Forward-thinking leadership, amazing natural beauty, ancient history and friendly locals make the tiny nation of Jordan one of the most interesting destinations in the Middle East.
Visitors to Jordan usually enter the country through Amman, the capital and home to more than a million people. A progressive city, Amman has shops, nightlife, cafes, museums, theatres and all the amenities you’d expect of any modern metropolitan destination. Exciting, vibrant and with easy access to most other major destinations in the country, Amman is the perfect base for travellers who want to explore the rest of the country. Apart from the shopping, fine dining and culture, one of the main attractions in is the Roman Theatre, in the city centre. Built in the 2nd century, the theatre is still used for live performances today.
Other important archaeological and historical sites in Jordan include Petra and the ruins at Jerash. History aficionados hop on flights to Jordan by the thousands, each year, to visit the ancient city of Petra, once the capital of an Arab dynasty in the 3rd century BC. Made famous in the 1980s, in the movie, “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” Petra is now a major tourist attraction and draws thousands of visitors every day. The Roman ruins at Jerash are surprisingly well preserved. Built more than 7,000 years ago, the site features churches, a synagogue and a cathedral with beautifully detailed mosaics.
Flights to Jordan offer amazing access to a growing, energetic country, rich in history and tradition, with a bright and promising future.
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