Jordan packs the Nabataean city of Petra, the Mars-like desert of Wadi Rum, Roman Jerash, snorkeling at Aqaba and a float in the Dead Sea into a compact, safe, welcoming trip. Spring and autumn are the best seasons.
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Best: April, May, June, October, November, December
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How long to stay
5–8 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 11h from the US East Coast, 4.5h from Europe, 6h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Buy the Jordan Pass before arrival; it covers the entry visa and Petra tickets.
- Visit Petra at opening for the Treasury, then walk up to the Monastery before the heat.
- Dress modestly in towns; summer desert days are very hot.
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