How to Spend 2 Days in Amman - A Complete Itinerary for Amman

Day 1 | Morning

Amman Citadel

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 3 JOD

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Amman, Jordan

Here are the ruins of what was once the capital of the kingdom of Abbas Amun, dating back to the 11th century BC. The ruins of the palace were built in AD 720. The hall is quite spectacular, with a dome on top. You can walk into the hall to recall the history and feel the long river of history flowing in your blood. There are also cisterns, Byzantine churches, and the tall stone pillars that hold up the temple of Hercules. You can carefully read the introduction on the introduction board to understand where this place is and what this thing is, and take out your camera in the evening to take a magnificent scene. There is also a Jordanian National Archaeological Museum with a collection of artifacts from all over Jordan.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Robert: Really enjoyed lookining around this place. There wasnt many people when we went but go early if you want to take good photos or the pillars. Also it’s a great vantage point and view of Amman. recommended.

Trip.com User: Very nice to walk around, visit the museum and see the sunset from there. At night the lights turn on and is very beautiful.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Amman Citadel, Roman Amphitheater next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Roman Amphitheater

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 2 JOD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Al-Hashemi St., Amman, Jordan

This is one of the more popular historical sites in Amman, built during the reign of Antoninus Pius, around the 2nd century AD, in the heart of the lower city of Amman. On the hills to the north of it used to be a cemetery. This Roman theater can accommodate 6,000 people. There is a small square in front of the theater, where various events are sometimes held. In the evening, many couples come here to date, chat, skateboard, etc. The stage inside the Roman Theater, where there are performances in summer. There are two museums on either side of the amphitheatre, which house traditional clothing and costumes as well as some mosaics.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Dr. Nid: i have been there many times. it is so wonderful place specially in the summer. many secrets in that theater only the guide can let you know about it! for example there is a communication channel build into the theater to enable talking between diiferent places in the theater! even it is an ancient theater but has excellet design touches!

Day 1 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, The House Boutique Suites is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

The House Boutique Suites

The House Boutique Suites is located in Amman, 200 metres from The Islamic Scientific College. Rainbow Street is 500 metres from The House Boutique Suites, while The Jordan Museum is 1.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Queen Alia International Airport, 26 km from The House Boutique Suites.

Day 2 | Morning

Jordan Archaeological Museum

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 2 JOD

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-4 Hours

Location: XW3M+MP9, Amman, Jordan

The museum was built in 1951. Although the museum is small, it has selected cultural relics from various eras in the history of human settlement and development, from the cultural relics of the decline of Rome to human skulls to the Dead Sea Scrolls to ancient jewelry and pots, etc. Many cultural relics are of very good quality. . The explanation board next to it explains in detail, which can help you clearly understand the cultural relics you have observed. One of the distinctive features of the museum is that many cultural relics are placed outside, not behind the glass for people to watch, so that tourists can observe more carefully without destroying the cultural relics.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Jordan Archaeological Museum, MUJIB NATURE RESERVE next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

MUJIB NATURE RESERVE

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-3:00pm

Ticket Price: 21 JOD

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-4 Hours

Location: Nr. Wadi Mujib, Jordan

Mujib Nature Reserve is located in the magnificent Wadi Muji Gorge. According to statistics, 420 kinds of plants, 10 kinds of carnivores and 102 kinds of birds have been found in the reserve, among which the caracal is a representative animal. This medium-sized cat can catch low-flying prey by jumping. In the park, you can observe the activity of wild horned goats, whose numbers are increasing year by year due to the conservation programmes of the Royal Jordanian Society for the Conservation of Nature.

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