7 Days in Jordan Travel Vlog: Petra, Wadi Rum Desert, Dead Sea | Guide Itinerary

Jordan took us by surprise. Not only is it home to one of the New 7 wonders of the world, Petra, but the incredible Wadi Rum desert is an unforgettable experience. The Dead Sea gives a unique floating experience and Jerash a chance to step back to Roman times with Amman as our base. Join us on this 7 day travel vlog across all the most popular things to do and see when in Jordan.
👉 TOUR PACKAGES and HOTEL LINKS BELOW (with cheaper/luxury alternatives)
*** HOTELS ** we stayed at (and alternatives)*
👉* Amman rated as "Fabulous": www.booking.com/hotel/jo/sula...
👉* Amman alternative hotel rated as "Superb", closer to the centre which I'd suggest is better: www.booking.com/hotel/jo/nu-f...
👉* 5 Star Dead Sea rated as "Very Good": www.booking.com/hotel/jo/holi...
👉* Dead Sea alternative rated as "Very Good": www.booking.com/hotel/jo/evas...
👉* Petra rated as "Superb": www.booking.com/hotel/jo/petr...
👉* Petra alternative rated "very good": www.booking.com/hotel/jo/moev...
👉* Wadi Rum rated as "Very Good" www.booking.com/hotel/jo/wadi...
👉* Wadi Rum alternative rated as "superb": www.booking.com/hotel/jo/rum-...
*** TOURS ***
👉* 6 Day tour of Jordan, similar to ours: www.viator.com/tours/Amman/6-...
👉* Alternate 6 Day Jordan tour: www.viator.com/tours/Amman/6-...
👉 Tour that we took, as seen in video: www.intrepidtravel.com/uk/jor...
👉* 3 Day Tour of Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea: www.getyourguide.com/amman-l1...
👉* Day trip to The Dead Sea from Amman: www.getyourguide.com/amman-l1...
👉* Private tour of Jerash: www.getyourguide.com/umm-qais...
👉* Petra Private Day Trip: www.getyourguide.com/amman-l1...
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👉 Amman Cooking class: beitsitti.com
Travelled in April.
Shot on iPhone 13 Pro.
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00:00 Intro
1:03 Arrival into Amman
3:48 Ancient City of Jerash
5:34 Amman Cooking Class
6:19 Madaba: Oldest Map of Holy Land
7:28 Mount Nebo: Moses last lookout
8:03 Dead Sea floating
9:22 Petra - WOW
11:04 Petra History
13:54 Wadi Rum Desert
15:58 Jordan Desert Glamping
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[@SuitcaseMonkey]

I hope you enjoy this labour of love! After you've watched this, I've made this follow on video with tips on visiting Jordan: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGWsc5WDhriDos0

[@michdelish]

You weren't kidding about those last 8 minutes! Such a beautiful film. I hope I can see it in person one day.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Thank you. That means a lot. Yeah, I’m really proud with that part. 😀

[@delfina128]

Love your channel. Thank you for this video. Is it safe for a solo middle age woman to travel there? Also I speak English and Spanish, will I be able to get around with either language?

[@rodc1139]

Booking my ticket now. Great work. Thank you!

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Cheers. I also have a follow on video to this about the practicalities of visiting so that’ll help if you’re visiting

[@simonbarb4745]

I returned from Jordan three days ago, so the memories are very fresh. I was in Jordan for six nights seven days as a solo traveller - not as part of a group. I rented a car from Avis and covered all the places mentioned in this video and more (although, of course, this video represents highlights). I went at the start of September 2022 and the temperatures were very high - not a blade of green grass as shown in this video. My recommendations for anyone undertaking a similar trip would be as follows. 1. Don’t think about going in July or August. September is very hot, October or November, before the rainy season, would be delightful. 2. Don’t rush Petra. I would recommend two nights staying nearby and be prepared to get up early for the two hour drive to Wadi Rum the next day, rather than making that trip late after a full day at Petra. 3. Think about staying in Madaba rather than Amman. It is just as accessible and a lot more tourist friendly. Driving in Amman takes nerves of steel and the sights of Amman can be covered in a full morning or afternoon. Make sure to have a fresh pomegranate juice (for 1JD) while at the market near the Al Husseini mosque. 4. Jerash is superb and much less of a slog than Pompeii. Give yourself a day to enjoy its sights and catch Ajloun Castle nearby. 5. The desert is awe-inspiring. Make sure you capture time in Wadi Mujib and, if possible take the drive from Madaba to Ma‘in Hot Springs and then to the Dead Sea for the best panorama bar none. 6. The wonderful Byzantine mosaics at Madaba, Umm Al Rasas and Mount Nebo will take your breath away. Finally a couple of words of “caution” 1. Jordan can be remarkably expensive and pricing can be quite predatory. Be prepared to bargain hard or walk away. 2. Jordan is starkly beautiful, but you cannot fail to see severe poverty and horrible environmental pollution.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Thanks for all the tips Simon!

[@ana-ruxandrailiescu633]

Amazing! Going there now in November. Where to stay at the Dead Sea? Where to stay in the ďesert? Is Avis the best no local cheaper ones ? What if we rent a car only once there? Can we get out and in of Jordan on the same entry visa to go to Israel? We have 14 days. Thanks again!

[@simonbarb4745]

@@ana-ruxandrailiescu633 From what I saw and read, getting from Jordan to Israel by land crossing is not for the faint hearted. Time consuming and expensive. There are many resorts right by the Dead Sea, ranging from the moderately expensive to the outrageously expensive : take your pick. I rented from Avis through a rental cars app. Afterwards they assured me that I would have got an even better rate is I had gone to them directly as an Avis Preferred member. My suggestion is - if you have the stomach for it and the time - hunt around and be prepared to bargain hard!

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Hey. Not sure if you’ve already seen it, but I’ve done a follow up video to this one that covers tips for booking a trip to Jordan which should help also.

[@gracequak3750]

@@ana-ruxandrailiescu633 I m gg Jordan on 28 oct, fyi Jordan visa is only valid for single entry.

[@Mo-ci7em]

Unfortunately, Jordan is so underrated. This country is a mini Dubai in Amman new downtown, a mini Italy in Jerash and Irbid, a Jerusalem in Madaba, a mini Mars in Wadi rum and of course, Petra and the dead sea which are in my opinion two of the best 15 attractions in the world! The liberalism and the safety there are also remarkable!

[@cheronroggen9638]

Wow. I am sold now on visiting Jordan. The landscape is incredibly beautiful. It looks very serene and calm. It would be amazing to visit the Old Testament highlights.

[@JaneKLX]

Thank you for video. Jordan - the best vacation of my life. For me, Pella was a beautiful and magical place. My wife and I were there alone for several hours. No tourists, just us, sheep, goats and history. Beautiful place near the Jesus cave, you can see the Sea of Galilee, Israel, Syria. The whole north of Jordan is beautiful and full of kind people.

[@misshmcintyre]

🙊 🙊 Incredible shots. You know what makes a great travel vlog? When you are inspired to visit for yourself! Keep up the amazing work! 🌎

[@leahdelapena1859]

I'm completely speechless after watching the whole video. It wasn't only just a video, it was the journey in itself that you've made us experienced. The narration is touching with lots of witty humour. When I was a young girl growing up in a small island somewhere in the Pacific, I first heard of Jordan from Biblical texts and first read about the ancient city of Petra from an encyclopedia. Ever since those days, I've dreamed of seeing the world with my own eyes. This video you just delivered reminded me of my younger years, that nostalgic childhood feeling of discovering something new (though to me now it's rediscovering). Please keep making these incredible travel videos. You've inspired the travel wonder we all have despite the constant changes we all go through in life. Thank you!

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Thank you for your lovely comment.

[@em5458]

love Jordan Petra and Wadi Rum,Monte Nebo,Jerash,Aman etc. 🐪🐪

[@OneRedFeatherStudios.]

You consistently post quality videos, with tons of information and lots of entertaining moments. Love this one too. Kudos and thanks.

[@aimeekreutzer-malkawi]

Oh I love this video so much! Great and beautiful video! I been to all these places during my visit in 2019 and enjoyed every single minute. The food is the best ever anywhere I went and the hospitality of the Jordanian people was beyond anything I expected.

[@phillipaarakie7820]

Great intro to Jordan…thank you. And as always…love your subtle English humour 😁🐨

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

I’ll take subtle as I’m not overbearing as opposed to barely visible… 😅

[@evilduckqueen13]

Jordan had never really been on my travel radar but after watching your video, I want to go! 🐵

[@user-lz5vh9bb5w]

The great historical mystery of Paula indeed!

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Yes. We must find out.

[@susbs]

Wow!!!!! I have never thought of holidaying at Jordan. Thank you for the great video, this is now on my bucket list of places to visit. 🐵🐵🐵

[@frehatipu9187]

Wow great video. So much to see and do. Now adding Jordan to my loooooong list of places to visit!

[@davidnoble9268]

🙊 Great video as always. What an incredible place, I had no idea. Thank you for sharing!

[@russmeans]

Great video. We have seen several and you captured some areas we have never seen. Thank you!

[@johnorscher6986]

good video Paul. Putting Jordan on my bucket list👍👏

[@mahivivazqueztarducci8780]

You never disappoint!! Jordan was already on my bucket list but admittedly it bumped up a bit after watching this video.. thank you for taking us along, hope to visit soon too! ❤️

[@mahivivazqueztarducci8780]

Cool! I’ll go check it out 🙂

[@nightsky46]

🙈🙉🙊 wow, just incredible!

[@yvonneyu7567]

THE best youtube video on Jordan! Hands down!

[@juliecorkery4618]

Hi thank you for this guide. It popped up at the right time for me! I am travelling with intrepid on the premium Jordan trip in two weeks time. It’s great to see what I can expect from the trip and I am very excited about it. Excellent filming.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Oh wow. That’s literally the tour we did! Enjoy!

[@juliecorkery4618]

@@SuitcaseMonkey Thank you 😊

[@user-pm8ev8wj5l]

This is a great video and highlights how wonderful and interesting Jordan is. I arrived back from a 9 night trip to Jordan yesterday. Their tourist numbers are currently down by 70% , with 50% of those from the USA (who are advised not to travel there). They are desperate for more tourists. We felt completely safe throughout the whole of our trip. In addition to the things you did and places you visited, I would add - 1) visit the Jordan Museum in Amman, mainly to see part of the Dead Sea Scrolls 2) visit Little Petra and do the climb over to the Silk Road 3) visit Petra from the back end, seeing the Monastery first and then walking downhill to Petra. It’s a lot easier than doing it in the other direction 4) add a restful day and night in Aqaba to chill out on the beach and swim in the Red Sea. It is very near Wadi Rum 5) see the original train from Laurence of Arabia near Wadi Rum

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Thanks for the info. Yes so sad for Jordan tourism when there is lots of distance from the war.

[@naturegirl8104]

🐵 Wow! That last 25 mins was so worth it. That overlook view was spectacular. Your iPhone is Magic. Best vid of Petra I've seen. I've seen many on travel & archaeological YT channels. And the desert at dusk was awesome. Hope we'll hear more about food & details in the next videos. Thank you Paul & Chiaki 🐒

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Thank you. Anything particular you want to know?

[@marielagaona7303]

🙉🙊 breathing and beautiful video! My husband and I love love watching your travel vlogs.

[@vickiemiller6828]

Another great video.! In my bucket list for sure

[@annaburch3200]

Incredible!! You do an amazing job at showing us the world. Much appreciated.

[@eefjedegraaf]

Been there in 2019 with half of the family passing through Israel. Jordan is the most beautiful country I’ve seen so far. Especially Wadi Rum is breathtaking

[@h3w45]

*Passing from Occupied Palestine

[@imanzine4284]

Palestine.

[@zayoutubechannel3402]

As a Jordanian, Free Palestine 🇵🇸

[@_DeadlyNightshade_]

INCREDIBLE! I just came from the previous video after wanting to know about Dover, UK and was surprised you mentioned my country as your next trip, leading me here. As a Jordanian living in Jordan, I'd like to say *Welcome!* I hope you enjoyed your stay, and let me add this is the 2nd video Im watching from your channel and after seeing how much effort you put into your videos, from the editing to the commentary to the high quality/ resolution.. I tip my hat to you kind sir. Great effort! Liked & Subbed, how could I not 😊 Wishing you guys safe travels and feel free to visit us again anytime in the future. Cheers! EDIT: Reading through the comments warmed my heart, seeing people enjoying their stay here and honestly sharing their love for this country 🥰 Thank you everyone! Happy travels, and again.. Welcome to Jordan! 😊

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Welcome! Please share with your friends.

[@pandasandmoore]

You've done it again Paula! Remarkable video footage and narration of an incredible country I've visited in the past. I truly hope the number of viewers increase exponentially because you deserve to be a full time KZbinr. The enormous effort you devote to making them "TV worthy" is quite evident.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Thanks Jane as ever!!!

[@picasso-4444]

Awesome video,🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😍 thank you for spreading our beautiful country to the world 🥰🔥🇯🇴

[@jenniferainuu315]

Absolutely love this vlog! Planning to go soon and I’m even more excited to go after watching this. Your labour of love shows in your video, awesome work. Absolutely love it! 🐵

[@alexandrap.1052]

Right on time, as I’ll be there in a week. So excited! 🤩

[@BiancaHaeckDesigns]

That slow-mo shot though🤣🤣 another brilliant one! Thanks guys!👏

[@ArtSmartSvcs101]

Always so happy to see a new post! Your videos are amazing! Thank you for sharing your journeys with us.

[@msjasminkaur]

I wish everyone made videos like you.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

That’s sweet. Although the KZbin algorithm seems to hate them. But it means a lot for you to say

[@facciamoungiroo]

What a incredible video. Thank you for sharing this journey with us.

[@samerrabadi]

Jerash is one my favorite places in the. I first visited when I was a small child, and it was so easy to imagine the Romans walking those old, old streets. The whole video was nicely done. Thank you.

[@angelfalcon4016]

Another banger my friend!!!! Many thanks for sharing!

[@lhanlim1362]

Good to see you & your wife traveling again outside UK. Thanks for this video as Jordan is on my bucket list! ❤️

[@darthsideous1968]

This was well done and absolutely brilliant! Thank you so much for taking us along on this incredible journey and for sharing your adventures in the ancient places of Jordan! ❤👍❤👍❤👍❤

[@sandrawhelan9159]

The most amazing tour I’ve had the privilege of doing. Best ever.

[@amypriest7751]

This is an incredible video! Thank you for all of the work you put into these informative and beautiful films.🐵

[@mandeep3.14]

Wow. Incredible shots and scenery and so well made! The intro to Jerash was my fave.

[@LiamKTA]

The best travel channel on the whole platform 🐵

[@hanseenee_]

Amazing narration! 💼🐒

[@BradyLMarshall]

World-famous post-Britpop band Coldplay, one of my all-time favorite bands, performed the songs of their album "Everyday Life," in order, live in Jordan, when that album was first released on November 22, 2019! I just looked up where in Jordan: the Amman Citadel!

[@rebeccanoble6078]

Beautiful footage as usual 😍 thanks for sharing your holiday with us

[@mrspecks5484]

What an amazing vlog. Hope I am able to go one day. Every one of your vlogs are brilliant and always make me want to visit the places you have been. Love them

[@carolinaa.4407]

Thank you Paul for such a beautiful video. Your work is always top notch!

[@RobinMungallFitness]

Love your channel. Wife and I spend plenty of sunday mornings traveling vicariously through you. Thank you.

[@michdelish]

Been looking forward to this one!

[@zeropointpoly]

It’s true, I was born there and guaranteed you’ll find an adventure worth your visit.

[@veronicacolon8917]

Spectacular video!!! 👏👏👏

[@angelosmart2153]

Amazing Video..... felt as if I was there.... Backdrop music was befitting.... Thank you for sharing this experience....

[@shiring2256]

The Paul McCartney reference had me relate hahahaha :D

[@rahmahmohamed5058]

Incredible vlog!!!! very much inspired to go!

[@karenshaw8724]

🐵 Just returned from a tour in Egypt! After watching this, I’m adding Jordan to the list of places I want to visit. Great video.

[@anasmajed3375]

i am a huge fan of your videos. to see video like this talking about my country make me really happy so THANK YOU for this amazing video and good luck in the future.

[@nicolab8310]

Loved this video. So interesting!

[@alexluce4907]

I like how the videos were taken and its clarity. It is as if I was actually looking with my own eyes.

[@djgill1770]

😮😁 Thank you so much for this wonderful video. Jordan is now on my bucket list.

[@cksy9028]

It's really beautiful! You are one of my favorite vloggers. Your videos are super interesting and informative...and straight to the point.

[@ehleesbabay]

Amazing video! Can't wait to visit Jordan next year.

[@dickwintered]

Yess!! So gorgeous! How timely as I am thinking of going there too 🤩 that shot of petra from the lookout is stunning!!

[@liztrollope9762]

So glad you are traveling again. As always a quality vlog . Would love to get to Jordan one day Thank you so much

[@irishinusa1615]

Excellent report and informative. You never cease to impress. Well done 👏 👏👏👊👍😍

[@aajn88]

So much love put in one video. Thanks for sharing this. I got convinced to go to Jordan

[@amibatth]

Absolutely love this video. Thank you for sharing. Jordan added on my list. Waiting for your next video on when to visit Jordan or visiting in Ramadan. Plz upload sooner than later. We love you both. Keep doing what u are doing. My fav is your Maldives video 😂 that one was hilarious!!

[@FrugalTravellers]

Really enjoyed this. Thank you so much 🐵 Very useful and informative. Can't wait to go and see for ourselves. 👍😊

[@liuyen9862]

Beautiful 👍❤️😊Thank you.

[@Njfitz61]

Absolutely beautiful! Jordan may be on my list now.

[@jamjamjellyjam1]

Always loooove your videos!!!

[@robertbl7500]

Hi 👋 Your videos are a work of art! ! Thanks! ! 👍😊✌️🐵

[@trav3ll3r]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 looks so amazing!!! Gorgeous video!

[@suheilabdul9618]

WOW. i love this video and now going to plan my trip to Jordan. i need to find your video for visitng during Ramadan time.

[@anthonyelizabethmuia3000]

Always enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@picasso-4444]

Great video, thank you for sharing Jordan's culture to the world❤️‍🔥😍🇯🇴

[@Graceelane]

Wowww! Thank you for this great video. Really reinforces why I need to visit Jordan 😂 it looks extraordinary

[@kevink7529]

You make the best travel videos.

[@MrAnanthnarayanan]

I was waiting for your video! Haven’t seen this yet. Will watch now. But I already know it will be amazing 🔥

[@maxwarren2852]

Absolutely loved it Paul. This video was well worth the wait. Thank you 🙊

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Thanks max!

[@konaswim88]

Another amazing video. Thank you

[@jtinsfo]

Superlative work as usual! Jordan is a brilliant destination. 🐵

[@tomatorce2785]

Good job I'm going in November. Cannot wait!!!

[@ginnykay]

Awesome vlog! Thank you for taking us with you! 🐵🐒

[@JulzM1962]

Great vlog, thank you so much for sharing

[@JamesBrown-ij1px]

Outstanding video about Jordan. One of my favorites. Thank you.

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Welcome to the channel

[@Goodfellagoodguy]

Love the video. Now Petra in Jordan is on top of list of places to explore.

[@lb73974]

Always enjoy your videos and narration! Keep it up! 🙊

[@sivayamsiva9343]

Very beautiful Jordan trip video, useful information and excellent photography congratulations👌👌👌

[@nicolebaze3139]

Another great video! Thanks for sharing 🐵

[@chongpoochin2804]

Magnificent. ❤️👍

[@manuelameyer2084]

I am 110% sold after watching

[@muteness]

I came to this video by sheer coincidence...even as a Jordanian I felt WOW ... anyways us appreciate wadi run the most as it's one of the most beautiful places I've been into in the world

[@sabrinastraveladventures4263]

Impeccable 👌🏼 story telling Thank you so soooo much Loved it I look forward to the next vlog Well Done 👏🏼 Sabrina🇫🇷🇬🇧

[@SuitcaseMonkey]

Thank you 😊

[@mum_with_the_peacock_tattoo]

Apart from my eyes burning when you applied the mud this was an incredibly beautiful video.

[@jeremynachbar3205]

🙊 love the videos! Well done!

[@williamsnal9332]

Vlogytoo KZbin channel Wow! Wonderfull and beautifull video of Jordan and Petra ! Sceneries in the desert are marvellous !

[@SuperCrazybumblebee]

🐵 Spectacular and beautifully shot. I appreciate the work you have put into this.

[@christinewerner6207]

🙊 That was lovely. Thank you. Jordan has recently worked its way to the top of my bucket list, and this video helped solidify it there. Petra looks astounding. 🙉