5-Day Jordan Itinerary: How To Spend Five Days In Jordan

If you’re looking for stunning desert landscapes, spectacular archaeological sites, good food and friendly locals, Jordan needs to feature on your travel bucket list.

Day 1: Amman Queen Alia International Airport — Amman (D) 40 KM

Welcome to Jordan! Upon arrival at the Jordan International Airport, you will be met by a local representative. He/she will be holding a signboard with your name on it and will assist you through visa formalities. Once you have gathered all of your luggage, you will be transferred to your hotel. After check-in, the rest of the day is at leisure.

Overnight in Amman
Meals included today: Dinner
Accommodation: Amman International Hotel OR Downtown Hotel Apartments OR Sulaf Luxury Hotel

Day 2: Amman Panoramic City Tour — Jerash — Dead Sea — Amman (B, D) 245 KM

Breakfast then pick up from hotel in Amman. Panoramic tour of the city, known as Philadelphia: a panoramic tour of the city center, downtown with its Roman Theater, Citadel, traditional markets, churches, mosques, and then head to the new modern city. Departure to Jerash, one of the most complete and best-preserved cities of the Roman Empire. Visit its streets, theaters, temples like the temple of Zeus and Artemis, walk the colonnaded street and other significant places, like the oval plaza. Then transfer to the Dead Sea. It is the lowest point on earth as well as the world’s first natural spa. The Dead Sea is known for the Biblical story of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, in the Old Testament, who were turned into salt. Free time at the Dead Sea private beach area for a swim and free time to enjoy this unique place to relax. Return to Amman.

Overnight in Amman
Meals included today: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Amman International Hotel OR Downtown Hotel Apartments OR Sulaf Luxury Hotel

Day 3: Amman — Wadi Rum — Petra (B, D) 425 KM

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart to visit Wadi Rum and spend two hours exploring its dunes in a 4×4 jeep. Wadi Rum is a uniquely shaped massive mountain that rose amongst the rosy red sand of the desert with towering cliffs of various brownish, reddish, and golden colors. Enjoy this breathtaking desert with its unlike scenery, not to be missed. Departure to Petra. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Overnight in Petra
Meals included today: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Petra Boutique Hotel OR Petra Guest House

Day 4: Petra — Amman (B, D) 245 KM

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, visit Petra, which is one of the world’s Seven Wonders. A city carved in stone more than 2,000 years ago. First, walk the “Siq”, the city’s most dramatic natural feature. Acting as an entrance corridor, the 1-mile (1.5 KM) gorge – lined by looming sandstone cliffs leads to the center of the city. Pass its final bend and come face-to-face with Petra’s crowning glory the magnificent Treasury, called locally “El-Khazneh”, the building is famous for its colonnaded Hellenistic façade, carved into the cliff face to dramatic effect. Pose for photos in front of the monument, and then continue your tour of the town, learning about the Nabataeans who built the city. Visit Petra Church – a beautiful structure, re-designed by the Byzantines and then walk around the Royal Tombs, a vast burial site just above the valley floor. Take a look inside and visit the amphitheater and imagine it in its heyday when some 3,000 people sat inside it. Return to your hotel Amman.

Overnight in Amman
Meals included today: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Amman International Hotel OR Downtown Hotel Apartments OR Sulaf Luxury Hotel

Day 5: Transfer to Amman Queen Alia International Airport (40 KM)

After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in Amman (hotel check-out is before 11:00 am). Free time at your leisure then transfer to Amman international airport according to your flight details. This will be the end of our tour and services.