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Jordan Itinerary: 5 Days (2026)

This 5-day Jordan itinerary covers Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Dead Sea — the sweet spot for a comfortable first visit, day by day with honest costs.

Estimated cost: ₹26,500–₹86,000 (≈ $310–$1,000) per person for 5 days, excluding international flights.

Best months for this route: Mar – May, Sep – Nov

A day-by-day itinerary covering the best of Jordan — designed for Indian travellers with honest costs, visa tips, and the right cities in the right order.

5 days Mar – May, Sep – Nov Visa on arrival JOD (Dinar)

Your Route at a Glance

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Amman

Day 1

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Petra

Day 2

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Wadi Rum

Day 3

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Aqaba

Day 4

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Dead Sea

Day 5

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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Amman — Day 1
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Amman

Full guide

Seven Hills Capital

✓Amman Citadel — A hilltop archaeological site with ruins spanning Roman, Byzantine, and Umayyad …
✓Roman Theatre — A well-preserved 2nd-century amphitheatre seating 6,000, still used for concerts…
✓Rainbow Street — Amman's trendiest street, lined with cafes, galleries, and restored Ottoman-era …
Mar - May, Sep - Nov JOD 35-110/day/day

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Petra — Day 2
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Petra

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Rose-Red City

✓The Siq — A narrow, 1.2km natural gorge with walls up to 80m high, the dramatic approach c…
✓The Treasury (Al-Khazneh) — Petra's most famous facade, carved directly into rose-red sandstone in the 1st c…
✓The Monastery (Ad-Deir) — Even larger than the Treasury, reached by climbing roughly 800 rock-cut steps — …
Mar - May, Sep - Nov JOD 50-150/day/day

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Wadi Rum — Day 3
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Wadi Rum

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Valley of the Moon

✓Jeep Safari — A 4x4 tour with a Bedouin driver covering the desert's canyons, arches, and dune…
✓Bedouin Camp Stay — An overnight stay in a traditional or luxury desert camp, with a Bedouin-style d…
✓Lawrence Spring — A natural spring linked to T.E. Lawrence's time in the desert during the Arab Re…
Mar - May, Sep - Nov JOD 45-140/day/day

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Aqaba — Day 4
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Aqaba

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Red Sea Jordan

✓South Beach — A public beach with reef access close to the Saudi border, popular for snorkelli…
✓Japanese Garden Reef — A well-preserved coral reef site named for a sunken barge, popular with both sno…
✓Aqaba Fort — A 16th-century Mamluk fort on the waterfront, linked to the Arab Revolt of World…
Oct - Apr JOD 45-140/day/day

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Dead Sea — Day 5
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Dead Sea

Full guide

Float at Earth's Lowest Point

✓Dead Sea Floating — Effortless floating in the hypersaline water at the lowest point on Earth's land…
✓Mineral Mud Bath — Applying the Dead Sea's mineral-rich black mud, said to have therapeutic and ski…
✓Wadi Mujib — A dramatic canyon reserve where a river hike leads to a waterfall, sometimes cal…
Mar - May, Sep - Nov JOD 45-170/day/day

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Jordan Itinerary FAQ

How many days do you need in Jordan?

Most first-time visitors need 5–7 days in Jordan to see the highlights at a comfortable pace. This 5-day plan covers Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Dead Sea. With more time, slow the pace or add day trips; with less, focus on Amman and skip the longer transfers.

How much does a 5-day Jordan trip cost from India?

Budget roughly ₹26,500–₹86,000 (about $310–$1,000) per person for 5 days on the ground in Jordan — covering accommodation, food, local transport and activities at a budget-to-mid-range level. International flights and visa fees are extra. Travelling in Mar – May, Sep – Nov (peak season) sits at the higher end of that range.

What is the best route for 5 days in Jordan?

The most efficient 5-day route is Amman (Day 1), then Petra (Day 2), then Wadi Rum (Day 3), then Aqaba (Day 4), then Dead Sea (Day 5). This order keeps travel legs short and one-directional, so you never backtrack. Each stop's day count matches how much there genuinely is to see — the day-by-day plan below breaks down exactly what to do in each.

Is 5 days enough for Jordan?

5 days is enough for a focused first look at Jordan — this plan covers Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Dead Sea without feeling rushed. For the full experience, the 7-day version adds more depth. The best months to do this route are Mar – May, Sep – Nov.