Just as overwhelming is Amman’s sense of history, dating back 5,500 years to its position as the ancient capital of the Ammonites, Rabbath-Ammon of the Old Testament, and later as Philadelphia, the Roman city that became part of the Decapolis. Overlooking the city from atop Jabal al-Qala’a is the Citadel, the site of the ancient Rabbath-Ammon, and at its foot lies the impressive Roman amphitheater that is the most remarkable remnant of ancient Philadelphia.

Amman is one of the oldest, continuously inhabited cities in the world, and today functions as a thriving commercial and administrative center with modern facilities, historical attractions and a longstanding tradition of hospitality. It is an excellent base from which to explore the surrounds, even the rest of the country, being no more than five hours drive from anywhere, and is surprisingly agreeable for a capital city.

Summer in Jordan is dry and warm. However, the low humidity makes dryness comfortable and endurable. The temperatures range between 26-33 C?. Therefore we recommend that you bring with you the appropriate summer clothes. In general, any casual clothing is appropriate for summer wear, however, our recommended clothes for women would be a long dress, pants or jeans, with a blouse or shirt that extends to the elbows.

Clothes that shows off the waist, cleavage, or the back is not appropriate. For men, appropriate attire consists of pants or jeans, and a shirt extending to the elbows. Winter, from October through February, can be cold, particularly in Amman, with snow, rain and wind, but there is little rainfall in the desert regions and in Aqaba, which makes a pleasant wintertime resort. About 75 percent of the country can be described as having a desert climate with very little annual rainfall.

Our Arabic language course & program allows you plenty of time to discover the culture & city of Amman Jordan.