A word of warning though – Jordanian drivers are often aggressive, too often taking unnecessary risks; so make sure to buckle your seatbelt. Jerash: located just 30 miles north of the capital, Jerash is home to an impressive array of Roman and Greek architecture lying in various states of ruin. As far back as the third century BC, Jerash formed an integral part of the Greek Empire and later was a favourite destination of Hadrian, the famed Roman emperor. Dead Sea: a trip to the lowest point and one of the most salty bodies of water on the planet is a must. Just 50 miles southwest of Amman, the Dead Sea lies half in Jordan and half in Israel and the West Bank. Many beaches are dotted along the shoreline but you will almost certainly have to pay in the off-peak season and more in the summer when temperatures here climb above 40 degrees Celsius. The mud and salty water is considered healthy, meaning the Dead Sea has long been a pilgrimage site for those looking to cure a whole variety of ailments. Madaba: about half an hour south of Amman by car or bus, Madaba is an intriguing part of Jordan’s tourism circuit. About 40 per cent Christian, the town is home to a renowned mosaic of some two million pieces which forms a map of Jerusalem and the Holy Lands at the Basilica of Saint George, a Greek Orthodox church. The mosaic is 1,500 years old and one of the archaeological treasures of Jordan. Qasr al Abd: just over 10 miles west of the capital, this small town features a large complex of ruins from the second century BC although its exact history is largely unknown. The main structure is one of the finest examples of Hellenistic era architecture in Jordan boasting some of the largest single building blocks found anywhere in the region. Just outside, Ajlun features an old Islamic Castle sat on top of a hill with great views and then Pella, a city first mentioned nearly 4,000 years ago with Greco-Roman remains. Many of the ruins here, including relics from the Iron and Bronze Age, are still being excavated. | 
