Flights to Jordan

Jordan is a country teeming with ancient architecture and world-famous sites, many of which have been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status.

The capital Amman is an enchanting northern city that houses some of Jordan’s most esteemed historical areas. Navigate this sprawling yet welcoming metropolis of sand-coloured buildings to discover magnificent signposts of former civilisations. Visit the gloriously restored Roman Theatre in the soft light of dawn, or as the sun is setting. Admire this awe-inspiring architectural feat, capable of holding 6,000 people, and absorb fantastic views of Amman from its top tiers.

The Amman Citadel is another treasured site on one of the city’s signature seven hills. Wander ancient structures, including the Temple of Hercules and the Umayyad Palace, that tell the stories of Amman’s fascinating past.

However, Jordan’s most famous piece of history lies in the south. Petra, the internationally renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the ruins of an ancient city, once the capital of an Arab kingdom in Hellenistic and Roman times. Tour this spectacular array of sandstone palaces, temples and tombs that are expertly carved into cliff faces and now hidden along stunning hiking trails.

Jordan is adorned with mesmerising scenery and walking routes, and Wadi Rum Protected Area is a spellbinding landscape just south of Petra, where red dunes and unique rock formations fuse together in an almost alien-like wilderness. Here, you can camp in air-conditioned lodges and enjoy an unforgettable night under a twinkling blanket of stars.

Jordan is also home to the Dead Sea, a dazzling salt lake on the edge of the Wadi Mujib canyon. Experience the unique sensation of floating effortlessly on the surface due to the lake’s natural buoyancy, or bathe in the invigorating hot spring waterfall of Ma'in nearby.

Close to the Dead Sea, Madaba is a bustling market town known for its ancient mosaics, including a complex floor map made from two million stone pieces. Aqaba, Jordan’s only coastal city, is an enticing destination for adventure seekers thanks to the coral reefs and shipwrecks that make for unforgettable diving excursions in the Red Sea.

There are many must-try dishes when visiting Jordan, particularly mansaf. This delicious, distinctive combination of tender lamb, cooked in fermented yoghurt sauce, and rice is the country’s national dish. Jordan is famed for its sweet snacks too – try baklava, a honey-soaked filo pastry layered with a mouth-watering cinnamon and nut filling.