7-day itinerary · 6 nights
7 Days in Jordan — The Complete Highlights Loop
A full week loop with comfortable pacing — every headline site plus Ajloun, the King’s Highway castles and a Red Sea day, with no overwhelming driving day.
7 days · 6 nights
First or return visitors with a week who want a comprehensiv…
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. A relaxed first evening on Rainbow Street or downtown. Overnight in Amman.
Major attractions
Amman welcome optional Rainbow Street eveningOptional experiences
- Downtown food walk
- 2
Jerash & Ajloun
Roman Jerash in the morning, then the green highlands and 12th-century Ajloun Castle. Overnight in Amman.
Major attractions
Jerash Oval Plaza South Theatre Ajloun CastleOptional experiences
- Umm Qais add-on (makes a long day)
- Dana is too far — save for later
- 3
Madaba, Mount Nebo & Bethany → King’s Highway to Petra
Madaba, Mount Nebo and the Bethany baptism site, then the scenic King’s Highway via Karak to Wadi Musa. Overnight in Wadi Musa.
Major attractions
Madaba Map Mount Nebo Bethany baptism site Karak CastleOptional experiences
- Shobak Castle
- Mujib canyon viewpoint
- 4
Petra full day
A full day inside Petra. Overnight again in Wadi Musa to allow a second, lighter Petra morning.
Major attractions
The Siq The Treasury Royal Tombs MonasteryOptional experiences
- High Place of Sacrifice
- Petra by Night
- 5
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
- 6
Wadi Rum → Aqaba Red Sea
A final morning in the desert, then a short drive to Aqaba for a relaxed Red Sea afternoon. Overnight in Aqaba.
Major attractions
Aqaba beach Red Sea optional snorkellingOptional experiences
- Boat trip
- Diving
- 7
Dead Sea float → Amman departure
Drive north to the Dead Sea for a float and resort afternoon, then transfer to Amman airport for departure.
Major attractions
Dead Sea float mineral mudOptional experiences
- Mujib Siq Trail (seasonal)
Who this suits
First or return visitors with a week who want a comprehensive, well-paced loop rather than a rushed checklist.
Seasonal considerations
Spring and autumn ideal. Winter is quiet and clear but cold in the desert; summer afternoons are hot.
Practical advice
- Six nights: Amman (2), Wadi Musa (2), Wadi Rum camp (1), Dead Sea or Aqaba (1).
- A free afternoon in Petra lets you attempt the Back Trail or Monastery without pressure.
- Build in a rest morning in Aqaba if traveling with children.
- Jordan Pass covers all major entrance fees.
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