This post is an outline of how we spent our two weeks in Jordan. We’ve created in depth posts on each area which are linked within to help tie all our Jordan posts together.
We would recommend an absolute bare minimum of one week in Jordan, but that’s because we loved it so much!
So, what did we get up to in two weeks?
Amman
Day 1
Flew from London Luton to Queen Alia International Airport – landed around 21:10
After navigating the visa queue and passport control, we got a taxi to our accommodation
Checked into Wild Jordan Center around midnight and had a refreshing smoothie before turning in for the night
Day 2
Enjoyed breakfast with a view at Wild Jordan Center
Delved into history at the Jordan Museum which had some fascinating exhibits
Meandered through the centre of Amman and stumbled upon a vibrant local souq
Rested up at a little café before exploring Rainbow Street’s delicious cuisine
Ended the day relaxing on our balcony, taking in the stunning view of Amman Citadel
Day 3
We caught an Uber up to Amman Citadel taking in the history and the views
Strolled down the hill to the Roman Theatre and took in The Folklore Museum, Jordanian Museum of Popular Traditions and the Odeon Theatre
Got a taxi back to Wild Jordan Center where we had a great dinner and relaxed
Day 4
Took an Uber to Jerash – a must-visit for its amazing ruins – highly recommend spending a good amount of time there
An unexpected highlight was being interviewed by Sky News Arabia as we were leaving
Hopped in a taxi to Ajloun Castle but found it underwhelming after Jerash
Finished the day with a mouth-watering kebab on Rainbow Street and an evening wander through Amman’s centre
Wadi Musa
Day 5
We took an Uber to pick up our rental car, ready to begin the next leg of our journey
We had to take the opportunity to stop at a viewpoint to take in the stunning landscapes
Made a stop to explore Kerak Castle
Checked into our accommodation in Wadi Musa and settled in for the evening
Day 6
Spent the day exploring Petra, starting with the Main Trail through the siq leading to the famous Treasury.
Hiked the Al-Khubtha trail which ended with stunning views of the Treasury from above
Continued to the Monastery trail – a tough but rewarding hike.
We limped our way back into Wadi Musa for dinner at My Mom’s Recipe Restaurant
Day 7
We started our day at The Petra Museum, learning more about the ancient city of Petra
Went back into Petra, walking the Main Trail once again before exploring some of the tombs we missed the day before
Left Petra fairly early and strolled into Wadi Musa for a late lunch
Wadi Rum
Day 8
We drove from Wadi Musa to Wadi Rum Village where we parked up at the camp office
Hopped in the back of a 4×4 and explored some iconic landmarks in the Wadi Rum Protected Area
Stopped for a tasty lunch, and a nap in the shade to escape the afternoon heat
Continued on with more landmarks, we tried out sandboarding and ended the tour sipping Bedouin tea as the sun set
Arrived at camp and enjoyed a traditional zarb dinner before relaxing around the campfire
Day 9
Started with breakfast before setting off to explore less-touristy spots
First stop was an amazing secluded viewpoint before taking in Kufic inscriptions and a number of ancient petroglyphs
Admired views toward Saudi Arabia from Wadi Sabet viewpoint followed by another great lunch in a shady canyon
Visited an unexpected rainwater well and then took in a gorgeous sunset with Bedouin tea
Returning to camp, we had much needed showers and a tasty dinner
Day 10
We spent five hours riding camels through the desert where we got to walk up dunes and take in more petroglyphs along the way
Stopped for a packed lunch in the shade, but we could have done with the usual nap before setting back out into the blistering heat
We arrived back to camp before anyone else so we spent time just chilling on our terrace before dinner
Dead Sea
Day 11
We left our Wadi Rum camp and drove north along the Dead Sea highway
Stopped in at the Museum at the Lowest Place on Earth then popped to a restaurant up the road for lunch
Checked into our villa and took some time to relax
Day 12
We walked across to Holiday Inn Dead Sea in the morning for a day pass
Spent some time floating in the Dead Sea, coating ourselves in the mud, and just relaxing
Headed back to our villa to relax in the pool
Day 13
We took on Wadi Mujib – our first ever canyoning experience – which saw us navigating rushing water and towering canyon walls
Spent the afternoon unwinding back at the villa with a refreshing swim in the pool
Closed out the day with a wonderful meal at Beit Sweimeh
Day 14
Started the day with breakfast at Beit Sweimeh
Headed Mount Nebo, where we enjoyed sweeping views of the Jordan Valley
Continued to Madaba, where we admired mosaics and soaked in the rich history of the city
We wrapped up our Jordan adventure with a drive to the airport for our (delayed) flight home
Need To Knows
Throughout this itinerary, 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!
