✈️ Jordan Itinerary (Flexible 8–12 Days) — Day by Day
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✈️ Jordan Itinerary (Flexible 8–12 Days) — Day by Day
A clear daily plan with links to detailed sub-guides for each stop: Amman (your base), the Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, plus day trips to Jerash, Ajloun, and Madaba/Mount Nebo.
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Table of contents
Day 1 — Arrival (Amman)
- Arrive via Queen Alia International Airport (AMM).
- Check in and take a light stroll through Downtown Amman and Rainbow Street.
Pro tip: a morning arrival gives you time to breathe before inter-city moves.
Day 2 — Dead Sea
- Beach resort day: float + mud + spa — see the Dead Sea guide.
Return to Amman in the evening or spend a night at a resort.
Day 3 — Petra
- Walk the Siq to the Treasury and up to the Monastery.
- Optional evening: Petra by Night.
Day 4 — Wadi Rum
- 4×4 desert tour (2–3h) + sunset dune.
- Stay at a desert camp (Bedouin dinner & starry skies) — or classic hotel options via the same guide.
Day 5 — Wadi Rum (optional)
- Camel ride, sandboarding, or a light hike.
Head to Aqaba in the afternoon.
Days 6–8 — Aqaba (3-Day Program)
Three relaxed beach days: snorkel or a try-dive, a glass-bottom boat and promenade/markets, plus one flexible day either for extra activities or traveling back to Amman.
Day 9 — Amman City
- Amman Citadel + Roman Theater + Abdali Boulevard.
- Food picks: Best restaurants in Amman.
Day 10 — Jerash
- Visit the Roman city of Jerash (Hadrian’s Arch, Colonnaded Street, North Theater).
Day 11 — Ajloun + Cable Car
Day 12 — Madaba + Mount Nebo
- Full-day Madaba (mosaics & churches).
- Mount Nebo for sweeping Jordan Valley views.
✈️ Flights
- Arrive/depart via Queen Alia (AMM) — airport guide.
- From the Gulf: non-stop from Kuwait/Doha/Dubai/Riyadh.
- Tip: book 4–8 weeks ahead; aim for a morning arrival.
🏨 Suggested Hotels
- Amman: W Amman · The House Boutique Suites · Amman Rotana
- Dead Sea: Kempinski Ishtar · Marriott Dead Sea
- Petra: Mövenpick Petra · Petra Guest House
- Wadi Rum: Memories Aicha · Bubble Luxotel
- Aqaba: InterContinental · Al Manara, a Luxury Collection · Mövenpick
🚗 Transport
- Private car + driver — best for families between cities.
- Car rental — more flexibility (insurance/IDP as needed).
- JETT buses — budget option to Jerash/Petra/Aqaba.
Approx distances: Amman→Dead Sea (~1h) · Amman→Petra (~3h) · Petra→Wadi Rum (~2h) · Wadi Rum→Aqaba (~1h).
🍽️ Best Restaurants & Food Experiences
Tap to open each as a dedicated sub-article.
- Hashem Restaurant — falafel, hummus & classic Jordanian breakfast (Downtown Amman).
- Fakhreldin — upscale Levantine dining.
- Sufra — Jordanian recipes with a modern touch.
- Levant — wood-fire oven & elegant vibe.
- Habibah Sweets — famous kunafeh & Arabic desserts.
- Shawarma Reem — iconic shawarma (2nd Circle).
- Shams El Balad — seasonal local cuisine with views.
- Romero — old-school Italian in Amman.
- Cantaloupe — rooftop gastro-pub views.
- Wild Jordan Center — healthy menu + panorama.
- Ali Baba — Aqaba — seafood & local dishes.
💡 Tips
- Book Petra and Wadi Rum early in peak months.
- Bring comfy shoes, water, and sunscreen for Petra/Wadi Rum.
- If pressed for time: remove one Wadi Rum or Aqaba day and keep Amman to 2–3 days.
❓ FAQ
How do I turn links into sub-articles?
Create a dedicated article for each place using the slug shown below, and keep this guide as the “pillar.”
Can I compress to 8 days?
Yes: arrival, Dead Sea, Petra, one Wadi Rum day, one Aqaba day, and two Amman days.
🏁 Wrap-up
This day-by-day structure with sub-guides gives you full flexibility. Pick your ideal length, then open each link to build your detailed plan.
