Highlights of Jordan: 7 things you can't miss

The hauntingly-beautiful desert landscape of Wadi Rum has been traversed by Bedouin tribes for millennia, and was referred to as ‘vast, echoing and godlike’ by Lawrence of Arabia. One of Jordan’s star attractions, Wadi Rum awes visitors with its jagged sandstone and sweeping desert, and listening to the wind whistling between the dunes adds to the otherworldliness of it all.

Amid its subtly hued sands the colossal rock formations reach for the sky and their strange and peculiar contours seeming to drip like icing running down a cake. Stay in a traditional Bedouin camp, where on a clear night you can choose to sleep directly beneath the stars. An unforgettable experience. All of our Jordan trips include a stay in the magical Wadi Rum. 

Located 50km north of Amman, the ruined Roman site of Jerash dates back to the 1^st century. Once one of the most important cities in the Roman Middle East, today the city’s plazas, temples and columns have been immaculately preserved. Highlights include the two theatres at either end of the site, the immense forum and the elaborate columns of the Temple of Artemis.

Visit during spring, when lush greenery punctuates the sandy hues of the architecture. For a family-friendly trip to Jordan, take a look at our Family Jordan, Petra and Desert Adventure, which includes a visit to Jerash.

This important biblical site is cited as the place where Moses glimpsed the Promised Land. This ridge overlooks the Dead Sea to Jericho, Bethlehem and, on a clear day, Jerusalem.

Even if you’re not religious, is a serene spot with a tangible atmosphere. The Moses Memorial Church at Mount Nebo houses some fascinating mosaics that date back to the 6^th century. Explore Mount Nebo and more on our Jordan adventure tour.