Over 2,000 years ago, the Nabataeans created Petra—the city of stone. Journey with us behind the iconic facade from the movies, and discover one of the great wonders of the world, forgotten by time itself. 

"Per square mile, there’s probably more awesomeness to see here than in any other nation in the world. And if you play your cards right, you can take it all in on one epic trip.

Whether you’re renting a car and driving yourself around, or tagging along with a tour group, here’s a rundown of the spots you definitely don’t want to miss (except for Petra, which we’ve given its own dedicated photo essay), and what you can expect to see there."

Float in a giant salt lake, Step back in time to the Roman Empire, Eat like a king and Walk in the footsteps of Hollywood Actors are just some of the reasons why National Geographic thinks you should visit Jordan now!