JORDAN

Madaba is a small city located just to the south of Amman and is a fantastic area to make a day trip to. The city is nestled a the foot of Mount Nebo (which Moses is said to have climbed) as well as having an incredible history and amazing sights such as the world famous Madaba Mosaic Map.

Despite all the amazing things to see in Amman, your trip to Jordan shouldn’t just be limited to one city. Luckily for tourists, Amman is the perfect starting point for a variety of day trips that will allow you to explore the best of what Jordan has to offer. We adored our time in Jordan and struggled to limit this list to just our top 5!

The ancient Roman city of Jerash in Jordan contain some of the best preserved Roman ruins outside of Italy. At only 50km from Amman, Jerash makes the ultimate day trip once you have seen all the sights in the capital. This Ultimate Guide contains all you need to know for your visit to one of the most impressive places in Jordan.