The Citadel, the Roman Theatre and the downtown souqs, then a day out to Jerash, the Madaba mosaic map and Mount Nebo.
2 days, 14 stopsPacked paceMar to May, Sep to NovApproved by TravPa Editors, Nov 7, 2026
Trip at a glance
Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.
Day 1: The Citadel, the Roman Theatre and Rainbow Street
Roman and Umayyad ruins above downtown, a hummus lunch in the souqs, the galleries of Weibdeh, then dinner on Rainbow Street.
1
8:30 AMAmman CitadelOpen from 8 AM. Allow about 90 min for the Temple of Hercules, the Umayyad Palace and the Jordan Archaeological Museum.About 1 hour 30 min here
Included in the Jordan Pass
Walk downhill about 20 min
2
10:15 AMRoman TheatreClimb to the top rows for the view back up to the Citadel, then look into the folklore museum beside the stage.About 1 hour here
Included in the Jordan Pass
Walk about 10 min
3
11:30 AMOptionalDowntown souqs (Al-Balad)Wander the lanes around the Grand Husseini Mosque and the Souq Al-Sukar fruit and vegetable market. Keep small change handy.About 45 min here
Pay as you go
Walk about 8 min
4
12:30 PMHashem RestaurantOrder hummus, falafel and bread at this downtown institution; tables turn over fast, even when it looks full.About 1 hour 45 min here
Pay as you go
Walk up the old stairways, about 15 min
5
2:30 PMJabal al-WeibdehClimb into the quarter by the old stairways, then browse the galleries and the Jordanian Crafts Center near Paris Square.About 1 hour 45 min here
Free to visit
Taxi about 10 min
6
4:30 PMOptionalKing Abdullah I MosqueSee the blue dome from the courtyard side. Dress modestly, and never pass in front of anyone at prayer.About 1 hour 15 min here
View from outside
Taxi about 10 min
7
6:00 PMRainbow StreetPick a café or restaurant along one of the oldest streets in Amman and stay for the evening crowd.
Pay as you go
Before you go
Buy the Jordan Pass firstBuy it online before you fly: it covers the Citadel, the Roman Theatre and Jerash, and can waive the tourist visa fee.
Agree taxi fares at nightYellow taxis have meters, but drivers often skip them after 11 PM. Careem, Uber and Jeeny also work in Amman.
Carry small changeSmaller shops and the souks prefer cash in dinars, and change can be short, so keep coins and small notes.
Tip about 10 percentAdd about 10 percent in restaurants unless service is already on the bill; round taxi fares up.
Dress for holy sitesCover shoulders and knees for mosques and churches, including the Madaba church and Mount Nebo.
Where to stay for this plan
Stay in Jabal Amman near Rainbow Street or downtown: the first day is on foot, and the day trips leave by car from the center.
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Plan last checked Nov 7, 2026. Check individual fee sources before you go. TravPa earns a commission when you book through a partner; your price stays the same.
