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10 Days in Jordan: The Complete Itinerary
Discover 10 days across Jordan: desert canyons, ancient ruins, natural reserves, and Bedouin landscapes with daily costs and hotel picks.
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Jordan Tours & Tour Packages
Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, and Jerash — expert picks for every trip length.
Jordan is a small country but a logistically complex one. Sites are spread across 89,000 square kilometres — from the Roman columns at Jerash in the north to the red dunes of Wadi Rum and the coral gardens of Aqaba in the south. A well-chosen tour or package removes the coordination burden and often opens access to guides whose knowledge of Petra or Wadi Rum's deeper history changes what you actually see.
This page brings together our curated picks across every category: day tours from Amman, multi-day packages by trip length, activity-specific experiences, and practical booking guidance. All tours link to verified GetYourGuide listings with confirmed reviews.
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Jordan Tour Packages by Trip Length
How many days you have largely determines which package format suits you. Here is how each length plays out on the ground.
3 Days
The Southern Circuit
Petra full day + Wadi Rum overnight. This is Jordan's flagship two-site loop — the shortest trip that gives meaningful time at both headline attractions. Transfer from Amman or Aqaba on day one.
- ✓ Petra — Siq, Treasury, Monastery
- ✓ Wadi Rum — jeep safari and Bedouin camp
- ✓ From approximately US$250 per person all-in
5 Days
North to South
The southern loop plus Amman, Jerash, and the Dead Sea. This is the most popular package length for first-timers who want more than Petra.
- ✓ Adds Jerash colonnades and Dead Sea float
- ✓ Two nights in Amman, one at Petra, one in Wadi Rum
- ✓ From approximately US$600 per person
7 Days
The Classic Route
The benchmark for a thorough Jordan tour — every major site without a single rushed day. Includes the King's Highway, Karak Castle, and two full days at Petra.
- ✓ King's Highway: Karak Castle + Wadi Mujib gorge
- ✓ Two full days in Petra
- ✓ From approximately US$900 per person
10 Days
The Complete Country
Everything from the 7-day route, plus Ajloun Castle, Dana Nature Reserve, and proper beach time in Aqaba on the Red Sea.
- ✓ Dana Biosphere Reserve and Ajloun forest
- ✓ Aqaba diving and snorkelling
- ✓ From approximately US$1,200 per person
Full packages by trip length → Our dedicated guide to Jordan tour packages breaks down exactly what each length includes, compares private vs group formats, and links to the best verified GYG options for each duration.
Best Jordan Tours by Type
Specific experiences rather than full packages. These are the five tours that most Jordan visitors book — by site, verified, with practical notes.
1. Petra — Private Day Trip from Amman
The Nabataean rock-cut city in the red sandstone mountains — one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The private format means flexible timing at the Siq, the Treasury, and the Monastery. The 3.5-hour drive each way from Amman is real: leave by 06:30 to get into Petra before the main groups arrive. From US$120 per person.
2. Wadi Rum — Jeep Tour with Overnight Desert Camp
720 square kilometres of red and orange sandstone mountains — the filming location for Lawrence of Arabia and The Martian. A jeep tour with an overnight Bedouin camp is the standard format: half-day circuit covering rock arches and canyons, sunset at the camp, dinner around a fire, and clear desert stargazing. From US$85 per person.
3. Dead Sea — Half-Day Float from Amman
The Dead Sea sits 430 metres below sea level — the lowest point on Earth — with 34% salinity that makes floating effortless. The half-day format from Amman is the most practical: transport included, access to a beach with changing facilities and showers, and a return to Amman by afternoon. Avoids the overpriced resort day-pass model. From US$40 per person.
4. Jerash — Half-Day Tour from Amman
45 kilometres north of Amman, Jerash is the best-preserved Roman provincial city in the Middle East — intact colonnaded streets, two theatres, and a triumphal arch inside a still-functioning Jordanian town. A licensed guide here is worth the cost; the site is large and poorly labelled. Usually combined with a Dead Sea afternoon for a full day out. From US$35 per person.
5. Aqaba — Snorkelling and Red Sea Cruise
Jordan's only Red Sea port, Aqaba sits at the northern tip of the Gulf of Aqaba with warm, calm water and well-preserved coral reefs accessible from the shore. A glass-bottom boat snorkelling tour is the easiest entry point; a half-day dive with a PADI centre is available for certified divers. The combination of a Petra–Wadi Rum circuit followed by two nights in Aqaba is Jordan's most logical ten-day ending. From US$30 per person.
Booking Jordan Tours: What to Know
The Jordan Pass is not included in most packages
Buy the Jordan Pass before you travel — it bundles the visa fee (approximately JOD 40) with Petra entry (JOD 50 for one day, JOD 55 for two) and 40+ other sites. It pays for itself on the first day in Petra and saves border queue time. Most third-party tour packages do not include it.
Private vs group tours
Private tours cost more but allow flexible timing — critical at Petra, where arriving at 06:00 before the main groups is significantly better than the standard 08:30 arrival. For Jerash and the Dead Sea, group tours offer good value and timing matters less.
Best time to book
Petra by Night and Wadi Rum overnight camps sell out 2–3 weeks ahead in spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November). Day tours are more flexible. If your dates are confirmed, book Petra by Night immediately — it is the hardest ticket in Jordan to get last minute.
Transport between sites
Jordan's public transport is limited south of Amman. A rental car gives maximum flexibility on the King's Highway and between Petra and Wadi Rum. If you prefer not to drive, private transfers are widely available and inexpensive relative to the alternatives.
Jordan Itineraries
Day-by-day plans for every trip length, with hotel tiers, per-day budgets, and realistic timing.
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3 Days in Amman: Ancient Ruins and Modern Culture
A 3-day Amman itinerary with day trips to Roman ruins, a Crusader castle, the salt lake, a biblical ridge, and a mosaic town. Hotels and costs.
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3 Days in Petra & Wadi Rum: Southern Jordan Itinerary
Three days at the rose-red city and the sandstone desert: Jordan's two southern essentials. Day-by-day plan with budget tiers, transport costs, and tips.
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5-Day Jordan Itinerary: Full Route North to South
A practical 5-day Jordan itinerary: the capital, the Roman colonnade, the salt lake, the rose-red city, and the desert. Per-day budgets and named hotels.
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7 Days in Jordan: The Classic Route
The essential 7-day Jordan itinerary: the capital, the Roman north, the King's Highway, the rose-red city, and the desert. Budget tiers and named hotels.
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Jordan and Egypt Itinerary: Petra, Wadi Rum and the Pyramids
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Tours & Activities
Specific experience guides: what each tour involves, how long it takes, and who it suits.
Activities
Best Aqaba Tours: Red Sea Snorkeling, Diving, & Boat
Best Aqaba tours: Red Sea snorkeling cruises, glass boat reef trips, dive adventures, PADI courses, and shore snorkeling. Verified picks from $20.
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Best Jerash Tours: Half-Day Trips from Amman, Private Guided
Best Jerash tours: half-day trips from Amman, private guided walks, a combined Jerash and Dead Sea day, and northern Jordan multi-stop options.
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Best Tours in Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Picks
Best tours in Jordan: Petra day trips from Amman, Wadi Rum overnight jeep, Jerash + Dead Sea, 2-day Jordan highlights - verified GYG picks.
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Dana Biosphere Reserve Jordan: Complete Visitor Guide
Visitor guide to Dana Biosphere Reserve: wildlife, ecology, Feynan Ecolodge, RSCN permits, best season, and getting there from Amman and Petra.
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Diving in Aqaba: Jordan's Red Sea Dive Sites
Aqaba's Red Sea has 7 major dive sites including the Cedar Pride wreck at 25m depth. Operators, prices, best season, and what marine life to expect.
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Hiking the Jordan Trail: What to Know Before You Go
The Jordan Trail runs 650km from Umm Qais to Aqaba in 36 stages. Best sections, season, costs, guides, and day hike options at Dana and Ajloun.
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Jerash Day Trip from Amman: Roman Ruins Guide
Visit Jerash from Amman in a day: entry fees, opening hours, transport costs, and what to see first at Jordan's best Roman ruins.
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Jordan Tour Packages: Multi-Day Trips by Length
Jordan tour packages organised by trip length: 3, 5, 7 and 10-day options covering Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea and Jerash with verified GYG picks.
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Ma'in Hot Springs Jordan: Thermal Pools, Waterfall & Resort
Visit Ma'in Hot Springs near the Dead Sea: thermal waterfall pools, entry fees (~JOD 20 as of 2026), resort day passes, and how to get there.
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Petra by Night: How to Book and What to Expect
Petra by Night runs Mon, Wed, Thu: a candlelit walk through the Siq to the Treasury. Ticket price, booking options, what to bring, and photography tips.
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Petra Tours: Day Trips, Multi-Day Packages, & Hiking Options
Petra tours compared: private day trips from Amman ($120), group tours, Petra by Night, and Petra-Wadi Rum 2-day packages. Jordan Pass-compatible picks.
Activities
Snorkelling in Aqaba: Best Reefs and Shore Spots
Aqaba's Red Sea reefs are among Jordan's best-kept secrets: Japanese Garden and Coral Garden from shore, year-round warm water, no crowds.
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The Dead Sea: What to Expect and How to Enjoy It
The Dead Sea sits 430m below sea level. Resort vs public beach, what not to do, the best time to visit, and current entry costs.
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The Petra Monastery Hike: How to Climb to Ad-Deir
Ad-Deir monastery at Petra: 850 rock-cut steps, 45–90 min climb from the Basin. Entry fees, what to bring, and the best time of day to go.
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Wadi Mujib Gorge: Siq Trail, Booking, and What to Know
Wadi Mujib Siq Trail: Jordan's best canyon hike: wading through a narrow gorge April–October. RSCN booking, fitness requirements, and what to bring.
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Wadi Rum Tours: Jeep Safaris, Overnight Camps, & Activities
Wadi Rum jeep safaris: 2h, 4h, and full-day options. Named Bedouin camps, camel rides, hot air balloons, and prices in JOD. Complete tour planning guide.
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