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Jordan Highlights and Events

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Modern cities filled with worldly citizens, mountainous regions dotted with small villages, and deserts inhabited by the nomadic Bedouin - Jordan has all this diversity and more. With the cosmopolitan cafes of Amman, the peace of hilltop Dana and the historic treasures of Madaba, you may come to Jordan to see the ruins of Petra, but you’ll leave having encountered so much more.
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Petra Uncovered

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3 days
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  • USD $735
    CAD $700
    AUD $675
    EUR €515
    GBP £427
    NZD $865
    ZAR R5,595
    CHF FR632
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  • USD $950
    CAD $905
    AUD $875
    EUR €665
    GBP £555
    NZD $1,120
    ZAR R7,255
    CHF FR820
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Explore Jordan

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8 days
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  • USD $1,065
    CAD $1,001
    AUD $967
    EUR €738
    GBP £615
    NZD $1,237
    ZAR R8,021
    CHF FR915
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Jordan & Egypt Uncovered

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22 days
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  • USD $2,220
    CAD $2,095
    AUD $2,025
    EUR €1,565
    GBP £1,285
    NZD $2,595
    ZAR R16,790
    CHF FR1,940
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Istanbul to Amman

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18 days
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Highlights


Festivals and Events

Ramadan and Eid

  • Ramadan and Eid

  • During the ninth and holiest month in the Islamic calendar, Ramadan is observed by most in Jordan and is thought to be a time of spiritual rejuvenation. For this month, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset - refraining from eating and drinking during daylight hours. Eid marks the end of fasting with three days of feasting and celebration.
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Jordan's Top Picks

The Treasury at Patra
 
Jordan's capital was once called Philadelphia
 

Top 10 Ways To Experience Jordan

  1. Locate a Lost City: Spend a day exploring the astonishing lost city of Petra. Discover temples, tombs, a monastery and an amphitheatre in this fascinating, world-renowned archaeological site.
  2. Take a Dip: Dive into the Dead Sea and relax in the famous waters thought to have therapeutical properties. The high salinity makes floating effortless so it’s easy to lie back and enjoy the view. This experience is a must-do for any visitor to Jordan.
  3. Kick Back in a Cafe: The cafes of Amman are the perfect place to get acquainted with modern Jordan. From elegant, urban cafes serving international fare to earthy, family-run cafes offering traditional food and coffee, see both sides of modern Jordan when you eat.
  4. Delve Into the Desert: Travel across hot, desert sands and spend the night camping under the stars with Bedouin hosts. Stargazing, eating traditional food and learning about the Bedouin way of life is an authentic experience to remember.
  5. Admire Ancient Art: The city of Madaba is known for its amazing collection of ancient mosaics. Take a stroll around the city to scout out these handcrafted pieces of the past that are scattered throughout Madaba’s churches, museums and homes.
  6. View an Icon: Behold the sight of legendary Mt Nebo. A revered holy site, Mt Nebo is home to the ruins of a church and monastery, and is an interesting place for believers and non-believers alike.
  7. Meet Mother Nature: A hike through the changing landscapes of the Dana Nature Reserve offers wildlife encounters, quaint villages and majestic mountain views. Get back to nature and see Jordan’s natural treasures here.
  8. Relax in a Resort: See a different side of Jordan in the laidback resort town of Aqaba. Chill out on the beach, feast on fresh seafood, soak up the sunshine and enjoy the change of pace in this piece of coastal bliss.
  9. Uncover a Bit of History: Explore the fortified town and castle of Karak to gain insight into the fascinating history of this region. Walk through a network of tunnels and walkways and imagine what life was like centuries ago.
  10. Discover Roman Ruins: Travel to Jerash to see some of the biggest and most preserved Roman ruins outside of Italy. Baths, theatres, temples and forums feature within the colonnaded streets and still-standing city walls.

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Jordan at a glance

  • 12
  • Amman (population 960,000)
  • 6.5 million
  • Arabic
  • JOD
  • (GMT+02:00) Amman
  • Type B (American 3-pin), Type C (European 2-pin), Type D (Old British 3-pin), Type F (German 2-pin, side clip earth), Type G (Irish/British 3-pin), Type J (Swiss 3-pin)
  • +962

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