The small country of Jordan, about 10 times smaller than Egypt, is located in the Middle East. Jordan borders Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Israel. It takes less than an hour by car to get to the Dead Sea. The country's landscape is diverse, from forested hills to subtropical valleys, from mountains to flat plains. However, most of the country's territory lies on a plateau (700-1000 m above sea level).
Jordan has a huge variety of attractions, including Roman buildings, Arab palaces, Crusader castles, picturesque reserves, the Treasury and luxurious sandy beaches with unique coral reefs.
What is interesting about tours to Jordan?
A unique creation of human hands on the territory of the country is the Rock City of Petra. In 2007, the city was included in the list of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Situated in a mountain gorge, the city carved into the rock has been perfectly preserved to this day. Petra was at the crossroads of many caravan routes, so it was very popular in the old days. Now the flow of tourists here almost never dries up. The best time to visit Petra is from March to May and from September to November.
Among the attractions of Jordan that are worth visiting during your vacation is the ancient Roman city of Jerash. Here you will find winding streets, colonnades, theaters, temples and oriental churches. Mount Nebo is also interesting, where, according to assumptions, God showed the prophet Moses the Promised Land. At the top of the mountain there is a church, and the place itself is quite deserted and secluded.
Where to relax in Jordan?
A unique gift of nature that helps to improve your health is the Dead Sea. Tourists from all over the world come here to boost their immunity, treat joint pain or relieve stress. When planning a tour to Jordan, treat yourself to the healing salts, minerals and mud at this natural health resort. The tourist infrastructure of the Dead Sea is very diverse, there are many hotels, clinics, restaurants and boutiques.
Do not forget about the Red Sea, the peculiarity of which is its crystal clear water. It is one of the warmest and saltiest seas in the world, with picturesque coral reefs and a wide variety of underwater life.
