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Amman, Amman Governorate, Jordan
1 week in Amman
Gateway to Petra, the Dead Sea and Wadi Rum. Here's how to spend 1 week in Amman: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 1 week Amman trip is April, May and October. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.
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Length
1 week
Best time
April, May, October
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Your 1 week Amman itinerary, day by day
1
Day 1
09:00
Emirate of Transjordan~$5
The Emirate of Transjordan, officially the Emirate of Trans-Jordan, was an autonomous administrative division established on 11 April 1921, which remained as such until achieving f
12:30
Downtown Amman
Downtown Amman is the old town of Jordan's capital, Amman. Nestled in a narrow valley called Wadi Amman, the downtown is a popular tourist destination, known for its shopping souks
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
2
Day 2
09:00
Raghadan Palace~$18
Raghadan Palace, the first Hashemite structure in Jordan, was built by King Abdullah I, the founding monarch of the country. Upon his arrival in Amman, King Abdullah I initially re
12:30
Jabal Joufeh
Al-Joufa Mountain is an area in Jordan's capital Amman, south of the Roman amphitheater, and one of the seven mountains that comprise the city. In 1962 Dhaifallah Al-Hamoud, then S
16:00
Odeon Theater (Amman)~$5
The Odeon is a small 500-seat theatre in Amman, Jordan. Not to be confused with the large Roman Theatre that stands right next to it, on the southern side of the Hashemite Plaza, t
3
Day 3
09:00
Philadelphia (Amman)~$5
Philadelphia was a historical city located in the southern Levant, which was part of the Greek, Nabataean, Roman, and Byzantine realms between the third century BC and the seventh
12:30
Roman Theatre (Amman)~$5
Roman Theatre of Amman is a 6,000-seat, 2nd-century Roman theatre. A famous landmark in the Jordanian capital, it dates back to the Roman period when the city was known as Philadel
16:00
Roman baths (Amman)~$5
Roman baths were uncovered in downtown Amman, Jordan, during infrastructure works for an underground rainwater drainage system in 2020.
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Day 4
09:00
Jordan Folklore Museum~$15
Jordan Folklore Museum is a museum in Amman, Jordan. It is located next to the Roman amphitheater, it was established in 1971. The museum showcases a collection of Jordanian cultur
12:30
Nymphaeum (Amman)~$5
The Nymphaeum is a partially preserved Roman public fountain in Amman, Jordan.
16:00
The Duke's Diwan~$15
The Duke's Diwan is an arts and cultural center and historic house museum. Located on King Faisal Street in downtown Amman, it is housed in one of the city's oldest buildings.
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Day 5
09:00
Grand Husseini Mosque
The Grand Husseini Mosque is a Friday mosque, located in downtown Amman, Jordan. It is one of the oldest mosques in the city, and one of the main landmarks of the downtown area.
12:30
King Faisal Street (Amman)~$5
King Faisal Street is a street in Amman, Jordan, considered one of the main thoroughfares of the downtown area. The street is named after Faisal I of Iraq.
16:00
Amman~$5
Amman is the capital and the largest city of Jordan, and the country's economic, political, and cultural center. With a population of five million as of 2024, Amman is Jordan's pri
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Day 6
09:00
Melkite Greek Catholic Archeparchy of Petra and Philadelphia in Amman
The Melkite Greek Catholic Archeparchy of Petra and Philadelphia in Amman is a branch of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church immediately subject to the Patriarchate of Antioch of the
12:30
Amman Filmmakers Cooperative~$5
The Amman Filmmakers Cooperative (in Arabic) promotes independent Jordanian and Palestinian Diaspora filmmaking through training, experimentation, and networking. The Cooperative s
16:00
Local food tour of Amman~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Amman.
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Day 7
09:00
Emirate of Transjordan~$5
The Emirate of Transjordan, officially the Emirate of Trans-Jordan, was an autonomous administrative division established on 11 April 1921, which remained as such until achieving f
12:30
Downtown Amman
Downtown Amman is the old town of Jordan's capital, Amman. Nestled in a narrow valley called Wadi Amman, the downtown is a popular tourist destination, known for its shopping souks
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
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What 1 week in Amman costs
What this trip costs
$1,511
Flights$45030%
Stay$35123%
Activities$16411%
Food$27318%
Local transport$1097%
Shopping$735%
Buffer$916%
$216/day
Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.
Have more or less time in Amman?
1 week in Amman: FAQ
Is 1 week enough for Amman?+
1 week is a comfortable amount of time to explore Amman, with room for day trips and a slower pace. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.
What should I do on day 1 in Amman?+
Start with Emirate of Transjordan, Downtown Amman and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.
How much does 1 week in Amman cost?+
Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $910 per person for 1 week. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.
When is the best time to visit Amman?+
The best months to visit Amman are April, May, October and November, when the weather suits sightseeing best.