8-day itinerary · 7 nights
8 Days in Jordan — Highlights with Dana, Umm Qais & the Baptism Site
A deeper eight-day loop that adds the Decapolis city of Umm Qais, a Dana Reserve hike and the baptism site — for travelers who want the highlights plus a few off-the-beaten-path days.
8 days · 7 nights
Curious travelers with eight days who enjoy a mix of major s…
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
Jerash, Ajloun & Umm Qais
A full northern day — Roman Jerash, Ajloun Castle, and the basalt ruins of Umm Qais overlooking the Sea of Galilee. Overnight in Amman.
Major attractions
Jerash ruins Ajloun Castle Umm Qais (Gadara) panoramaOptional experiences
- Lunch in Umm Qais overlooking the Sea of Galilee
- 3
Madaba, Mount Nebo & Bethany → King’s Highway to Dana/Petra
Madaba, Mount Nebo and the Bethany baptism site, then the 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
- 4
Dana Reserve hike → Petra
A morning hike in Dana Biosphere Reserve — from plateau to canyon edge — then a short drive to Wadi Musa to rest before the Petra day. Overnight in Wadi Musa.
Major attractions
Dana Biosphere Reserve canyon viewpointsOptional experiences
- Longer Dana-to-Feynan trek (for fit hikers only)
- 5
Petra full day
A full day inside Petra. Overnight again in Wadi Musa.
Major attractions
The Siq The Treasury Royal Tombs MonasteryOptional experiences
- High Place of Sacrifice
- Back Trail to the Monastery
- 6
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
- 7
Wadi Rum → Aqaba Red Sea
A final morning in the desert, then a relaxed Red Sea afternoon in Aqaba. Overnight in Aqaba.
Major attractions
Aqaba beach Red SeaOptional experiences
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Boat trip
- 8
Dead Sea float → Amman departure
Drive north to the Dead Sea for a float and resort afternoon, then transfer to Amman airport.
Major attractions
Dead Sea float mineral mudOptional experiences
- Mujib Siq Trail (seasonal)
Who this suits
Curious travelers with eight days who enjoy a mix of major sites, hiking and quieter ruins, and don’t mind a couple of fuller driving days.
Seasonal considerations
Spring and autumn best for the Dana hike. Avoid the Mujib Siq Trail outside April–October.
Practical advice
- Seven nights: Amman (2), Petra/Wadi Musa (2), Wadi Rum camp (1), Aqaba or Dead Sea (2).
- The Dana hike can be shortened to a viewpoint walk for less active travelers.
- Umm Qais pairs naturally with Jerash and Ajloun as a northern day.
- Jordan Pass covers all major entrances.
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