Only 5 hours away, Jordan has several direct flights from the UK, with Royal Jordanian and British Airways flying from London to Amman. In addition, easyJet flies from London and Manchester to Aqaba, the South of Jordan on the Red Sea – a perfect holiday destination with a difference.
Individual travellers are highly recommended to purchase the Jordan Pass as it includes the cost of over 40 tourist attractions including Petra, and the cost of the visa upon arrival, saving both time and money.
If you are looking for a destination with adventure, history and culture, Jordan is the place to be. From the moment you arrive, you can sense its rich heritage. All around are remnants of ancient civilizations, etched into the soul of its people. Jordan boasts a total of 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with the newest addition of As-Salt, named the “city of tolerance and civilized hospitality”, along with Petra, Wadi Rum, Quseir Amra, the Baptism Site of Jesus Christ, and Um-Ar Rasas.
Jordan offers many unique and hands-on cultural experiences. There are several social enterprises satisfying the demand from travellers seeking authentic, sustainable experiences that make a difference and their need to use the power of travel to help locals and communities thrive. These experiences are part of the Meaningful Travel Map.
For more information, visit the Jordan Tourism Board’s website.
THE JORDAN PASS
The Jordan pass is the ultimate sightseeing package that has been especially tailor-made for visitors to the country. It gives pass holders the ability to make the most out of their trip visiting top sights and attractions whilst saving time, money and effort. https://jordanpass.jo/
The Citadel
If a journey through history is what you’re looking for then the best place to start would be the Citadel. Located on a hill it gives visitors a glimpse into the evolution of Amman and provides stunning views of downtown Amman. Among the sites you can’t afford to miss at the Citadel are the Umayyad Palace complex, the Temple of Hercules and the Byzantine Church.
Jordan Museum
The Jordan Museum is located in the dynamic new downtown area of Ras al-‘Ayn. Presenting the history and cultural heritage of Jordan in a series of beautifully designed galleries, The Jordan Museum serves as a comprehensive national centre for learning and knowledge that reflects Jordan’s history and culture and presents in an engaging yet educational way the Kingdom’s historic, antique and heritage property as part of the ongoing story of Jordan’s past, present, and future.
The Jordan Archeological Museum
Situated at the top of the Amman Citadel, the museum was built in 1951 to display the richness of archaeological sites from various artefacts discovered during excavations throughout Jordan. The museum was designed to rely on natural lighting (sunlight) through the windows on the top of the building and on electric lamps on the walls of the museum and above the cupboards so as not to shed light on the artefacts directly and damage them.
Top Hotels.....
Fairmont Amman
Fairmont Amman is a five-star luxury hotel with a prestigious address in the 5th circle of Amman.
Fairmont Amman enjoys a prestigious address in Jordan's capital: next to the Fifth Circle, near-exclusive neighbourhoods and diplomatic areas. The city's top landmarks - Amman Citadel, Roman Amphitheater, King Abdullah I Mosque - are a short drive away.
Crowne Plaza Amman
