Jordan

Jordan, an Arab nation on the east bank of the Jordan River, is defined by ancient monuments, nature reserves and seaside resorts. It’s home to the famed archaeological site of Petra, the Nabatean capital dating to around 300 B.C.

My Trip

• 2015 September 23 to 28 (1 Week): I travelled to Jordan with my family from Doha for a one week tour and visited many attractions including the world famous Petra and Wadi Rum.

Visited Places/Attractions

• Amman (Le Royal Hotel & Resorts, Amman Citadel)
• Madaba (Madaba Archaeological Park, Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, Mount Nebo)
• Swemeh (Dead Sea)
• Juwafat al-Kafrayn (Bethany Beyond the Jordan / Al-Maghtas, Saint John the Baptist Orthodox Monastery, Lutheran church)
• Umm Qays (Umm Qays Ruins, Lake Tiberias View Point)
• Ajloun (Ajloun Castle)
• Jerash (The Archaeological Site of Jerash, Zarqa river)
• Wadi Musa (Petra archaeological site)
• Wadi Rum (Wadi Rum Protected Area)