Ruggedly beautiful and undeniably hospitable, Jordan embodies a diverse mix of modern and ancient cultures. Visit famous archeological wonders like Petra and Wadi Rum, float in the Dead Sea, or attend annual arts festivals, scope out street-art installations and seek farm-to-table dining experiences.
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Amman is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on earth. Here you can see relics from the Bronze Age (1500 B.C.), as well as Roman and Byzantine periods.
QUICK GUIDE
WHEN TO GO
Spring (March to May) and Fall (September to November) offer milder daytime temperatures and cooler evenings, making them ideal times to visit Jordan.
There may be snow and showers in the Winter (December to February), especially in the desert regions. Summer (June to August) can have temperatures soaring up to 102 degrees. Flash floods and sandstorms are also common at this time.
NEED TO KNOW
Visas: Visas can be obtained on arrival (valid for 3 months) at the airport and at most border crossings. Pre-booked tour groups of five or more people staying a minimum of 48 hours get free visas. All visitors are required to have a valid passport with an expiration date of no less than 6 months in the future.
Money: The local currency is the Jordanian dinar, and foreign currencies are generally not accepted. It is best to use cash (USD can be covered to dinar), as credit cards are only accepted at larger establishments and ATMs may not be available outside of big cities.
Travel Health: Check with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Ministry of Health for the latest health safety information, including travel protocols and requirements like negative COVID-19 tests, quarantines, mask mandates and more in connection with COVID-19. Before traveling, research and prepare for what to do if you get sick while away.”
GETTING AROUND
Getting Here: Most international flights are served by Queen Alia International Airport near Amman, and King Hussein International Airport in Aqaba has daily flights to and from the Middle East and Europe.
Getting Around: Travelers must rely on negotiable taxis or rent a car (preferably with a driver) to get around the country. Get a four-wheel-drive vehicle and a local guide for off-roading. Rideshare apps such as Careem, Jeeny and Uber are available in large cities. Buses are affordable, though they often run without fixed schedules and only between big cities.
LOCAL INTEL
Local Lingo: Arabic is the official language in Jordan, though English is widely spoken, especially in the tourism industry. When interacting with locals, use common phrases such as: Salaam or Marhaba:Hello. Shukran:Thank you. La’a:No. Min fadlak: Please. Ana asif : Sorry.
Must-Have Apps: Awesome Jordan and Careem.
Insider Tip: Travel smarter — saving time and money — with the Jordan Pass, which provides pass-holders with prepaid entry to more than 40 attractions in Jordan, including Petra and Wadi Rum. If you purchase the pass in advance of arrival (and stay a minimum of three nights), you’ll also be able to waive tourist entry visa fees.