Do not believe those who say that traveling to Jordan is not fun, and that there is no point in planning a full program to visit it, because there is no place in it worth visiting except the city of Petra. Jordan is full of amazing cities and tourist places, and the following lines will prove that to you!

Here is a suggested schedule for visiting Jordan on your next tourist trip, where we will suggest to you the most famous tourist cities, and the most important landmarks and tourist destinations in each city!

• Amman :

It is the capital of Jordan and its most important city. It is characterized by being considered a fairly young city compared to its older city neighbors such as Cairo, Damascus, Baghdad, and Istanbul.

Therefore, there may be fewer historical and archaeological monuments, but there are other wonderful alternatives to see within the city. It is divided into an upscale section in West Amman, where the entrances are decorated with lush, leafy trees, cafes and commercial centers. As for the eastern part, it is more popular and conservative, as the design of its buildings and shops takes on a traditional character.

The city in general is surrounded by beautiful hills, and there are also many markets, mosques and restaurants that are worth a visit.

Among the most important landmarks of the city of Amman worth visiting: Darat al Funun – the Citadel – the Roman Theater – Al-Abd Palace – the cave that witnessed the miracle of the “people of the cave” mentioned in the Holy Qur’an – King Abdullah Mosque – the Jordanian National Museum of Fine Arts – “Beit Siti” Restaurant – Hashem Restaurant.

• Ajloun :

It is a city located in northwest Jordan and surrounded by the towering Ajloun mountain range. It is an ancient city thousands of years old and its ancient history has left us with many monuments that we can visit to enjoy.

You should visit Ajloun Castle, which was built in 1184 AD by Commander Izz al-Din Osama, one of Saladin al-Ayyubi’s leaders. It overlooks the Jordan Valley from Lake Tiberias to the Dead Sea.

Also visit the Rajab area, which includes a group of churches dating back to the era of the Byzantine Empire during the sixth century AD, whose floors are decorated with writing and inscriptions in the Syriac language.

Do not miss visiting the Mar Elias site, which is the birthplace of the Prophet Elias, where there is a church at the top of the hill.

Also visit the ancient Mosque of Lustub, which is one of the oldest historical mosques in Jordan, as its establishment dates back to the era of the Umayyad dynasty.

The city of Ajloun is also characterized by the fact that it hosts a group of wonderful mosques, such as the Grand Mosque of Ajloun.

• Irbid :

It is the second largest city in Jordan, and it is home to Yarmouk University. Therefore, it is a very lively city dominated by the enthusiasm and enthusiasm of young people.

Among the most important tourist attractions in the city of Irbid: Dar Al-Saraya Museum, the Irbid Antiquities Museum, the Jordanian National History Museum, the Arar Cultural House, the Folklore Museum, Irbid Hill, the old Irbid wall, the watchtower in Wadi Al-Ghafir, the old Mamluk mosque, the house of Ali Khalqi Al-Sharayri, and the Mosque of Irbid. Irbid Al-Kabir, King Ghazi Hotel, and Dar Al-Nabulsi.

The city is also characterized by the fact that it includes some eye-catching suburbs and rural areas.

• Petra :

It is located in the south of the Kingdom of Jordan. It is one of the oldest cities in history, as it was founded in 312 BC as the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom. It was nicknamed the “Pink City” due to the unique colors of its rocks.

Petra was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985, and in 2007 it was chosen as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. It is of course the most attractive city in Jordan for tourists, with an estimated 1.2 million visitors annually, according to UNESCO estimates.

The granite rocks of the city of Petra are distinguished by their unique geological nature, as they are more than 650 million years old, and one of the most important geological structures worth visiting in Petra is the “Wadi Musa Rift” area.

The Petra region is also characterized by the spread of “Phoenician juniper” trees within it, and its most important features are the carved royal tombs and tombs built with cut stone during the era of the Nabataean state.

If you go to visit Petra, you will find in front of you more than 3,000 archaeological monuments, so we will recommend the most famous ones for you to visit.

First, do not miss visiting the “Siq” area, which is a 1,200-meter-long rocky cleft that connects to the city of Petra. If you pass through it, you will see a group of sculptures known as the “Idols of Sabiones,” who is the son of Alexander the Great.

You should also visit the “Al Khazneh” building carved into the rock, which is the most famous and important shrine in Petra. It was given this name because the local Bedouins believe that the jar at the top of the facade contains treasure, but in reality it is a royal shrine.

You should also visit the monastery located in the desert city, which dates back to the first half of the first century BC, where it is believed that the facade of the monastery building was transformed into a monastery for monks during the period of Byzantine rule in the Levant, due to the presence of traces of crosses engraved in the rock in the only room. Located on the lower floor of the facade.

You should also visit the Petra Amphitheatre, which was built in the first century AD, and its stands were cut into the rocks. Even the orchestra square and the side aisles were cut into the rocks, and it accommodates about 10,000 spectators.

Also, do not miss seeing the “Qasr Bint Pharaoh,” which dates back to the first century BC. It is one of the few buildings that has withstood earthquakes and climate changes, due to the way it was built using courses in which juniper wood was placed, which made its walls more resistant to movement during earthquakes. This raises The temple is surprising because it contains inscriptions belonging to the goddess Isis, who was worshiped by the ancient Egyptians.

Among the most important landmarks in Petra is the court building, which dates back to the first century AD, as well as the Great Temple building, which is the largest building in Petra.

Other landmarks that you can visit are: the tombs of the kings dug into the mountains, as well as the tomb of the Roman soldier, the hall of funerary celebrations, the tomb of the obelisks, the Temple of the Winged Lions, the Temple of the Bustan, and the Silk Cemetery.

• Jerash:

This city was founded in 2000 BC, and therefore it has many wonderful monuments, so much so that it was nicknamed “The City of a Thousand Columns.”

Jerash occupies second place in terms of tourist importance among Jordanian cities after Petra, as it is filled with structures, theatres, baths, and streets with tall columns.

Among the most important places that we recommend for you to visit are: the Southern Gate or “Hadrian’s Arch”, the Avenue of the Nymphs or “Nymphaeum”, the Street of Columns or “Cardo”, the Southern Theater, the Temple of Artemis, the horse stadium and the Roman circus known as the “Hippodrome”, the Symposium Square, and the Cathedral. It has the stone gate, the two pools of Jerash, the Hamidi Mosque, and the Umayyad Mosque.

• Wadi Rum:

It is known as “Valley of the Moon,” and is located in the Hasma Desert in southern Jordan. It is distinguished by its embrace of high mountains, such as Mount Umm al-Dami and Mount Ram.

The secret of this valley’s touristic fame is that it was the scene of filming of the world-famous film “Lawrence of Arabia” during the sixties.

If you travel to Wadi Rum, you will enjoy watching the eye-catching landscapes. You can also take a camping trip, enjoy mountain tours on the backs of camels and camels, explore the desert by four-wheel drive vehicles, or undertake a mountain climbing adventure.

Finally, before your trip to Jordan, you must prepare by preparing some necessary items for your trip, which may be somewhat cumbersome due to the many places you will have to visit, and for this you must prepare a small bag to carry on your tour, and put in it a sufficient amount of sunscreen, water, and juices. Natural insect repellent gel, as well as mountaineering equipment if you intend to undertake this adventure.