Jordan Major Tourist Attractions

From the rose-red city of Petra to the moon-like deserts of Wadi Rum, the healing waters of the Dead Sea and one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited citadels — explore the must-see landmarks of the Hashemite Kingdom.

An ancient Nabataean city carved into rose-red sandstone cliffs and Jordan's most visited attraction. Walk the narrow Siq canyon to the iconic Treasury (Al-Khazneh), then climb to the Monastery and Royal Tombs. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of the World.

  • The Siq & Treasury (Al-Khazneh)
  • The Monastery (Ad-Deir)
  • Royal Tombs
  • Petra by Night candle show

A vast desert valley of sandstone and granite mountains in southern Jordan, famed for its red sands and Mars-like landscapes. Explore by 4x4 jeep, sleep under the stars in a Bedouin camp and discover prehistoric petroglyphs. A UNESCO World Heritage Protected Area.

  • 4x4 jeep tours
  • Bedouin desert camps
  • Rock climbing & hiking
  • Ancient petroglyphs

One of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities in the world, with colonnaded streets, grand plazas, arches and temples. Stroll the Oval Plaza, Hadrian's Arch and the Temple of Artemis. The city hosts the annual Jerash Festival of culture and music.

  • Oval Plaza
  • Hadrian's Arch
  • Colonnaded street
  • Temple of Artemis

The lowest land-based point on Earth, roughly 430 metres below sea level. Its hypersaline water lets you float effortlessly, while the mineral-rich black mud is famed for skincare. Bordered by Jordan, Israel and the West Bank.

  • Effortless floating
  • Mineral mud baths
  • Lowest point on Earth
  • Spa & resort beaches

A UNESCO World Heritage archaeological site on the east bank of the Jordan River, revered as the place where Jesus was baptised by John the Baptist. Explore ancient churches, baptism pools and the Jabal Mar-Elyas monastery ruins.

  • UNESCO World Heritage
  • Baptism pools
  • Byzantine church ruins
  • Jabal Mar-Elyas

The ridge where Moses is said to have glimpsed the Promised Land before his death. On a clear day you can see Jericho, the Jordan Valley and even Jerusalem. Home to Byzantine mosaics and the modern Serpent Monument.

  • Panoramic Holy Land views
  • Byzantine mosaics
  • Serpent Cross sculpture
  • Moses memorial church

Central Jordan's mosaic capital, famous for its Byzantine-era mosaic map of the Holy Land in the Greek Orthodox Church of St George. Wander the historic town and visit nearby craft workshops and churches.

  • 6th-century mosaic map
  • St George's Church
  • Byzantine & Umayyad mosaics
  • Craft workshops

Jordan's largest nature reserve, spanning 308 km² around the village of Dana and Wadi Dana. Hike from mountain plateaus down through red canyons to desert, spot rare wildlife and stay in eco-lodges.

  • Wadi Dana hiking trails
  • Eco-lodges & village stays
  • Rare desert wildlife
  • Dana village

Jordan's only coastal city, on the Gulf of Aqaba at the northeastern tip of the Red Sea. Renowned for diving and snorkeling over coral reefs, plus duty-free resort complexes. A springboard to nearby Wadi Rum and Petra.

  • Diving & snorkeling
  • Coral reefs
  • Beach resorts
  • Duty-free shopping

A 12th-century Ayyubid castle crowning a wooded hilltop in northern Jordan, expanded by the Mamluks in the 13th century. It guarded the Jordan Valley wadis against Crusader advances and is surrounded by the green Ajloun forests.

  • 12th-century Ayyubid fortress
  • Panoramic valley views
  • Ajloun forest reserve
  • Mamluk architecture

An L-shaped hilltop in the heart of Amman, among the world's oldest continuously inhabited places. See the Roman Temple of Hercules, a Byzantine church, the Umayyad Palace and the Jordan Archaeological Museum.

  • Temple of Hercules
  • Umayyad Palace
  • Byzantine church remains
  • Archaeological museum

A 2nd-century Roman amphitheatre carved into the hillside of downtown Amman, once seating around 6,000 spectators. Climb the restored tiers for sweeping views over the souks and citadel, and visit the on-site Jordan Museum of Popular Tradition and Folklore.

  • 6,000-seat Roman amphitheatre
  • Views over downtown Amman
  • Folklore museum
  • Nearby Hashemite Plaza & souks

A chain of early Islamic castles and hunting lodges built by the Umayyad caliphs across the eastern desert. Qasr Amra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, dazzles with rare 8th-century frescoes of astronomy, royalty and bathing life.

  • Qasr Amra frescoes (UNESCO)
  • Qasr Kharana fortress
  • Qasr Azraq (Lawrence of Arabia's HQ)
  • Umayyad desert palaces

One of the ten Roman Decapolis cities, continuously inhabited for over 6,000 years. Layers of Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and early Islamic ruins sit among lush hills and streams in the Jordan Valley.

  • 6,000 years of settlement
  • Roman & Byzantine ruins
  • Hellenistic temple
  • Jordan Valley setting

A hilltop Decapolis city with black-basalt Roman ruins and breathtaking views over the Sea of Galilee, the Golan Heights and the Yarmouk Valley. Walk the colonnaded street, the theatre and the restored Ottoman-era governor's house.

  • Views of Sea of Galilee & Golan
  • Black-basalt Roman theatre
  • Colonnaded street
  • Ottoman governor's house

A series of thermal mineral springs and waterfalls cascading down a dramatic mountain gorge near the Dead Sea. The steaming waters feed a luxury spa resort and natural bathing pools, prized for relaxation and therapeutic minerals.

  • Thermal mineral waterfalls
  • Spa & resort bathing pools
  • Mountain gorge setting
  • Near the Dead Sea

A spectacular river gorge dropping 420 metres to the Dead Sea, within the Mujib Biosphere Reserve. Adventurers wade, swim and float through its narrow slot canyons on guided river trails — a world-renowned canyoning experience.

  • Guided canyoning & river trails
  • Dramatic slot canyon
  • Mujib Biosphere Reserve
  • Wildlife & seasonal waterfalls

Amman's modern business and lifestyle district, a master-planned downtown of high-rise towers, boulevards and plazas. Shop the Boulevard, dine at rooftop restaurants and take in the city's contemporary skyline after dark.

  • The Boulevard promenade
  • High-rise skyline & towers
  • Rooftop dining & cafés
  • Modern shopping & nightlife

Jordan Pass

The Jordan Pass is the ultimate sightseeing package designed to help you make the most of your trip to Jordan. One convenient pass gives you free entry to over 40 of Jordan's top attractions — including Petra, Jerash, Wadi Rum and the Baptism Site — plus a free tourist visa and discounted entry fees.

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