Jordan ·

Roman North: Jerash & Ajloun & umm Qais & Amman Citadel

The brief someone sent Tomo

“12 nights in Jordan — Land at Queen Alia International and settle into the capital.”

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Why this trip

12 nights in Jordan, mapped out day by day through Amman, Dead Sea, Ma'In, Petra, Wadi Rum and Aqaba — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 12 days.

Good to know

Best season: 12-24 May
Pace: Busy, back-to-back plans
Where you sleep: Harbour apartment and 9 more
Getting around: Trains, transit, and walking
Length: 12 days
Budget: €2,360

The trip, day by day

1
Arrival in Amman
Arrive at INT and transfer to Amman
Check in to Nu Fifty Two
Evening stroll around Rainbow Street
Welcome dinner of mansaf and mezze
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2
Roman North: Jerash & Ajloun
Explore Jerash colonnaded streets and Oval Plaza
Walk the Cardo and South Theatre at Jerash
Drive to Ajloun Castle for hilltop views
Return to Amman for the evening
Overnight at Nu Fifty Two
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3
Umm Qais & Amman Citadel
Morning trip to Umm Qais ruins overlooking the Sea of Galilee
Explore Amman Citadel and Temple of Hercules
Visit the Roman Theatre downtown
Overnight at Nu Fifty Two
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4
Baptism Site & the Dead Sea
Visit the Baptism Site (Bethany-beyond-the-Jordan)
Transfer to the Dead Sea shore
Float in the Dead Sea and apply mineral mud
Check in to Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea
Sunset over the water
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5
Ma'In Hot Springs
Drive to Evason Ma'In Hot Springs Six Senses Spa
Bathe under the thermal waterfalls
Spa treatment and canyon views
Overnight at Evason Ma'In Hot Springs Six Senses Spa
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6
Madaba, Karak & the road to Petra
Visit Madaba and the mosaic Map of the Holy Land
Continue along the King's Highway
Tour Karak Castle
Arrive in Petra and check in to Petra Moon Hotel
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7
Petra & The Treasury
Walk the Siq into Petra
Marvel at The Treasury (Al-Khazneh)
Explore the Street of Facades and Royal Tombs
Hike to the Monastery (Ad Deir)
Check in to Mövenpick Resort Petra
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8
Petra by day two & High Place
Hike the High Place of Sacrifice trail
Revisit The Treasury viewpoint from above
Explore the Colonnaded Street and Great Temple
Transfer to Sulaf Luxury Hotel for the night
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9
Into Wadi Rum
Drive to Wadi Rum village
4x4 jeep tour among the dunes and rock bridges
Sunset over the desert
Check in to Wadi Rum Nights Camp
Bedouin dinner and stargazing
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10
Desert adventure
Camel trek at sunrise
Visit Lawrence's Spring and rock inscriptions
Scramble Burdah rock bridge
Overnight at Rum Magic Nights
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11
Red Sea at Aqaba
Drive to Aqaba
Snorkel or dive the Red Sea reefs
Relax on the beach
Seafood dinner on the corniche
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12
Aqaba leisure & departure prep
Glass-bottom boat trip
Explore Aqaba old town and souk
Last swim in the Red Sea
Prepare for departure
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The trip, chapter by chapter

Day 1 · Amman

Arrival in Amman

Land at Queen Alia International and settle into the capital. Arrive at INT and transfer to Amman and Check in to Nu Fifty Two.

Trip budget

€2,360

Flights: €314
Stay: €2,046
Per night: €197

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Day 2 · Amman

Roman North: Jerash & Ajloun

Day trip to the best-preserved Roman city and a Crusader-era fortress. Explore Jerash colonnaded streets and Oval Plaza and Walk the Cardo and South Theatre at Jerash.

Day 3 · Amman

Umm Qais & Amman Citadel

Northern viewpoint over three countries, then the capital's highlights. Morning trip to Umm Qais ruins overlooking the Sea of Galilee and Explore Amman Citadel and Temple of Hercules.

Day 4 · Dead Sea

Baptism Site & the Dead Sea

Descend to the Jordan Valley for Bethany-beyond-the-Jordan, then float in the sea. Visit the Baptism Site (Bethany-beyond-the-Jordan) and Transfer to the Dead Sea shore.

Day 5 · Ma'In

Ma'In Hot Springs

Relax at thermal waterfalls and a desert spa. Drive to Evason Ma'In Hot Springs Six Senses Spa and Bathe under the thermal waterfalls.

Day 6 · Petra

Madaba, Karak & the road to Petra

Mosaics, a mighty Crusader castle, and the King's Highway south. Visit Madaba and the mosaic Map of the Holy Land and Continue along the King's Highway.

Day 7 · Petra

Petra & The Treasury

A full day inside the rose-red city. Walk the Siq into Petra and Marvel at The Treasury (Al-Khazneh).

Day 8 · Petra

Petra by day two & High Place

Second Petra day at a slower pace, plus panoramic trails. Hike the High Place of Sacrifice trail and Revisit The Treasury viewpoint from above.

Day 9 · Wadi Rum

Into Wadi Rum

Trade canyons for red desert dunes and a night under the stars. Drive to Wadi Rum village and 4x4 jeep tour among the dunes and rock bridges.

Day 10 · Wadi Rum

Desert adventure

Deeper into the protected area with camel trekking and canyons. Camel trek at sunrise and Visit Lawrence's Spring and rock inscriptions.

Day 11 · Aqaba

Red Sea at Aqaba

Coastal wind-down with snorkeling on the Gulf of Aqaba. Drive to Aqaba and Snorkel or dive the Red Sea reefs.

Day 12 · Aqaba

Aqaba leisure & departure prep

Final relaxed day on the coast before flying home. Glass-bottom boat trip and Explore Aqaba old town and souk.

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