| Duration | 10 days · 9 nights |
| Best for | Travelers with ten days who want to see Jordan properly, with time for hiking, a desert-castle day and a second, deeper Petra visit. |
| Best season | Spring & autumn |
| Routing | Logical north–south loop |
Day-by-day
The schedule
Every day is adjustable, and you choose your preferred start time when booking. Tell us your pace and we will tune the route.
Day 1: Arrive Amman
Airport pickup and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Amman.
Major attractions: Amman welcome
Optional experiences
- Rainbow Street evening
| Driving distance | 30 km |
| Driving time | ≈ 45 min |
| Walking | Light |
Day 2: Amman city
A full day to settle in and explore Amman — the Citadel, Roman Theater and downtown markets. Overnight in Amman.
Major attractions
- Amman Citadel
- Roman Theater
- downtown souks
Optional experiences
- Jordan Museum
- Jabal Amman walk
| Driving distance | Within the city |
| Driving time | Minimal |
| Walking | Moderate — 3–4 km |
Day 3: Jerash & Ajloun
Roman Jerash and the green highlands of Ajloun Castle. Overnight in Amman.
Major attractions
- Jerash ruins
- Ajloun Castle
Optional experiences
- Umm Qais add-on (longer day)
| Driving distance | 80 km return |
| Driving time | ≈ 1 h 15 min each way |
| Walking | Moderate — 4–5 km |
Day 4: Desert Castles & the Dead Sea
A morning among the Umayyad desert castles east of Amman, then descend to the Dead Sea for a float. Overnight in Amman.
Major attractions
- Qasr Amra (UNESCO)
- Qasr al-Azraq
- Qasr al-Kharraneh
- Dead Sea float
Optional experiences
- Aqaba is too far — save the Red Sea for later
| Driving distance | 180 km loop |
| Driving time | ≈ 2 h 30 min total driving |
| Walking | Light — short stops |
Day 5: Madaba, Mount Nebo & Bethany → King’s Highway to Dana & Petra
Madaba, Mount Nebo and Bethany, then the King’s Highway via Karak and a Dana Reserve viewpoint stop to Wadi Musa. Overnight in Wadi Musa.
Major attractions
- Madaba Map
- Mount Nebo
- Bethany baptism site
- Karak Castle
- Dana viewpoint
Optional experiences
- Shobak Castle
- Short Dana walk
| Driving distance | 270 km |
| Driving time | ≈ 5 h with stops |
| Walking | Light to moderate |
Day 6: Petra — first day
The first Petra day — the Siq, Treasury, Royal Tombs and the colonnaded street. Overnight in Wadi Musa.
Major attractions
- The Siq
- The Treasury
- Royal Tombs
- Great Temple
Optional experiences
- Petra by Night
| Driving distance | On foot |
| Driving time | No driving |
| Walking | Strenuous — 8–12 km |
Day 7: Petra — second day (Monastery & High Place)
A second, deeper Petra day — the Monastery climb and the High Place of Sacrifice, or the quieter Back Trail. Overnight in Wadi Musa.
Major attractions
- The Monastery (Ad-Deir)
- High Place of Sacrifice
- Back Trail
Optional experiences
- Little Petra in the late afternoon
| Driving distance | On foot |
| Driving time | No driving |
| Walking | Strenuous — 6–10 km with climbs |
Day 8: Little Petra → Wadi Rum
Little Petra in the morning, then a Wadi Rum 4×4 safari and overnight in a Bedouin camp.
Major attractions
- Little Petra
- Wadi Rum jeep safari
- desert sunset
Optional experiences
- Camel ride
- Stargazing
| Driving distance | 9 km to Little Petra, 110 km to Wadi Rum |
| Driving time | ≈ 1 h 45 min total |
| Walking | Light to moderate |
Day 9: Wadi Rum → Aqaba Red Sea
A final morning in the desert, then a relaxed full afternoon on the Red Sea in Aqaba. Overnight in Aqaba.
Major attractions
- Aqaba beach
- Red Sea
Optional experiences
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Boat trip
| Driving distance | 60 km |
| Driving time | ≈ 1 h |
| Walking | Light |
Day 10: Dead Sea float → Amman departure
Drive north to the Dead Sea for a final float and resort afternoon, then transfer to Amman airport.
Major attractions
- Dead Sea float
- mineral mud
Optional experiences
- Mujib Siq Trail (seasonal)
| Driving distance | 330 km to the Dead Sea, 60 km to Amman |
| Driving time | ≈ 3 h 30 min + 1 h |
| Walking | Light |
Who this suits
Travelers with ten days who want to see Jordan properly, with time for hiking, a desert-castle day and a second, deeper Petra visit.
Seasonal considerations
Spring and autumn best. Summer desert-castle and Wadi Rum days are very hot; winter is cold but quiet.
Practical advice
- Nine nights: Amman (3), Wadi Musa (2), Wadi Rum camp (1), Aqaba (2), Dead Sea (1).
- A second Petra day lets you attempt the Back Trail or High Place without rushing.
- The desert castles are best in the cooler morning — they are remote and unshaded.
- Jordan Pass covers all major entrances; the baptism site may need a separate timed entry.
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