The Ultimate 10 Day Guide To Jordan

If you are reading this because you are thinking of a trip to Jordan, don’t think! Just go! Book your flights now & start getting excited. In this blog we are going to take you through the ultimate 10 day guide to Jordan. Including everything you need to know before visiting, the exact route we took & all the insane experiences to be had along the way.

& if Jordan isn’t already on your bucket list, we guarantee that by the end of this blog post it will be. So, let’s get into it…

Is Jordan safe to visit?

A question you may be asking yourself, let’s cut to the chase straight away. Jordan is bordered by some pretty hostile countries, such as Syria & Iraq. But if you follow this guide you will be going no where near them. Often Jordan is lumped in with these places & considered also not safe to visit.

The reality is that Jordan is totally safe for tourists to visit! The entire time we spent there, we never felt unsafe or uneasy, in fact quite the opposite. Jordanians are some of the friendliest & most welcoming people we have ever had the pleasure of meeting.

As you walk through the streets you will constantly hear ‘Welcome to Jordan’ being called out to you. This became our slogan for the trip, we just loved it. The people have such a good energy & are always willing to help you have the best time. Be open, friendly & chat with them & we can assure you that you will run into no issues.

Of course, as with visiting any country you should be cautious of petty crime that does occur. Keep your money somewhere safe & watch out for pick pocketers, especially in busy areas. Use your intuition & common sense. If a situation doesn’t feel right, then try to remove yourself.

Public transport & taxi’s are also considered safe to use, we used them frequently during our time there. The safest & best bus company to use between destinations is called JETT. Which you can find here to book all your travel. If you need a trusted taxi driver in Aqaba or Amman, send us a message via Instagram & we can recommend you a driver that we used ourselves.

When is the best time to visit Jordan?

We definitely think the best time is either Spring (March-May) or Autumn (September-November). This is when the weather is much more temperate, which is way more comfortable for exploring the sights around Jordan.

We visited in March & the weather was perfect. We had clear blue skies the entire 10 days we spent in the country, we couldn’t believe our luck! Low to mid twenties in the day & cool at night, so you’ll definitely still want to pack some warmer clothes.

What to wear in Jordan?

Jordan is a Muslim country & therefore attitudes towards clothing are a little more conservative. Especially for women, it is different to what we are used to in many western countries. However, in saying that it is much more relaxed, than some of it’s neighbouring Muslim countries.

The general rule that I went by as a woman was to keep my shoulders & knees covered. As well as making sure I wasn’t wearing anything too low cut. There is no strict dress code enforced for tourists. However I stuck to this rule out of respect for the culture & to avoid some odd stares. I found that carrying a scarf at all times was really handy for if I needed to quickly cover my shoulders.

You will see other tourists not following this rule, especially in more touristy areas such as Petra. I just felt much more comfortable not having a lot of skin on show. So the shorts did not come with us on this trip.

For men, again there is no rigid dress code but we didn’t see a lot of men wearing shorts. Plus we were told that it is not custom for men to wear them. Therefore, Harry refrained from wearing shorts & opted for long trousers instead.

Lots of lightweight clothing such as floaty dresses, skirts, shirts & trousers are perfect! As it does get warm in the day, especially when you are doing a lot of walking. But remember it gets cold at night so you will need a jumper & a coat if you are visiting in Spring or Autumn.

Do I need a Jordan Pass?

It is not essential for you to have a Jordan pass when visiting. However we highly recommend that you do, especially for a trip as long as 10 days.

The Jordan Pass gives you hassle free access to over 40 attractions in Jordan. Including Wadi Rum & Petra that we will talk about in this guide. Once you have purchased the pass you have basically purchased the entry fee for all attractions, so it can save you a lot of time & money.

There are three different types of Jordan Pass. The only difference being that they all offer a specified amount of time to visit Petra, ranging from 1-3 days. We opted for the Jordan Expert, which includes three consecutive days at Petra. This cost 80 JOD (approx. £93) per person. Kindly gifted to us by Jordan Tourism.

To explain where you are saving your money with the pass. If you were to purchase a day ticket to Petra without the Jordan pass, it would set you back 50 JOD (approx. £58). You can buy multi day tickets for 55 JOD & 60 JOD (approx. £64 & £69). These prices only apply to visitors staying in Jordan for at least one night.

However, with the Jordan Pass you are undoubtedly saving money. As your visa fees on entry are also waived if you have pre purchased a Jordan Pass in your home country & are staying in Jordan for a minimum of three nights. If you purchase a visa on arrival without a Jordan Pass, you will have to pay 40 JOD (approx. £46) at the border. So there you have it, you have already saved cash on the Petra entry fees & visa when you purchase Jordan Pass.

You can get your Jordan Pass here.

Where to start your Jordan adventure?

It is common for travellers to either start in the North, in the capital city of Amman, or the South in Aqaba. Both are great options & have airports close by to the city. It doesn’t matter too much, which you pick to start from as in this guide we will include a visit to both.

We started in Aqaba & made our way north from there. We chose this option because we did the land border crossing from Israel to Jordan which takes you to Aqaba. You can follow this guide in the reverse order if starting your adventure in Amman.

Day 1-2: Aqaba

Aqaba is situated in the far south of Jordan, on the shores of the Red Sea. From this coastal city you can actually see three other countries. Israel, Egypt & Saudi Arabia, which we think is pretty cool.

But that is not the only cool thing about Aqaba. The city is mostly known for it’s great diving, with pristine waters & excellent coral reefs. It is a desirable location to spend some time scuba diving or snorkelling, if that is more your thing.

Unfortunately, we didn’t plan to spend much time in the water in the short time we had there. But it is definitely an experience you could do in just one day, if you plan your time well.

Aqaba is a coastal resort & therefore is mainly made up of hotels. You will have no problem finding somewhere to stay for all budgets & tastes. We chose to stay at Movenpick, which was located right on the beach. We were working with this hotel, so it ended up being a free one night stay for us. However, we can absolutely recommend it to those of you that enjoy a little luxury. It was one of the best 5 star’s we have ever stayed in, we wish we could have stayed longer.

There are plenty of places to grab a bite to eat in town. & our experience was that food was very affordable. Ranging from 2.60 JOD (approx. £3) for takeaway Shawarma sandwiches for two. To around 5-10 JOD (approx. £5.80 – £11.60) per meal in a restaurant. Take a walk around the city centre in the evening & you’ll no doubt stumble across a great place to eat.

There isn’t much else to do in Aqaba other than dive, swim, go to the beach, walk around town, enjoy your hotel & eat. So that is why we would only recommend spending one night here, possibly two. That should be enough time to get a feel for the place.

Day 2-5: Wadi Rum Desert

If you only have time for one place in Jordan, then make it Wadi Rum! We love being out in raw, remote nature. & Wadi Rum has some of the most spectacular landscapes we have ever seen.

It had been so high on our bucket list for years, so to tick it off felt amazing. & we must admit that a few tears of pure joy & gratefulness, were shed during our time there.

Getting to Wadi Rum from Aqaba

To reach the desert from Aqaba you can catch the JETT bus for 15 JOD (approx. £17.40) per person. There is only one bus per day & it leaves at 8am, arriving in Wadi Rum Village at 11am.

Alternatively, if this doesn’t suit your schedule or you hit snooze too many times, that you miss the bus. You can easily take a taxi. There are always taxi’s in the city centre, who would be willing to make the journey. The drive is only around an hour & should cost you around 20 JOD (approx. £23), for up to four people per taxi. So it actually works out as a better deal than the bus, if you’re not a solo traveller.

When you arrive at the Wadi Rum visitor centre, your bus or taxi driver will ask you to go into the centre to have your Jordan Pass scanned or pay your entry fees. You will then be driven further to the Wadi Rum Village, where the adventure starts.

How to visit Wadi Rum

There are many different ways to experience Wadi Rum, if you do a little Googling you’ll soon realise that. However in this guide we are only going to talk about how we did it. As we honestly believe it is the best & most authentic way to visit this part of the world.

The way Wadi Rum works is that there are heaps of different camps across the desert. They all offer a place to stay & similar tours throughout your stay. Usually when you book into one of these camps all your meals are included & sometimes tours too. We decided to stay at Wadi Rum Eco Tours. Which is a traditional Bedouin Camp, made up of a few small tents, bathroom & one large social tent.

If you aren’t familiar with Bedouin culture. The Bedouin people are nomadic Arab tribes who have historically inhabited the desert regions in the Arabian Peninsula, North Africa, The Levant & Mesopotamia. The Bedouin’s that inhabit Wadi Rum have lived in the desert for centuries. & although they have had to make changes to their way of life, to adapt to a modern world, their customs & traditions are still very much alive. It was an absolute pleasure to have the opportunity to experience this in the three days we spent there.

When you book your stay you will likely be picked up by your guide at the Wadi Rum Village. Which is where the bus & taxi will drop you off. We had been communicating with our amazing guide Eqab via WhatsApp before hand. When we arrived he welcomed us to the desert, invited us into his home for some Arabic tea & chats, before heading out to camp. Legend!

3 nights in Wadi Rum desert

We think that three nights out there is a perfect amount of time to immerse yourself in it, without it feeling too rushed. Honestly though we could have stayed a lot longer. But we only have 10 days in total, so let’s stay on track.

Arrival Day: Depending on when you arrive you will either have an afternoon to settle into camp. Or maybe you’ll jump straight on a tour, if that is what you’ve booked. For us, we spent that first day settling into camp & exploring the surroundings close by.

There was an amazing viewpoint right next to our camp. We climbed up here for sunset & watched as the desert sand turned from a vibrant orange to a ruby red. It’s true what they say about the sand changing colour here. A few camels passed us at the foot of the mound we were sat on & it was at this point that there wasn’t a dry eye between us.

That evening we were treated to a delicious Bedouin meal, made up of meat & variety of vegetables (don’t worry, they will do vegetarian options too). On our first night we were the only guests in the camp. We sat in the social tent around the fire, with one of the other guides, Saba. Exchanging life stories, laughter & wisdom, it was at this point we knew that the days to follow would be nothing short of epic.

It get’s very cold at night in the desert. If you stay at Wadi Rum Eco Tours or other Bedouin camps, you will likely find that in your room you will have plenty of blankets to sleep with, as well as a thick duvet. That first night ended up being the coldest of all, we both slept fully clothed & I even had a hat/scarf on too.

1st full day: This is the day you will finally get to experience your first taste of a Wadi Rum tour. For us, we had breakfast at around 9am, Eqab brought us Falafel wraps, our favourite! & then we jumped into the open top jeep at 10am, ready to hit the sand.

For the first day, we were heading a little off the beaten track. into the deep south of the reserve, close to the border with Saudi Arabia. This is an area that not all the tours will go to, which made it extra special as we hardly saw anyone all day.

The drive out there takes around an hour, but you almost don’t want it to end as the views are literally out of this world. You can see why they picked Wadi Rum to film ‘The Martian’. We stopped half way on top of a sand dune to look back on where we had just come from. The desert really does look like it goes on forever.

We reached the first destination of Jabal Al Hash. From here we hiked up the mountain for roughly 1.5 hours to an insane viewpoint that overlooked Jordan’s highest mountain, & the surrounding area where the red & white sands meet. From here you can also see Saudi Arabia in the distance. Eqab started a fire & made us all Arabic tea on the side of the mountain, with a delicious date filled dessert too.

Once we had made it back to the jeep, we carried on through the desert to our lunch spot. We ended up spending a couple of hours on top of a sand dune, eating lunch & admiring the jaw dropping views in front of us. It didn’t even feel real here, it was so silent, we’ve never heard silence like it. That’s something we loved about Wadi Rum, the utter silence, paradise.

The final stop of the day was probably our favourite in all of Wadi Rum. We were driven out to a popular sunset spot, perched high above the desert. It was the perfect place to end the day & watch the desert change colour once again. It is difficult to describe the feeling you’ll get there, it’s hard to believe that a place like Wadi Rum can exist on our planet.

Again, we returned to camp after dark & were treated to a traditional Bedouin Zarb meal. Which is essentially their answer to a barbecue, but desert style! Meaning, it is cooked under the sand in a fire pit & then covered in sand to keep the heat in. It is delicious, consisting mainly of meat, rice & vegetables.

2nd full day: Again, we had breakfast at around 9am in the social tent with the other guests. This time an assortment of Jordanian cuisine, including flat bread, tahini, arabic salad, hummus & more. Then we were away in the open top jeep at 10am.

On this day we had Saba take us to some of the more ‘classic’ Wadi Rum spots. They were a little busier than the previous day, but equally as beautiful. You can’t really pick a bad spot in Wadi Rum. We ended up visiting canyons, ancient rock inscriptions, viewpoints, sand dunes, rock formations & much more.

The final stop of the day was another highlight. We arrived at a huge sand dune. We had been eyeing up the sand board all day, wondering when we’d get the chance to give it a go. Just like music to our ears, Saba told us we could sand board here. So we spent the next hour running up & flying down the dune. Everyone was having a lot of fun & the Bedouin guides were getting involved too.

This tour will allow you to see all the main spots all in one go, leaving no stone unturned. It would be ideal to jump on this tour if you only have 1 day in Wadi Rum & want to experience all the main spots.

We headed back to the camp for our last meal with the guides & one other guest. When you stay here, don’t forget to look up at night. The stars are incredible due to zero light pollution, you may even be lucky & spot Venus too.

Leaving day: We had an early bus booked to Petra on this day that was due to leave Wadi Rum Village at 9am. So we had breakfast early & then said our goodbyes to the team. It felt so bitter sweet to leave, we had made some awesome friendships & had such a memorable experience. But more adventures lay ahead.

Your guide will likely drive you back to Wadi Rum Village, where you can catch the bus to Petra. Eqab had already called the bus driver for us, & book us onto the bus that morning. Let your guide know at your accommodation & we’re sure they can sort that for you too.

Day 5-8: Petra

If you are planning a trip to Jordan, you are no doubt trying to organise it around visiting Petra. & rightly so, it is a wonder of the world after all. Prepare to be in awe the entire time you are here. I mean, you must have seen the photos, like the one below.

Getting to Petra from Wadi Rum

As we mentioned previously you can catch a bus from Wadi Rum Village to Wadi Musa. This is the town just outside of Petra where all the hotels are located. The cost of the bus is 10 JOD (approx. £11.60) per person & should take 2 hour, although it took us 3 with stops. The bus leaves at around 9am.

If you plan on visiting Petra on the day you arrive, it would probably be better to get a taxi from Wadi Rum Village in the early morning. Just because if you take the bus, once you arrive in Wadi Musa & get into your hotel, it will be around 1pm & by then most of the day has gone. You would likely be wasting a full day of your Jordan Pass or day ticket.

Where to stay in Wadi Musa (Petra)

If you are like us & want to arrive at Petra early in the morning, to avoid the crowds. Then your best option is to pick a hotel close to the visitor centre & entrance. We stayed in the cheapest place we could find. As accommodation & pretty much everything is expensive in Wadi Musa, in comparison to the rest of Jordan. Which is to be expected for a wonder of the world.

However, in saying that we actually really liked the place we ended up staying. It was called Petra Cabin Hostel, you can find it here. It is a hostel but the beds are pods with a double bed, it is really clean too. They also offer breakfast & dinner options, we ended up adding dinner onto our stay, as after a long day at Petra, finding food in town was the last thing we wanted to do.

3 nights at Petra

Just like in Wadi Rum we believe that spending 3 nights at Petra is also a decent amount of time to see everything, not too rushed. However, 2 nights is also a good option, if you have only purchased the 2 day Jordan Pass.

Arrival day: If you arrive by bus like we did, you won’t arrive until the afternoon, so it would be a good idea to spend this afternoon getting some well needed rest. Trust us, you’re going to need it for what lies ahead.

We also spent this afternoon planning out which spots we wanted to see the next morning. & because we are creators, of course we tried to plan some photo locations too. We then fuelled up on dinner & got an early night for the early rise in the morning.

1st full day: The crowds will start arriving to Petra at around 8am. The gates open at 6:30am in the winter. We had read on the website that they open at 6am, so we arrived at 6am to find it still closed. We were told by a shop worker that no one is on the gates until 6:30am. So they clearly hadn’t updated their website, just a heads up.

Once we had our passes scanned we started our walk down to the lost city of Petra, as it is often called. The photos you have seen of Petra will likely be from the Treasury, which is the most famous façade in the whole city. The walk from the entrance to the Treasury is 2km & all downhill, it should only take you around 20 minutes.

The path will eventually become narrow as you enter the canyon known as The Siq. & then at the end of it you will be greeted by the astonishing site of the Treasury. It is here that you will get your first glimpse of one of the wonders of the world.

Early in the morning is the perfect time to grab your photos with no crowds. So spend some time here admiring the Treasury with your camera. Before moving onto some other areas of Petra.

As you have already gone to the effort to get there early, you should definitely hike to the Monastery on this day. To beat the heat & again the crowds. The trailhead to the Monastery starts at the end of the main trail through the city. It will be marked on your map in pink.

From the trailhead it is a 2.5km (1.6 mile) uphill hike to the Monastery, it will take you approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to reach it. Do make sure that you are fit enough to embark on this hike before doing so. But generally anyone with a decent level of fitness can make it there. There will be locals trying to tempt you with a donkey ride to the top, personally we would never pay for this service, as we saw a lot of animals being mistreated. Therefore we would advise against endorsing this if you are able to walk.

Once you reach the Monastery you will be impressed by this huge façade, much bigger than the Treasury, but equally as beautiful. We spent a fair amount of time here eating our lunch, taking photos & exploring the nearby viewpoints. Before making the journey back down.

Once back at the bottom of the valley, that’s where we decided to call it a day. There is a lot of walking involved with a trip to Petra & we still had to tackle the 8km (5 miles) back to the entrance.

2nd full day: Again, we arrived at 6:30am because we wanted to get some additional photos at the Treasury. But if you have already smashed them out on day 1, then perhaps you could have a bit of a sleep in, if you aren’t fussed about the crowds.

On this day, we decided to concentrate on two other shorter hikes. The High Place Of Sacrifice & The Royal Tombs. Which are the orange & green routes on your map. The High Place Of Sacrifice route starts just past the Treasury, it is also sign posted. This one is a 3km (1.9 mile) hike in total, but we decided to only climb to the highest point & then come back down the way we came.

The hike will cut upwards through the valley & take you to the highest point over looking the entire city of Petra. It is a steep climb, but will only take approximately 1 hour. This spot ended up being our favourite in the whole of the park, because it was so quiet. Not many people make their way up here, especially on a day trip. Therefore, it is a great trail to take if you want to avoid crowds & enjoy the peacefulness of the Shara Mountains.

The views from the top were breath taking. We sat there for a good hour just taking it all in & snapping some photos. From here you can get a better perspective on just how far Petra stretches on for. You will be able to see façades for as far as the eye can see. A truly remarkable sight.

From the top, you can carry on down the other side of the mountain & re join the main trail. Or just go back down the same way you came up. We chose this option as the Royal Tombs are opposite where this hike starts.

The Royal Tombs trail is 3.5km (2.2 miles) in length. It will take you past four more façades that are directly next to each other. Some of them you can walk into & get a view out onto Petra, which is a really unique place to also capture a photo.

There are a few other viewpoints on this trail, a great one that looks over the Theatre from a higher angle. This theatre is apparently the world’s only theatre, that is carved out of a natural rock face. Pretty cool right? Petra, definitely has some of the most unique & fascinating stories we have ever come across.

3rd full day: If you have opted for the three day Jordan Pass, then it is definitely worth heading back to Petra on your final day to make the most of it. Although by day 3 you may feel as though you have seen all of it, I know we certainly did. There are many more trails to trek down & viewpoints to discover, which is what we spent day 3 doing.

We focussed on trying to get a more unique perspective over the Treasury on this day. You will notice that as you approach the Treasury, local people will come up to you & ask if you want to visit the higher viewpoints. They charge for this service & can start anywhere around 40 JOD (£46), you can try to haggle them if you want. But they will insist you need a guide & not let you pass. They are known to also get aggressive, as we experienced.

What we didn’t realise before speaking with people & the visitor centre is that this practice is actually illegal. If you have paid your entry fees, we don’t believe you should have to pay extra for a view. Luckily for you, if you are reading this we are going to tell you how you can reach a higher view over the Treasury for FREE.

As you walk towards the Treasury, turn to your left & continue walking past the stalls & the toilets. You will eventually come to a rock face & be able to make out a small trail leading upwards. Take this trail towards the left & in 5 minutes you will reach the first viewpoint. There is a bit of a rock scramble & it is sketchy in parts, so be very careful. Once you reach the small rock platform you will be able to enjoy a view over the Treasury, just from a different angle.

This wasn’t enough for us though & we wanted to get even higher. You’ll need to walk back the way you came, where you will eventually come across some steps that appear to go higher. If you take this trail you will then end up on top of the mountain that overlooks the Treasury. However, the path is completely unmarked, try to remember which way you came for getting back down. The hike isn’t long or particularly difficult, but it is high & unstable in parts so always approach with caution.

Once you reach the top, you should see a small shack on the cliff edge. If you can see this, you are in the right place! If you want to get a photo from inside the shack you will have to pay the locals 1 JOD (£1.20), which isn’t a lot. When we visited there were quite a few people queuing up to get a photo, so we walked back the way we came & found an alternative viewpoint for free. There was no one around & we sat here for a while, enjoying the incredible view of the Treasury from above.

On day three if you are feeling up to it, you could also tackle some of the other hikes in the park. For us, we decided to just head back & relax after the last three busy days.

Day 8-10: Amman

Amman is the capital city of Jordan & is also one of the oldest cities in the world. We definitely think it is worth a visit whilst on your trip, as there is a unique mix of old & new. It is a modern metropolitan city, but also home to some spectacular ancient ruins. Before visiting we weren’t too sure what there is to do, but soon found out that there is plenty to keep you busy for a couple of days.

Getting to Amman from Wadi Musa (Petra)

There is one JETT bus that runs at 5pm every day, the price is 10 JOD (£11.50). It will take approximately three hours to reach Amman, so don’t expect to be arriving before 8pm. The bus will make two stops when it gets to Amman, the first is on the outskirts, so don’t get off here unless you have a hotel further outside of the city.

The second will drop you closer to the city centre, at the bus station there will be taxi’s waiting to take you to your hotel. It is a 10 minute drive to the city centre from here & should cost you between 3-4 JOD (£3.45 – £4.60).

Where to stay in Amman

The most convenient area to stay in for location, is the downtown area of Al Balad. Here, you will be within walking distance to all the main attractions, souq’s, restaurants & cafe’s.

We decided to stay at the Cabin Hostel, which couldn’t have a better location, right on the main street. This place has dorms & private rooms to choose from & is very reasonably priced starting at around 10 JOD (£11.50) per person, per night. The hostel is clean, friendly & there is a great social area on the rooftop with free tea & coffee. We met some really awesome people here & had some great chats.

1st full day: If you are looking for somewhere to get breakfast then look no further than Hashem, the food is classic Middle Eastern. You can either eat in the restaurant or grab takeaway. We pretty much ate here the entire time in Amman, as it is known to be THE place locals eat. We loved the falafel sandwich, probably the best we had on the entire trip. It is also ridiculously cheap at 0.65 JOD (75p) for a huge sandwich. Other items on the menu are also very reasonably priced.

Whilst we are on the topic of food. You absolutely must try ‘Limonana’ at least once, on your trip to Jordan. It is a classic Arabic drink for quenching thirst & it tastes exactly like a frozen Mojito, expect without the alcohol. Amman is a great place to try it as they sell them on pretty much every street corner.

On this day you should definitely take some time to explore the ancient ruins of the city. Starting at the Citadel, which is sat on top of the highest hill of Amman, 850m above sea level. Even if you don’t enjoy ruins, the views across the city from here, are a reason alone to visit.

Entry to the Citadel is included in your Jordan Pass. If you don’t have a Jordan Pass then it will only cost you 2 JOD (£2.30), it is open 8am -7pm daily. The Citadel is an archaeological site that comprises of a 1700 metre wall that dates back to the Bronze Age, the Temple of Hercules & Umayyad Palace.

The Temple of Hercules is the most famous structure here & also the most impressive in our opinion. The temple was built by the Romans & today only small parts of it remain. Take some time to stroll around the site, enjoying the beautiful views of Amman along the way. There is also a small museum on the site, which holds many artefacts from different eras – it’s definitely worth a look inside to learn more about the history of the Citadel.

Once you have finished at the Citadel, you can walk to the Roman Theatre, which isn’t far. In fact, you will be able to see it from the Citadel. Follow the back streets of Amman & you will eventually arrive at the stunning Theatre.

Entry to the Roman Theatre is also included in your Jordan Pass. & for those of you that don’t have one, it is only around 3 JOD (£3.40). This theatre is 2000 years old & once seated over 5000 onlookers in its hay day. The theatre is still used today, & would be such a unique place to watch a show. We sat here imagining what it must have been like all those years ago to come here for entertainment in the ancient city.

From the Roman Theatre downtown Amman is only a short walk away. There are many places to eat in the area, so you wont struggle to find some great food to catch lunch or dinner. We highly recommend exploring the downtown streets at night, this is when the city is most alive & you can really feel the energy of Amman.

2nd full day or leaving day: Maybe you have a flight out of Amman or an onward journey this day. Or perhaps you have one more night left in the city, like we did. Either way, there is still plenty of time to explore some other areas.

Downtown Amman has many souq’s, which are essentially markets. If you haven’t experienced a proper Middle Eastern souq, then Amman is a great place to start. The sounds, smells & people can sometimes feel a little overwhelming. By learning to just embrace & immerse yourself right in it, is the best way to enjoy this sensory experience. Some souq’s that you could check out include: Souq Jara, Souq Mango & Souq Al Sukar.

Many blogs you read about Amman will probably include a visit to Rainbow Street. This end of town is known for it’s art, cafe’s, restaurants & lively rooftop bars. Unfortunately when we visited during the daytime we found it to be extremely dull & not worth the uphill walk. However, perhaps it comes more to life in the evening, we didn’t have the energy to climb the hills again. Something you will discover with a trip to Amman, is that the city is full of hills & you will likely have to walk uphill wherever you go.

But other than this small disappointment, we really enjoyed Amman. As it is so different to any other city we have visited before. You could absolutely see everything in a day that we have mentioned above. However, if you prefer to take your time then two nights is a perfect amount of time.

This concludes your ultimate 10 day guide to Jordan! A country full of surprises around every corner. It totally left an imprint on our hearts & we hope you fall in love with it, the same way we did. As always if you have any questions please leave them below or shoot us a message. Make sure you are following us on Instagram & TikTok to stay up to date with our adventures.

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Happy Travelling 🙂