This post is an outline of how we would recommend spending one week in Jordan. You can check out how we spent two weeks in Jordan in our other post, and also read our posts on each area.
So, what would we recommend for a week in Jordan?
Day 1 – Amman
Head to Amman Citadel to take in the history and the views
Stroll down the hill to the Roman Theatre, take in The Folklore Museum, Jordanian Museum of Popular Traditions and the Odeon Theatre
Explore some souqs selling fruis and vegetables, Arabic medicine, clothes, and jewellery
Head to Rainbow Street to take in the street décor, and a falafel sandwich from Al-Quds
Day 2 – Jerash
Take an Uber to Jerash – a must-visit for its amazing ruins – highly recommend spending a good amount of time there
Finish the day with dinner on Rainbow Street and an evening wander through Amman’s centre
Day 3 – Wadi Musa
Head out and collect your rental car then drive straight to Wadi Musa
Spend the remainder of the day exploring Petra, starting with the Main Trail through the siq leading to the famous Treasury
Hike the Monastery trail – a tough but rewarding hike
Explore the Petra Museum outside the entrance
Depending on the day, head back into Petra in the evening for Petra by Night
Day 4 – Wadi Rum
Drive from Wadi Musa to Wadi Rum Village and park up at the camp office
Hop in the back of the camp 4×4 for a tour of Wadi Rum which will include a tasty lunch and a nap in the shade
Take in the sunset with a cup of Bedouin tea before heading to camp for a traditional zarb dinner
Day 5 – Dead Sea
Check out and take a camel ride back to Wadi Rum village
Drive north along the Dead Sea highway
Stop in at the Museum at the Lowest Place on Earth
Head to a Dead Sea resort for a day pass – start off with lunch before going for a float in the water
Day 6 – Dead Sea
Take on Wadi Mujib – a great canyoning adventure
We took on Wadi Mujib – our first ever canyoning experience – which saw us navigating rushing water and towering canyon walls
Closed out the day with a wonderful meal at Beit Sweimeh
Day 7 – Madaba
Start the day with breakfast at Beit Sweimeh
Head to Mount Nebo to enjoy sweeping views of the Jordan Valley
Continue to Madaba and admire the gorgeous mosaics and soak in the rich history of the city
Wrap up your Jordan adventure with an evening flight home
Amman
Wadi Musa
Wadi Rum
Dead Sea
Need To Knows
In this post, we’ve linked to our detailed posts about each destination to help you plan your trip with ease. But if you’d like to explore even more about this incredible country, check out the curated posts below for information on driving in Jordan, the must-try local cuisine, and how to make the most of the Jordan Pass.
Don’t forget to visit our Jordan Archive for a complete collection of everything we’ve written about our adventures in this amazing destination!
