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  • Ancient Ruins

    Petra is the most famous of Jordan's historic ruins, but it is by no means the only one. Ummayad palaces, Graeco-Roman cities, ancient churches and crusader castles are found throughout the country and are likely to form the backbone of your time in Jordan.

    Ancient Ruins
  • Classical History

    Jerash is the Classical jewel in Jordan's crown but the Greeks and Romans left their traces across the country, sometimes leaving behind entire cities, like Umm Qais, and sometimes modifying existing settlements, as with the colonnaded street in Petra.

    Classical History
  • Desert

    It was T.E. Lawrence who brought Wadi Rum to public attention, and his description of the desert region as "vast, echoing and godlike" sums it up perfectly. The red sand and towering sandstone mountains make this a deservedly popular destination.

    Desert
  • Nature Reserves

    Jordan is right at the forefront of conservation in the Middle East, and her reserves don't just preserve rare wildlife, like the ibex, but also remarkable scenery and traditional ways of life. The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature runs five main reserves in Jordan, such as the Dana Nature Reserve.

    Nature Reserves
  • UNESCO World Heritage Sites

    Petra is one of the most famous UNESCO world heritage sites and one of the places everyone wants to visit once in their life. The other heritage site you may visit in Jordan is Qasr Al-Amra, protected by UNESCO because of its rich and vivid frescoes dating to the Umayyad period (the eight century AD).

    UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • Wadis

    Carving down from the desert plateau to the depths of the Dead Sea and Rift Valley, Jordan's wadis are a haven for the more adventurous, whether you choose to hike down Wadi Feynan to spend time at the Ecolodge there, or to tackle the deep pools and boulder chokes of the wet descent of Wadi Mujib.

    Wadis

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Visit Petra, Jordan

Built by the Nabateans, Petra fell into obscurity about a thousand years ago, while its existence - and location - were kept a closely-guarded secret by the local Bedouin. In 1812, John Louis Burckhardt tricked his way into the site, and almost immediately tourists began to follow.

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{ADFD6A3E-31A0-4F11-A1C6-524E39BBA1A5}Amra Palace

The Amra Palace is well located only a short taxi (JD2) ride or a 20 minutes walk from the Petra entrance. The decor is slightly dated and the bathrooms a little tired, but the staff are...

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{2CCEB31B-F413-4001-A0E2-184233BE8619}Beit Zaman

The Beit Zaman is a village-style property with views that are truly spectacular. Located away from the hustle and bustle of central Petra, it makes for a wonderfully peaceful retreat.

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{3B11A198-EC56-4AD1-B7C6-FDCAE4E45908}Crown Plaza Petra Resort

Whilst not the most opulent hotel at Petra, there is no doubt the Crowne Plaza enjoys the best location in Petra: literally seconds walk from the entrance to the site, and enjoying wonderful...

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{A56E326E-1666-47A1-9AE8-63D9506A2589}Petra Guesthouse

The Petra Guesthouse is perfect for those who want the best location in Petra on a reasonable budget. It is literally seconds walk from the entrance to the site, and enjoys wonderful views of...

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{BD25CA71-1C55-43C1-8852-FAADCC97E4A0}Taybet Zaman

The Taybet Zaman Hotel is a stunningly unique hotel, located 9km from the main Petra site.The hotel is actually a restored 19th Century village, which can be seen in the rough - hewn...

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{84EFCCAB-0642-4AB8-BD43-8937C06C0EAE}The Mövenpick Resort

Located about one minute’s walk from the gate to Petra, the Mövenpick Resort is built in a beautiful Arabesque style, with graceful arches and intricate tile-work.

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{46443AAA-C191-48E3-A7C2-401CF443832F}The Petra Marriott

The Petra Marriott is a good option for a quieter stay and a base from which to see the famous Rose City.

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