Ancient Petra
Jordan
Jordan is famed for Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea's unique experiences.
Highlights & essential info
Top highlights
- Petra ancient city
- Wadi Rum desert landscapes
- Dead Sea floating experience
- Jerash Roman ruins
- Aqaba Red Sea diving
- Amman citadel and culture
Quick facts
- Best time to visit
- Mar to May, Sep to Nov
- Currency
- JOD (Jordanian Dinar)
- Language
- Arabic, English
Destination highlights by category
Architecture
- Petra
- Roman Ruins
- Castles
Shopping
- Souqs
- Handicrafts
- Dead Sea Products
Entertainment
- Desert Tours
- Diving
- Hot Air Balloons
Culture
- Archaeological Sites
- Museums
- Bedouin Culture
Perfect for
This destination is ideally suited for the following types of travelers:
History Enthusiasts
Archaeological sites
Desert Explorers
Desert tours
Adventure Seekers
Petra and hiking
Wellness Travelers
Dead Sea resorts
Popular activities & experiences
Discover 10 amazing experiences in Jordan
Monastery (Al Dayr / Ad-Deir), Petra — 800-Step Hike to Massive Rock-Cut Facade + Viewpoint (Included with Petra Ticket)
from Free
The Dead Sea (Jordan) — Float at the Lowest Point on Earth + Mineral-Rich Water & Black Mud (No Single Entry Ticket)
from Free
The Treasury (Al-Khazneh), Petra — Iconic Rock-Cut Facade at the End of the Siq (Included with Petra Ticket)
from Free
Roman Theatre (Amman) — 2nd-Century Hillside Amphitheatre + Folklore & Popular Traditions Museums (Ticketed Entry)
from JOD 2
Amman Citadel (Jabal al-Qal’a) — Hilltop Archaeological Site: Temple of Hercules + Umayyad Palace & City Views (Ticketed Entry)
from JOD 3
Royal Automobile Museum (Amman) — King Hussein Park Car Collection: Royal Vehicles, Classics + Modern Icons (Ticketed Entry)
from JOD 5
Wadi Rum Protected Area — UNESCO “Valley of the Moon” Desert: Rock Formations, Canyons + Jeep/Camel Tour Base (Ticketed Entry)
from JOD 5
Jerash Ruins (Gerasa) — Roman City Walk: Hadrian’s Arch, Oval Plaza + Colonnaded Street (Ticketed Entry)
from JOD 10
Wadi al-Mujib (Mujib Biosphere Reserve) — Siq Trail Canyoning: Water Hike, Pools + Waterfall Finale (Seasonal, Ticketed)
from JOD 23
Petra (Wadi Musa) — UNESCO Nabataean Rock-Cut City: Siq Walk + Treasury Viewpoint & Main Trail (Ticketed Entry)
from JOD 50
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