Jordan at a Glance
Jordan is the jewel in the Middle East’s crown. It is a land of many faces, a place where history was created, and where ancient civilisations once flourished. Prepare to be awed on your holidays to Jordan.
Perfect For:
- A family holiday you'll never forget!
- Culture lovers looking for an exotic escape.
- Fans of water sports.
Explore Jordan
Looking to unwind on your holidays to Jordan? Then make your way to the Dead Sea. Only half an hour from downtown Amman, this spot is a favourite for sunbathing and swimming with locals and visitors. Take a dip in the waters and you'll see that with the high salt levels, it's impossible not to float, so lie back and relax. For ultimate relaxation on your Jordan holidays, treat yourself to a beach-side massage.
Those interested in finding out more about the ancient history of Jordan should visit Amman. Known in Graeco-Roman times as Philadelphia, its citadel and walls are still standing. The King Abdullah Mosque is also a must-see for culture lovers.
Looking for adventure on your Jordan holidays? Then Aqaba is the place for you. A hub for water sports, with warm weather all year round, this is the perfect place to try out snorkelling, water skiing or diving. Prepare to be dazzled by the wealth of underwater life in the Red Sea, including corals, colourful fish and exotic marine plants.
And, of course, if you’re on a holiday in Jordan you can’t miss Petra, capital of the ancient Nabateans. Petra is an enchanting combination of man-made and natural wonders on an awesome scale. Explore the city, which was carved out of the colourful mountains over two thousand years ago by a Semitic people from Northern Arabia. Uncover the rich history of this resourceful race in The Nabatean Petra Museum.
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Please note: the month of Ramadan is celebrated in Jordan from 20th July – 18th August 2012. Local Muslims will observe this religious holiday and its customs between sunrise and sunset, and this means that there are certain rules in place on the consumption of food and alcohol during these periods. This will cause minimum impact to your stay in Jordan however some services may be reduced in bars and restaurants.