“Amazing though they are, the world-class spectacles at Petra, Jerash and Wadi Rum are matched by Jordan’s lesser-known delights: tea sipped with the Bedouin, a profusion of flowers in the spring.” – Jenny Walker, Lonely Planet WriterOur PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is.Inside This Book15 major biblical sights45 maps180 cups of cardamom-spiced coffee250,000+ years of historyInspirational photosClear, easy-to-use mapsRed Sea Diving feature3D plans of iconic sightsIn-depth backgroundEasy-to-read layout