Amman: the capital on seven hills

Antiquity, white façades and a living city pulse

Amman is the heart of modern Jordan and one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. A Roman theatre sits beside bazaars, and from the Citadel the “White City” opens below. An ideal starting point for the country — local, layered and urban.

Why go

• The Citadel: layers from Ammonites to Rome and the Umayyads, with city views.
• Roman Theatre: a monumental amphitheatre in the centre — antique Amman’s emblem.
• White City: limestone façades and hills create the capital’s silhouette.
• City character: bazaars, cafés and districts like Jabal Al-Weibdeh — Amman today.

What you will see on the tour

The route mixes major historic sites with living districts: from the Citadel and theatre to downtown atmosphere and Jordanian flavours.

On the programme:

• Citadel (Jabal Al-Qala’a): Temple of Hercules, Umayyad palace and museum finds.
• Roman Theatre: down to the lower city and one of the East’s finest amphitheatres.
• Downtown: old-centre streets, shops and spice-market scents.
• Rainbow Street: modern Amman — cafés, galleries and hill views at dusk.

Practical tips

For a comfortable visit:

• Footwear: the city is hilly — good shoes matter more than you think.
• Timing: morning at the Citadel means better light and less heat.
• Food: try mansaf, falafel and fresh juice — cuisine is part of the visit.