Petra
The rose-red Nabataean city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Plan at least a full day; two lets you reach the Monastery without rushing.
Jordan trip planner: Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea
Jordan packs ancient cities, desert and sea into a small country, so a week is enough to see the highlights. Most trips start in Amman and travel south along the King’s Highway or the Desert Highway to Petra, Wadi Rum and Aqaba.
- Best time to go
- Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the most comfortable. Summer is very hot in the south; winter nights in the desert are cold.
- Trip length
- 5 to 8 days
- Currency
- Jordanian dinar (JOD)
Highlights
Wadi Rum
A protected desert valley of sandstone mountains. Jeep tours by day and a night in a desert camp are the classic way to see it.
Dead Sea
The lowest point on land, where the salty water lets you float. Resorts on the Jordanian shore are under an hour from Amman.
Amman
The capital, with the Citadel, the Roman Theatre and a lively café and food scene downtown.
Jerash
One of the best-preserved Roman cities in the region, an easy half-day trip north of Amman.
Aqaba
Jordan’s Red Sea town, known for snorkeling and diving on coral reefs.
A 7-day Jordan route
- Day 1: Arrive in Amman, Citadel and Roman Theatre
- Day 2: Jerash in the morning, Amman downtown in the evening
- Day 3: Drive to the Dead Sea, afternoon floating and sunset
- Day 4: Drive south to Petra
- Day 5: Petra: the Siq, the Treasury and the Monastery
- Day 6: Wadi Rum jeep tour and a night in a desert camp
- Day 7: Aqaba and the Red Sea, or back to Amman
Good to know
- Visa rules depend on your nationality. Check the official Jordanian government websites before you travel; the Jordan Pass can include the visa fee and Petra entry for many visitors.
- Dress modestly outside resorts, especially at religious sites.
- Distances are short but roads through the south are long and empty: renting a car or hiring a driver are both common.
Questions travelers ask
How many days do I need in Jordan?
Five days covers Amman, Petra and the Dead Sea. A week adds Wadi Rum, Jerash and time to rest.
Is one day enough for Petra?
One full day shows the main sights. Two days let you walk to the Monastery and the viewpoints without rushing.
Can I plan a Jordan trip with a budget per person?
Yes. On Blink you enter a budget per person or for the whole group, and the planner splits it across flights, stay, activities, food and transport.