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The ancient Nabataea city of Petra, carved from the rock over a thousand years ago, has long been most people’s first impression of Jordan .

Petra one of the world wonders, is without doubt Jordan’s most valuable treasure and greatest tourist attraction. Unique city, carved into the sheer rock face by the Nabataea's Arab people who settled here more than 2000 years ago, turning it into an important junction for the silk, spice and other trade routes that linked China, India and southern Arabia with Egypt, Syria, Greece and Rome .

Entrance to the city is through the Siq, a narrow gorge; over 1 kilometer in length, just walking through the Siq is an experience in itself. The colors and formations of the rocks are dazzling. As you reach the end of the Siq you will catch your first glimpse ofAL-KHAZNAH

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A journey to Wadi Rum is a journey to another world. silent place, Wadi Rum is one of Jordan's main tourist attractions being the most stunning desert scope in the World, lying 320 km southwest of Amman, 120 km south of Petra, and only 68 km north of Aqaba

There are several options for exploring Wadi Rum. Visitors should stop at Visitors Centre where, apart from visitors’ facilities, they can hire a 4x4 vehicle, and hot air balloon Alternatively they can hire a

camel / guide, there’s horse riding, rock climbing and hiking. For taking it easy , together with driver/guide, and a drive for two or three hours into the Wadi system to explore some of the best known sites. . The duration of the trip most be arranged beforehand through the Visitors Centre, as can a stay under the stars in a Bedouin tent, where they can enjoy a traditional campfire meal accompanied by Arabic music.

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Situated at the most northern point of the eastern arm the red sea , the delightful seaside resort of AQABA is the perfect location of health and leisure activities here , the red sea itself with it's beautiful reefs , teeming with amazing underwater life provides the main attraction . scuba diving, snorkeling , swimming ,sailing ,windsurfing , water-skiing ,or just chilling out on the beach ,are only a few of the ways to relax and restore both body and soul at AQABA the water is warm the ,the weather is perfect and the

facilities are second to none.

The down town of AQABA itself offers visitor all manner of activities including museums, historic sites, and excellent seafood restaurant. If you've had your fill of adventure for the day , there's still plenty of ways to wind down and relax

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