Petra
Tombs, temples and theatres carved out completely in rocks, great views, secluded places, Petra has it all. Certainly the must-see place in Jordan, involving some good walks unless you want to ride a donkey.
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Madaba Archaeological Park
See excavation and restoration works almost in action at the Madaba Archaeological Park.
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Madaba Mosaic churches
Several old churches in Madaba house some amazing mosaics from ancient times.
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Mount Nebo
Perched on a rock formation high above the plains below, Mount Nebo holds a monastery with famous mosaics.
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Desert Castle Loop
From Amman, you can plunge into the desert and explore some of the so-called desert castles.
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Citadel
On top of one of the hills of Amman, you can find ruins of ancient cultures.
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Jerash
Less than an hour north of Amman lies the ancient city of Jerash, a well-reserved Roman city.
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Umm Qais
Almost on the border with Syria lies Umm Qais, ancient Roman city also known as Gadara.
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Wadi Seer
Tucked away in the backyard of Amman, Wadi Seer is a lovely valley with quiet villages, lots of children, hidden caves and the ruins of a palace.
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Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum is an area of desolate beauty, rocks pointing to the sky, natural rock bridges: a dry, barren landscape. At night, the absence of lights turns the sky into a marvellous ceiling of stars.
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Pella
Hidden in a small valley in the west of Jordan, Pella is another proof of Jordan's rich and long history. While not as impressive as Jerash or Petra, Pella is still worth the voyage.
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Kerak
One more crusader castle in a long line of fortresses built on the long mountain range in the Middle East, Kerak Castle still stands proudly on a hilltop, with the crusader town hidden just behind its defensive walls.
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Qalat ar-Rabad
In a landscape of rolling, green hills, towering high above valleys and surrouding villages, is the Arab castle of Qalat ar-Rabad.
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