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The Hashemite Kingdom holds some of the great mysteries of the Holy Land, most notably the ancient Nabatean city of Petra, one of those proverbial places to see before you die.

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Petra, Jordan's jawdropping jewel

This legendary site tucked into the sandstone canyons of a valley running from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba – one of those places, in fact, you could almost believe was invented as a set for an exotic Indiana Jones movie. And while Petra did in fact make a key and dramatic appearance in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, this is no film set. Instead, this fabled UNESCO World Heritage Site is a city hewn out of the living rock, with a history stretching back to the 2nd century CE but…

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When in Jordan, do make time for Amman

Wirestock Perched on a cluster of rolling hills, this small country´s capital (pop. 4 million) is a city of contrasts — ancient and modern, relaxed yet electric, a place where Roman ruins meet rooftop lounges and where the call to prayer drifts over art galleries, cafés, and sun-warmed stone. Often overshadowed by Jordan’s showstoppers like Petra and Wadi Rum, "the White Pigeon" quietly reveals itself to those who linger: a city rich in hospitality, heritage, and surprising sophistication. One…

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More About Petra, Jordan´s Mysterious Jewel

Ahmad Qaisieh In southern Jordan, just under three hours from capital Amman, one of the most recognisable ancient sites in the MIddle East - and indeed, the world - was rediscovered by archaeologists in 1812. But it dates back to at least the 2nd century BCE and probably earlier, settled by an ancient Bedouin Arab tribe called the Nabataeans, who spoke Aramaic rather than Arabic and grew into a wealthy, powerful kingdom which at its height - and until it was absorbed by the Roman Empire in…

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Jordan in ¨5 Fabulous, Once-In-A-Lifetime Horseback-Riding Holidays on 4 Continents´

How we experience destinations - and with whom we travel with - are also questions we are all keen to explore in the post pandemic era. A bucket-list country, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, made CNN's 2022 list of dream destinations, and our new horseback adventure (above and top), which starts and finishes in capital Amman, includes a visit the mysterious, spectacular Rose City of Petra during six days of exhilarating riding through Wadi Rum, the "Valley of the Moon." read post

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John Kipper July 1, 2022 at 9:38am

Expedia does its usual bang-up job of summarizing the allures of Jordan in this video: https://youtu.be/_EkO2ofPOXg
María José February 4, 2022 at 9:50am

As-Salt, an ancient, relatively small city northwest of Jordan's capital Amman, where minarets and church towers share the skyline, was added by UNESCO in 2021, Interestingly, it was not so much for those mosques and churches per se, nor its unique architectural style, Ottoman mansions, Roman tombs, Ayyubid citadel, and Islamic shrines, but rather as a "place of tolerance and urban hospitality" - qualities more sorely needed in today's world than ever before. BBC Travel published an article about As-Salt just over a month ago - a fascinating read, indeed: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20211213-as-salt-the-middle-east...

As-Salt: The Middle East's city of tolerance and generosity

This small Jordanian city where minarets and church towers share the skyline was deemed a "place of tolerance and urban hospitality" by Unesco.
Anil October 28, 2012 at 5:01am

Is there a place online, where I can find a reliable car+driver to take one from the border crossing at Eilat to Petra? I am contemplating going into Jordan from Eilat. The other option is to cross from King Hussain Bridge. But I understand there is no visa on arrival on that bridge ? Also what are the approximate costs for a taxi ?

Thanks
Tripatini May 5, 2012 at 10:08pm

Beyond Petra - now in our blog, a good overview of Jordan's allures.
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Dorothy Conlon April 28, 2011 at 2:42am

Petra isn't the only worthy site to visit in this hospitable country. I'm just back ten days ago, still reeling from all the history buried in Syira and Jordan. No political problems while we were there. Spend a night in a Bedouin tent in the desert of Wadi Rum if you can. Nothing quite like it. Sad, though, to hear of the latest in Syria.
David Paul Appell March 2, 2011 at 8:48pm

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Syria and Jordan - Safe?

Any advice about going to Syria and Jordan a month from now?
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Nayaz Noor August 3, 2010 at 11:18am

Unfortunately most of us live in a "been there done that" culture rushing from one place to the other. As Sarah mentions, the ones that are difficult to get to are amazing indeed!