Jerash

#1 most popular of 6 things to do in Amman

ArnyZona writes, "Jerash is one of the best preserved Roman cities in the middle east. You can take…" »

wanderluster writes, "Located an hour's drive north of Ammon, Jerash is Jordan's second leading tourist…" »

Petra

#2 most popular of 6 things to do in Amman

maitre2pitza writes, "I had seen Petra on television and in movies. I knew it was an ancient city carved into the rocks of a cliff. I was not prepared for the scale of the city. Massive building facades…" »

Hiking through Petra

#3 most popular of 6 things to do in Amman

globetrots writes, "These are some of the most atmospheric and mysterious ruins on the planet, and this is probably the most fascinating site in the whole Middle East. Hikers can find miles and miles of rock…" »

Roman ampitheatre

#4 most popular of 6 things to do in Amman

maitre2pitza writes, "Three things impressed me. The first place I visited was the restoration sight on the top of the hill overlooking the amphitheatre. Rarely have I felt the connection to history as I did…" »

Dead Sea

#5 most popular of 6 things to do in Amman

maitre2pitza writes, "The cab ride from Amman was interesting. There was an extreme difference in temperature. In Amman it was sunny and about 55 degrees F. As we descended toward the Dead Sea I felt like I…" »

Ajlun Castle

#6 most popular of 6 things to do in Amman

wanderluster writes, "This was one of my favorite castles, because it really did look and feel like a castle - complete with a moat and bridge! Leaving Jerash, we traveled 22 km west through beautiful pine…" »