Amman
Amman, the capital of Jordan, is a modern city with numerous ancient ruins. Amman has both a very modern metropolitan side to it, swell as rich historic attractions. Atop Jabal al-Qala’a hill, the historic Citadel includes the pillars of the Roman Temple of Hercules and the 8th-century Umayyad Palace complex, known for its grand dome.
Dead Sea
The Dead Sea, also known by other names, is a salt lake bordered by Jordan to the east and Palestine to the west. It lies in the Jordan Rift Valley, and its main tributary is the Jordan River. The area is known as the lowest point on earth, and gives visitors the opportunity to experience weightless floating due to the density of the salt in the body of water. The Dead Sea is a must see.
Petra
Petra is a famous historic archaeological site in Jordan's southwestern desert. Dating to around 300 B.C., it was the capital of the Nabatean Kingdom. Accessed via a narrow canyon called Al Siq, it contains tombs and temples carved into pink sandstone cliffs, earning its historic nickname, the "Rose City." Petra has also earned Jordan the prestigious honor of homing one of the 7 wonders of the world.
Wadi - Rum
Wadi Rum is a protected desert wilderness in southern Jordan, and is home to many historic attractions, both natural and man made. It features dramatic sandstone mountains like the many-domed Jebel Um Ishrin, and natural arches such as Burdah Rock Bridge. Many pre historic inscriptions and carvings line rocky caverns and steep chasms, such as Khazali Canyon.
Aqaba
Aqaba is a Jordanian port city on the Red Sea's Gulf of Aqaba. Inhabited since 4000 B.C., it's home to the Islamic-era Aqaba Fort. Its beach resorts are popular for windsurfing and other water sports, and the area is a top destination for scuba divers, with notable dive sites including the Yamanieh coral reef. Aqaba is Jordans only port and beach town, making it historically relevant in trade, as well as tourism and entertainment.