Flights to Jordan

One thing many visitors don’t anticipate when they book a flight to Jordan is the amazing food. It’s a delightful surprise; everything, from the breakfast fuul and flaky pastries flavored with pistachios to the falafel, is downright delicious. And if you can bring yourself to take a break from eating, you’ll find there are plenty of other things to discover.

Amman is a laid-back, chilled-out city with enough activities and attractions to keep you busy for a few days—or even longer if you’re happy to while away the hours sipping coffee and mingling with the locals. The prime sight in Amman is the impressive Roman theater, which dates back to the second century AD. If you’re lucky, you might catch a concert here during the summer months.

Once you’ve seen the major sights in Amman, your best bet is to simply wander around, taking in the sights, smells, and sounds, such as the Arabic pop music filtering from shop doorways. Drink freshly squeezed orange juice from street vendors, purchase some cardamom in the local spice shops, and immerse yourself in one of the Middle East’s most modern cities.

Petra is a highlight, and truly one of the world’s great sights. Made famous as a film location for Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, the Lost City is every bit as amazing as everyone says it is. Stunning facades carved into the red stone, wide boulevards, temples, and tombs—all date back to the era of the Nabataeans (a few centuries BC) and together they make up a compelling site you’ll need at least a full day to explore.

Jordan is small enough to traverse quite easily, and it’s worth making it all the way to the southern tip to spend a couple of days lying on the beaches of the Red Sea, snorkeling and scuba diving, before heading out of the country.