Our 10-Day Jordan Itinerary & Road Trip Planner — ALONG DUSTY ROADS

We spent two weeks in Jordan so we could slowly and meaningfully explore as much as we could.

Crucially, it would also allow us to take a considered, personal approach to curating a Jordan itinerary for travellers like you; a Jordan itinerary that allows you to savour several of the Middle East’s crown jewels and enjoy cultural experiences, rather than feel like you’re simply on the same standard tourist route as everyone else.

After all, here at Along Dusty Roads, we’re strong believers that it’s those precious unexpected moments in between the big hitters, the fleeting interactions, and curious happenstances which really make a trip memorable.

With that being said, those crown jewels are crown jewels for a reason – and every first-timer in Jordan will definitely be exploring the lost city of Petra, bumping around the breathtaking desert of Wadi Rum, and floating in the disappearing Dead Sea.

However, there’s much more to the Hashemite Kingdom than just those famous three: several Biblical sites, majestic Roman ruins, a vibrant local culture and food scene, the mosaics of Madaba, snorkelling and diving in the Red Sea, a tumultuous modern history, and the far-better-than-you-may-expect capital city of Amman.

A compact country linked by three highways, it’s ideal for a road trip and we think that’s the best way to get out and explore it independently. Of course, renting a car isn’t mandatory to get around, but you’ll need to first understand a couple of important points about public transport connections there and adapt your expectations accordingly; we run through this too so you can pick what’s best for you!

In this post, we’ve shared the 10-day Jordan itinerary we would do if going back tomorrow, armed with all the knowledge of our own trip. Taking you slowly from north to south, and then back up north, it’s realistic, well-paced, and will give you just the right amount of time to really get to know each place.

Alongside the essential context and practical advice you need to plan effectively, we’ve also shared our personal advice and recommendations for activities, accommodation, tours, and stops for each day of the trip. You can follow it to the letter or use it as a framework to tweak and adapt your own road trip route!