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Up to 1 hour in Jordan — page 2

Jordan is 89,342 km2 and held 11,484,805 people in 2023, and for a visitor the country is arranged along one line. It runs south from Amman, the most populous c...

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Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

Jordan is 89,342 km2 and held 11,484,805 people in 2023, and for a visitor the country is arranged along one line. It runs south from Amman, the most populous city in the Levant, through the Jordan Rift Valley and past the Dead Sea to Petra, then ends at the short stretch of Red Sea coast in the far south-west. Petra, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, is the reason most people come, and it is a long drive from the capital rather than an excursion from it. East of that line the country is semi-arid and thinly settled.

Checked 2026-08-25

Cities

Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.

Practical information

Language spoken
Arabic; English is widely used in visitor services
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+962
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Jordanian dinar (JOD)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
911
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type C, F and G · 230 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Not recorded
No verified nationwide visitor drinking-water statement was recorded

Top things to see

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Historic monuments 33 Museums 0 Places of worship 1 Nature sites 1 Viewpoints 4 Food and drink 0 Markets and shopping 0 Entertainment 0 Nightlife 0 Family attractions 0 Art and culture 0 Activities 0

Typical visit duration

Up to 1 hour 39 1 to 2 hours 1

Interests

History 2 Art 0 Museums 0 Nature 0 Sea and beach 0 Viewpoints 0
  1. Qasr al-Bint Qasr al-Bint
    07 45 min

    Qasr al-Bint

    قصر البنت

    Qasr al-Bint, meaning Palace of the Daughter or Maiden, stands as one of Petra's most significant freestanding ancient structures.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Wadi Musa
  2. Petra Theatre Petra Theatre
    08 45 min

    Petra Theatre

    The Theater

    Petra Theatre is a major archaeological monument within the ancient Nabataean city of Petra, Jordan. Carved partially into rock and built with freestanding masonry, this theatre represents one of the most significant surviving structures of Nabataean engineering.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Wadi Musa
  3. Byzantine Church, Petra Byzantine Church, Petra
    09 45 min

    Byzantine Church, Petra

    Byzantine Church

    The Byzantine Church at Petra is a late-antique religious structure situated within the ancient Nabataean city in southern Jordan. Archaeological evidence indicates the church was constructed during the Byzantine period, after Petra's decline as a major trade center.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Wadi Musa
  4. Little Petra Little Petra
    10 45 min

    Little Petra

    البتراء الصغيرة

    Little Petra, also called Siq al-Barid, is a Nabataean archaeological site north of the main Petra complex in southern Jordan. Its name refers to the cool, narrow canyon through which visitors enter.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Wadi Musa
  5. Street of Facades Street of Facades
    11 45 min

    Street of Facades

    The Street of Facades is a dense corridor of rock-cut tomb fronts inside Petra’s archaeological park. It follows the route beyond the Siq and presents a sequence of sandstone facades in different sizes and styles.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Wadi Musa
  6. Colonnaded Street (Cardo Maximus) Colonnaded Street (Cardo Maximus)
    12 45 min

    Colonnaded Street (Cardo Maximus)

    The Colonnaded Street is a major ancient thoroughfare within the Petra archaeological site in Jordan. It represents a significant urban feature of the Nabataean and later Roman city, serving as a principal processional and commercial route.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Wadi Musa
  7. Temple of the Winged Lions Temple of the Winged Lions
    13 45 min

    Temple of the Winged Lions

    The Temple of the Winged Lions is a Nabataean religious complex within Petra’s archaeological park. Its name comes from winged lion figures carved on the capitals of its columns.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Wadi Musa
  8. Bab al-Siq Bab al-Siq
    14 45 min

    Bab al-Siq

    Bab al-Siq is the gateway entrance to the Siq, the narrow gorge that serves as the main approach to the ancient Nabataean city of Petra in southern Jordan.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Wadi Musa
  9. Djinn Blocks Djinn Blocks
    15 45 min

    Djinn Blocks

    Djinn Blocks are among the oldest surviving monuments at Petra, predating the elaborate Nabataean rock-cut facades that made the city famous. These simple, cube-shaped stone structures stand near the park entrance and represent an early phase of Nabataean funerary architecture.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Wadi Musa
  10. Obelisk Tomb Obelisk Tomb
    16 45 min

    Obelisk Tomb

    The Obelisk Tomb stands at the entrance to the Siq, the narrow gorge leading into Petra. It is among the first monuments visitors encounter when approaching the ancient Nabataean city.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Wadi Musa
  11. Nymphaeum Nymphaeum
    17 45 min

    Nymphaeum

    Nymphaeum is a monumental fountain on Petra’s main colonnaded street in southern Jordan. It belongs to the central urban area, where public architecture, movement and water management once came together.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Wadi Musa
  12. Temenos Gate Temenos Gate
    18 45 min

    Temenos Gate

    Temenos Gate is a monumental gateway within the Petra archaeological park in southern Jordan. It stands as a significant architectural feature along the ancient processional route through the city.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Wadi Musa
  13. Tomb of the Roman Soldier Tomb of the Roman Soldier
    19 45 min

    Tomb of the Roman Soldier

    Roman Soldier's tomb

    The Tomb of the Roman Soldier is a rock-cut burial monument within the Petra archaeological park in southern Jordan.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Wadi Musa
  14. Jebal el Habis (Crusader castle) Jebal el Habis (Crusader castle)
    20 45 min

    Jebal el Habis (Crusader castle)

    Crusaders Castle

    Al-Habis Crusader Fort, also known as Jebal el Habis, is a medieval hilltop fortification within the Petra landscape.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Wadi Musa
  15. Tomb of Aaron Tomb of Aaron
    21 30 min

    Tomb of Aaron

    ضريح النبي هارون

    The Tomb of Aaron is a small shrine on Jabal Harun near Petra, traditionally associated with Aaron, the brother of Moses.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • Wadi Musa
  16. Jabal Khabathah Jabal Khabathah
    22 20 min

    Jabal Khabathah

    Jebel Khabtha

    Jabal Khabathah is a named mountain in the Petra area, identified locally with the Arabic name جبل خباثة- الخبزة. It belongs to the rugged sandstone landscape surrounding the archaeological park and offers a topographic counterpoint to Petra’s carved monuments.

    • Must see
    • Viewpoint
    • Wadi Musa
  17. Sextius Florentinus Tomb at Petra Sextius Florentinus Tomb at Petra
    23 45 min

    Sextius Florentinus Tomb at Petra

    Sextius Florentinus Tomb

    The Tomb of Sextius Florentinus is a rock-cut funerary monument within Petra’s extensive archaeological park. Its name connects the tomb with Sextius Florentinus, a Roman official, illustrating the layered history of a Nabataean city that later came under Roman influence.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Wadi Musa
  18. Petra Pool and Garden Complex Petra Pool and Garden Complex
    24 45 min

    Petra Pool and Garden Complex

    Garden and Pool Complex

    Petra Pool and Garden Complex is an archaeological feature within Petra’s ancient city in southern Jordan. The name points to the relationship between water and cultivated space, two elements that were especially significant in a dry landscape.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Wadi Musa
  19. Bab al-Siq Triclinium - Obelisk Tomb Bab al-Siq Triclinium - Obelisk Tomb
    25 45 min

    Bab al-Siq Triclinium - Obelisk Tomb

    Bab al-Siq Triclinium

    Bab al-Siq Triclinium is a named Nabataean rock-cut dining chamber in Petra, set in the Bab al-Siq approach before the route narrows into the Siq.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Wadi Musa
  20. Unfinished Tomb Unfinished Tomb
    26 45 min

    Unfinished Tomb

    The Unfinished Tomb is a rock-cut monument within the Petra archaeological park in southern Jordan. It demonstrates Nabataean craftsmanship interrupted mid-process, with visible chisel marks and partially carved facades revealing ancient construction techniques.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Wadi Musa
  21. Renaissance Tomb Renaissance Tomb
    27 45 min

    Renaissance Tomb

    Renaissance Tomb is a named monument within Petra's archaeological park in southern Jordan. It belongs to the city's collection of rock-cut tombs and facades, where sandstone cliffs were shaped into funerary architecture.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Wadi Musa
  22. The Lion Triclinium The Lion Triclinium
    28 45 min

    The Lion Triclinium

    Lion Triclinium

    The Lion Triclinium is a rock-cut monument within the Petra archaeological park in southern Jordan. It takes its name from two eroded lion sculptures that flank its entrance.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Wadi Musa
  23. Blue Chapel, Petra Blue Chapel, Petra
    29 45 min

    Blue Chapel, Petra

    Blue Chapel

    The Blue Chapel is a named monument within the Petra archaeological park in Jordan. It derives its name from the blue-toned Egyptian granite columns that distinguish it from other structures in the ancient Nabataean city.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Wadi Musa
  24. Urn Tomb (Petra) Urn Tomb (Petra)
    30 45 min

    Urn Tomb (Petra)

    Urn Tomb

    Urn Tomb is one of Petra's major rock-cut funerary monuments. Its name comes from the urn that crowns the facade, while its elevated position gives it a commanding relationship with the valley below.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Wadi Musa
  25. Snake Monument Snake Monument
    31 45 min

    Snake Monument

    Snake Monument is a named feature within Petra's archaeological park in southern Jordan. Its name gives the stop a distinctive identity among the ancient city's carved facades, tombs, trails and natural sandstone formations.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • Wadi Musa
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Common questions

How long should a first trip to Jordan be?

Seven to ten days allows Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea to form a workable north-to-south route. Give Petra at least two nights in Wadi Musa if the visit should extend beyond the Treasury approach, and treat Wadi Rum as a separate stay.

What entry documents are needed for Jordan?

Jordan’s Ministry of Interior e-services should be checked for the passport, entry point and intended stay. Visa-on-arrival assumptions are risky because eligibility can depend on nationality and border crossing; confirm the rule before purchasing a land or air connection.

What is the best way to travel around Jordan?

Queen Alia Airport serves the main arrival flow. Scheduled coaches link several visitor centres, but a rental car, licensed driver or organised transfer provides more control for Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea; Amman itself relies on road transport.

When is a practical time to visit Jordan?

Spring and autumn reduce the temperature extremes between Amman, Petra and Wadi Rum. Winter nights in the highlands and desert can be cold, while summer exposure is severe at archaeological sites, so choose dates around the longest outdoor day.

What money and payment basics apply in Jordan?

Jordanian dinar is the recorded currency. Carry dinars for small purchases and road stops, verify whether Petra or tour products are prepaid, and use banks or authorised exchange counters rather than relying on an informal quoted conversion.

What practical safety details should I save for Jordan?

Save 911 for emergencies; Jordan’s recorded sockets include Types C, F and G at 230 V. Tap-water guidance is Not recorded, so obtain current advice from the accommodation or local authority, particularly when moving between Amman, Wadi Musa and desert camps.