Jordan Itineraries Including Aqaba

Jordan offers a mix of history, desert landscapes, and Red Sea relaxation. Depending on your arrival, itineraries can start in Amman or Aqaba, with flexible routes and overnight stays along the way.

Option 1: Starting and Ending in Amman

Day 1: Arrival in Amman – Transfer to hotel in Amman, overnight in Amman
Day 2: Amman – Jerash – Ajloun – Amman – Visit Jerash and Ajloun, city tour of Amman, overnight in Amman
Day 3: Amman – Desert Castles – Amman – Explore the Desert Castles east of the capital, overnight in Amman
Day 4: Amman – Madaba – Mount Nebo – Wadi Mujib – Kerak – Petra – Travel along the King’s Highway with stops, overnight in Petra
Day 5: Petra – Full-day guided visit of Petra including the Treasury and Roman-style theatre, overnight in Petra
Day 6: Petra – Little Petra – Wadi Rum – Visit Little Petra, jeep tour in Wadi Rum, overnight in desert camp
Day 7: Wadi Rum – Aqaba – Morning in Wadi Rum, transfer to Aqaba, free time at the Red Sea, overnight in Aqaba
Day 8: Aqaba – Dead Sea – Morning at leisure in Aqaba, transfer to Dead Sea, overnight at Dead Sea resort
Day 9: Dead Sea – Free day to float, spa treatments, and relaxation, overnight at Dead Sea
Day 10: Dead Sea – Amman – Return to Amman for city tour or departure, overnight in Amman or departure

Option 2: Starting in Amman, Ending in Aqaba

Day 1: Arrival in Amman – Transfer to hotel, overnight in Amman
Day 2: Amman – Jerash – Ajloun – Day trip to Jerash and Ajloun, overnight in Amman
Day 3: Amman – Madaba – Mount Nebo – Kerak – Petra – Travel along King’s Highway, overnight in Petra
Day 4: Petra – Full-day guided tour, overnight in Petra
Day 5: Petra – Little Petra – Wadi Rum – Jeep tour in Wadi Rum, overnight in desert camp
Day 6: Wadi Rum – Aqaba – Transfer to Aqaba, free time, overnight in Aqaba
Day 7: Aqaba – Relax at the Red Sea or optional activities, overnight in Aqaba
Day 8: Departure from Aqaba – Flight or cruise from Aqaba port

Option 3: Starting and Ending in Aqaba

Day 1: Arrival in Aqaba – Transfer to hotel, overnight in Aqaba
Day 2: Aqaba – Wadi Rum – Jeep tour in Wadi Rum, overnight in desert camp
Day 3: Wadi Rum – Petra – Transfer to Petra, overnight in Petra
Day 4: Petra – Full-day guided visit, overnight in Petra
Day 5: Petra – Dead Sea – Transfer to Dead Sea, overnight at resort
Day 6: Dead Sea – Free day for floating and spa treatments, overnight at Dead Sea
Day 7: Dead Sea – Amman or Aqaba – Return to Amman for departure or stay in Aqaba for flight/cruise

Planning Tips

Overnight stays in Petra and Wadi Rum are essential to fully enjoy these destinations.
Consider flights between Amman and Aqaba to save time on long drives.
Spring and autumn are the best seasons for desert and inland sightseeing; Aqaba is pleasant all year.
Flexible itineraries allow for both cultural exploration and seaside relaxation at the Red Sea.