A flight to Amman brings you to Jordan’s endlessly hospitable capital, dating back at least 5,000 years. See Amman’s ancient Citadel and experience a performance at the well-preserved Roman Theatre.
Explore times gone by among the limestone statues and Iron-Age sarcophagi of Amman’s Jordan Archaeological Museum. The living culture of Amman is best explored at the Museum of Popular Traditions, where costumes, fine embroidery and antique jewellery await.
For panoramic views climb up one of Amman’s seven hills and watch the sun set behind the city’s white houses. For an adventurous day out of Amman jump on one of the Hijaz Railway’s steam trains and rattle through desert landscapes, herds of Beduin goats and abandoned train stations.
The people of Amman love their mansaf, cardamom-spiced lamb cooked in yogurt and served on a huge portion of saffron rice. Afterwards, relax with Jordanian sweets and strong coffee in one of Amman’s traditional coffee houses. |