Jordan Travel Guide

Although it's a small country—about the size of the state of Indiana—Jordan is a destination with a great deal of variety, including fascinating historical and biblical sites, vast and beautiful desert landscapes, the Dead Sea, the ancient city of Petra, and the famously warm Jordanian hospitality. It's also extremely easy to get around, which means that a trip of a week or 10 days is enough to experience many of the country's highlights. Most travelers find that renting a car gives the greatest amount of freedom. English is widely spoken, especially in tourist areas, though if you're hiring a local guide it's a good idea to specify that you want an English-speaking one.

Experience Jordan

• The Kings Highway

• Top Reasons to Go

Regions in Jordan

• Dead Sea
• Side Trips from Amman

• Wadi Rum

Cities in Jordan

• Amman
• Aqaba

• Jerash
• Ma'In

• Madaba
• Petra

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