A Middle Eastern marvel, Jordan offers many rewards for the intrepid traveller, all of which can be enjoyed in just 10 or 11 days. Click for Luxury, Mid-range or Budget.
Here’s your Jordan itinerary:
| Luxury |  |
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| 1 | ✈To Amman (Book >) | Dep: Afternoon | Arr: Evening | 🏨Fairmont(Book >) | All hotels > |
| Settle in to your hotel and rest before starting this Luxury Jordan itinerary. | Visitors from most countries can get a visa on arrival. | ||||
| 2 | Wander around the cultured streets of Jabal Amman, then see Paris Square, Darat Al Funun and the Khalid Shoman Foundation in Jabal Al Weibdeh. Head to downtown and take a look at the Grand Husseini Mosque and impressive Amman Citadel. Here you’ll also find the famous Roman amphitheatre. | You’ll be visiting a lot of tourist sites – save money by buying a Jordan Pass. | |||
| 3 | 🚗Amman to Jerash drive 🚗Jerash to Wadi Musa (Petra) drive (Book >) |
Dep: 08:00 Dep: 10:00 |
Arr: 09:00 Arr: 13:45 |
🏨Hotel Mövenpick Resort (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Meet your driver and head north to the see the impressive Roman ruins of Jerash, then begin the journey to Wadi Musa. Relax until the mid-day sun eases off then start to explore the incredible ruins of Petra. | Save the environment (and money) by using a filter water bottle and topping up from taps. | ||||
| 4 | You’ll need a full day to see the rest of Petra’s sights. What not to miss: the water channels of Al-Siq, the Obelisk Tomb and Bab Al-Siq Triclinium, the famous Treasury, the High Palace of Sacrifice, the Urn Tomb and the Al-Deir monastery, at the top of 800 steps. | Avoid riding donkeys in Petra – there are lots of scams and the animal welfare here is questionable. | |||
| 5 | 🚗Wadi Musa to Wadi Rum drive | Dep: 14:00 | Arr: 16:00 | 🏨Wadi Rum Night Luxury Camp (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Arriving after the heat of the day has died down gives you both the opportunity to see more of Petra in the morning as well as to explore the stupendous Wadi Rum in the comfortable heat of late afternoon. | Camping in Wadi Rum can be cold between Nov and Mar – you may want to bring your own sleeping bag. | ||||
| 6 | 🚗Wadi Rum to Aqaba drive | Dep: 10:00 | Arr: 11:30 | 🏨Kempinski (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Chill out on Aqaba’s glorious Red Sea beaches. | If taking a taxi make sure the drivers uses the meter. | ||||
| 7-8 | Spend a couple more days on the beach, or use this opportunity to visit the magnificent marine wildlife on a diving or snorkelling trip. | The Aqaba souk is a good place to get souvenirs, including tea, coffee and spices. | |||
| 9 | 🚗Aqaba to Dana Biosphere Reserve drive | Dep: 09:00 | Arr: 11:30 | 🏨Feynan Ecolodge (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Dana Biosphere is the perfect place in which to hike amidst breathtaking landscapes. | You will need a guide to do the White Dome Trail. | ||||
| 10 | 🚗Dana Biosphere Reserve to Sweimeh (Dead Sea) drive | Dep: 10:00 | Arr: 12:30 | 🏨Kempinski (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Float, cover yourself in mud, spend time in the spa…basically, enjoy an indulgent afternoon by the Dead Sea. | Bring something to wear on your feet to and from the water. | ||||
| 11 | 🚗Sweimeh to Amman airport drive ✈Amman airport to home (Book >) |
Dep: 07:00 Morning |
Arr: 08:00 Arr: Afternoon |
Connect this Jordan itinerary with the Egypt and Western Turkey itinerary | |
| Flights depart from 10:00. | |||||
| Mid-range |  |
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| 1 | ✈To Amman (Book >) | Dep: Afternoon | Arr: Evening | 🏨Hotel Amman International (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Settle in to your hotel and rest before starting this action-packed Jordan itinerary. | Visitors from most countries can get a visa on arrival. | ||||
| 2 | Wander around the cultured streets of Jabal Amman, then see Paris Square, Darat Al Funun and the Khalid Shoman Foundation in Jabal Al Weibdeh. Head to downtown and take a look at the Grand Husseini Mosque and impressive Amman Citadel. Take the bus from North Terminal to Jerash to see the impressive Roman ruins. | You’ll be visiting a lot of tourist sites – save money by buying a Jordan Pass. | |||
| 3 | 🚌Amman to Wadi Musa (Petra) bus (Book >) | Dep: 06:30 | Arr: 10:30 | 🏨B&b Petra Fig Tree Villa (Book >) | All hotels > |
| You’ll need a full day to see the rest of Petra’s sights. What not to miss: the water channels of Al-Siq, the Obelisk Tomb and Bab Al-Siq Triclinium, the famous Treasury, the High Palace of Sacrifice, the Urn Tomb and the Al-Deir monastery, at the top of 800 steps. | Save the environment (and money) by using a filter water bottle and topping up from taps. | ||||
| 4 | 🚕Wadi Musa (Petra) to Wadi Rum bus | Dep: 14:00 | Arr: 16:00 | 🏨Wadi Rum Beduland (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Arriving after the heat of the day has died down gives you both the opportunity to see more of Petra in the morning as well as to then take a taxi to explore the stupendous Wadi Rum in the comfortable heat of late afternoon. | Camping in Wadi Rum can be cold between Nov and Mar – you may want to bring your own sleeping bag. | ||||
| 5 | 🚕Wadi Rum to Aqaba taxi | Dep: 10:00 | Arr: 11:15 | 🏨Mövenpick Resort & Spa Tala Bay(Book >) | All hotels > |
| Chill out on Aqaba’s glorious Red Sea beaches. | If taking a taxi make sure the drivers uses the meter. | ||||
| 6-7 | Spend a couple more days on the beach, or use this opportunity to visit the magnificent marine wildlife on a diving or snorkelling trip. | The Aqaba souk is a good place to get souvenirs, including tea, coffee and spices. | |||
| 8 | 🚌Aqaba to Qurayqura bus 🚕Qurayqura to Dana Biosphere Reserve transfer |
Dep: 12:00 Dep: 14:00 |
Arr: 14:00 Arr: 14:30 |
🏨Feynan Ecolodge (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Dana Biosphere is the perfect place in which to hike amidst breathtaking landscapes. | Minibuses to Qurayqura leave from same station as buses to Amman/Petra. Check departure times at the station on the night of day 8. Contact the ecolodge to arrange transport from Qurayqura. | ||||
| 9 | 🚕Dana Biospehere Reserve to Sweimeh (Dead Sea) transfer | Dep: 11:00 | Arr: 13:30 | 🏨Holiday Inn (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Float, cover yourself in mud, spend time in the spa…basically, enjoy an indulgent afternoon by the Dead Sea. | Arrange a transfer to the Dead Sea with the Feynan Ecolodge. | ||||
| 10 | 🚕Sweimeh to Amman airport taxi ✈Amman airport to home (Book >) |
Dep: 07:00 Morning |
Arr: 08:00 Arr: Afternoon |
Connect this Jordan itinerary with the Egypt and Western Turkey itinerary | |
| Flights depart from 10:00. | |||||
| Budget |  |
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| 1 | ✈To Amman (Book >) | Dep: Afternoon | Arr: Evening | 🏨Nomads Hostel (Book >) | All hostels > |
| Settle in to your hotel and rest before starting this action-packed Jordan itinerary. | Visitors from most countries can get a visa on arrival. | ||||
| 2 | Wander around the cultured streets of Jabal Amman, then see Paris Square, Darat Al Funun and the Khalid Shoman Foundation in Jabal Al Weibdeh. Take the bus from North Terminal to Jerash to see the impressive Roman ruins. | You’ll be visiting a lot of tourist sites – save money by buying a Jordan Pass. | |||
| 3 | Take a day trip to the Dead Sea by catching a bus from Mujaharin bus station to Rame and then a cheap taxi to Amman Beach. | Bring something to wear on your feet to and from the water. | |||
| 4 | 🚌Amman to Wadi Musa (Petra) bus (Book >) | Dep: 06:30 | Arr: 10:30 | 🏨Petra Gate Hotel (Book >) | All hostels > |
| You’ll need a full day to see the rest of Petra’s sights. What not to miss: the water channels of Al-Siq, the Obelisk Tomb and Bab Al-Siq Triclinium, the famous Treasury, the High Palace of Sacrifice, the Urn Tomb and the Al-Deir monastery, at the top of 800 steps. | As soon as you arrive in Petra, ask your hotel to help book the bus tomorrow to Wadi Rum – it’s important to book in advance. | ||||
| 5 | 🚌Wadi Musa (Petra) to Wadi Rum bus | Dep: 06:30 | Arr: 08:30 | 🏨Wadi Rum Fire Camp (Book >) | All hostels > |
| Shelter from the heat at Wadi Rum with a mint teat, then explore the stupendous Wadi Rum in the comfortable heat of late afternoon. Contact Wadi Rum Beduland in advance for advice on where to meet. | Camping in Wadi Rum can be cold between Nov and Mar – you may want to bring your own sleeping bag. | ||||
| 6 | 🚌Wadi Rum to highway junction bus 🚌Highway to Aqaba bus |
Dep: 08:30 Dep: 10:00 |
Arr: 09:00 Arr: 11:00 |
🏨Hakaia Home (Book >) | All hostels > |
| Buses to the highway leave between 08:30 and 09:00 and take 30 mins. At the highway you can wait for any bus or minibus to Aqaba, no more than 1 hour away. Chill out on Aqaba’s glorious Red Sea beaches in the afternoon. | Save the environment (and money) by using a filter water bottle and topping up from taps. | ||||
| 7-8 | Spend a couple more days on the beach, or use this opportunity to visit the magnificent marine wildlife on a diving or snorkelling trip. | The Aqaba souk is a good place to get souvenirs, including tea, coffee and spices. | |||
| 9 | 🚌Aqaba to Al-Qadisiya bus 🚕Al-Qadisiya to Dana Biosphere Reserve taxi |
Dep: 09:00 Dep: 12:00 |
Arr: 12:00 Arr: 12:10 |
🏨Dana Moon (Book >) | All hotels > |
| Take a minibus in the direction of Al-Tafilah and ask to get off at Al-Qadisiya, from where it’s a cheap taxi to Dana. Dana Biosphere is the perfect place in which to hike amidst breathtaking landscapes. | Minibuses to Al-Tafileh leave from same station as buses to Amman/Petra. Check departure times at the station on the night of day 8. | ||||
| 10 | 🚕Dana Biospehere Reserve Al-Qadisiya taxi 🚌Al-Qadisiya to Amman bus |
Dep: 11:30 Dep: 12:00 |
Arr: 11:40 Arr: 15:00 |
🏨Nomads Hostel (Book >) | All hostels > |
| Enjoy a short walk in the reserve before journeying to Amman. Once in the city, head to downtown and take a look at the Grand Husseini Mosque and impressive Amman Citadel. | Take whichever form of transport – bus or minibus – comes first otherwise you may wait a long time! | ||||
| 10 | ✈Amman airport to home (Book >) | Dep: Morning |
Arr: Afternoon | Connect this Jordan itinerary with the Egypt and Western Turkey itinerary | |
| Airport buses leave from various locations in Amman. More info here. | |||||
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