Jordan is a ravishing nation for a highway journey as driving is straightforward, secure and distances not lengthy. A highway journey is precisely what I did through the Christmas holidays a 12 months in the past. I’ve written in regards to the areas in Jordan I visited throughout this household journey however it’s time to share an actual able to go Jordan itinerary for you. It begins and ends in Amman and it’ll take you to each nook of the nation. This itinerary might be accomplished each methods and it’s doable to increase or shorten it. Please see the separate articles of every day for a GPS observe of places and a photograph gallery. Get pleasure from your highway journey in Jordan!
Day 1 – Arrival to Amman, the beginning of the Jordan itinerary
Relying on the time of arrival on the airport you’ll have a while to discover Amman or simply sleep away the jetlag. I arrived late night so today was simply to select up the automobile and get to the lodge in downtown Amman the place we’d spend 4 nights.
Day 2 – A day in Amman
Amman is a ravishing metropolis and might be explored in a day if you don’t go to all of the museums. It was our first day of our Jordan itinerary. You’ll be able to drive in Amman, it’s not that tough as many say however in case you are not used to visitors then perhaps use taxis within the heart. You will notice the Roman Theater, Citadel of Amman, the road life and extra.
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JORDAN – A day in Amman ; what to see and do
Day 3 – Desert citadel loop
In the direction of the east of Amman within the quick desert you discover varied castles of which three are value a go to. You will notice the citadel of Kharana first which takes up an hour to discover. Simply down the highway you’ll find the Qasr Amra which is a UNESCO World Heritage website and adorned with lovely frescos inside. The final, a 30 minute drive extra, is the citadel of al-Azraq construct from black stones positioned in the one oasis Jordan has. When you have time left you may go to a nature reserve there too.
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JORDAN – Exploring Qasr Amra frescos and the desert citadel loop
Day 4 – Northern Jordan
The fourth day of the Jordan itinerary will take you up north of Amman in the direction of the Syrian border. I discovered today perhaps a bit lengthy as we received again nicely after darkish nevertheless it’s higher to get it accomplished in a day to secure time. The primary cease is on the Roman ruins of Jerash which is able to take about 2-3 hours to discover. From there it’s a quick drive to the Ajlun Fortress and to take lunch in Ajlun. You’ll be able to then drive additional north to Umm Qais which is nicely value a go to however in case you have seen sufficient Roman ruins then skip Umm Qais. I’m comfortable I did as I discovered there in regards to the Carakale beer from Jordan which brewery I might go to later.
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JORDAN – Roman ruins of Jerash, Umm Qais and the Ajlun Fortress in a day from Amman
Day 5 – The Useless Sea
In the present day’s day within the Jordan itinerary is the drive in the direction of the Useless Sea. First we drove to Bethany past the Jordan, baptism website of Jesus which is positioned close to the Useless Sea and on the route. To discover this space depend on 4 hours because it’s on a guided tour solely in a army zone. After the go to we drove to our Useless Sea resort the place we arrived late afternoon for a 3 evening keep.
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JORDAN – Floating within the Useless Sea & baptism website of Jesus
Day 6 – A full day on the Useless Sea resort
In the present day it’s a day to not drive throughout this highway journey. We relaxed on the resort, swimming within the Useless Sea and the pool. It’s good typically to simply do nothing and get your head clear. If you’re in need of time, you may merely skip today.
Day 7 – Go to to Carakale brewery
I had deliberate really two full days on the Useless Sea resort for leisure time however I additionally knew typically issues come up and it’s a must to plan them in whereas on the highway. Even in December it’s heat sufficient to go swimming as a result of its low altitude. With 5 levels Celsius in Amman it was nonetheless 20+ on the Useless Sea. I went with out the household to the Carakale microbrewery which I solely discovered about on the Umm Qais restaurant the place they served this beer. When you like beer then it’s value to contact them for a go to and tasting!
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JORDAN – Beer tasting at Carakale microbrewery, Jordans solely brewery
Day 8 – The Kings Freeway to Aqaba
In the present day is an extended day of driving and seeing lots of issues. I can think about this is perhaps to lengthy for some individuals so if so then cease after the final sight and keep at a lodge in Kerak. You might even see the citadel of Kerak the subsequent day after which drive to Aqaba. We began with a cease at mount Nebo to see the place the place Moses noticed the Promised Land. We continued to Madaba to see the traditional mosaics and have lunch. Madaba takes up more often than not. We continued to Umm Ar-Rasas to see the most important mosaic flooring, a UNESCO World Heritage Web site. Final we continued to see Kerak citadel which we visited simply earlier than it closed. From there we drove the decrease highway alongside the Useless Sea in the direction of Aqaba for a 4 evening keep.
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JORDAN – The King’s Freeway: Mount Nebo, Madaba, Umm Ar-Rasas, Kerak
Day 9 – A day in Aqaba
As we drove the day prior to this of our Jordan itinerary until late night to get to Aqaba we had the complete day right now to swim, snorkel and do some watersports on the Crimson Sea. That’s all we did right now; simply enjoyable!
Day 10 – A day journey to Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum is a ravishing space and appears similar to a Mars panorama. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage website and a should go to when in Jordan. Throughout our Jordan highway journey we visited it as a day journey from Aqaba as in wintertime it will get very chilly within the evening and early darkish so we most well-liked to be again in our resort in Aqaba for some night actions. It’s about an hour drive from Aqaba to reach to the Wadi Rum customer’s heart.
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JORDAN – Jeep tour via the Mars panorama at Wadi Rum & sunbathing in Aqaba
Day 11 – One other day of leisure in Aqaba
In the present day we merely repeated what we did on day 9 🙂 Getting some relaxation by doing just a few enjoyable stuff and exploring a number of locations in Aqaba itself.
Day 12 – From Aqaba to Petra
Probably the most well-known a part of the Jordan itinerary: Petra. This lovely metropolis carved in stone by the Nabateans might be probably the most well-known place in all of Jordan. Ensure you arrive on the finish of the morning so that you’ve got time to stroll as much as the monastery the primary day. We did two nights in Petra, the ultimate two nights in Jordan.
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JORDAN – Exploring the misplaced metropolis of stone: Petra
Day 13 – Full day Petra
In the present day we had yet another full day to discover Petra, it’s so large!
Day 14 – To the airport and departure
The ultimate day of the Jordan itinerary: catching a flight again dwelling!
I hope this overview of my Jordan itinerary helps you intend yours. It’s a lovely nation with all kinds of landscapes, cultures and has lots of actions to supply. I for positive did take pleasure in Jordan, it amazed me in each side.
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