7 days in Jordan Itinerary

Jordan's only coastal and port city, Aqaba offers a wide range of water-related activities offshore to accompany its mix of historic buildings back on land.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Fri): view the masterpieces at Arts of Sham Countries Art Gallery and then make a trip to Sharif Hussein Bin Ali. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 8th (Sat): head outdoors with Berenice Beach Club and then see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

For photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Aqaba attractions planner.

San Francisco, USA to Aqaba is an approximately 21.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Israel Standard Time (IST), which is usually a 10 hour difference. Traveling from San Francisco in April, you will find days in Aqaba are much hotter (90°F), and nights are a bit warmer (67°F). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can go by car to Wadi Rum.

Tourism in Wadi Rum revolves around UNESCO-protected desert scenery and spectacular limestone rock formations following a dry river bed, which in World War I served as the headquarters of a British-inspired Arab revolt against the Ottomans.

On the 9th (Sun), take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback and then trek along with Wadi Rum Desert Dreams. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Mon): explore the fascinating landscape at Wadi Rum Protected Area and then get great views at Lawrence's House.

To see other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Wadi Rum road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Aqaba to Wadi Rum takes 1.5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Amman.

Jordan's capital city, Amman spreads across 19 hills and includes many distinct districts, each with their own historical and cultural marvels.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Tue): appreciate the history behind Madaba Mosaic Map, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Nebo, take in the exciting artwork at Project Positive Soulful Creations, then don't miss a visit to Rainbow Street, and finally explore the ancient world of The Citadel.

To see ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Amman day trip site.

Traveling by flight from Wadi Rum to Amman takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. April in Amman sees daily highs of 75°F and lows of 53°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Wed) to allow time for the flight back home.