Visa Germans, Austrians, and Swiss require a visa to enter Jordan. There are two options: Option 1: Jordan Pass (recommended!) The Jordan Pass includes the visa + entry to 40+ attractions. Purchase online before the trip at jordanpass.jo. 70–80 JOD (depending on Petra option). Condition: At least 3

Jordanian Dinar (JOD) The Jordanian Dinar is a strong currency — 1 JOD is pegged to the US dollar (1 JOD = 1.41 USD) and is approximately 1.30€. 1 Dinar = 100 Piaster (Qirsh) = 1,000 Fils. In everyday life, calculations are usually in Dinar and Piaster. Coins: ½, 1 Piaster, 2½, 5, 10 Piaster, ¼, ½,

Vaccinations No mandatory vaccinations for entry from Germany. Recommended are: Standard vaccinations: Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio (refresh) Hepatitis A: Recommended (transmission through food/water) Hepatitis B: Recommended for longer stays Rabies: Only for close animal contact (desert dogs in Petr

General Security Situation Jordan is one of the safest countries in the Middle East and generally very safe for tourists. Despite its location in a turbulent region (Syria, Iraq, Israel/Palestine), King Abdullah II has managed to maintain Jordan as an island of stability. Terrorist attacks against t

Internet & Communication

SIM Card & Mobile Data A local SIM card is inexpensive and the best way to stay online in Jordan: Providers: Zain (best network), Orange Jordan, Umniah Price: 5–15 JOD for a SIM with 5–20 GB of data, valid for 30 days Purchase: At the airport (Zain and Orange have counters in the arrival hall) or i

Clothing Jordan is tolerant but conservative. Proper clothing shows respect and makes the journey more pleasant: Women: Shoulders and knees covered (outside hotels/resorts). Loose, airy clothing is ideal. A light scarf to throw over for mosques and religious sites. At the Dead Sea and in Aqaba: Swi

Tipping is customary and important in Jordan Many service providers rely on tips. Here are the guidelines: SituationRecommendation Restaurant10% (if no service charge is listed) Café/Juice BarRound up or 200–500 Fils Hotel room cleaning1–2 JOD per day Taxi driverRound up to the next half Dinar Tou

In Jordan, you can get by very well with English — but a few words of Jordanian Arabic will bring a smile to every Jordanian's face. Arabic is a language of the heart: those who make an effort are rewarded with warmth and enthusiasm. Greetings & Politeness GermanJordanian ArabicPronunciation Hell

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Travel Guide Jordan

Your complete travel guide for the Hashemite Kingdom

Capital:Amman

Language:Arabic

Currency:Jordanian Dinar (JOD)

Best Travel Time:March–May, Sep–Nov

Flight Time:~4 hours from DE

Visa:On-Arrival (40 JOD)

Last updated: 11 March 2026 · 11 Chapters · 56 Sections

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Classic Jordan Tour

10–14 days

The grand tour covering all of Jordan's highlights: Ancient cities, biblical sites, rock city, desert, and sea. Best with a rental car.

AmmanJerashAjlounMadabaBerg NeboTotes MeerWadi MujibPetraLittle PetraWadi RumAqaba

Petra Express

5 days

All highlights in a compact week: The perfect route for first-time visitors with limited time. Amman as a base, then the classics in the south.

AmmanMadabaBerg NeboTotes MeerPetraWadi Rum

Desert & Sea

7 days

From the Red Sea across the desert to the lowest point on Earth: A journey of contrasts that combines diving, desert adventures, and ancient wonders.

AqabaWadi RumPetraTotes MeerAmman

Archaeology & History

8–10 days

For history enthusiasts: From the Stone Age through the Nabataeans and Romans to the Crusaders. All of Jordan's archaeological highlights, including the lesser-known sites.

AmmanWüstenschlösserJerashUmm QaisAjlounMadabaBerg NeboKerakPetraBethany

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Planning· 2 Chapters

Chapter 1

Welcome to Jordan

6 Sections

Chapter 2

Arrival & Transport

4 Sections

Regions· 5 Chapters

Chapter 3

Amman & Surroundings

8 Sections

Chapter 4

Petra — The Rock City

7 Sections · 1 Walking Tour

Chapter 5

Dead Sea & Jordan Valley

5 Sections

Chapter 6

Aqaba & Wadi Rum

6 Sections

Chapter 7

Northern Jordan

5 Sections

Understanding· 2 Chapters

Chapter 8

Land & People

4 Sections

Chapter 9

Food & Drink

3 Sections

Practical· 2 Chapters

Chapter 10

Practical A–Z

7 Sections

Chapter 11

Arabic Phrasebook

1 Sections

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Regions at a Glance

Amman & Surroundings

The capital on seven hills with a Roman theater, citadel, vibrant food scene, and in the surroundings, the mosaic city of Madaba and the biblical Mount Nebo.

Citadel & Hercules TempleRoman TheaterRainbow StreetMadaba (Mosaic Map)+1

Amman Madaba

Petra & Wadi Rum

The Nabataean city of Petra carved into pink sandstone (New Wonder of the World) and the surreal desert landscape of Wadi Rum with Bedouin camps under the starry sky.

Al-Khazneh (Treasury)Monastery Ad-DeirWadi Rum Jeep TourBedouin Camp+1

Petra Wadi Rum

Dead Sea & Jordan Valley

The lowest point on Earth with a surreal floating experience, wellness resorts, the canyoning gorge Wadi Mujib, and the baptism site of Jesus.

Floating in the Dead SeaWadi Mujib CanyoningBethany (Baptism Site)Ma'in Hot Springs

Totes Meer

Aqaba & Red Sea

Jordan's only coastal town on the Red Sea with world-class diving and snorkeling spots, year-round warm temperatures, and a relaxed atmosphere.

Coral Reefs (Diving)Cedar Pride WreckSouth Beach SnorkelingUnderwater Military Museum

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Northern Jordan

The greenest region with the best-preserved Roman provincial city of Jerash, the Crusader castle of Ajloun, the three-country view from Umm Qais, and the desert castles.

Jerash (Roman Ruins)Ajloun CastleUmm Qais (Gadara)Qasr Amra (UNESCO)+1

Jerash

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