The Citadel
Jabal al-Qal'a
The Temple of Hercules, an Umayyad palace, and the best view over the old city.
Thu 17 DecA free day
Nothing planned: the old city, the Citadel, or a day trip.
Amman, 15 to 18 December 2026
Schedule
- 10:00–22:00A free day in AmmanNothing planned. Walk the old city, or take a day trip.
Good to know
- Walk the old city: the Citadel on its hill, the Roman Theatre below it, the souks, and knafeh at Habibah.
- Or take a day trip: Jerash is 40 minutes away, Madaba and Mount Nebo an easy day, Petra a very long one.
The old city
The Roman Theatre
Downtown
6,000 seats cut into the hill, below the Citadel.
Habibah Sweets
Downtown
The classic knafeh. Eat it warm, standing up.
More ideas and day trips are in the guide.