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OverviewBorn of the Hashemite kingdom in Biblical times, re-created as the Kingdom of Jordan in the aftermath of WW1, this is a land bursting with historical wonders. Amman, the capital, is a vibrant, friendly city of uniformly white buildings and tree-lined streets, full of fascinating museums and lively markets filled with artisans’ workshops. It boasts historical ruins starting in Neolithic times and includes the grand architecture of the Greeks, Romans and Arab Islamists. Beyond the city is a countryside of wonderful panoramic scenery from deserts and fertile valleys to the extraordinary Dead Sea to the white sands at Aqaba on the Red Sea.
But it is its antiquities that attract most visitors to Jordan. Following the 5,000 year-old King’s Highway, visit Jerash, the world’s best-preserved Roman town or walk through the mosaic city of Madaba, where Byzantium churches display mosaic masterpieces. Most famous of all though, is the exquisite ‘Rose City’ of Petra, a unique city carved out of the sheer red sandstone cliffs by the ancient Nabataeans.
Whether visiting its desert wadis, looking for the rare ibex in the Dana Nature Reserve, enjoying sun and sand at the Red Sea resorts or drinking it this nation’s past, Jordan will fulfill many a travel dream.

Travel InformationHashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Amman
6,198,677
UTC +2
+962
230V, 50 Frequency D, F, G & J plugs
Arabic (official), English widely understood among upper and middle classes.
Sunni Muslim 92%, Christian 6% (majority Greek Orthodox, but some Greek and Roman Catholics, Syrian Orthodox, Coptic Orthodox, Armenian Orthodox and Protestant denominations), other 2% (several small Shia Muslim and Druze populations).
Mostly arid desert, rainy season in west (November to April)
Located in the Middle East, northwest of Saudi Arabia
Total 93,300 sq km
Land 91,971 sq km
Water 329 sq km
Slightly smaller than Indiana
Coastline - 26km
Visa Requirements for Tourists
The following information on entry and exit requirements has been confirmed with the Jordanian authorities. However, these requirements are subject to change at any time. It is the traveller’s responsibility to check with the Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and its consulates for up-to-date information.
A valid Canadian passport is required for Canadians intending to visit Jordan. The passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your departure from the country. Canadians must also be in possession of a visa, which can be obtained on arrival at any border crossing or airport or from any Jordanian diplomatic mission for a fee. The Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in Ottawa issues single and multiple entry visas, but border points and airports only issue single entry visas.
Health Requirements for Tourists
Health requirements can change at any time The Public Health Agency of Canada strongly recommends that your travel plans include contacting a travel medicine clinic or physician six to eight weeks before departure. Based on your individual risk assessment, a health care professional can determine your need for immunizations and/or preventive medication and advise you on precautions to avoid disease. Travelers are reminded to ensure that their routine (childhood)immunizations (e.g., tetanus, diphtheria, polio, and measles) are up to date.
Proof of yellow fever vaccination may be required if arriving from an affected country. At present, medical exams are required to obtain a residency permit, including mandatory testing of BCG, HIV and Hepatitis C.

Our Tours in JordanWe offer 3 tours in Jordan. Contact us at 1.888.887.9710 or email info@myescapades.com to customize your own.
On this 2-week odyssey from Egypt into the Sinai and to Jordan, experience a thousand years of civilization. Enjoy Cairo’s Pyramids, its great mosques, museums and bazaars before cruising up the Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Crossing the beautiful Sinai Desert into Jordan visit the Byzantium mosaics at Madaba, the Dead Sea, Mt. Nebo and the Rose City of Petra.…More
Probably one of the most amazing archaeological sites in the Middle East is Petra, the ‘Rose City’, and on this 8-day tour through the Kingdom of Jordan, you will enjoy 2 full days exploring in-depth this ancient city, which lies hidden deep within its protective canyons. Other equally historic sites are also part of your journey such as the Graeco-Roman…More
During your 5-day stay in Jordan, you’ll be treated to the very best it has to offer. Starting out from the capital, Amman, travel back in time to explore the astounding ruins left behind by the Nabateans who build the ‘Rose City’ Petra. Here you ride by horseback through a deep rocky canyon to look upon some of the finest…More
