How many days do you need in Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Cairo & Aswan?
- Most travelers spend 9-11 days in Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Cairo, and Aswan combined
- Visiting Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Cairo, and Aswan in 7 or 8 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 12 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
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Recommended Itineraries for Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Cairo & Aswan
Recommended Itinerary for 11 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Amman (Jordan) | Amman |
| Day 2 | Tour the Ancient Sites of Jerash, Ajloun & Amman | Amman |
| Day 3 | Visit the Dead Sea, Tour Madaba & Mount Nebo, Continue to Petra | Petra |
| Day 4 | Explore Petra, Transfer to Wadi Rum Desert | Wadi Rum |
| Day 5 | Return to Amman, Fly to Cairo (Egypt) | Cairo |
| Day 6 | Great Pyramid Tour: Memphis & Giza | Cairo |
| Day 7 | Fly to Aswan, Board Nile River Cruise | Aswan |
| Day 8 | Tour Abu Simbel, Cruise to Edfu | Aswan |
| Day 9 | Tour the Temple of Horus, Cruise to Luxor | Aswan |
| Day 10 | Visit the Valley of the Kings, Fly to Cairo | Cairo |
| Day 11 | Cairo Half-Day Tour, Depart |
Combining cultural landmarks and natural wonders, this whirlwind 11-day itinerary introduces you to the unmissable highlights of Jordan and Egypt. Discover the archaeological hotspots of Amman and Jerash, relax on the shores of the Dead Sea, wander through the ancient city of Petra, and camp under the stars in the Wadi Rum desert. Once in Egypt, you'll check the Great Pyramids off your bucket list before boarding a scenic river cruise up the Nile River to Luxor—stopping to explore the secrets of Abu Simbel and the Valley of the Kings along the way. Read more
How to travel between Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Cairo & Aswan
How to get to Petra
The ancient city of Petra is undoubtedly Jordan's most visited point of interest, a meticulously preserved archeological wonder. Getting to the expansive, UNESCO-listed site is straightforward via road—Jordan is a small country and connected by well-maintained highways with English signage. Wadi Musa (the gateway village bordering Petra) is a 3-hour drive or less from the major hubs. Read more
How to get to Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum is Jordan's desert wilderness, a vast wonderland of towering dunes, canyons, and brilliant starry skies. The area is a major attraction in Jordan, and getting there is easy as part of a tour or otherwise with a dedicated private driver from Amman, Wadi Musa (gateway village to Petra), or the Red Sea resort town of Aqaba. Read more
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