✈️ Jordan Itinerary (Flexible 8–12 Days) — Day by Day
Uncategorized✈️ Jordan Itinerary (Flexible 8–12 Days) — Day by Day
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Jordan Itinerary (Flexible 8–12 Days) — Day by Day
A ready-to-use daily plan for Amman (your base), the Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum, and Aqaba. Each day includes internal sub-guides you can turn into detailed articles later.
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🔗 Quick links (Jordan sub-guides)
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- Downtown Amman »
- Rainbow Street »
- Dead Sea guide »
- Petra guide »
- Wadi Rum guide »
- Aqaba (3 days) »
- Jerash day trip »
- Ajloun cable car »
This block is the standard “Jordan EN internal links” and will be reused later as a Related section for Jordan.
🧭 Table of contents
Quick jumpDay 1 — Arrival (Amman)
Easy start- Arrive via Queen Alia International Airport (AMM).
- Light stroll: Downtown Amman + Rainbow Street.
Pro tip: a morning arrival gives you time to breathe before inter-city moves.
Day 2 — Dead Sea
Relax- Float + mud + spa (see the Dead Sea guide).
Two options: return to Amman or stay one night at a resort.
Day 3 — Petra
Top day- Walk the Siq to the Treasury; continue to the Monastery if you have energy.
- Optional: Petra by Night.
Day 4 — Wadi Rum
Desert- 4×4 jeep tour (2–3h) + sunset viewpoint.
- Overnight in a desert camp (Bedouin dinner + stars).
Day 5 — Wadi Rum (optional)
Flexible- Camel ride, sandboarding, or a short hike (see Wadi Rum guide).
Head to Aqaba in the afternoon.
Days 6–8 — Aqaba (3 days)
SeaThree relaxed beach days: snorkel or try-dive, a glass-bottom boat + promenade/markets, plus one flexible day depending on your energy and weather.
Day 9 — Amman City
City- Amman Citadel + Roman Theater + Abdali Boulevard.
- Food picks: Best restaurants in Amman.
Day 10 — Jerash
Ruins- Visit Jerash (Hadrian’s Arch, Colonnaded Street, theaters).
Day 11 — Ajloun + Cable Car
NatureDay 12 — Madaba + Mount Nebo
Views- Madaba day trip (mosaics).
- Mount Nebo (Jordan Valley views).
✈️ Flights (AMM)
Easy arrival- Arrive/depart via Queen Alia (AMM) — airport guide.
- From the Gulf: non-stop flights (seasonal/airline dependent).
- Tip: book 4–8 weeks ahead; prefer a morning arrival.
🏨 Suggested hotels (quick list)
Shortlist- 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 (Luxury Collection) · Mövenpick
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🚗 Transport in Jordan
Choose smart- Private car + driver: best for families between cities (comfort + time).
- Car rental: more flexibility (check insurance/requirements).
- JETT buses: budget-friendly for some routes.
Approx distances: Amman→Dead Sea (~1h) · Amman→Petra (~3h) · Petra→Wadi Rum (~2h) · Wadi Rum→Aqaba (~1h).
🍽️ Best restaurants & food experiences
Sub-guidesTip: open each as a dedicated sub-article.
- Hashem Restaurant — classic breakfast.
- Fakhreldin — upscale Levantine.
- Sufra — modern Jordanian.
- Levant — elegant vibe.
- Habibah Sweets — kunafeh.
- Shawarma Reem — iconic shawarma.
- Shams El Balad — seasonal local.
- Romero — Italian classic.
- Cantaloupe — rooftop views.
- Wild Jordan Center — panorama.
- Ali Baba — Aqaba — seafood.
💡 Tips before you go
Save time- 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 optional day and keep Amman to 2–3 days.
❓ FAQ (Jordan itinerary)
Quick answers🏁 Wrap-up
Smart structureThis day-by-day structure plus sub-guides gives you flexibility. Choose your length, then open each sub-guide to build the detailed plan.
