5-day itinerary · 4 nights
5 Days in Jordan — The Highlights Loop with Bethany & Aqaba
A complete five-day loop adding the Bethany baptism site and a Red Sea stop in Aqaba to the core highlights — the sweet spot for most first-time visitors.
5 days · 4 nights
Travelers with a full week to allocate who want history, des…
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
Amman city & Jerash
Amman Citadel and Roman Theater in the morning, Roman Jerash in the afternoon. Overnight in Amman.
Major attractions
Amman Citadel Roman Theater Jerash ruinsOptional experiences
- Ajloun Castle add-on
- Downtown Amman walk
- 2
Madaba, Mount Nebo & Bethany → King’s Highway to Petra
The Madaba mosaic map, Mount Nebo viewpoint, then the Bethany baptism site on the Jordan River. Continue south along the King’s Highway via Karak to Wadi Musa. Overnight in Wadi Musa.
Major attractions
Madaba Map Mount Nebo Bethany Beyond the Jordan Karak CastleOptional experiences
- Mujib viewpoint
- Shobak Castle
- 3
Petra full day
A full unhurried day inside Petra — the Siq, Treasury, Royal Tombs and the Monastery climb. Overnight again in Wadi Musa.
Major attractions
The Siq The Treasury Royal Tombs Monastery Great TempleOptional experiences
- High Place of Sacrifice
- Petra by Night
- 4
Little Petra → Wadi Rum
A morning visit to Little Petra for carved banquet halls and the painted ceiling, then drive to Wadi Rum for a 4x4 safari and an overnight Bedouin camp under the stars.
Major attractions
Little Petra (Siq al-Barid) Wadi Rum dunes Khazali Canyon sunsetOptional experiences
- Camel ride
- Rock climbing
- Stargazing
- 5
Aqaba Red Sea → Dead Sea → Amman
A short Red Sea stop in Aqaba, then the drive north to the Dead Sea for a float and resort afternoon. Return to Amman by evening to finish the loop.
Major attractions
Aqaba Red Sea Dead Sea float mineral mudOptional experiences
- Snorkelling in Aqaba
- Mujib Siq Trail (seasonal)
Who this suits
Travelers with a full week to allocate who want history, desert, sea and spirituality without rushing any single day.
Seasonal considerations
Spring and autumn best. Aqaba and the Dead Sea are pleasant in winter too; summer is very hot in the south.
Practical advice
- Five nights split across Amman, Wadi Musa, a Wadi Rum camp and the Dead Sea or Aqaba.
- Bethany Beyond the Jordan requires modest dress and closes on some holidays — check ahead.
- The Mujib Siq Trail is seasonal (April–October) and weather-dependent.
- Jordan Pass covers Petra, Jerash, Mount Nebo and Bethany entrances.
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