Summary
π1 night in Amman
π1 night at The Dead Sea
π1 night in Petra
π1 night in Wadi Rum
π3 nights in Aqaba
Pre-Travel essentials
πCheck visa requirements
πPurchase the Jordan Pass
The cost of your tourist entry visa is included in the Pass.
πGet your Health Pass to travel to Jordan
Jordan has removed all Covid restrictions but they still require you to complete this form up to 6 days prior to entering.
Day 1 - Amman
π Arrange for your driver to meet you or collect your hire car and head to your hotel in the heart of Amman.
Day 2 - City to the Lake
There are a number of Museums in Amman but with limited time our driver recommended the Jordan Archaeological Museum and the Citadel.
π The Dead Sea
Head to the lowest place on earth, cover yourself in mud and see how well you float.
For more hotels in the area:
Day 3 - Diverse Jordan
Today is a big day so an early start will have you beating the crowds at your planned stops for the day.
π Mount Nebo
The most famous of Jordanβs religious sites, Mount Nebo, should be the first stop of the day. Said to be where Moses was buried and where he first sighted the Promised Land.
π Jordan Jewel
After your introduction to mosaics, head to Jordan Jewel.
π The Grand Canyon of Jordan
Take the longer route on The Kingβs Highway from Madaba to Karak and drive through Wadi Al Mujib.
π Karak Castle
Go local with a light lunch before exploring the Castle.
π Petra by night
Seeing The Siq and Treasury lit up by lanterns is pretty spectacular and should definitely be added tto your itinerary..
π« Tickets are not included in the Jordan Pass but can be purchased at the Visitor Centre or from your Hotel Concierge.
π The tour starts around 8pm and takes 2-3hrs depending on how fast you walk out.
π¦ If you are looking for a pool for the kids, the Movenpick is just down the road. Alternatively, if you want something more rustic and inline with the location, have a look at the link below to see what bookings has to offer.
For more hotels in the area:
Day 4 - The Star of the Show
π Petra by day
Another early morning will give you a head start on your fellow tourists and have you lunching in the shade before the hottest partt of the day.
π Gates open at 6am. We opted to have brekkie first and started our guided tour at 7am. Missing the first rush of tourists.
π Wadi Rum
Take advantage of being able to grab a quick nap in the car before your afternoon of adventure in Jordanβs largest and most famous desert.
Day 5 - Desert to the sea
πWadi Rum
Following breakfast, today is a good day to explore the desert in more depth and get βride a camelβ checked off your bucket list.
π Aqaba
π The pools and sea will be a refreshing change from the desert sand.
For more hotels in the area:
Day 6 & 7 - Beach time
Day 8 - Home
βοΈ It is a 4hr drive back to Amman so we recommend gettting a local flight to Amman. Local and domestic terminals in Amman are in the same building so it is a matter of going upstairs to get from domestic arrivals to international departures.
The lifts are outside the terminal.
Travel Tips
π¨π½ββοΈ Looking for a driver? Reach out and I will put you in touch with our driver Essam, whom we highly recommend.
π½ Eat local where you can. Jordanian food is full of flavour. If you have dietary requirements, be sure to notify hotels ahead of time. Most places will have Arab bread which is gluten free.
π Jordan can get pretty hot over the summer. The perfect time to visit is in spring and autumn/fall. Ramadan is also a great time to travel to Jordan (Spring) as it is pretty quiet on the tourist front and traffic is minimal.
π» Drinking alcohol is prohibited in public but many bars and most hotels will serve alcohol.
π During Ramadan some restaurants will only serve food outside after sunset.
π If doing self-drive, be aware there is a security checkpoint at the road border into Aqaba.
π Aqaba is duty free so a good spot to do the final holiday shop.
βοΈDonβt buy all your rugs in Turkey, save some space in the house for a camel hair rug from Jordan along with your mosaic.
π§ββοΈIf you are travelling with adults only, or have an adult willing to sit out some adventure. Visit the Wadi Mujib Nature Reserve for hiking/canyoning. Hikers need to be over 16yo. There are various levels of difficulty but my understanding is, it is not for the faint hearted.
Add ons if you have more time
Summary
π1 night in Amman
π1 night at The Dead Sea
π1 night in Petra
π1 night in Wadi Rum
π3 nights in Aqaba
Pre-Travel essentials
πCheck visa requirements
πPurchase the Jordan Pass
The cost of your tourist entry visa is included in the Pass.
πGet your Health Pass to travel to Jordan
Jordan has removed all Covid restrictions but they still require you to complete this form up to 6 days prior to entering.
Day 1 - Amman
π Arrange for your driver to meet you or collect your hire car and head to your hotel in the heart of Amman.
Day 2 - City to the Lake
There are a number of Museums in Amman but with limited time our driver recommended the Jordan Archaeological Museum and the Citadel.
π The Dead Sea
Head to the lowest place on earth, cover yourself in mud and see how well you float.
For more hotels in the area:
Day 3 - Diverse Jordan
Today is a big day so an early start will have you beating the crowds at your planned stops for the day.
π Mount Nebo
The most famous of Jordanβs religious sites, Mount Nebo, should be the first stop of the day. Said to be where Moses was buried and where he first sighted the Promised Land.
π Jordan Jewel
After your introduction to mosaics, head to Jordan Jewel.
π The Grand Canyon of Jordan
Take the longer route on The Kingβs Highway from Madaba to Karak and drive through Wadi Al Mujib.
π Karak Castle
Go local with a light lunch before exploring the Castle.
π Petra by night
Seeing The Siq and Treasury lit up by lanterns is pretty spectacular and should definitely be added tto your itinerary..
π« Tickets are not included in the Jordan Pass but can be purchased at the Visitor Centre or from your Hotel Concierge.
π The tour starts around 8pm and takes 2-3hrs depending on how fast you walk out.
π¦ If you are looking for a pool for the kids, the Movenpick is just down the road. Alternatively, if you want something more rustic and inline with the location, have a look at the link below to see what bookings has to offer.
For more hotels in the area:
Day 4 - The Star of the Show
π Petra by day
Another early morning will give you a head start on your fellow tourists and have you lunching in the shade before the hottest partt of the day.
π Gates open at 6am. We opted to have brekkie first and started our guided tour at 7am. Missing the first rush of tourists.
π Wadi Rum
Take advantage of being able to grab a quick nap in the car before your afternoon of adventure in Jordanβs largest and most famous desert.
Day 5 - Desert to the sea
πWadi Rum
Following breakfast, today is a good day to explore the desert in more depth and get βride a camelβ checked off your bucket list.
π Aqaba
π The pools and sea will be a refreshing change from the desert sand.
For more hotels in the area:
Day 6 & 7 - Beach time
Day 8 - Home
βοΈ It is a 4hr drive back to Amman so we recommend gettting a local flight to Amman. Local and domestic terminals in Amman are in the same building so it is a matter of going upstairs to get from domestic arrivals to international departures.
The lifts are outside the terminal.
Travel Tips
π¨π½ββοΈ Looking for a driver? Reach out and I will put you in touch with our driver Essam, whom we highly recommend.
π½ Eat local where you can. Jordanian food is full of flavour. If you have dietary requirements, be sure to notify hotels ahead of time. Most places will have Arab bread which is gluten free.
π Jordan can get pretty hot over the summer. The perfect time to visit is in spring and autumn/fall. Ramadan is also a great time to travel to Jordan (Spring) as it is pretty quiet on the tourist front and traffic is minimal.
π» Drinking alcohol is prohibited in public but many bars and most hotels will serve alcohol.
π During Ramadan some restaurants will only serve food outside after sunset.
π If doing self-drive, be aware there is a security checkpoint at the road border into Aqaba.
π Aqaba is duty free so a good spot to do the final holiday shop.
βοΈDonβt buy all your rugs in Turkey, save some space in the house for a camel hair rug from Jordan along with your mosaic.
π§ββοΈIf you are travelling with adults only, or have an adult willing to sit out some adventure. Visit the Wadi Mujib Nature Reserve for hiking/canyoning. Hikers need to be over 16yo. There are various levels of difficulty but my understanding is, it is not for the faint hearted.
Add ons if you have more time