The Rough Guide to Jordan: Travel Guide with eBook

Ideal for independent travellers, this expert guidebook to Jordan combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on-the-ground adventures. Written by destination experts and sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility, it's your complete companion for exploring this fascinating country.

Inside, you'll find regional deep dives covering key areas with a rich selection of places and experiences, complete with honest reviews. Sample itineraries are designed for various durations and interests, while practical information helps you get there, get around, use public transport, beat the crowds, and travel responsibly. Expert recommendations reveal the best places to eat, drink, and stay, alongside tips for nightlife and outdoor activities. Seasonal advice helps you decide when to go, with climate details and festival highlights to plan your perfect trip.

The guide features a curated selection of not-to-miss sights including Red Sea diving and snorkelling, the extraordinary Wadi Rum, Jesus' Baptism Site, magnificent Petra, Mount Nebo, Dana Biosphere Reserve, the Dead Sea, Madaba market town, ancient Jerash, desert castles, vibrant Amman, Ajloun castle, and Wadi Mujib. Colour-coded navigational maps highlight essential spots for dining, accommodation, shopping and entertainment, while engaging cultural insights delve into local history, arts and traditions. You'll also find a handy Arabic dictionary and glossary, inspiring full-colour photography that brings each location to life, and a bonus eBook for digital access. Coverage includes Amman, the Dead Sea, Jerash and the North, the Eastern Desert, the King's Highway, Petra, Aqaba, and the southern desert.