Amman Guide 2026 - Things to Do and Visitor Tips
Plan your trip with this Amman travel guide covering top sights, food, neighborhoods, transport, day trips, where to stay, and practical visitor tips.
The 6 days Jordan tour Aqaba, Wadi Rum, Petra, Dead Sea & Amman combines Jordan's dramatic desert landscapes, legendary archaeological sites and historic cities in one private journey from the country's Red Sea coast to its capital.
Begin in Aqaba before travelling into Wadi Rum for a 4x4 jeep adventure, an overnight desert camp and a traditional camel ride. Continue to Petra, where you will walk through the Siq to the Treasury and discover the extraordinary legacy of the Nabataeans.
Travel north through Shobak and along the historic King's Way before spending the night beside the Dead Sea. Your journey then continues through Madaba and Mount Nebo to Amman.
Complete the tour by discovering the remarkable Roman ruins of Jerash and the historic landmarks of Amman before your departure from Amman Airport.
Your 6 Days Jordan Tour: Aqaba, Wadi Rum, Petra, Dead Sea & Amman begins upon arrival in Aqaba.
Meet our representative at your agreed arrival point and transfer into Aqaba for a short introduction to Jordan's Red Sea city.
Visit the historic Mamluk Fort and see the archaeological remains of ancient Ayla before enjoying some free time around the traditional Souq.
After exploring Aqaba, continue to the protected desert landscapes of Wadi Rum.
Meet your local Bedouin guide and board a 4x4 vehicle for approximately two hours of desert exploration. Travel through dramatic canyons and sand dunes while discovering ancient rock inscriptions and some of Wadi Rum's remarkable natural scenery.
After your desert adventure, continue to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Enjoy breakfast at your Wadi Rum camp before beginning another desert experience.
Meet your camel guide and ride through the Rum and Um Ishrin valleys for approximately one hour. Travel across the red desert landscape, stop near Lawrence's Spring and see ancient Nabataean inscriptions before completing your camel ride.
Leave Wadi Rum and drive approximately 1.5 hours to Petra.
Enter the ancient Nabataean city through the narrow Siq with your local English-speaking guide. At the end of the canyon, encounter Petra's magnificent Treasury before continuing along the main trail toward the Street of Facades and Royal Tombs.
Enjoy your included lunch during the day's touring program.
Your Petra experience lasts approximately four hours. The guided section of the main trail is approximately 2 to 2.5 hours, after which you will have additional time to explore independently.
At the end of your visit, return to Petra's entrance and transfer to your hotel.
After breakfast at your hotel, leave Petra and continue toward Shobak.
Visit the historic Shobak Castle, dramatically positioned on a hill overlooking the surrounding landscape.
Spend approximately one hour exploring the fortress before continuing north along the King's Way.
Enjoy your included lunch during the journey.
Travel along this historic route through Jordan before continuing to the Dead Sea.
Upon arrival at your Dead Sea hotel, check in and enjoy the remainder of your day at leisure.
Relax at the resort and experience the unique landscape of one of Jordan's most famous natural destinations.
Enjoy breakfast followed by free time at your Dead Sea hotel.
After checking out, travel toward Madaba.
Visit St. George's Church, home to the celebrated historic mosaic map for which Madaba is famous.
Continue to Mount Nebo, traditionally associated with the biblical story of Prophet Moses. Visit the historic religious site and enjoy views across the Jordan Valley and surrounding landscapes.
Enjoy your included lunch during today's sightseeing program.
After your Mount Nebo visit, travel to Amman.
Check in at your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
After breakfast, travel north from Amman to the ancient city of Jerash.
Explore one of Jordan's most important archaeological sites, where preserved Roman-era structures include colonnaded streets, temples, theatres and extensive public spaces.
An English-speaking local guide will accompany you for approximately one hour during your Jerash visit.
Enjoy your included lunch during the day's touring program.
Afterwards, return to Amman to explore the capital's historic center.
Visit the Amman Citadel, where archaeological remains represent several periods of the city's history. Continue to the Archaeological Museum before walking through the traditional Souq.
Complete your sightseeing at the Roman Theatre, one of the most recognizable monuments in downtown Amman.
Return to your hotel for your final overnight stay.
Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel.
Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy free time before checking out. The latest standard hotel checkout time is 12:00.
Meet your driver and transfer from your Amman hotel to Amman Airport.
The airport journey takes approximately 45 minutes, marking the end of your 6 days Jordan tour Aqaba, Wadi Rum, Petra, Dead Sea & Amman.
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