Welcome to the perfect 7 day Jordan tour itinerary on the web (IMHO)! I went to Jordan for 7 days in September and had a sensible time with my son and my good friend. Right here’s all the pieces we did on our Jordan journey, and why!
Travelling to Jordan for per week was a dream, one which I believed must wait a couple of years as soon as my son got here alongside. My accomplice wasn’t eager to go to Jordan, so, fellow journey blogger and ex housemate Emily stepped as much as be part of my 20-month son and I on a 7 day Jordan itinerary to beat all different Jordan itineraries.
I spent ages on this, not wanting something to go improper. The stakes had been excessive with a toddler alongside for the experience. I deliberated over lodges, rearranged routes, and adjusted my thoughts lots alongside the planning journey. However with expertise I can say that this 7 day Jordan itinerary WORKS.
With Jordan’s comparatively small measurement you may get an excellent look around the nation in 7 days, though you might positively keep for longer. I’ve listed a few of the actions we didn’t get to do on the finish, for when you’ve got further time.
Travelling spherical Jordan
We determined to journey Jordan by taxi and personal transfers, which, having seen the roads I’m completely satisfied we did. There are alternatives for buses, for those who go searching, and excursions. You would additionally rent a automobile, though having travelled on a few of the mountain passes now, I wouldn’t!
Between us, I didn’t suppose that the price of the taxis was too dangerous. Particularly because it gave us time to sit down and look out the window, seeing extra of the nation in a relaxed method moderately than worrying about instructions, street guidelines, bathroom stops and timings.
The best way to do per week in Jordan
Let’s crack on and get to the Jordan 7 day itinerary…
Map of the 7 day Jordan itinerary
Day 1: Flight and journey to Useless Sea
If you happen to’re flying from Heathrow to Amman through British Airways, like I did, you’ll arrive into Amman Queen Alia Airport simply after midnight. This was okay, though not splendid for a toddler. I packed a toddler service so he might keep asleep on me as I travelled by means of the airport, which turned out to be a nice thought.
With baggage, visas and the Jordan move, we had a couple of queues earlier than we might go away the airport, though it was quiet and didn’t take too lengthy. I’d positively suggest you attempt to get off the aircraft ASAP although to get forward.
As soon as we had been out, it was straight to our lodging by the Useless Sea, prepared to begin our Jordan journey itinerary.
We travelled by MyTransfers from the airport to O Seaside Lodge. It was £67.
After an hour’s journey with loopy evening drivers, police test factors and being squashed in with buggies and automobile seats, we had been glad once we bought there!
Reggie and I had an exquisite room, though, sadly it had a couple of ranges in it so I used to be too frightened to depart him for any longer than a fast wee. It’ can be attractive’d be nice for households with older kids. Emily’s room didn’t have the totally different ranges, so be certain to test earlier than you e-book. She additionally had a greater view.
Other than that, it was great. A HUGE mattress, that Reggie and I had been asleep in inside 20 minutes of getting within the room. What a day!
Visiting the Useless Sea on a day journey from Amman
If you happen to’re rejigging your 7 day Jordan itinerary from my strategies right here, it’s good so that you can know that the Useless Sea is definitely solely an hour’s drive from Amman. You would go to it in a day journey.
I made a decision we’d keep there on our Jordan journey as a result of it was £100 an evening per room and also you get earlier entry earlier than the tour buses come. The excursions I noticed had been about £100 anyway. I additionally didn’t wish to must stand up for a tour on the primary day, and it simply labored higher for our itinerary for desirous to be in Petra on a day that they do Petra by Evening. I additionally needed to get up when Reggie awakened, so to ease the strain, we began our Jordan 7 day itinerary on the Useless Sea.
We stayed on the O Seaside Lodge – primarily as a result of it was the perfect priced and we simply needed to expertise the Useless Sea. We didn’t want the bells and whistles of the higher resorts just like the Kempinski and the Marriott as we solely actually had one morning. I used to be pleased with our resolution, though after all, for those who’ve bought the cash, spend it!
Greatest Resorts on the Useless Sea, Sowayma
O Seaside Lodge: The place we stayed. Nice swim up pool, common meals, unimaginable room – one of many least expensive.
Kempinski Ishtar Useless Sea: Swanky. Instagrammy pool, breakfast is supposed to be fab – mid value.
Useless Sea Marriott: The premium choice – for those who can afford it, go for it!
Day 2: Journey to Petra & Petra by Evening
We spent an exquisite morning at O Seaside Lodge and within the Useless Sea.
We loved the (common) breakfast on the lodge after which went to discover the Useless Sea. God it was a mission! As I’m certain you recognize, the Useless Sea is the bottom level on earth so there have been a LOT of steps to get down. With a pushchair and a toddler I didn’t truly get spherical to taking an image of them, however I’d say it was over 100 steep steps down, in a couple of totally different instructions, throughout totally different terrains.
I couldn’t course of how we had been going to get again up, however knew we’d come this far to expertise the Useless Sea, so I couldn’t again out now. I needed to take care of one step at a time, actually.
I’d learn on-line how the excessive density salt water can damage any cuts or delicate areas – positively don’t shave within the 24 hours earlier than entering into!
Because of this I made a decision to not let my son go in. I didn’t wish to be caught 100 steps down with a toddler screaming as a result of it’d bought in his cuts, or it damage his winky (I had messages from ladies after saying it’d stung their VJJ once they’d gone in, FYI). Mine was advantageous you’ll be happy to know.
As a substitute, Reggie was completely completely satisfied sat safely within the shade, strapped into his pushchair, watching YouTube only a few ft from us, whereas we ventured in.
Gawd it was salty!
Don’t get any in your face, after which attempt to wipe it off together with your hand. Voice of expertise.
The child wipes got here in helpful that day.
As soon as I’d discovered my stream within the buoyant water although, it was nice! It made the final 24 hours of journey all price it. Mendacity within the Useless Sea, in Jordan, with my son in instant imaginative and prescient, and laughing with Emily – the vacation had begun!
We stayed down there about an hour. May’ve stayed longer however time was ticking on our journey to Jordan, and we had 100 steps to stand up with a toddler and a pushchair. In addition they say to remain in a max of 15 minutes for the complete advantages, and so that you don’t get dehydrated. You probably have time on the airport be certain to select up some Useless Sea mud to use after and let dry within the solar. You’ll be able to wash it off within the bathe afterwards.
I’m eternally grateful to the Useless Sea Gods for the person who supplied to take the pushchair up for us after about 10 steps. Severely, what a hero. I believe it could nonetheless be there if it was left to us.
Avoid wasting vitality for the way in which up!
A freshly squeezed orange juice from the lodge’s swim up bar, a litre of water, and a swim within the solar, and we had been feeling good. Rejuvenated even.
We had an (common) buffet lunch on the lodge after which it was onto our subsequent cease, Petra.
Our Useless Sea to Petra switch was the perfect of the 4 journeys we took. We booked with this man from Viator. I’d strongly suggest getting in contact with him to see if he’ll take you elsewhere in Jordan as his automobile was wonderful and spacious, it was very clear, he helped with becoming the automobile seat I took and was simply very nice and pleasant however respectful of our want for some quiet!
Petra by Evening
We’d deliberate our Jordan journey round seeing Petra by Evening, when the Nabatean historical metropolis is lit up majestically to wander round.
Petra by Evening is held each Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30 to 10:30pm. The ticket is 17JOD, and isn’t included in your Jordan Go.
There are a couple of articles on-line about whether or not Petra by Evening is well worth the 17JOD price. For me, it was. Regardless of a very difficult stroll there, because of the pram and terrain, I nonetheless thought it was wonderful, and positively price it. I beloved seeing it by evening and I’ll keep in mind it as one of many stand out moments of the journey.
Greater than a 1000 lanterns gentle the 2km / 1 mile route from the customer centre to the Treasury – wonderful in itself. Then, when you get to the Treasury you sit down (it stinks btw) with a free tea, and also you watch a Bedouin present that includes a flute (extra like a recorder). Then there’s a little bit of chat in regards to the environment, and it’s throughout. The entire present lasted about 45 minutes. I simply loved the sit down in such lovely environment, with my son in my lap.
I dreaded the stroll again, however we truly managed to get a elevate again with a employees member, which means we had been a few of the final there.
The place to remain in Petra
I’d suggest you keep in Wadi Musa, which is simply exterior of the Petra grounds. We stayed at Petra Jewel Luxurious Lodge which was a 10-minute stroll up or down a hill from the doorway. I selected Petra Jewel because of its location and value, and it turned out to be an important selection. The employees there have been pretty to Reggie, and it had all the pieces you wanted. There was additionally a couple of slides and a swing over the street.
You probably have cash to spend, the Movenpick Resort Petra was fab. That will be my high advice and it’s simply over the street from the doorway.
Two mid choices financially and geographically, are the Petra Moon and the Venus Lodge.
These are the closest and finest lodges to remain at in Wadi Musa.
Greatest Resorts in Wadi Musa, Petra
Petra Jewel Luxurious Lodge: The place we stayed. Wonderful rooftop restaurant, nice location, pretty employees, cheaper choice.
Movenpick Resort Petra: With a premium location, eating, a pool and all of the fanciness you might dream of, that is the one!
Petra Moon Lodge: Mid-priced, nice location, with a swimming pool – e-book early to ensure a room!
Day 3: Petra
We bought a glimpse final evening, as Petra by Evening solely goes so far as the Treasury, however at the moment, we had been going for it. Petra is the long-lasting landmark of Jordan. It’s so distinctive and beautiful that its a UNESCO World Heritage Web site and is among the New 7 Wonders of the World.
Indiana Jones and The Final Campaign was filmed right here.
After final evening’s journey, and a later begin than deliberate, we determined to skip the primary 2km / 1 mile stroll by means of the sig and save our vitality for once we had been in there. We paid 25JOD to get a golf buggy return – completely no regrets. The joureny would’ve been enjoyable for a bit, however I might’ve ended up carrying my son for many of it and being exhausted earlier than we even bought there.
This manner Reggie had enjoyable waving at everybody as we drove by, and we had been dropped proper on the Treasury stuffed with the day’s vitality.
We had breakfast exterior the Treasury on the small cafe through the brief interval of the day that The Treasury (Al-Khazneh) is lit up, between 8 and 9am. The remainder it’s within the shade.
With a couple of biscuits and (grim) long-life stuffed croissants in us, and a powerful espresso we had been able to go. We’d shared the desk with a stunning Dutch man and his three kids. He was decided that being a father wasn’t going to cease his adventures. I like that outlook!
Petra is unimaginable. I’m going to write down extra about visiting Petra with a toddler, as a result of it’s positively price it. There’s a lot to see, absorb and discover. This was Reggie and I’s massive mission, the primary lookout level by the Treasury. After some misunderstanding with a neighborhood lad about whether or not we would have liked a information or not (you do if you’d like a pic like this), he helped us stand up to the perspective, and to hold my heavy nappy bag, so we had been free to discover.
It was nice to be up above the motion, Reggie beloved being trusted to climb up, and I used to be glad we’d managed it between us. We bought the illustrious Petra image!
After coming again down, we wandered alongside the ‘Avenue of Facades’ and all of the market stalls, and into the ‘Starbucks Cafe’. It was cool and darkish in right here – a welcome change from the solar and stress of climbing up an historical construction. We sat and had a drink, and one thing candy, to realize the vitality to get again on the market.
There are lots of issues to do in Petra, and see. I didn’t count on it to be so massive and sprawling, up in addition to throughout. I wouldn’t suggest bringing a buggy right here, it’s worthwhile to stroll and carry.
I managed to see the Treasury, the Theatre, the Avenue of Facades and the Royal Tombs, earlier than I had to surrender. You would get a donkey, or a carriage, however I simply didn’t really feel comfy doing both with Reggie, and I used to be pleased with what I’d seen, and will see from a distance.
Issues to Do in Petra
As a substitute, Reggie and I climbed again down from the tombs and went and sat by the Petra Theatre having fun with a juice and a few toddler snacks. We had been completely satisfied.
I debated staying round for Reggie’s nap, however simply determined to get out so he might have it at residence. I didn’t wish to be out too lengthy presently anyway.
We left Petra at about 1pm, and it was a lot busier.
We bought the golf buggy on the way in which again, and he fell asleep en route. Fortunately there have been taxis ready simply by the golf buggy cease. I positively paid a premium simply to go up a hill, nevertheless it was price it to get again to the lodge for a nap with Reggie already asleep.
Some individuals suggest utilizing the ‘again door’ into Petra, by climbing to the Monastery (or Advert Dier), after which strolling to the primary entrance. This manner you’ll finish at one of the vital beautiful spots, The Treasury, moderately than beginning at it.
Come 3pm and I used to be hungry, we wandered again right down to the Petra web site. We went to Pink Cave purely on the premise that it wasn’t up a hill and it was serving shawarma, AND falafel, each of which I hadn’t had but. We ordered each – low-cost, cheerful, and fast too.
As soon as we had been executed we strolled over to the well-known Cave Bar, reduce into the rocks close to Petra, to have a chilly beer and look forward to Emily to come back again from her odyssey as much as The Monastery.
Time for dinner
The Movenpick Petra
We went for a luxurious dinner at The Movenpick after such a busy day. Starters had been the native fare with moutabal, falafel and hummus. However for primary, Reggie and I shared an avocado salad, and spaghetti bolognaise with prawns. It tasted higher than my image appears!
The Movenpick Restaurant was lovely, and there’s additionally a gelato bar subsequent door, and a rooftop bar to observe the solar set too. Positively suggest!
Day 4: Little Petra & Wadi Rum for sundown jeep tour
We had been about to get a taxi to Little Petra, after which our lodge man instructed us in regards to the free bus from the guests centre. So off we popped down the hill and onto the bus. It was a 15-minute drive out to Little Petra and we had been dropped simply exterior.
Little Petra is because it sounds, a smaller model alongside the traces of what we’d seen at Petra. It’s lots much less busy, and way more relaxed, particularly for toddlers. We had enjoyable taking part in within the caves, and climbing up the viewpoints. We had been right here about 90 minutes.
Simply to handle your expectations on this Jordan journey itinerary, you could be a little bit disenchanted by the ‘finest view on the planet’ marketed at Little Petra. Though the recent orange juice and the cats made all of it price it for Reggie, and the adventurous climb up.
There are a couple of spots for refreshment, some market stalls, and many cute little kitties. It’s tremendous chill right here and a pleasant morning journey out.
Seeing as we needed some brunch, and wanted to be again for our taxi to Wadi Rum that afternoon, we bought a taxi again to Petra, moderately than look forward to the bus. It wasn’t a lot.
We brunched at Mamas Recipe Kitchen which took lots longer than anticipated, however was an excellent feed all the identical. Simply couldn’t get sufficient of that Moutabel!
That afternoon we headed out to the Kings Freeway, a surprising drive from Petra to Wadi Rum. We stopped on the ‘Greatest View’, and will see out for miles.
Arriving into Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum is so putting, it’s been used for units like set for motion pictures like The Martian and Lawrence of Arabia. It’s one of many absolute should stops on a visit to Jordan.
When reserving our Wadi Rum lodging I used to be completely bamboozled by all of the camps on provide. A lot selection!
Some divine intervention led us to Desert Magic Camp & Resort, which was the good selection. Staying right here was an actual spotlight of our 7 day Jordan tour itinerary.
From the second we arrived they had been so pretty and welcoming, particularly to Reggie. The truth is, they taught him easy methods to fist pump, which is a fairly cool lesson to be taught from the bedouins!
Desert Magic Camp was unimaginable. I went for the tremendous luxurious room, as is my method now. So glad I did. We had an enormous room, with only a mattress, couch and chest of drawers in it. This meant there was loads of area for Reggie to maneuver about and play along with his toys, with out worrying about him hurting himself or damaging lodge property. Each of us might loosen up.
Desert Camp run many excursions, however with Reggie, we simply went for the shortest sundown tour. The 2-hour sundown tour was good for us. We drove round to five totally different spots within the desert, noticed the Lawrence of Arabia Home, some cool rock formations, after which settled with tea on an open fireplace whereas we watched the solar set.
I really feel emotional writing about it now, it was simply the perfect day!
One of many highlights was Reggie sitting within the sand, getting a bit aggy, after which our driver came to visit and took Reggie’s footwear off and dug his ft into the sand and instructed him to really feel the vitality. A smile unfold throughout Reggie’s face, it simply warmed my coronary heart.
On our return to the camp our Zarb barbecue dinner was about to be taken out of the bottom.
“Zarb is a conventional Bedouin type of cooking the place marinated meat and greens are buried in an oven dug in sandy floor. This technique permits the meals to slow-cook in its juices, leading to tender, flavorful meat and completely cooked greens.”
– MUNCHERY
After an excellent feed we sat across the campfire with the remainder of the friends watching the bedouins jam, whereas Reggie danced alongside to the music and stalked for cats.
A lot of the camp went out stargazing that evening, however Reggie and I went again to our luxurious hut and he went to sleep and I sat on the terrace stargazing with an app on my telephone. That vibrant star there’s Uranus!
This was an actual spotlight on our Jordan journey itinerary, and felt like the primary time I’d correctly relaxed since a few week earlier than setting off!
Greatest camps at Wadi Rum
Desert Magic Camp: THE place to remain, you don’t want to take a look at the others! We beloved it right here.
Captains Desert Camp: Will get rave evaluations and people tents look magical!
Bubble Luxotel: One other that comes extremely really helpful. Will get booked out VERY early!
Day 5: Wadi Rum & journey to Amman
We determined to simply chill on the Camp this morning. We might’ve executed a camel experience, or exit on one other jeep, however we chilled within the grounds as an alternative. It was good.
We tried a little bit of sandboarding, had an exquisite breakfast and lunch, and relaxed within the conventional Bedouin space. Reggie bought to have some YouTube time within the room in entrance of the fan, I bought to lie on the hammock, and we simply bought to relax earlier than the lengthy journey that afternoon.
It’s a 4+ hour journey from Wadi Rum to Amman. Reggie fell asleep as quickly as we bought within the automobile, seeing as I’d given the man the improper decide up tackle so my rigorously deliberate taxi nap was out of whack. Ensure you know the place to get picked up from – ask your camp employees to intervene for those who want!
After about three hours we stopped at a companies, fortunately. The employees in there have been so good to Reggie and he had a run spherical to interrupt up the journey.
Once we lastly arrived in Amman (the visitors!) we had been hungry, and drained, and sick of vehicles and journey.
So, we determined to go for the simplest choice and went over the street from our lodge at Shams Alweibdeh Lodge Flats to Cafe Maestro for dinner. It turned out to be a wonderful selection.
We bought a couple of issues to share between the three of us, as is the Jordanian method.
To date we’d been fairly extensive ranging in our meals alternatives, however up till now the meals hadn’t been centre stage as we’d had a lot else occurring. That was positively about to alter in Amman!
The place to remain in Amman
I spent hours and hours searching for the proper lodge in Amman for us. We truly booked a unique lodge however then realised it was fairly far out. We cancelled and moved to the Shams Alweibdeh Lodge Flats a few week earlier than. This was nice for our wants, and launched us to the fabulous Cafe Maestro so I’m fairly completely satisfied we did it. We had a two-bedroom condo right here. Our rooms had been good, it was nice to share a lounge and the employees had been pleasant. One of many primary causes for our selection was the pool, which sadly was actually chilly and within the shade so we didn’t use it a lot.
It was solely a JOD or two away from all the pieces we went to through taxi although, which was nice.
Greatest lodges in Amman
Shams Alweibdeh Lodge Flats: The place we stayed. Sensible location, pretty employees, (chilly) pool & breakfast. Bit darkish.
Nu Fifty Two: Virtually stayed right here however was booked up. Beautiful and ethereal, nice location, tremendous trendy.
Nomads Lodge: Situated on Rainbow Avenue that is within the thick of the motion. Fundamental for anybody on a funds.
Day 6: Amman
All of us had the 4JOD breakfast buffet at our lodge. There was a number of choice, and it had a fab view over town. It was good for at some point, however I wouldn’t have needed it on daily basis. I like an a la carte breakfast served sizzling – particularly when you’ve got kids concerned. An excessive amount of faff getting up and down on a regular basis.
That morning Reggie and I went off to the Prince Hashem Fowl Backyard, whereas Emily went for an grownup day in museums and hammams.
I’d deliberate our time out round all of the toddler actions, however sadly inside about 5 minutes of arriving on the playground within the chicken backyard, Reggie fell off the climbing body. It was terrible, so I’m going to breeze over it. He hit his head, the person on the ice cream store gave me ice from the facet of his freezer to placed on it, and I purchased two ice lollies – one for his head and one for him. I used to be frantically trying up paediatricians and head accidents…
I might be ceaselessly grateful to that fluffy rooster for making Reggie chuckle once more, and to Emily who I used to be desperately texting on the opposite facet of town, who was saying all the appropriate issues again to me.
Briefly, he was advantageous, simply with a pink head. We determined to depart the park and go to a tender play I’d marked. Referred to as Yippee, it was within the Abdali Mall, and was completely sensible. After the trauma of the morning, it was only a welcome protected area for us each. I might really feel us each loosen up because the acquainted sounds of Cocomelon songs performed over the speaker and he had someplace protected to discover the place I might let him roam free. Employees had been wonderful too, particularly Lemonie. She made us really feel so a lot better in regards to the fall.
We stayed about two hours, though you may truly drop your little one off and buy groceries for those who like. It additionally runs as a nursery.
Yippee is true subsequent to a meals courtroom with about ten totally different choices. We determined to go for Lebnani Snack – the place you might order salads and smoothies galore. And I needed to attempt the Jordanian Manaqeesh – flatbreads (oily however scrumptious).
We went again to the lodge to recharge, after which again out to fulfill Emily from her hammam.
We determined to do our personal meals tour of Amman, moderately than paying the extortionate quantities for group journeys just for it to be too rushed or TMI for Reggie to maintain up.
We began at Gerard ice cream store on Rainbow Avenue. Reggie and I shared a blueberry cheesecake one and simply sat on the step exterior and ate all of it.
Stroll down Rainbow Avenue and also you’ll arrive on the well-known Al Quds Falafel. Simply subsequent door is this excellent juice store the place you may drink freshly squeezed pomegranate juice exterior, which is precisely what we did with our shared falafel.
The remainder of our tour didn’t go so nicely. Going up and down steps and the rickety pavements was tiring with a toddler and a pushchair. Locations had been closed once we bought in, because it was early to eat (about 4pm). We simply needed a rooftop bar for a drink, however then most didn’t serve alcohol.
Ultimately we discovered the great Prego Bar and Restaurant rooftop, and ended up staying a couple of hours, placing a giant pause on our ‘Nice Amman Meals Tour.’ All of the foods and drinks was HALF PRICE, we had been the one ones there, and it was all tasty and great, so why transfer?
We ordered a spherical of dynamite prawns and rooster tenders, after which did it once more because it was all so scrumptious. Reggie had a spag bol and we watched the solar set over town, with a glass of wine and simply… relaxed. It wasn’t fairly the few hours of the meals tour we had in thoughts, nevertheless it was great after the busy week / day / hour we’d had.
We determined to move again residence and go to the Cafe Maestro rooftop bar reverse our lodge. One other swift 2JOD Uber experience later and we had been residence. We stashed the pushchair within the lodge reception and wandered over the street and up within the elevate to the Cafe Maestro rooftop. The employees had been pretty and welcoming to Reggie – I frightened they wouldn’t need him at 8pm however, they did.
We went for it with the desserts right here – Um Ali Bread Pudding, the native Knafeh, and a fried banana for Reggie. Together with a glass of native wine every too. It was a really stress-free night – my boy was completely satisfied, so I used to be completely satisfied too.
Our self guided, made up as we went, meals tour of Amman was executed. For at the moment.
It was additionally nice to know that residence and mattress on the Shams Alweibdeh Lodge Flats was only a few steps away, the truth is we might see it from our rooftop.
Day 7: Amman
It was our final day at the moment, so we went to discover the massive sights of Amman. Beginning with the Roman Theatre and the Citadel. After a fast, very low-cost, breakfast at a bakery we ventured in.
Amman Roman Theater
Situated on the base of the Citadel, you’ll discover the outstanding Roman Theatre, serving as one more testomony to Amman’s Roman heritage. Constructed through the 2nd century, through the metropolis’s Philadelphia period, this amphitheater can accommodate roughly 6,000 spectators. Even at the moment, it continues to host live shows and numerous musical performances.
It’s one of the vital well-known Jordan landmarks, and an unmissable cease in your Jordan journey itinerary.
The Amman Citadel
Only a fast experience away, the Amman Citadel dates again to the times of Roman occupation over Amman in 162AD. One of the crucial widespread websites right here is Hercules’ hand. It was very popular up right here, and with a toddler the perfect factor to do was sit underneath the timber and go searching from there.
We did go within the Byzantine Church, and the Jordan Archaeological Museum – though Reggie set off an alarm getting too near the displays. Bit cooler than the skin although!
Entrance to each is included in your Jordan Go, and I’d strongly suggest getting a taxi up there because it’s excessive up on the hill. It was about 2JODs from the Roman Theatre.
There’s a little bit cafe up there. We arrived and bought a espresso to evaluate what there was to see first. There are bogs up there, and naturally, epic views.
Wild Jordan Heart
Lunch time!
One other taxi to the Wild Jordan Heart and we had been in Jordanian meals heaven. This was my favorite meal of the journey. Brunch on the Wild Jordan Heart is an absolute should if you’re in Amman.
The Heart has a store, a restaurant, a toddler pleasant area and many enjoyable available within the life, in accordance with my son. It additionally has beautiful views out to Amman – you may see the citadel you had been simply at from the consolation of an air-conditioned couch.
Great spot for a toddler nap!
King Abdullah Mosque
That afternoon we went to the King Adbullah Mosque – the one mosque in Amman that lets vacationers in. We needed to don a head to toe gown for entry and pay a couple of JODs, nevertheless it was fascinating to see inside. We arrived simply at a name to prayer and it was wonderful to be so shut and listen to it play out.
There have been fairly a couple of areas to discover within the mosque, however we solely went in the primary room, and noticed a little bit of the skin. Reggie was positively getting antsy by this level, and I used to be too within the sweaty gown.
We had been right here about half-hour earlier than heading again to the Yippee tender play on the mall a 10-minute stroll up the street. We each beloved it there!
Dinner in Amman
Hasham is among the most infamous eating places in Amman, because of its legendary falafel and the actual fact it’s additionally the oldest. It’s a big restaurant within the coronary heart of Downtown Amman with upstairs seating, and down. Downstairs was positively extra atmospheric, however when you’ve got little ones, upstairs was simpler to maintain them confined!
Reggie simply ate chips right here sadly, however there’s bread, falafel, hummus and falafel for all. It’s a well-liked spot for breakfast if that works higher for you.
The entire meal for the three of us got here to lower than £10 – unimaginable!
We tried to discover downtown after, nevertheless it was simply too loopy. I used to be positively feeling the week of travelling with a toddler, and Reggie simply needed to take a look at all the intense lights and funky issues. We stood on what was I believe, the busiest avenue nook of Amman, and flagged a taxi residence (ultimately).
Mattress time, prepared for our 5:30am airport alarm.
Day 8: Flight residence from our week in Jordan
Our taxi by means of the lodge to the airport was 25JOD. I’d truly suggest utilizing the GetTransfers web site although, you may decide your car and will journey to the airport in a Tesla! It was the identical type of value.
The roads and airport had been fairly quiet at 7am – we arrived in loads of time.
And our journey to Jordan was executed!
Prime suggestions for a household vacation in Jordan
If you happen to’re planning a household journey to Jordan, listed here are a couple of tricks to pay attention to…
Take your personal journey seat
I took this transportable journey seat from Kanga. Regardless that I ordered them in each automobile we took, I didn’t belief them to be ok. I’m glad I trusted my instincts as just one automobile of the 5 turned up with a seat. This one helps your little one’s head for street journey naps, and is comparatively simple to hold round. Though because the evaluations counsel, the bag it is available in wants some reinforcement – it’s garbage!
Don’t count on there to be cots
Once more, one other inkling. Reggie is completely satisfied in his cot as of late, and though we’ve co slept prior to now, these days are very a lot gone. Being 20 months he’s not prepared for a mattress so I ordered a cot in all of the rooms – this additionally didn’t seem.
Other than the one above in Petra which was on no account appropriate for my chunk.
We ended up sharing the double beds, which I moved in direction of the wall every time I might, though it wasn’t doable within the O Seaside Lodge, which meant I had a wakeful sleep worrying about him falling off the massive mattress. It wasn’t an enormous drawback all through our Jordan journey, nevertheless it did imply I couldn’t totally loosen up at evening.
Keep in mind, you may take a cot on BA as a part of your two items of free baggage (though I already had a buggy and a automobile seat).
Think twice about whether or not you want your buggy
In all places we went in Jordan the pavements had been horrible.
Total, I’m glad we had the buggy because it meant I might strap Reggie in within the shade after I went within the Useless Sea, and after I went within the lodge pool, however that’s all it was good for. It was ineffective for getting him round – and sadly Emily ended up pushing it fairly a bit because it was too onerous to carry Reggie and push that with the uneven pavements.
It was additionally actually annoying attempting to suit it within the taxis on our journey to Jordan – for 3 of the 5 journeys (fortunately the shorter ones) the three of us, with the automobile seat, had been squashed within the again whereas the blummin pushchair was folded within the entrance passenger seat. There was simply no strategy to get all of the individuals, baggage and pushchair within the automobile in any other case.
It was completely ineffective in Petra and Wadi Rum due to the sand. I ended up carrying Reggie lots!
Take sufficient nappies and wipes
I often suggest choosing up these chunky and heavy objects if you’re in your vacation spot if you’re travelling with little ones, however for Jordan I’d say take them. Ever since trawling the streets of Playa D’en Bossa in Ibiza searching for measurement 6 nappies I’ve simply determined it’s simpler to take them. I took about 40 nappies and three packets of wipes. I had loads of nappies however did find yourself shopping for a packet of wipes whereas I used to be there, as we’d used so many for restaurant dinner clear ups and to wipe our personal palms out and about too.
We tried about 5 little outlets earlier than discovering some close to the Citadel in Amman.
If you happen to’re beginning in Amman, you have to be advantageous with all the department stores, however for those who’re doing all of your week in Jordan following this itinerary, I’d suggest you are taking sufficient to cowl these first few days at the very least.
Take some tried and examined meals from residence
I positively wouldn’t class Reggie as a fussy eater, however he didn’t actually wish to attempt something new in Jordan. He ate pasta, bread, bananas, avocado and ham, on repeat. Fortunately I’d clearly taken a number of snacks to substitute this weight loss program, however I additionally took a few of these Hipp Natural toddler meals too.
Use SMA milks
My 20 month outdated has been on cow’s milk for ages however I wasn’t certain how it could be totally different, or how I’d retailer it safely on our travels. I made a decision to simply use the SMA toddler milks as an alternative, as they’re completely sanitised. These labored nicely.
Costume appropriately
Try my article on what to put on in Jordan for extra recommendation on what to pack for Jordan.
The Jordan Go
The Jordan Go, an initiative by the Jordanian authorities, offers entry to a few of Jordan’s most famous points of interest. It’s an important selection if you wish to save time, cash and problem in your 7 day Jordan tour itinerary. Even for those who simply go to Petra throughout your week in Jordan, the move will prevent cash. We additionally used it on the Citadel and the Roman Theatre in Amman.
One of many key benefits of this move is that it contains the waiver of the everyday vacationer visa price of 40 JOD. This exemption applies if you are going to buy the move earlier than arriving in Jordan and plan to remain within the nation for no less than 3 nights.
You should purchase The Jordan Go right here, and also you discover a complete listing of included points of interest as nicely. Even for those who go for a guided tour, acquiring the Jordan Go stays helpful, as most excursions don’t cowl attraction tickets or vacationer visa bills.
Simply to notice, though kids can enter points of interest without spending a dime on an grownup Jordan Go, you’ll nonetheless must pay the visa price. I didn’t realise this and so was coughing up the 40JOD on the airport on our midnight arrival. It wasn’t a problem, however simply surprising.
You completely MUST print this earlier than you go. The truth is, I’d suggest you print a spare.
Is Jordan protected?
After I visited in September 2023, Jordan was a really protected nation to go to.
My household and associates had been apprehensive about my go to, however I used to be assured in my selection and had executed lots of analysis. You have to to do your personal based mostly on present occasions, however traditionally Jordan has stayed out of battle, regardless of its geographical location.
The place is Jordan?
Jordan borders Syria, Iraq, Israel and Saudi Arabia, a few of the most controversial international locations within the twenty first century.
Politics apart, I felt very protected in Jordan with my younger son. We didn’t get any problem strolling the streets, anybody we interacted with was very pleasant to Reggie, and all of the lodge employees and taxi drivers had been form too. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending a household go to Jordan for a 7 day journey.
My solely grievance and security fear in Jordan was with the quantity of individuals driving and utilizing cell phones. I truly needed to request our taxi driver cease whatsapping on his TWO telephones whereas he drove us. It’s truly unlawful in Jordan, I appeared it up whereas sat within the again, however you may simply go searching whilst you’re on the street to see that nobody appears to care.
Extra locations to go to in Jordan
I didn’t go to any of those locations on my week in Jordan, however perhaps you need some inspiration to remain longer, or see extra of the nation. These are all locations I might’ve beloved to discover, however simply didn’t have the time.
Dana Biosphere Reserve – Jordan’s greatest nature reserve at 308 sq km. It has an enormous range of crops, birds, and mammals. You’ll be able to camp right here, like in Wadi Rum. Rummana Campsite comes extremely really helpful.
Wadi Mujab – the ‘Grand Canyon of Jordan’.
As-salt – aka Salt, As-salt is a historic metropolis within the north of Jordan recognized for its wealthy historical past, structure, and cultural heritage.
Jerash – one other Jordan itinerary should see as one of the vital well-preserved and spectacular Roman archaeological websites on the planet.
Aqaba – the seashore resort vacation spot in Jordan.
Madaba – a captivating metropolis recognized for its mosaics.
The Baptismal Web site of Jesus Christ – you may go to the spot the place John the Baptist baptised Jesus, though it’s worthwhile to be part of a tour. You’ll be able to even be baptised there your self!
Mount Nebo – Mount Nebo is believed to be the place the place Moses glimpsed the Holy Land earlier than he died. It has wonderful views!
7 Day Jordan Tour Itinerary
I had a superb time with Reggie and Emily in Jordan. I’m so, so glad we did it. I don’t really feel like I missed out on a lot, having Reggie. Possibly the odd further drink right here and there, a couple of further websites at Petra, and I might’ve beloved to have gone purchasing in Al Balad in Amman, however that was about it.
It was price these minor sacrifices to have been in a position to see his pleasure with the cats of Little Petra, the epic array of breads at meal occasions, at fist pumping with the bedouins in Wadi Rum, and splashing within the swimming pools within the Useless Sea and Amman.
Jordan is a superb vacation spot for an adventurous household. I hope this 7 day Jordan itinerary lets you plan your journey there, and let me know when you’ve got any questions in any respect!