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Tomb in Petra, Jordan (Andrea Pistolesi/Photodisc/Getty)

Jordan Travel Guide

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan encompasses boundaries defined by the Allied victors of World War I. Emir Abdullah, son of Sherif Hussein of Mecca, whose ancestry can be traced to the Prophet Muhammad, was awarded Trans-Jordan, the former Ottoman territories east of the Jordan River, in gratitude for Arab support during the war against the Ottoman Empire. Under British supervision, the Emirate of Trans-Jordan moved toward independence in 1946; with independence, Emir Abdullah became King Abdullah of Trans-Jordan. In 1949, with the annexation of the West Bank, the name of the country was changed to the Kingdom of Jordan. Read More

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iExplore Jordan
iExplore
from $2995, 9 days
Set on the ancient crossroads between Arabia and the Mediterranean Sea, Jordan is full of historic sites. Crusaders' forts along old trade routes and...
Jordan & Syria Explorer
World Expeditions
from $2790, 15 days
Jordan and Syria have an overwhelming array of historical sites and geographical features ripe for exploration. From the hidden city of Petra, Wadi...
Petra & Wadi Rum by Bike
Adventure Center
from $1404, 9 days
A week on two wheels exploring the spectacular sites and scenery of Jordan - Petra, Wadi Rum and the Red and Dead Seas. ...
A Week In Jordan
Adventure Center
from $1116, 9 days
A week to explore the spectacular sites and scenery of Jordan - Petra, Wadi Rum, Jerash and the Red and Dead seas ...
iExplore Jordan Active
iExplore
from $3295, 9 days
Explore the fascinating country of Jordan in a unique way; hiking, cycling, scrambling, camping, snorkeling and a desert jeep tour on this active 9-day adventure program. ......