🌍🏜️ 10 Epic Things to Do in Jordan!

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 1. Petra - The Rose City 🏛️🪄

Walk into Petra's hidden city carved in rocks! it's like stepping into an ancient adventure movie!

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Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its breathtaking rose-red rock-cut architecture. Walk through the iconic Al-Siq, leading to the stunning Treasury. Fact: Petra's structures were carved directly into the vibrant pink sandstone.

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2. Wadi Rum - Mars on Earth 🚀

A surreal landscape of towering sandstone mountains and vast, red desert. Experience Bedouin hospitality and gaze at the star-studded night sky.

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Take some extra clothes with you as it will get SANDYYYY! Ride a camel, or twirl in the sand, who cares! you're in the desert!

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🌍✨ Fact: Wadi Rum served as the backdrop for the film "Lawrence of Arabia" & "The Martian"

  3. Dead Sea - Float on the Saltiest Waters 🌊

The Sea is known to be rich in minerals & it's therapeutic mud is renowned for skincare. 

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Make sure that the water does NOT get into your eyes or mouth! Because it will burn to a point that you will cry! If that does happen, wash your eyes and mouth with fresh water until it's all cleared up!

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🌍✨Fact: The Dead Sea is Earth's lowest elevation on land and has a salinity that allows effortless floating.

  4. Jerash - City of Antiquities 🏰

Step back in time in Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman cities outside Italy. Marvel at the well-preserved theaters, temples, and colonnaded streets.

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Put on you favorite hiking or walking shoes on, because you will walking ALOT!

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🌍✨Fact: Jerash's history dates back to the Bronze Age, making it an ancient crossroads of civilizations.

  5. Amman Citadel - Historic Panorama 🏛️ 

Visit the Amman Citadel, perched atop a hill, offering panoramic views of the capital. Explore the Temple of Hercules and the Umayyad Palace. 

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This place is one of the best for Couples who want to have a photoshoot done or if they want to take pics in general!

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6. Madaba - City of Mosaics 🎨

Discover Madaba, known for its intricate Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics. Visit St. George's Church to see the famous Madaba Map, depicting the Holy Land.

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I love this town, you can just walk around and loose time! Try some of the local pomagranate juice.

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St George's Greek Orthodox Church

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Inside the church there is a small semi museum of mosaics, you can witness the true beauty when you walk inside!

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🌍✨Fact: Madaba is my (Stephy's) hometown! And it's actually where we had our wedding photoshoot done!!!

  7. Mount Nebo - Moses' Final View 🏞️

Walk up Mount Nebo (its not actually a hike, you can go by a car), where Moses is said to have viewed the Promised Land. Enjoy panoramic views of the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and beyond. 

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The view is breathtaking from this mountain! You will find many ancient monuments around the mountain as well!

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  8. Ajloun Castle - Fortress in the North 🏰

Explore Ajloun Castle, a 12th-century fortress built by Salah ad-Din. Take in the views of the Jordan Valley from its strategic hilltop location. 

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This town is one of coldest in Jordan, so if you're not visitinf in the summer, make sure to take a jumper with you!

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  9. Dana Biosphere Reserve - Nature's Haven 🌳

Experience the biodiversity of the Dana Biosphere Reserve, a vast wilderness with canyons, mountains, and diverse flora and fauna.

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Don't miss out on this place because you will see some of the beautiful animals that live out there!

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🌍✨Fact: Dana is one of the world's few remaining places where you can find the Nubian Ibex.

  10. Aqaba - Red Sea Retreat 🏖️

Last but not least! Relax in Aqaba, Jordan's only coastal city on the Red Sea. Enjoy water activities, explore the vibrant marine life, and unwind on pristine beaches.

PS 🤿🌊: Make sure you go DIVING or SNORKLING because it's the best coral reef you will ever see in your life!!! 

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Where the golden sands meet the crystal-clear waters, creating a paradise for sun-seekers and adventure enthusiasts alike. 🌞🏖️

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As your Jordanian adventure concludes, may the echoes of Petra's walls, the warmth of the Dead Sea, and the vastness of Wadi Rum stay with you. Jordan, a crossroads of civilizations, welcomes you to uncover its secrets and embrace the magic of its diverse landscapes. Until we meet again under Jordan's endless skies, happy travels and fond memories!🌍

Love, 

The BaroudiZ <3