Jordan is a desert monarchy that has long drawn travellers, traders, diplomats, and refugees. Amman is a necessary passport stamp for everyone with a fascination for ancient civilisations and the places mentioned in the Bible. The tranquil Mediterranean resort of Aqaba and the saltier pleasures of the Dead Sea provide much-needed relief from the heat and dust of Wadi Rum and Petra. Jordan would still be at the top of every traveller's must-see list even if Petra were the only attraction worth visiting. However, you may visit Mediterranean resorts, desert camps, Dead Sea getaways, Biblical holy sites, and the remnants of every ancient civilisation, large and small, in only a week or even less.

Amman, Jordan's capital, isn't exactly bursting at the seams with tourist attractions like some other Middle Eastern means. Still, the museum in Jabal al-Qal'a, atop which stands the Temple of Hercules, is a fascinating snapshot of the great ancient civilisations that once flourished there. While the downtown Abdali complex promises a taste of Dubai-style swankiness, you can still have a typical Middle Eastern feast for just a few dinars. Amman is undergoing rapid change; discover more. Our Holiday Vibes are Good Vibes Only!