City: Jordan
Top Things to do in Jordan
Top Hotels in Jordan
- 1. Sun City Camp Wadi Rum
- 2. Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea
- 3. Al Manara, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Saraya Aqaba
- 4. Movenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea
- 5. Bedouin Lifestyle Camp
- 6. Little Petra Bedouin Camp
- 7. Corp Amman Hotel
- 8. InterContinental Jordan, an IHG Hotel
- 9. Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa
- 10. Movenpick Resort & Residences Aqaba
What to do and see in Jordan, Jordan: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Jordan (/ˈdʒɔːrdən/; Arabic: الْأُرْدُنّ Al-‘Urdunn [al.ʔur.dunn]), officially The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (Arabic: المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية Al-Mamlakah Al-Urdunnīyah Al-Hāshimīyah), is a sovereign Arab state in western Asia, on the East Bank of the Jordan River. Jordan is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south, Iraq to the north-east, Syria to the north, Israel and Palestine to the west. The Dead Sea lies along its western borders and the country has a small shoreline on the Red Sea in its extreme south-west, but is otherwise landlocked. Jordan is strategically located at the crossroads of Asia, Africa and Europe. The capital, Amman, is Jordan's most populous city as well as the country's economic, political and cultural centre.
Restaurants in Jordan
1. Lilas Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By suuzaan - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Jordan and wish we had more than 3 days there. For our 3dars tour (2days Amman, 1 day dead sea), Our tour guide, was excellent and really made our trip memorable. He was informative, attentive and a really nice guy. Highly recommend the tour and thanks again Lilas Tours.
2. Wadi Rum Guide
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
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Reviewed By barb_eska
I recommend guide Faisal, who made a beautiful trip across desert by his jeep. he took care of us and made great fun. He took us to the sunset and arranged for a camel walk. +9627 7207 8168 Faisal, contact him and enjoy Jordan.
3. Quseir Amra
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 222 reviews
The eighth-century castle built on a desert caravan road is most famous for its ornate baths.
Reviewed By LegalRover
Quseir Amra is worth a stop if you are heading east on Hwy 40 towards Azraq. Even though it is referred to as a castle, it was an old hunting lodge and bath house during the Umayyad period - the first Islamic caliphate. Today, the bath house (hammam) remains. It is well preserved and has some beautiful frescoes which include Byzantine style portraits and hunting scenes accompanied by Greek and Arabic inscriptions. The Italians have been working to restore the frescoes for the last 10 years. It takes just over an hour to get to Quseir Amra from Amman. It is referred to as part of the "desert castle loop" but I am not sure why it is referred to as a castle since it is a bath house (maybe the name stuck from over 1300 years ago). You can't miss it while on 40 since the entrance is only a few meters from the highway. Of the handful of sites that are part of the "desert castle loop" I think this is the most worth visiting. The castles in the loop primarily have most of the outer walls remaining and the interior is rubble whereas Quseir Amra has a well maintained exterior and has beautiful frescoes that you will not see elsewhere.
4. Sharif Hussein Bin Ali
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 178 reviews
Reviewed By ilianafram - Athens, Greece
Calm and spacious. Local people really tolerant and welcoming with tourists who want to take a look inside the mosque. Covering the head is obligatory for women to enter as well as taking off shoes for everyone.
5. JADAL for Knowledge and Culture
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Jadal is a relaxing oasis in the chaotic heart of Amman. Enjoy hot and cold beverages while reading a book, listening to live music, or visiting our gallery. It is a great place to meet interesting people either in our events (International Dinner, Arts and Crafts Bazaar, etc.), Either in one of our Oriental Cooking Classes with Chef Salam! Plus, we have wi-fi!
6. Prophet Shoaib Shrine
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By LegalRover
This shrine was a great find! We stumbled upon it when we took a wrong turn getting to the border crossing. It is hidden up a mountain off of route 437. Prophet Shoaib is one of the few Arabian prophets to be named in the Quran. This is one of a couple of tombs claimed to be associated with the prophet (another is in Syria). The shrine and adjacent mosque is quaint and simple. The grounds are beautiful as are the views looking west. You can sit outside and bask in the views and bring a packed lunch; it is really gorgeous. As corny as this sounds there is a really nice lime tree situated in the center courtyard outside. The gentleman tending to the mosque will pick a lime for you to take with you. There are two rooms for both sexes to pray in the mosque as well as clean facilities to perform Wudu. If you do not intend to enter the mosque, you can go into the shrine and take photos. The caretaker will provide women with a veil/covering for your head and shoulders. The site is free of charge but I would recommend tipping the caretaker.
7. Prophet Joshua's Shrine
8. The Royal Tombs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 592 reviews
Reviewed By KimGTravels - Pacific Grove, United States
We opted to hike back to The Monastery which left no time to closely inspect The Royal Tombs on our way out of Petra. The Royal Tombs are visible from Petra's valley-floor pathway, and do make for a lovely photo-op, even from a distance. The close grouping of The Royal Tombs & their intricately carved facades are a beautiful site to behold. Inspect more closely if time-constraints prevent you from exploring the Petra Valley any further.
9. Sextius Florentinus Tomb
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By Y8837LLgabriela - Ploiesti, Romania
To arrive at Sextius Florentinus Tomb we surrounded the Royal Tombs Hill, when we walk few hundred yards. The inscription on the tomb entrance shows that Sextus Florentinus was the Roman Governor of the province. The interesting part is that we can number the graves inside the tomb - 5 on the back wall, and 3 on the right side wall.
10. The Great Temple
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4.5 based on 230 reviews
Reviewed By 994linday - Frisco, United States
The Nabateans built this major colonnaded complex in the 1st century BC. It stood 60 ft (18 m) high in its glory days before it was badly damaged by an earthquake. It likely had a multitude of uses although there is little agreement on what that was. Magnificent ruins! The best overall view is from the opposite hill, near the Temple of the Winged Lions.
