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.
Discover Jordan through a carefully planned 9-day private journey combining ancient cities, desert landscapes, nature reserves, and relaxing Dead Sea experiences. This itinerary takes you from Amman’s historic landmarks and Roman heritage sites to the remarkable landscapes of Umm Qais, Jerash, Dana Nature Reserve, Petra, and Wadi Rum.
Walk through the famous Siq to reach Petra’s Treasury, hike to the Monastery of El Deir from Little Petra, explore Wadi Rum by camel and jeep, and spend time surrounded by the natural beauty of Dana and the Dead Sea.
With comfortable stays in selected hotels, a Bedouin camp experience, private transportation, and local guides at key attractions, this Jordan tour combines cultural discovery with outdoor adventure while allowing you to experience the country at a comfortable pace.
Book your 9 Days Culture & Adventure Tour Jordan and explore the highlights of this extraordinary destination.
Upon arrival at Amman Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative after completing customs procedures. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Amman, where you can check in and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Start your Jordan adventure with a city tour of Amman, the capital of Jordan. Visit the Citadel, where you can see remains from the Roman to early Islamic periods. Continue to the Archaeological Museum, walk through the traditional Souq, and visit the Roman Theatre dating back to the 2nd century.
Continue to eastern Jordan to explore the famous Desert Castles. Visit Qasr Amra, known for its zodiac dome and early Umayyad fresco paintings, then discover Qasr Kharanah and Azraq Castle, built from black basalt. Return to Amman for overnight.
After breakfast, travel north to Umm Qais, the ancient city of Gadara and one of the famous Decapolis cities. Enjoy breathtaking views over the northern Jordan Valley, Golan Heights, and the Sea of Galilee.
Continue to Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities in the Middle East. Explore the impressive Forum, Roman colonnaded street, Nymphaeum, and Temple of Artemis before returning to Amman.
After breakfast, continue your journey south toward Petra. Visit Madaba, home to the famous 6th-century mosaic map of Palestine located in St. George’s Church.
Continue to Mount Nebo, the historic viewpoint overlooking the Jordan Valley and Dead Sea. Visit the Dead Sea Panorama Complex to enjoy scenic views and learn more about the Dead Sea area.
Continue to Kerak Castle, the famous Crusader fortress built in the 12th century, before arriving at Little Petra. Check in at your Bedouin camp, enjoy dinner, and spend the night surrounded by the desert atmosphere.
After early breakfast, begin your hiking adventure from Little Petra through the Al Baida region toward Petra’s Monastery (El Deir).
This special route offers amazing views of Petra’s landscapes and leads to one of the most impressive monuments in the ancient city. Please note that this hiking section requires a minimum average fitness level.
After completing the hike, continue to your hotel in Petra for overnight.
After breakfast, explore Petra, Jordan’s most famous archaeological attraction and the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom.
Walk through the Siq canyon to reach the Treasury, Petra’s iconic monument. Continue through the Street of Facades to the Royal Tombs and Pharaoh’s Castle. Enjoy free time to explore Petra before returning to your hotel.
Depart Petra and travel south to Wadi Rum, one of Jordan’s most spectacular desert landscapes.
Meet your Bedouin guide and start your camel ride through the red sand dunes of Rum and Um Ishrin valleys. Visit Lawrence’s Spring and discover Nabataean inscriptions at Anfashiyeh.
Continue by jeep to explore Wadi Rum’s natural rock bridges, including Jebel Burdah and Um Fruth. Enjoy a walk through Abu Khasheba Canyon, watch the sunset, then continue to your desert camp for dinner and overnight.
Continue your journey from Wadi Rum toward Dana Nature Reserve, Jordan’s largest nature reserve, known for its diverse landscapes and natural beauty.
Explore the impressive scenery of Dana before continuing to the Dead Sea, where you will enjoy your final overnight stay beside this unique natural destination.
After breakfast, transfer to Amman Airport for your departure flight and the end of your Jordan adventure.
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