12 days in Jordan Itinerary

Tourism in Wadi Rum revolves around UNESCO-protected desert scenery and spectacular limestone rock formations following a dry river bed, which in World War I served as the headquarters of a British-inspired Arab revolt against the Ottomans.

Take a break from the city and head to Wadi Rum Protected Area and Wadi Rum Desert Tours. Do some cultural sightseeing at Lawrence's House and Arts of Sham Countries Art Gallery. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Wadi Rum: Aqaba (Peace Paradise For Spices & Mr Frogman Dive Center). There's more to do: take in the local highlights with Wadi Rum Stillness Tours.

To see photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Wadi Rum trip builder website.

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo to Wadi Rum is an approximately 20-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Kinshasa to Wadi Rum, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) early enough to drive to Petra - Wadi Musa.

Visitors flock to Wadi Musa to witness the rose colored rock-carved temples and tombs of Petra, the famous ancient city and World Heritage Site.

Step out of the city life by going to Dana Nature Reserve and Wadi Araba Desert. Do some cultural sightseeing at Petra and Petra Museum. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Al-Beidha - Little Petra, delve into the distant past at Temple of Dushares, and admire the striking features of The Great Temple.

To find more things to do, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Petra - Wadi Musa trip builder website.

Drive from Wadi Rum to Petra - Wadi Musa in 2 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can drive to Amman.

Jordan's capital city, Amman spreads across 19 hills and includes many distinct districts, each with their own historical and cultural marvels.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Royal Automobile Museum and The Citadel. The Jordan Museum and Children's Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Change things up with these side-trips from Amman: Madaba (Madaba Mosaic Map & Mount Nebo) and Jerash Ruins (in Jerash). There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Roman Amphitheater, learn about all things military at Royal Tank Museum, view the masterpieces at Love on a Bike, and browse the exhibits of Project Positive Soulful Creations.

To find photos, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Amman vacation planner.

Traveling by car from Petra - Wadi Musa to Amman takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Amman are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) so you can travel back home.