25 articles to prepare your trip
Dead sea
Ma'in Hotsprings
Umm Qais
Umm el-Jimal is an ancient city in northern Jordan built entirely of black volcanic basalt. Multi-story houses, Byzantine churches, and cisterns have been preserved from the Nabataean era through the Umayyad period.
Mujib Biosphere Reserve
Réserve naturelle de Mujib
Wadi Mujib is a spectacular canyon managed by the RSCN, where you wade upriver between 400-meter limestone cliffs to reach waterfalls and natural pools, 90 km south of Amman.
Perched on a rocky spur in northern Jordan, Umm Qais conceals the ruins of Gadara, a Roman city built in black basalt, with exceptional views over the Sea of Galilee and the Golan plateau.
As Salt
Perched on hillsides 30 km west of Amman, As-Salt is Jordan's finest Ottoman town. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2021, it combines golden sandstone architecture, a bustling souk, and a rich Transjordanian heritage.
Tabaqat Fahil
Located 90 km from Amman, Tabaqat Fahil preserves the ruins of Pella, a Decapolis city inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 6,000 years of history in a pristine setting.
Shobak
Along the King's Highway, 35 km from Petra, Shobak is home to one of Jordan's finest Crusader fortresses. History, visiting information and practical tips.
Salt
Located 35 km northwest of Amman, Salt preserves its Ottoman character intact. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2021, the city captivates with its narrow streets, distinctive yellow stone mansions, and an atmosphere untouched by mass tourism.
Petra
Khazneh, Siq, Ad-Deir, Nabataean theatre: your complete guide to visiting Petra, the rose-colored city of Jordan and UNESCO World Heritage site.
Madaba
Just 30 km from Amman, Madaba is home to the oldest known map of the Holy Land and unique Byzantine mosaics found nowhere else in Jordan.
Jérusalem
How to visit Jerusalem from Jordan: Allenby border crossing, UNESCO Old City, holy sites of three religions, transport and practical advice.
Jerash
Just 50 km from Amman, Jerash reveals one of the world's best-preserved Roman sites: colonnades, hippodrome, ancient theaters and the legacy of the Decapolis.
Iraq Al Amir
Just 15 km from Amman, Iraq al Amir conceals Jordan's most beautiful Hellenistic castle, prehistoric caves and the legend of Tobias. An escape off the beaten path.
Feynan
At the heart of Dana Biosphere Reserve, Feynan combines a solar-powered ecolodge, Iron Age archaeological sites, and Bedouin hospitality. A rare escape in Jordan.
Mer morte
At 1,410 feet below sea level, the Dead Sea combines a unique floating experience, thermal wellness, and major biblical sites just an hour from Amman.
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