Be prepared to be awestruck by Petra. Petra does not spend any time in dazzling visitors. The enigmatic Djinn Blocks, massive stone structures whose original purpose is unclear, are immediately after the entryway, followed by the Obelisk Tomb. It's only a taste of the amazing sights to come.

You'll then go into the Siq, a famous twisting canyon walkway bordered by high cliffs. Look around the walls for vestiges of medieval water channels, as well as niches for religious sculptures known as baetyls. These relics suggest

It's a choose-your-own-adventure when it comes to things to do in Petra following the Siq and the Treasury. On the Street of Facades, see dozens of tombs and residences, ascend steep stairs for a spectacular view at the High Place of Sacrifice, be amazed at the Theater, and wander through the majestic Colonnaded Street.

Make your walk up the 850 rock-cut steps to the renowned Monastery if your feet aren't too sore yet. The drive is definitely worth it for the beautiful edifice buried away in the hills.

• Location: Ma'an, Jordan
• Timing: N/A
• Famous for: its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system have made it famous.
• Entry Fee: US$ 7
• Best Time To Visit: throughout the months of March, April, and May, or September, October, and November.

In Jordan, floating in the Dead Sea is a must-do activity. At 418 meters below sea level, this body of water is the lowest spot on Earth accessible by road. It almost shines a bright shade of turquoise, making for an especially dramatic image when viewed against the backdrop of salt-encrusted rock ledges and bleak red rocks. The Dead Sea region's attractions are around an hour away by automobile from Amman.

The mineral-rich water of the Dead Sea is well-known. Water, according to wellness aficionados, has skin-healing powers. You won't be able to swim laps in the Dead Sea since it is so thick and salient that all you can do is float on top of it.

The Dead Sea is accessible from a number of locations, including Amman Beach. Spend a night at one of the opulent spa resorts on the Dead Sea's northeast shore. They usually have their own private wading areas with buckets of Dead Sea dirt. Your skin will be softer than ever after a bath with this red-brown sludge.

At all costs, avoid getting Dead Sea water in your eyes. The extreme salinity hurts like nothing you've ever experienced.

• Location: between Israel and Jordan in southwestern Asia.
• Timing: N/A
• Famous for: floating in the Dead Sea is a must-do activity
• Entry Fee: US$ 3
• Best Time To Visit: to avoid the worst of the heat, visit in the spring (March to May) or fall (October and November).

If you travel to Jordan's southern area, you'll be treated to one of the world's most beautiful landscapes: Wadi Rum. This sandstone and granite rock valley, also known as the Valley of the Moon, is an unearthly experience, with towering cliffs, enormous dunes, whirling archways, and tunnels. It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011 after serving as the backdrop for most of the 1962 film Lawrence of Arabia.

Eat your heart out, adventurers: The Wadi Rum has been converted into an ecotourism playground by the Zalabia Bedouin, a local ethnic community. Ride camels or feisty Arabian horses around the area, put on a harness and go rock climbing up the sandstone mountains, trek through gorges, and take ATV trips to stir up sand.

Inquire with your tour guide about visiting the Khazali Canyon, where you may witness petroglyphs of people and antelopes dating back to the 8th century BC.

Spend the night in Wadi Rum at one of the finest "glamping" (glamorous camping) sites. The park offers great astronomy chances due to its near-zero light pollution.

• Location: Jordan
• Timing: N/A
• Famous for: sandstone and granite rock valley
• Entry Fee: Free
• Best Time To Visit: The ideal months to visit are March to May and September to November, if you enjoy moderate weather and plenty of sunshine.

Nothing compares to viewing the remains of Jerash Ruins for a sense of time travel. It's one of the best-preserved ancient Roman towns in the world, with breathtaking sights ranging from colonnaded streets and temples to a vast sports arena that once held 15,000 people.

Tourists begin their sightseeing tour of the remains of Jerash by passing across Hadrian's Arch. The nearly 11-meter-tall building is stunning, but it's even more so when you think it was once double its current height.

If that wasn't enough, just wait until you see what happens next. Thousands of people used to go to the Hippodrome, a sports field erected about the second century, to watch chariot races. Daily re-enactments of gladiators fighting and chariots racing laps bring the ancient sport back to life.

Another notable feature of the Jerash Ruins is the Forum. The royal ambience of the oval plaza is enhanced by the presence of still-standing columns. Climb the stairs of the nearby Temple of Zeus to get a better view of the colonnaded structure. Consider the productions that took place on the stunning stage of the South Theater.

• Location: 7VHQ+GP8, Jerash, Jordan
• Timing: 8 AM - 6.30 PM
• Famous for: Outside of Italy, it is one of the biggest and best-preserved Roman building sites in the world.
• Entry Fee: 12 JD
• Best Time To Visit: It is best to visit around March, when the weather and spring are in full swing.

Think you can't have a beach holiday in the Middle East because it's so hot and dry? Reconsider your position. Aqaba, a seaside resort on Jordan's southern edge, offers visitors vacations along the Red Sea's magnificent shoreline.

You may float, swim, snorkel, or dive right from Aqaba. You may also take a daily cruise on the turquoise sea, which is offered by local hotels. A dip in one of the gorgeous hammams surrounding the resort town will enhance your beach trip in Jordan. When you're hungry, try sayadieh, a meal of fish over tasty rice with onion, tomato, and chili pepper, which is a local delicacy of Aqaba.

Let's head to the Aqaba Archaeological Museum. The Archaeological Museum is the best site to learn about the city's long and illustrious history. It was erected as a palace for Hussein bin Ali, the Hashemite dynasty's founder, and today houses a Bronze Age relic collection dating back to 4000 BCE. Among the most well-known items are medieval Fatimid coins and an inscription of a Quranic chapter that formerly hung over Aqaba's eastern entrance.

• Location: Jordan's southernmost point
• Timing: N/A
• Famous for: Mamluk Castle and Archaeological Museum
• Entry Fee: Free
• Best Time To Visit: September to November

You don't have to go all the way to Petra to view Jordan's amazing ancient monuments. In reality, Roman Ruins in Amman, the capital (where you'll most likely arrive from overseas), is home to a number of intriguing ruins, many of which are within walking distance of one another.

The Roman Ruins in Amman is one of the most well-known ruins in the city. Archaeologists have discovered artifacts that imply the Citadel has been populated since the Bronze Age. The few remaining columns of the spectacular Temple of Hercules, a notable Roman construction that was never completed, may be seen here.

The Roman Theater is one of Amman's most popular tourist sites for history aficionados. The reconstructed amphitheater, which seats 6,000 people, originates from approximately 2,000 years ago, when Amman was a Roman-ruled city known as Philadelphia. The site is still bustling with activity, presenting a variety of events and inviting both residents and visitors.

Tourists may also visit the nearby Nymphaeum, a Roman fountain erected about the same time as the theater, as well as the Odeon, a smaller 500-seat theater.

• Location: Jordan
• Timing: 8 A.M - 7 P.M on Saturdays to Thursdays
• Famous for: Roman sculptures
• Entry Fee: US$ 2.82
• Best Time To Visit: March through June

While tourism in many places requires you to look up, the old trading city of Madaba requires you to gaze down. The city is home to the "world's biggest number of mosaics uncovered in its original position," with many of them found on the flooring of churches and structures.

The Ancient Mosaics of Madaba is housed in the very inconspicuous St. George's Church, which is home to one of Jordan's most notable mosaics. The Holy Land is depicted during the Byzantine period on this 6th-century map, which has Biblical-era cartography. While some of the original two million tiles have been lost, the map's fragments provide an outstanding representation of what the Middle East looked like centuries ago.

Ancient Mosaics of Madaba also features Jordan's earliest mosaic, which originates from the 1st century BC, as well as stunning carpet-like tile work depicting the four seasons and nature that was previously in a Byzantine mansion.

Other excellent mosaics may be seen in Archaeological Park II, which is housed in the ruins of a luxury home from the early sixth century.

• Location: Madaba, Jordan
• Timing: Open all day
• Famous for: spectacular Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics
• Entry Fee: US$ 3
• Best Time To Visit: year-round.

Wadi Mujib is Jordan's counterpart to America's Grand Canyon, stretching 70 kilometers from the Desert Highway to the Dead Sea. The four-kilometer-wide and one-kilometer-deep river canyon provides nature enthusiasts with the opportunity to witness a variety of animals, including Egyptian vultures, Nubian ibex, striped hyena, and Syrian wolf.

If you don't mind getting a bit wet, trekking through the Wadi Mujib gorge is a terrific option. You may also visit the Mujib Reserve Biosphere, which is only an hour and a half from Amman, to relax in beautiful hot springs.

Wadi Mujib is a canyoning journey unlike any other, and it is unquestionably one of the greatest ways to see Jordan's Dead Sea. Those searching for a one-of-a-kind pit stop along The King's Highway may stop at the gorge to soak in the breathtaking views below.

• Location: the east of the Dead Sea
• Timing: Open all day
• Famous for: beautiful natural settings, a diverse range of plant and fauna that thrives beside flowing waterways
• Entry Fee: US$ 30 (The Siq Trail)
• Best Time To Visit: Wadi Mujib's trekking season lasts from April 1 to October 31.