Amman cityscape with ancient Roman Theatre and modern buildings Amman Downtown street scene with hillside architecture Roman Theatre of Amman with tiered stone seating The Treasury at Petra carved into rose-red cliffs

Best 14 Days in Jordan — Workcation

Amman → Petra → Wadi Rum

14 days · 3 cities · 13 activities · route optimized by distance

A mix of art & culture and history. A moderate mix of walking and active experiences, with a mix of self-guided and guided activities. Includes 3 must-see landmarks across Amman and Petra and Wadi Rum.

Highlights: The Monastery (Ad-Deir), Desert Stargazing & Bedouin Camp, Amman Citadel (Jabal al-Qal'a), Petra by Night, Jordanian Mansaf Dinner

Arriving Wed, Jul 1 Change

Your Route — ordered to minimize backtracking

13+ activities scored and ranked · route optimized across 3 cities

Where you'll stay
Hotel in Amman · From $60/night +2 more
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Trip cost
~$999 total · $71/day
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Top picks
Amman Citadel (Jabal al-Qal'a)
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Day-by-Day Schedule — heavy and light days alternate so you don’t burn out

Amman

Amman 7 stops · Open in Google Maps ↗
Day 1 Wed, Jul 1 Full Amman
Morning

Remote work morning — find a café or coworking space

Afternoon Amman Citadel ruins with the Roman Temple of Hercules
Amman Citadel (Jabal al-Qal'a)$~2h 30m

Explore Amman's hilltop fortress with Bronze Age ruins, a Roman temple, and sweeping panoramic city views

$3 📍 Map
🏨 Hotel in Amman

Jebel Amman (3rd–4th Circle) / Rainbow Street

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Day 2 Thu, Jul 2 Light Amman
Morning

Remote work morning — find a café or coworking space

Afternoon
Jordanian Mansaf Dinner$~1h 30m

Experience Jordan's national dish — mansaf — slow-cooked lamb in jameed sauce with fragrant rice

$18 📍 Map
🏨 Hotel in Amman

Jebel Amman (3rd–4th Circle) / Rainbow Street

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Travelers book: Landmark Amman Hotel $60-120/nightThe Boutique Hotel Amman $80-150/night
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Day 3 Fri, Jul 3 Light Amman
Morning

Remote work morning — find a café or coworking space

Afternoon Roman Theatre of Amman with tiered stone seating
Roman Theatre of Amman$~1h 30m

Visit the magnificent 2nd-century Roman amphitheatre carved into the hillside of downtown Amman

$3 📍 Map
🏨 Hotel in Amman

Jebel Amman (3rd–4th Circle) / Rainbow Street

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Travelers book: Landmark Amman Hotel $60-120/nightThe Boutique Hotel Amman $80-150/night
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Day 4 Sat, Jul 4 Light Amman
Morning

Remote work morning — find a café or coworking space

Afternoon Jordan Museum modern building in Amman
Jordan Museum$~2h 30m

Jordan's flagship national museum with the Dead Sea Scrolls and the world-famous Ain Ghazal statues

$4 📍 Map
🏨 Hotel in Amman

Jebel Amman (3rd–4th Circle) / Rainbow Street

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Travelers book: Landmark Amman Hotel $60-120/nightThe Boutique Hotel Amman $80-150/night
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Day 5 Sun, Jul 5 Light Amman
Morning

Remote work morning — find a café or coworking space

Afternoon Street food vendor preparing falafel in Amman
Amman Street Food Tour$~3 hrs

Walk downtown Amman sampling falafel, hummus, kanafeh, and fresh-squeezed juice at legendary local spots

$25 📍 Map
🏨 Hotel in Amman

Jebel Amman (3rd–4th Circle) / Rainbow Street

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Travelers book: Landmark Amman Hotel $60-120/nightThe Boutique Hotel Amman $80-150/night
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Day 6 Mon, Jul 6 Light Amman
Morning

Remote work morning — find a café or coworking space

Afternoon Rainbow Street Amman with cafes and local shops
Rainbow Street Walk$~2 hrs

Stroll Amman's most vibrant street, lined with cafes, galleries, boutiques, and panoramic viewpoints

$10 📍 Map
🏨 Hotel in Amman

Jebel Amman (3rd–4th Circle) / Rainbow Street

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Travelers book: Landmark Amman Hotel $60-120/nightThe Boutique Hotel Amman $80-150/night
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Day 7 Tue, Jul 7 Light Amman
Morning

Remote work morning — find a café or coworking space

Afternoon King Abdullah I Mosque blue dome in Amman
King Abdullah I Mosque$~1 hr

Visit Amman's iconic blue-domed mosque — one of the most striking religious buildings in Jordan

$2 📍 Map
🏨 Hotel in Amman

Jebel Amman (3rd–4th Circle) / Rainbow Street

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Travelers book: Landmark Amman Hotel $60-120/nightThe Boutique Hotel Amman $80-150/night
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Day 8 Wed, Jul 8 Light Amman
Morning

Remote work morning — find a café or coworking space

Afternoon Amman Weibdeh neighborhood gallery and arts quarter
Weibdeh Arts Quarter Walk$~2 hrs

Wander Amman's bohemian arts neighborhood — galleries, street murals, and independent cafes in a hillside setting

$5 📍 Map
🏨 Hotel in Amman

Jebel Amman (3rd–4th Circle) / Rainbow Street

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Amman → Petra
3h 30m ~$10 JETT public bus from Amman South Bus Station to Wadi Musa (Petra) — 3 hours

Petra

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Day 9 Thu, Jul 9 Full Petra
Morning

Remote work morning — find a café or coworking space

Afternoon
The Monastery (Ad-Deir)$~3 hrs

Hike 850 rock-cut steps to Petra's largest carved monument — the Monastery, even more dramatic than the Treasury

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🏨 Hotel in Petra (Wadi Musa)

Wadi Musa village (near Petra gate)

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Travelers book: Petra Moon Hotel $70-120/nightMovenpick Resort Petra $150-280/night
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Day 10 Fri, Jul 10 Light Petra
Morning

Remote work morning — find a café or coworking space

Afternoon
Petra by Night$$~2 hrs

Walk the candlelit Siq after dark to see the Treasury illuminated by 1,500 candles — a magical evening experience

$24 📍 Map
🏨 Hotel in Petra (Wadi Musa)

Wadi Musa village (near Petra gate)

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Travelers book: Petra Moon Hotel $70-120/nightMovenpick Resort Petra $150-280/night
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Day 11 Sat, Jul 11 Light Petra
Morning

Remote work morning — find a café or coworking space

Afternoon Nabataean tomb facades carved into red sandstone cliffs at Petra, Jordan
Royal Tombs of Petra$~1h 30m

Explore the dramatic Royal Tombs — Petra's grandest royal burial chambers carved into the eastern cliff face

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🏨 Hotel in Petra (Wadi Musa)

Wadi Musa village (near Petra gate)

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Petra → Wadi Rum
2h ~$10 Minibus or shared taxi from Wadi Musa (Petra) to Wadi Rum Visitor Centre — 1.5 hours

Wadi Rum

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Day 12 Sun, Jul 12 Full Wadi Rum
Morning

Remote work morning — find a café or coworking space

Afternoon
Desert Stargazing & Bedouin Camp$$~12 hrs

Spend the night in a Bedouin desert camp under the extraordinary Wadi Rum starscape

$65 📍 Map
🏨 Bedouin Desert Camp in Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum Protected Area (desert camps)

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Travelers book: Wadi Rum Night Luxury Camp $120-250/nightMohammed Mutlak Camp $50-90/night
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Day 13 Mon, Jul 13 Light Wadi Rum
Morning

Remote work morning — find a café or coworking space

Afternoon Lawrence's Spring in Wadi Rum desert with rock inscriptions
Lawrence's Spring$~1 hr

Visit the natural spring where T.E. Lawrence camped during the Arab Revolt, surrounded by stunning petroglyphs

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🏨 Bedouin Desert Camp in Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum Protected Area (desert camps)

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Travelers book: Wadi Rum Night Luxury Camp $120-250/nightMohammed Mutlak Camp $50-90/night
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Day 14 Tue, Jul 14 Wadi Rum
Checkout & Depart

Check out of your hotel, grab a final breakfast, and head to the airport. Safe travels from Wadi Rum!

Where You’ll Stay

Estimated total: $656–$984

Trip Budget Estimate

$999 estimated total per person
$71 per day
Lodging $820
Activities $159
Transport $20

Estimates based on listed activity prices and hotel rates. Actual costs vary by season, availability, and personal spending.

Typical range for Jordan

$700 – $5,600 per person for 14 days

Budget: $50/day — Budget hotels, falafel, shared taxis Mid-range: $150/day — Hotels, restaurants, guided tours Luxury: $400/day — Desert camps, fine dining, private 4WD tours

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🧳 Practical Info for Jordan

📄 Visa
Visa on arrival for most nationalities. Jordan Pass (includes Petra entry) waives the visa fee — buy online before travel.
💵 Tipping
10% at restaurants. Tip drivers and guides. Customary to tip hotel staff.
💱 Currency
Jordanian Dinar (JOD). Cash preferred in souks and smaller shops. Cards accepted at hotels and larger restaurants.
🔌 Power
230V, Type B/C/D/F/G/J plugs. Bring a universal adapter.
📶 Connectivity
SIM cards at Queen Alia Airport (Zain, Orange, Umniah). Good coverage in cities; Wadi Rum and Dana have limited signal.
🚨 Emergency
911 (general emergency)

🚗 Getting Around Jordan

🚗 Car

Car rental or private driver recommended. Amman to Petra is 3 hours via the Kings Highway (scenic) or Desert Highway (fast).

🚌 Bus

JETT buses run Amman to Petra and Aqaba. Book the day before at the JETT office in Amman.

🚗 Car

Jordan Pass includes Petra entry + visa fee — buy online before arrival for savings.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a week in Jordan cost?

Budget: $50-80/day. Mid-range: $120-200/day. Luxury: $350+/day. Buy the Jordan Pass ($70-80) — it includes Petra entry and waives the visa fee.

What is the best time to visit Jordan?

March-May and September-November for comfortable temperatures. Summer is extremely hot, especially in Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea area.

Is Jordan safe for tourists?

Yes — Jordan is one of the safest countries in the Middle East for tourists. Petra, Wadi Rum, and Amman are well-traveled and welcoming.

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