The Greatest 7 Day Jordan Tour Itinerary (Household Pleasant)

Welcome to the very best 7 day Jordan tour itinerary on the web (IMHO)! I went to Jordan for 7 days in September and had a good time with my son and my good friend. Right here’s every little thing we did on our Jordan journey, and why!

Travelling to Jordan for every week was a dream, one which I assumed must wait a number of years as soon as my son got here alongside. My associate wasn’t eager to go to Jordan, so, fellow journey blogger and ex housemate Emily stepped as much as be a 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 fallacious. The stakes have been excessive with a toddler alongside for the trip. I deliberated over motels, rearranged routes, and altered my thoughts rather a lot alongside the planning journey. However with expertise I can say that this 7 day Jordan itinerary WORKS.

With Jordan’s comparatively small dimension you will get an excellent look around the nation in 7 days, though you would undoubtedly 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 additional time.

Travelling spherical Jordan

We determined to journey Jordan by taxi and personal transfers, which, having seen the roads I’m comfortable we did. There are alternatives for buses, when you go searching, and excursions. You would additionally rent a automotive, though having travelled on a few of the mountain passes now, I wouldn’t!

Between us, I didn’t assume that the price of the taxis was too unhealthy. Particularly because it gave us time to sit down and look out the window, seeing extra of the nation in a relaxed manner quite than worrying about instructions, street guidelines, rest room stops and timings.

How you can do every 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

Should you’re flying from Heathrow to Amman by way of British Airways, like I did, you’ll arrive into Amman Queen Alia Airport simply after midnight. This was okay, though not supreme for a toddler. I packed a toddler provider so he might keep asleep on me as I travelled by way of the airport, which turned out to be a nice concept.

With baggage, visas and the Jordan go, we had a number of queues earlier than we might go away the airport, though it was quiet and didn’t take too lengthy. I’d undoubtedly advocate you try to get off the aircraft ASAP although to get forward.

As soon as we have 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 Resort. It was £67.

After an hour’s journey with loopy evening drivers, police examine factors and being squashed in with buggies and automotive seats, we have been glad after we bought there!

Reggie and I had a beautiful room, though, sadly it had a number of ranges in it so I used to be too nervous 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 completely different ranges, so be sure to examine earlier than you e book. She additionally had a greater view.

Other than that, it was great. A HUGE mattress, that Reggie and I have been asleep in inside 20 minutes of getting within the room. What a day!

Visiting the Useless Sea on a day journey from Amman

Should you’re rejigging your 7 day Jordan itinerary from my solutions 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 have been about £100 anyway. I additionally didn’t wish to should rise 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 Night time. I additionally wished to get up when Reggie awoke, so to ease the strain, we began our Jordan 7 day itinerary on the Useless Sea.

We stayed on the O Seaside Resort – primarily as a result of it was the very best priced and we simply wished 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 proud of our resolution, though in fact, when you’ve bought the cash, spend it!

Day 2: Journey to Petra & Petra by Night time

We spent a beautiful morning at O Seaside Resort 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 realize, 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 number of completely different instructions, throughout completely different terrains.

I couldn’t course of how we have 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 harm any cuts or delicate areas – undoubtedly don’t shave within the 24 hours earlier than moving into!

For that reason 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 harm his winky (I had messages from ladies after saying it’d stung their VJJ after they’d gone in, FYI). Mine was high-quality you’ll be happy to know.

As a substitute, Reggie was completely comfortable sat safely within the shade, strapped into his pushchair, watching YouTube just some toes 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 infant wipes got here in helpful that day.

As soon as I’d discovered my movement within the buoyant water although, it was nice! It made the final 24 hours of journey all value it. Mendacity within the Useless Sea, in Jordan, with my son in speedy 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 rise up with a toddler and a pushchair. Additionally they say to remain in a max of 15 minutes for the total advantages, and so that you don’t get dehydrated. When you have time on the airport be sure 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 provided to take the pushchair up for us after about 10 steps. Significantly, what a hero. I believe it could nonetheless be there if it was left to us.

Avoid wasting power for the best way 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 have 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 very best of the 4 journeys we took. We booked with this man from Viator. I’d strongly advocate getting in contact with him to see if he’ll take you elsewhere in Jordan as his automotive was superb and spacious, it was very clear, he helped with becoming the automotive seat I took and was simply very nice and pleasant however respectful of our want for some quiet!

Petra by Night time

We’d deliberate our Jordan journey round seeing Petra by Night time, when the Nabatean historic metropolis is lit up majestically to wander round.

Petra by Night time is held each Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30 to 10:30pm. The ticket is 17JOD, and isn’t included in your Jordan Move.

There are a number of articles on-line about whether or not Petra by Night time is well worth the 17JOD payment. For me, it was. Regardless of a extremely difficult stroll there, because of the pram and terrain, I nonetheless thought it was superb, and undoubtedly value it. I beloved seeing it by evening and I’ll bear 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 – superb 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 stunning environment, with my son in my lap.

I dreaded the stroll again, however we truly managed to get a raise again with a employees member, that means we have been a few of the final there.

The place to remain in Petra

I’d advocate you keep in Wadi Musa, which is simply outdoors of the Petra grounds. We stayed at Petra Jewel Luxurious Resort which was a 10-minute stroll up or down a hill from the doorway. I selected Petra Jewel because of its location and worth, and it turned out to be an incredible selection. The employees there have been beautiful to Reggie, and it had every little thing you wanted. There was additionally a number of slides and a swing over the street.

When you have cash to spend, the Movenpick Resort Petra was fab. That might 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 Resort.

These are the closest and finest motels to remain at in Wadi Musa.

Day 3: Petra

We bought a glimpse final evening, as Petra by Night time solely goes so far as the Treasury, however in the present day, we have been going for it. Petra is the long-lasting landmark of Jordan. It’s so distinctive and gorgeous that its a UNESCO World Heritage Website 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 way of the sig and save our power for after we have 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’d’ve ended up carrying my son for many of it and being exhausted earlier than we even bought there.

This fashion Reggie had enjoyable waving at everybody as we drove by, and we have been dropped proper on the Treasury stuffed with the day’s power.

We had breakfast outdoors the Treasury on the small cafe in the course of the brief interval of the day that The Treasury (Al-Khazneh) is lit up, between 8 and 9am. The remaining it’s within the shade.

With a number of biscuits and (grim) long-life crammed croissants in us, and a powerful espresso we have been able to go. We’d shared the desk with a beautiful 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 unbelievable. I’m going to jot down extra about visiting Petra with a toddler, as a result of it’s undoubtedly value it. There’s a lot to see, take in and discover. This was Reggie and I’s huge mission, the primary lookout level by the Treasury. After some misunderstanding with a neighborhood lad about whether or not we wanted a information or not (you do if you would like a pic like this), he helped us rise up to the perspective, and to hold my heavy nappy bag, so we have 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 ‘Road 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 historic construction. We sat and had a drink, and one thing candy, to realize the power to get again on the market.

There are loads of issues to do in Petra, and see. I didn’t anticipate it to be so huge and sprawling, up in addition to throughout. I wouldn’t advocate bringing a buggy right here, you want to stroll and carry.

I managed to see the Treasury, the Theatre, the Road 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 proud of what I’d seen, and will see from a distance.

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 have been comfortable.

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 at the moment anyway.

We left Petra at about 1pm, and it was a lot busier.

We bought the golf buggy on the best way again, and he fell asleep en route. Fortunately there have been taxis ready simply by the golf buggy cease. I undoubtedly paid a premium simply to go up a hill, however it was value it to get again to the lodge for a nap with Reggie already asleep.

Come 3pm and I used to be hungry, we wandered again all the way down to the Petra website. We went to Purple Cave purely on the idea 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 have been completed we strolled over to the well-known Cave Bar, minimize into the rocks close to Petra, to have a chilly beer and look forward to Emily to return again from her odyssey as much as The Monastery.

Day 4: Little Petra & Wadi Rum for sundown jeep tour

We have been about to get a taxi to Little Petra, after which our lodge man informed 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 have been dropped simply outdoors.

Little Petra is because it sounds, a smaller model alongside the strains of what we’d seen at Petra. It’s rather a lot much less busy, and far more relaxed, particularly for toddlers. We had enjoyable taking part in within the caves, and climbing up the viewpoints. We have been right here about 90 minutes.

Simply to handle your expectations on this Jordan journey itinerary, you is likely to be a bit dissatisfied by the ‘finest view on the earth’ marketed at Little Petra. Though the recent orange juice and the cats made all of it value it for Reggie, and the adventurous climb up.

There are a number of spots for refreshment, some market stalls, and plenty of cute little kitties. It’s tremendous chill right here and a pleasant morning journey out.

Seeing as we wished some brunch, and wanted to be again for our taxi to Wadi Rum that afternoon, we bought a taxi again to Petra, quite than look forward to the bus. It wasn’t a lot.

We brunched at Mamas Recipe Kitchen which took rather a lot 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 shocking 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 have been so beautiful and welcoming, particularly to Reggie. The truth is, they taught him fist pump, which is a reasonably cool lesson to be taught from the bedouins!

Desert Magic Camp was unbelievable. I went for the tremendous luxurious room, as is my manner 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 calm down.

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 completely 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 very best day!

One of many highlights was Reggie sitting within the sand, getting a bit aggy, after which our driver came visiting and took Reggie’s footwear off and dug his toes into the sand and informed him to really feel the power. 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 vivid 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!

Day 5: Wadi Rum & journey to Amman

We determined to only chill on the Camp this morning. We might’ve completed a camel trip, 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 a beautiful 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 sit back 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 automotive, seeing as I’d given the man the fallacious decide up handle so my fastidiously deliberate taxi nap was out of whack. Be sure to know the place to get picked up from – ask your camp employees to intervene when you 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.

After we lastly arrived in Amman (the visitors!) we have been hungry, and drained, and sick of automobiles and journey.

So, we determined to go for the best choice and went over the street from our lodge at Shams Alweibdeh Resort Residences to Cafe Maestro for dinner. It turned out to be a wonderful selection.

We bought a number of issues to share between the three of us, as is the Jordanian manner.

Up to now we’d been fairly large ranging in our meals choices, however up till now the meals hadn’t been centre stage as we’d had a lot else happening. That was undoubtedly about to alter in Amman!

The place to remain in Amman

I spent hours and hours on the lookout for the proper lodge in Amman for us. We truly booked a distinct lodge however then realised it was fairly far out. We cancelled and moved to the Shams Alweibdeh Resort Residences a few week earlier than. This was nice for our wants, and launched us to the fabulous Cafe Maestro so I’m fairly comfortable we did it. We had a two-bedroom residence right here. Our rooms have been good, it was nice to share a lounge and the employees have been pleasant. One of many predominant 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 every little thing we went to by way of taxi although, which was nice.

Day 6: Amman

All of us had the 4JOD breakfast buffet at our lodge. There was plenty of choice, and it had a fab view over town. It was good for sooner or later, however I wouldn’t have wished it daily. I like an a la carte breakfast served scorching – particularly when you’ve 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 Chicken Backyard, whereas Emily went for an grownup day in museums and hammams.

I’d deliberate our day trip round all of the toddler actions, however sadly inside about 5 minutes of arriving on the playground within the chook 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 wanting up paediatricians and head accidents…

I can be eternally 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 best issues again to me.

Briefly, he was high-quality, simply with a crimson head. We determined to depart the park and go to a gentle play I’d marked. Referred to as Yippee, it was within the Abdali Mall, and was completely good. After the trauma of the morning, it was only a welcome secure area for us each. I might really feel us each calm down because the acquainted sounds of Cocomelon songs performed over the speaker and he had someplace secure to discover the place I might let him roam free. Employees have been superb 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 youngster off and buy groceries when you like. It additionally runs as a nursery.

Yippee is true subsequent to a meals courtroom with about ten completely different choices. We determined to go for Lebnani Snack – the place you would order salads and smoothies galore. And I wished to strive 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, quite 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 Road. Reggie and I shared a blueberry cheesecake one and simply sat on the step outdoors and ate all of it.

Stroll down Rainbow Road 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 outdoors, 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 have been closed after we bought in, because it was early to eat (about 4pm). We simply wished 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 number of hours, placing a giant pause on our ‘Nice Amman Meals Tour.’ All of the food and drinks was HALF PRICE, we have 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, however 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 trip later and we have been residence. We stashed the pushchair within the lodge reception and wandered over the street and up within the raise to the Cafe Maestro rooftop. The employees have been beautiful and welcoming to Reggie – I nervous 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 comfortable, so I used to be comfortable too.

Our self guided, made up as we went, meals tour of Amman was completed. For in the present day.

It was additionally nice to know that residence and mattress on the Shams Alweibdeh Resort Residences was just some steps away, in reality we might see it from our rooftop.

Day 7: Amman

It was our final day in the present day, so we went to discover the large 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 yet one more testomony to Amman’s Roman heritage. Constructed in the course of the 2nd century, in the course of the metropolis’s Philadelphia period, this amphitheater can accommodate roughly 6,000 spectators. Even in the present day, it continues to host live shows and varied musical performances.

It’s probably the most well-known Jordan landmarks, and an unmissable cease in your Jordan journey itinerary.

The Amman Citadel

Only a fast trip away, the Amman Citadel dates again to the times of Roman occupation over Amman in 162AD. One of the vital fashionable websites right here is Hercules’ hand. It was highly regarded up right here, and with a toddler the very best factor to do was sit beneath 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 Move, and I’d strongly advocate getting a taxi up there because it’s excessive up on the hill. It was about 2JODs from the Roman Theatre.

There’s a bit cafe up there. We arrived and bought a espresso to evaluate what there was to see first. There are bathrooms up there, and naturally, epic views.

Wild Jordan Heart

Lunch time!

One other taxi to the Wild Jordan Heart and we have 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 baby pleasant area and plenty of enjoyable available within the life, in accordance with my son. It additionally has gorgeous views out to Amman – you may see the citadel you have been simply at from the consolation of an air-conditioned couch.

Excellent place 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 number of JODs, however it was fascinating to see inside. We arrived simply at a name to prayer and it was superb to be so shut and listen to it play out.

There have been fairly a number of areas to discover within the mosque, however we solely went in the principle room, and noticed a little bit of the skin. Reggie was undoubtedly getting antsy by this level, and I used to be too within the sweaty gown.

We have been right here about half-hour earlier than heading again to the Yippee gentle 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 undoubtedly 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 preferred spot for breakfast if that works higher for you.

The entire meal for the three of us got here to lower than £10 – unbelievable!

We tried to discover downtown after, however it was simply too loopy. I used to be undoubtedly feeling the week of travelling with a toddler, and Reggie simply wished 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 (finally).

Mattress time, prepared for our 5:30am airport alarm.

Day 8: Flight residence from our week in Jordan

Our taxi by way of the lodge to the airport was 25JOD. I’d truly advocate utilizing the GetTransfers website although, you may decide your car and will journey to the airport in a Tesla! It was the identical form of worth.

The roads and airport have been fairly quiet at 7am – we arrived in loads of time.

And our journey to Jordan was completed!

Prime suggestions for a household vacation in Jordan

Should you’re planning a household journey to Jordan, listed here are a number of tricks to be aware of…

Take your individual journey seat

I took this moveable journey seat from Kanga. Regardless that I ordered them in each automotive we took, I didn’t belief them to be adequate. I’m glad I trusted my instincts as just one automotive of the 5 turned up with a seat. This one helps your youngster’s head for street journey naps, and is comparatively simple to hold round. Though because the critiques counsel, the bag it is available in wants some reinforcement – it’s garbage!

Don’t anticipate there to be cots

Once more, one other inkling. Reggie is comfortable in his cot nowadays, and though we now have 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 the direction of the wall each time I might, though it wasn’t doable within the O Seaside Resort, which meant I had a wakeful sleep worrying about him falling off the large mattress. It wasn’t an enormous drawback all through our Jordan journey, however it did imply I couldn’t absolutely calm down 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 automotive seat).

Consider carefully about whether or not you want your buggy

In all places we went in Jordan the pavements have 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 automotive seat, have 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 automotive in any other case.

It was completely ineffective in Petra and Wadi Rum due to the sand. I ended up carrying Reggie rather a lot!

Take sufficient nappies and wipes

I often advocate choosing up these chunky and heavy gadgets 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 on the lookout for dimension 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 fingers out and about too.

We tried about 5 little outlets earlier than discovering some close to the Citadel in Amman.

Should you’re beginning in Amman, you need to be high-quality with all the shops, however when you’re doing all your week in Jordan following this itinerary, I’d advocate you’re taking sufficient to cowl these first few days at the least.

Take some tried and examined meals from residence

I undoubtedly wouldn’t class Reggie as a fussy eater, however he didn’t actually wish to strive something new in Jordan. He ate pasta, bread, bananas, avocado and ham, on repeat. Fortunately I’d clearly taken plenty 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 completely different, or how I’d retailer it safely on our travels. I made a decision to only use the SMA toddler milks as an alternative, as they’re completely sanitised. These labored nicely.

Gown appropriately

Take a look at my article on what to put on in Jordan for extra recommendation on what to pack for Jordan.

The Jordan Move

The Jordan Move, an initiative by the Jordanian authorities, offers entry to a few of Jordan’s most famous points of interest. It’s an incredible selection if you wish to save time, cash and problem in your 7 day Jordan tour itinerary. Even when you simply go to Petra throughout your week in Jordan, the go will prevent cash. We additionally used it on the Citadel and the Roman Theatre in Amman.

One of many key benefits of this go is that it contains the waiver of the everyday vacationer visa payment of 40 JOD. This exemption applies if you buy the go earlier than arriving in Jordan and plan to remain within the nation for at least 3 nights.

You should buy The Jordan Move right here, and also you discover a complete listing of included points of interest as nicely. Even when you go for a guided tour, acquiring the Jordan Move stays useful, as most excursions don’t cowl attraction tickets or vacationer visa bills.

Simply to notice, though kids can enter points of interest without cost on an grownup Jordan Move, you’ll nonetheless should pay the visa payment. 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 sudden.

You completely MUST print this earlier than you go. The truth is, I’d advocate you print a spare.

Is Jordan secure?

After I visited in September 2023, Jordan was a really secure nation to go to.

My household and pals had been apprehensive about my go to, however I used to be assured in my selection and had completed loads of analysis. You have to to do your individual based mostly on present occasions, however traditionally Jordan has stayed out of battle, regardless of its geographical location.

Politics apart, I felt very secure 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 have been sort 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 cellphones. 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 seemed it up whereas sat within the again, however you may simply go searching when 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 possibly you need some inspiration to remain longer, or see extra of the nation. These are all locations I’d’ve beloved to discover, however simply didn’t have the time.

Dana Biosphere Reserve – Jordan’s largest nature reserve at 308 sq km. It has an enormous range of vegetation, birds, and mammals. You’ll be able to camp right here, like in Wadi Rum. Rummana Campsite comes extremely really useful.

Wadi Mujab – the ‘Grand Canyon of Jordan’.

As-salt – aka Salt, As-salt is a historic metropolis within the north of Jordan identified for its wealthy historical past, structure, and cultural heritage.

Jerash – one other Jordan itinerary should see as probably the most well-preserved and spectacular Roman archaeological websites on the earth.

Aqaba – the seashore resort vacation spot in Jordan.

Madaba – an enthralling metropolis identified for its mosaics.

The Baptismal Website of Jesus Christ – you may go to the spot the place John the Baptist baptised Jesus, though you want to be a 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 superb views!

7 Day Jordan Tour Itinerary

I had an excellent 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 additional drink right here and there, a number of additional websites at Petra, and I’d’ve beloved to have gone purchasing in Al Balad in Amman, however that was about it.

It was value these minor sacrifices to have been capable of see his pleasure with the cats of Little Petra, the epic array of breads at meal instances, at fist pumping with the bedouins in Wadi Rum, and splashing within the swimming pools within the Useless Sea and Amman.

Jordan is a good 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!

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