The Perfect 7-Day Itinerary for Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea

Planning for a long-week vacation and want to come to a place where you will find wonders and history? Then Jordan is the best place to come. Jordan sums up in itself history, wonders, and beautiful landscapes. You will experience the cities of Petra and the deserts of Wadi Rum and the waters of the Dead Sea. These gems will give you a lifelong experience, and you will carry the experience with you.

This itinerary will guide you on a long week’s holiday. You will get a wholesome experience of the trip with beautiful landscapes, hidden places, and many more things to experience.

Day 1: Arrival in Amman

Come to the capital of Jordan, where you will start your adventure in Amman. After landing at the international airport of Queen Alia, you will get the vibe of a friendly city. You will get the waves of air from the Middle East. And you will definitely like the vibe of the city and the place.

Morning and afternoon plan

• You need to check into the hotel that you booked and get refreshed after coming from a long journey.
• After getting freshened up, you can come down to the city for a great view of Amman Citadel, through which you will learn the history of that place. You will get to know the history of Rome, the Byzantine Empire, and other places.
• You can also visit the Roman Theatre which will give you a sense of history and you will get back to the olden days during the tie of 2nd century AD.

Evening

• In the evening, you can go to the cafes and the different antique shops and can enjoy the streets of art in the Rainbow Street
• Enjoy your first-ever dinner in Jordan. You can try foods like Mansaf or Maqluba, which you will find tasty and delicious to your taste.

Tip: You can walk during the night on the streets of Amman, it’s quite safe and gives you perfect vibe for walking.

Day 2: Amman to Jerash

After spending ,1 day in Amman you can now come to the northern gem of Jordan which is Jerash and Ajloun.

Morning- Jerash

• From an hour distance of Amman you will come to the best place of Roman cities in the world you will come Jerash which is known for it’s beautiful cities.
• You have to explore some of the theatres of this place like the Oval Plaza and others.

Afternoon- Ajloun Castel

• After Jerash comes the beautiful castle, which was built in the 12th century. This castle was built for defensive purposes.
• From the castle, you can enjoy the view of the beautiful, magnificent hills and the olive trees.

Evening

• After the long journey from the castle and all come back to Amman and relax while enjoying you Arabic coffee at any local cafes.

Day 3: Amman to Petra

Today it’s time to explore the southern places and come to Petra, coming through the Desert Highways. This place has been newly added to the seven wonders of the world.

On the way Stops

• Mount Nebo, this place is known as where the Promised Land was founded by Moses.
• Madaba, this place is famous for it’s ancient compositions, which also includes the Holy Land of the 6th- century.

Afternoon- Petra in Day

• You will first check in your hotel rooms through the gateway of the town by arriving in Wadi Musa.
• If you have time and want to explore more than you can explore the Little Perta which is small in size but is equally beautiful and attractive. You can explore the caves in this place.

Evening- Petra in Night

• This exploration is optional if you want you can take experience of a beautiful night with the lights of the candles, this event is magical and it take place on some special nights only.

Day 4: Petra in Depth

If you want your journey to become successful the you have to dedicate a whole day to Petra as it deserves it. You need to wear your comfortable shoes and clothes, as it is going to be a long day, and make sure you carry water with you while you are going for site seeing as it will take a long time.

Morning

• Firstly you need to enter Siq which is a narrow space to walk which will lead you to the Treasury. You will love the experience of this journey.
• You can then continue your walk to the streets of Facades and can explore the place like the Royal Tombs.

Afternoon

• Coming to this place might be a bit challenging but after coming to this place you will find it like a reward. This place is known by the name of Ad-Deir which is a monastery.
• You can also visit the temples located in this place and can see the remains of the churches.

Evening

Come back to your place or the hotel you are staying in and enjoy a rest after a whole day of roaming and do try the Bedouin tea.

Day 5: Petra to Wadi Rum

After taking a look around Petra, next we will come to a place called “Valley of the Moon”, which is known by the name of Wadi Rum. This place is full of beautiful landscapes, and you will love the experience of coming to this place.

Morning

• You need to check in you place of stay which can be a camp or desert tent which is full of luxury.
• Book a jeep tour which take you to different places like Lawrence’s Spring, and Khazali Canyon and the towers. You will enjoy these places and get a great experience.

Afternoon

• You will enjoy the view of the desert by climbing the Um Frouth Rock Bridge. This is going to be a great experience for you.
• You can get the experience of sliding down the sand dunes, which are red in colour and are very huge in size.

Evening

• In the evening, you can enjoy the traditional dinner named as zarb which is made traditionally by making a whole in the ground as an underground pit, and you can enjoy the night with the sky full of stars and listening to the traditional Bedouin music.,

Day 6: Wadi Rum to Dead Sea

The next journey will take you from dryness to wetness which means from deserts to waters, and you will experience the travel of the north. Don’t get confused you are going to the Dead Sea.,

Morning

• For the last time take the enjoyment of the desert sunrise in the Wadi Rum desert before you start your journey for the north sea.
• Then start your drive along the highway. You can also stop at some local shops for some snacks and some breaks. You will find many small villages with these local shops on your way.

Afternoon

• The first thing you must do is to enter into the resorts of the Dead Sea and keep your things there and get ready for heading straight to the waters and enjoy the water splashes over your body.
• Let your body float over the water with minerals and try the best thing of the place which is the Dead Sea mud mask. This will detox and relax your whole body and you will feel rejuvenated.

Evening

• To end the day, you can enjoy the view of the sunset from the hills of Israel and Palestine. The submergence of the sun in water gives a view that you would want to capture and keep with you as a memory forever. The orange colour of the waters gives you an unforgettable view.

Day 7: Dead Sea and Departure

After a long 7-day trip, it’s time to get back home. Before proceeding to the airport for the departure, you can enjoy the morning atmosphere of the Sea.

Before you leave:

• Before leaving the space you can visit the church which is located near the place. You can visit the Bethany Beyond the Jordan.
• You can also take a relaxation time in the spa in the resort you were staying in.

Check the timings of the flight and with the guidance that come back to Amman for your departure and go back to your hometown.

Tips for a Perfect Trip

• You cannot visit these places anytime. The best time to visit this place is during the spring season which is from the month of March to May, and during the autumn season, which is from the month of September to November.
• The currency which is used here is JOD(Jordanian Dinar). So carry the currency with yourself.
• You have to wear modest clothes while visiting some particular place, especially in the village and old areas.
• You an rent cars here, or use the public transport such as buses and private drivers for the travelling puropose.
• The food which you should here is Mansaf, falafel, hummus, and fresh dates. You should try these dishes. They all are mouth watering.

This 7-day trip will give you a balance of all the experiences, starting from attractions to culture. You will witness all the historical things, beautiful landscapes, deserts, and the world’s saltiest lake which will give you a wholesome experience. This will all be done with the warmth of Jordan’s hospitality.

Are you a person interested in history, a traveller, or an adventure seeker? Jordan will provide you with all the experiences you are looking for. The trip will always be in your memories after you return home from the trip.