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Amman, Petra and Wadi Rum in 7 Days

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This seven-day trip explores Amman and its surroundings before moving south to Petra and Wadi Rum. The first three days cover the capital's citadel and theatre, Jerash, Madaba and Mount Nebo. The order then dedicates three days to Petra's trails and one final day to Wadi Rum canyons after Little Petra.

7 daysAmmanPetraWadi RumJerashBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

Amman

  1. 9:00AmmanSight
  2. 11:00AmmanSight
  3. 13:00AmmanWalk
Day 2

Jerash

  1. 8:30AmmanDay trip
  2. 15:30AmmanSight
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Day 3

Madaba and Mount Nebo, then Petra

  1. 9:00AmmanSight
  2. 11:00AmmanSight
  3. 13:00Drive to PetraAmmanTransfer
Day 4

Petra's main trail

  1. 6:30PetraWalk
  2. 7:30PetraSight
  3. 9:00PetraWalk
  4. 10:00PetraSight
Day 5

The Monastery and the High Place

  1. 7:00PetraWalk
  2. 13:00PetraWalk
Day 6

Little Petra, then Wadi Rum

  1. 9:00PetraSight
  2. 12:00Drive to Wadi RumPetraTransfer
  3. 15:00Wadi RumSight
  4. 18:00Sunset in the Wadi Rum desertWadi RumSight
Day 7

Wadi Rum

  1. 8:00Wadi RumSight
  2. 10:00Wadi RumSight
  3. 12:00Wadi RumSight
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Questions about this trip

How many days do you need in Petra?

Two full days cover the main trail, the Monastery and the High Place of Sacrifice. Enter at 6:30am to beat the heat and crowds.

Do you need a guide for Wadi Rum?

A licensed guide or jeep tour is required to enter the protected area. Book through a Petra hotel for 50-80 USD per person.

How do you get from Amman to Petra?

Take the daily JETT bus or hire a private driver. The trip takes about three to four hours.

Do I need to book Jerash tickets ahead?

Tickets are sold at the gate and are included in the Jordan Pass. Arrive by 8:30am and combine with Madaba on the same day by taxi.

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