of nature and the genius of medieval Arab military architecture have given north Jordan two of the most important ecological and historical attractions in the Middle East.
Amman
By far the largest city of Jordan, it is the only one with a modern urban infrastructure and houses almost half of the country's population. It is a pleasant city and a vibrant place with its own history, culture and monuments.
Aqaba
In the resort town of Aqaba, stroll the tranquil beaches, or swim out a short distance to the coral reefs, adorned with untold species of plants and fish.
Dead Sea
The Dead Sea is both the saltiest body of water in the world, with seven times the salt of the ocean, and the lowest body of water on Earth, lying 408 meters (1,340 feet) below sea level. Situated at the mouth of the Jordan River, the lake forms part of the border between Jordan and Israel.
Jerash
Travel north to Jerash, one of the best preserved roman outposts in the world. Stroll the street of columns to the oval plaza and linger till sunset when the city is awash in golden light.
Karak
Whether you approach Karak from the ancient Kings Highway to the east, or from the Dead Sea to the west, the striking silhouette of this fortified town and castle will instantly make you understand why the fates of kings and nations were decided here for millennia.
Madaba
Whether you approach Karak from the ancient Kings Highway to the east, or from the Dead Sea to the west, the striking silhouette of this fortified town and castle will instantly make you understand why the fates of kings and nations were decided here for millennia.
Petra
Whether you approach Karak from the ancient Kings Highway to the east, or from the Dead Sea to the west, the striking silhouette of this fortified town and castle will instantly make you understand why the fates of kings and nations were decided here for millennia.
Wadi Rum
Whether you approach Karak from the ancient Kings Highway to the east, or from the Dead Sea to the west, the striking silhouette of this fortified town and castle will instantly make you understand why the fates of kings and nations were decided here for millennia.
