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Jordan

🇯🇴 Jordan

Jordania · Cultural · Asia
🌤 Desert 📅 Best time: March-May and Oct-Nov 🌡 20 ⏱ 5-7 days 💰 Mid-range ~€80/day
⭐ 9.3/10
Climate
🌤 Desert
Best time
📅 March-May and Oct-Nov
Temperature
🌡 20
Ideal stay
⏱ 5-7 days
Budget
💰 Mid-range · ~€80/day
Continent
🌍 Asia

📍 About Jordan

Petra, the Rose City; Wadi Rum under the stars; floating in the Dead Sea; Bedouin hospitality. A gem of the Middle East.

🗺️ What to do & see in Jordan

  • Discover the Nabatean city of Petra and its Treasury
  • Float effortlessly in the salty waters of the Dead Sea
  • Spend a night under the stars in the Wadi Rum desert
  • Explore the well-preserved Roman ruins of Jerash
  • Snorkel or dive in Aqaba's Red Sea coral reefs
  • Visit the desert castles and Madaba's ancient mosaics

🏛️ Must-see attractions in Jordan

  • Petra
  • Wadi Rum
  • Dead Sea
  • Jerash
  • Kerak Castle
  • Dana Nature Reserve

🍽️ Local cuisine in Jordan

  • 🍴Mansaf, the national dish of lamb with fermented yogurt and rice
  • 🍴Maqluba, an upside-down casserole of rice, meat, and vegetables
  • 🍴Falafel and hummus, staples at any breakfast
  • 🍴Knafeh, a sweet cheese and thin pastry dessert with syrup
  • 🍴Sweet mint tea served all day long

💡 Travel tips for Jordan

  • 💡Spring and autumn are the best seasons due to mild temperatures
  • 💡The Jordan Pass includes entry to Petra and waives the visa fee
  • 💡Devote at least two days to exploring Petra at a relaxed pace
  • 💡Wear comfortable footwear and carry plenty of water for desert excursions
  • 💡It's a safe and welcoming country, ideal for road trips

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