Amman to Aqaba: 7 places to see in Jordan, 143.9 km
This 143.9 km route through Jordan connects seven major destinations: Amman Capital City, The Citadel, Salt Town, Madaba City, Petra Ancient City, Aqaba Coastal City, and the Dead Sea. The journey showcases Jordan's diverse geography, from urban centers to ancient archaeological sites and natural wonders across the country.
- Mode
- Places
- Start
- Amman Capital City
- End
- Dead Sea
- Stops
- 7
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Amman Capital City — Speaker arrives in Jordan's capital city; starting point of the journey
- The Citadel — Ancient royal city of the Ammonites; historical landmark providing context on Jordan's past
- Salt Town — Small town visited after leaving Amman; stops on route south
- Madaba City — Historic town en route to Petra; restaurant stop at Carob House
- Petra Ancient City — UNESCO site and ancient Nabataean city approximately 150 miles south of Amman; major highlight
- Aqaba Coastal City — Red Sea coastal city on the Gulf of Aqaba; tri-border viewpoint (Egypt, Saudi Arabia visible); boat trip
- Dead Sea — Lowest point on Earth; final stop of the 11-day Jordan tour; therapeutic waters
Useful for your trip
- Transport
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- Tip
- Petra is located 150 miles south of Amman. It's one of the most iconic archaeological sites in the world, carved into stone cliffs by the Nabataeans around 300 BC.
- Food
- Visit Carob House restaurant in Madaba for locally grown, organic, sustainable food from regenerative farming with zero food waste. The owner operates a local farm you can visit.
- Where to stay
- Wadi Rum offers accommodations in traditional Bedouin tent homes where you can experience local hospitality and desert living.
- Tip
- Wadi Rum is a major filming location for movies including Dune, Prometheus, The Martian, and Star Wars. Full Jeep day explorations of the desert are available.
- Tip
- Aqaba sits on the Red Sea coast on the Gulf of Aqaba, a border hotspot where you can see Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia from a boat tour.
- Tip
- The Dead Sea is currently the lowest place on Earth. It's too salty for animals to live in. Floating is possible due to the high salt content.
- Timing
- Plan 10-11 days to circumnavigate Jordan and visit major destinations: Amman, Salt, Madaba, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, and the Dead Sea.
- Tip
- The Citadel in Amman has significant history from multiple civilizations including the Ammonites, Nabataeans, Romans, and Byzantines, with architecture that has survived wars and earthquakes.
- Avoid
- Avoid changing SIM cards at airports due to long wait times, the hassle of getting a random new number, and difficulty contacting friends afterward.
Video on this route
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