10-day itinerary · 9 nights
10 Days in Jordan — The Grand Tour
The grand loop — everything in the eight-day route plus the eastern desert castles, a second Petra day and a relaxed Red Sea day. The most comprehensive standard itinerary.
10 days · 9 nights
Travelers with ten days who want to see Jordan properly, wit…
Spring & autumn
Logical north–south loop
Day-by-day
The schedule
Every day is adjustable, and you choose your preferred start time when booking. Tell us your pace and we will tune the route.
- 1
Arrive Amman
Airport pickup and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Amman.
Major attractions
Amman welcomeOptional experiences
- Rainbow Street evening
- 2
Amman city
A full day to settle in and explore Amman — the Citadel, Roman Theater and downtown markets. Overnight in Amman.
Major attractions
Amman Citadel Roman Theater downtown souksOptional experiences
- Jordan Museum
- Jabal Amman walk
- 3
Jerash & Ajloun
Roman Jerash and the green highlands of Ajloun Castle. Overnight in Amman.
Major attractions
Jerash ruins Ajloun CastleOptional experiences
- Umm Qais add-on (longer day)
- 4
Desert Castles & the Dead Sea
A morning among the Umayyad desert castles east of Amman, then descend to the Dead Sea for a float. Overnight in Amman.
Major attractions
Qasr Amra (UNESCO) Qasr al-Azraq Qasr al-Kharraneh Dead Sea floatOptional experiences
- Aqaba is too far — save the Red Sea for later
- 5
Madaba, Mount Nebo & Bethany → King’s Highway to Dana & Petra
Madaba, Mount Nebo and Bethany, then the King’s Highway via Karak and a Dana Reserve viewpoint stop to Wadi Musa. Overnight in Wadi Musa.
Major attractions
Madaba Map Mount Nebo Bethany baptism site Karak Castle Dana viewpointOptional experiences
- Shobak Castle
- Short Dana walk
- 6
Petra — first day
The first Petra day — the Siq, Treasury, Royal Tombs and the colonnaded street. Overnight in Wadi Musa.
Major attractions
The Siq The Treasury Royal Tombs Great TempleOptional experiences
- Petra by Night
- 7
Petra — second day (Monastery & High Place)
A second, deeper Petra day — the Monastery climb and the High Place of Sacrifice, or the quieter Back Trail. Overnight in Wadi Musa.
Major attractions
The Monastery (Ad-Deir) High Place of Sacrifice Back TrailOptional experiences
- Little Petra in the late afternoon
- 8
Little Petra → Wadi Rum
Little Petra in the morning, then a Wadi Rum 4x4 safari and overnight in a Bedouin camp.
Major attractions
Little Petra Wadi Rum jeep safari desert sunsetOptional experiences
- Camel ride
- Stargazing
- 9
Wadi Rum → Aqaba Red Sea
A final morning in the desert, then a relaxed full afternoon on the Red Sea in Aqaba. Overnight in Aqaba.
Major attractions
Aqaba beach Red SeaOptional experiences
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Boat trip
- 10
Dead Sea float → Amman departure
Drive north to the Dead Sea for a final float and resort afternoon, then transfer to Amman airport.
Major attractions
Dead Sea float mineral mudOptional experiences
- Mujib Siq Trail (seasonal)
Who this suits
Travelers with ten days who want to see Jordan properly, with time for hiking, a desert-castle day and a second, deeper Petra visit.
Seasonal considerations
Spring and autumn best. Summer desert-castle and Wadi Rum days are very hot; winter is cold but quiet.
Practical advice
- Nine nights: Amman (3), Wadi Musa (2), Wadi Rum camp (1), Aqaba (2), Dead Sea (1).
- A second Petra day lets you attempt the Back Trail or High Place without rushing.
- The desert castles are best in the cooler morning — they are remote and unshaded.
- Jordan Pass covers all major entrances; the baptism site may need a separate timed entry.
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