The most beautiful trips in Jordan
The best of Jordan
In Jordan you can take a lot of really beautiful and diverse trips. There are interesting deserts with orange sand, ancient rock towns and canyons falling into the depths of the Dead Sea. In addition, interesting ancient monuments and castles. Come and see what is definitely worth a visit here.
Trip to the desert of Wadi Rum
Dolomiti in orange desert
Amazing orange desert Wadi Rum is somewhat unjustly in the shadow of Jordan's largest tourist magnet – rock town Petra. For travelers with a romantic soul and admirers of fabulous rock formations, bridges and massive dolomitic peaks, however, it is even more attractive place than crowded Petra. Some people come here only for a few hours, but if you want to enjoy this place sufficiently, you need at least an additional day and night, but much better are two days. continue reading
Rock town Petra
Amazing rock tombs
The whole impressive rock town of Petra is carved into the hillsides and canyons of the mountains Jabal al-Khubtha and Jabal Madhbah. It is really large, and so if you want to go through the whole complex, expect at least one really long day, or rather two. Moreover, if you leave the base paths, it is sometimes even mountain hiking with relatively high elevation. The nicest part of the day in Petra is before sunset, when the town is practically just for you and everything is beautifully lit by the sun. continue reading
Visit of Jerash (Gerasa)
Ancient town destroyed by earthquake
Jerash (Gerasa) founded by Alexander the Macedonian had long been one of the most important towns in the Middle East. Unfortunately, like most towns in this area, the vast majority was destroyed by strong earthquake in 749. It was then forgotten and the world rediscovered it in 1806. It is now largely restored again, so you can admire here beautiful Roman buildings. The extensive site is surrounded by modern town with five thousand inhabitants, so there is no problem with bus transport between Amman and Jerash. Together with the rock town of Petra and Wadi Rum belongs to three most interesting places in Jordan, which should not be missed! continue reading
Amman
Capital of Jordan
If you arrive to Jordan by air, your first and last stop will probably be in Amman. It does not offer much except for the historic center with Romanesque monuments and views from the Citadel hill, so one day will be sufficient to see it. But in spite of that, it is still worth seeing. continue reading
Along the Dead Sea
Trip to the deepest depressions of the w
You can get from the rock town Petra to Amman quickly along the Desert Highway. But more interesting, however, is the route through the town Karak with the castle of the same name, and then descend into the depths of Wadi Araba and on along the Dead Sea. You can experience here renowned newspaper reading in the sea. continue reading
Visit of Al Karak castle
Famous Crusader castle
Famous Crusader castle Karak (sometimes also called Kerak) (1000 m asl) guards the valley leading to the Dead Sea. In guidebooks it is referred to be one of the biggest attractions of the country, but in fact many travelers are quite disappointed. Nice views of the surroundings especially towards the Dead Sea are more interesting than the ruins of the castle itself and the adjacent modern town. continue reading
Trip to Aqaba
To the Red Sea
For most travelers is Aqaba the beginning or end of their travel around Jordan. More than for foreign tourists it is a magnet for holidaymakers from Amman, who spend here their weekends at the seaside. You can see the remains of the fort, nice mosque and seaside promenade. Swimming is better a few kilometers in the south in the Bay of Tala. If you like hiking, set out into the desert mountains just outside of town for panoramic views of both Aqaba and Israeli Eilat. continue reading
