Top Amman Archaeology Tours - page 2

This private tour offers a relaxed and personalised way to explore the magnificent ruins of Jerash, one of the best-preserved Roman cities outside Italy. Unlike large group tours, you will travel in comfort with flexible timing and personalised attention, allowing you to experience the site at your own pace. Throughout the visit, you’ll discover not only the grand monuments—such as the Oval Plaza, temples, and Roman theatres—but also the fascinating stories, legends, and everyday life of the people who once lived here. With comfortable luxury transport from Amman, an optional coffee stop, and thoughtful planning, the tour combines historical insight with a relaxed and enjoyable travel experience.

This private tour offers a comfortable and in-depth exploration of Jordan’s remarkable Umayyad Desert Castles, far from the usual tourist routes. Travelling in a luxury vehicle from Amman, you will visit several of the most fascinating early Islamic monuments in a single day, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site Qusayr Amra, the mysterious desert fortress Qasr Kharana, and the historic oasis stronghold of Qasr Azraq. Unlike standard group tours, this experience is fully private and flexible, allowing you to explore each site at your own pace while learning about the fascinating history, architecture, and desert culture of the Umayyad period. With personalised attention, comfortable transport, and thoughtfully planned stops, the tour offers a deeper and more relaxed way to discover one of Jordan’s most intriguing historical landscapes.

Experience the best of Jordan with a private driver on a three-day tour for your group of up to 7 people. Immerse yourself in the ancient worlds of Jerash and Petra, sleep in a Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum, take a Jeep tour of the desert, see the Red Sea from Aqaba, then soak up the sun on a Dead Sea beach. With two nights of accommodations included and all transport by private car, this is a comfortable way to hit Jordan’s highlights, from pristine nature to fascinating culture and history.

Visit the desert of Wadi Rum and the archaeological wonder of Petra in just one day on this private tour—perfect for travelers short on time. After pickup, head to the city of Wadi Musa to meet your guide before venturing into Petra. Enjoy a fascinating guided tour and free time to explore at your own pace. Dine on a lunch of traditional dishes, then embark on a 4x4 Jeep tour of the Wadi Rum Protected area—also as the Valley of the Moon—with a Bedouin guide. Snap photos of the incredible landscape and watch sunset fall behind the mountains before heading back to your hotel.

Limited time in Amman doesn’t need to mean missing out on Jordan’s top attractions: the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Petra and Wadi Rum. This door-to-door tour visits Petra first, with a local guide, a short horse ride, and the chance to see the Siq, the Treasury, the Petra Royal Tombs, and the Street of Facades. After lunch, enjoy a jeep tour of the Wadi Rum with a Bedouin guide.

Self-driving on unfamiliar roads can be intimidating. Skip the stress when you book this private door-to-door tour of three important religious sites—Madaba, home of the Mosaic Map, Mt. Nebo, where Moses is believed to have first sighted the Promised Land, and Bethany, where some believe Jesus was baptized. You’ll also have time to experience the Dead Sea’s mineral buoyancy and delightfully gooey mud. Please note: tour excludes entrance fees.

Discover three of Jordan’s famous desert castles on this 4-hour private tour from Amman. With an informative private driver, learn about these fabled castles, built by Umayyad rulers during the 7th and 8th centuries as you visit each one in the desert plains of eastern Jordan. Explore UNESCO-listed Qusayr Amra, famous for its 8th-century frescoes of hedonistic scenes, before continuing to the atmospheric Qasr Kharana and Qasr al-Azraq castles, the latter used as a military base by TE Lawrence, known as ‘Lawrence of Arabia,’ during World War I.

Explore Jordan’s Roman past and present-day capital on this 6-hour private trip to Jerash, with a panoramic tour of Amman. Start at classical Jerash, a crumbled Greco-Roman city dubbed the ‘Pompeii of the East.’ With a local guide, view the well-preserved monuments, including the Oval Plaza, Hippodrome, colonnades and paved streets as you hear about this ancient Decapolis city. Then, take a panoramic tour of Amman’s top attractions including the Citadel viewpoint, the downtown souks, and views of the city's mosques, churches and historical Jabal Al-Webdeih quarter.

Visit Petra, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, on a day tour from Amman. Ride horses to the Siq (canyon entrance to the city), then continue on foot through narrow passageways carved into enormous pink sandstone cliffs. See the Al Khazneh—also known as “The Treasury”—the ornate temple made famous in the film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and other archeological sites along the way.

As you venture into Petra, starting from the town of Wadi Musa, you'll follow the trail leading into the legendary Siq—a breathtaking canyon that offers your first glimpse of the iconic Treasury. This awe-inspiring monument is just the beginning. Continue your journey beyond the Treasury to explore the Royal Tombs and captivating Roman ruins, each steeped in history and intrigue. For those with extra time and a sense of adventure, the hike to the Monastery is a must. This majestic monument, rivaling the splendor of the Treasury, offers a rewarding experience for those willing to make the trek. Along the way, Petra offers plenty of side trips, hidden gems, and opportunities for exploration. And if you're looking for a unique experience, camel and donkey rides are available to enhance your adventure through this world wonder.

Check out two of Jordan’s most ancient sites on this private day trip from Amman. You’ll have a guided tour of Petra to some sites you’d never find on your own. You’ll also get to explore the pink cliffs and canyons of Wadi Rum and see why it’s like the martian moon. Opt for a Jordan Pass for some extra fun like a jeep tour with a Bedouin guide, if you like.

Savor the Jordanian love of food on this 4-hour private cooking class in Amman, including lunch or dinner. Head to a cooking school in the charming Amman neighborhood, and learn to make traditional Arabic dishes with local cooks. Prepare your recipes on a terrace overlooking old Amman and enjoy soft Arabic background music. Lastly, enjoy your creations for lunch or dinner, depending on your chosen class time; and choose to sip on a glass of wine with your food before finishing with a coffee.

If you have time for one side trip from Amman, make it Petra. Carved 2,300 years ago by the Nabataeans, this southern Jordan UNESCO-listed rock city is one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. This private tour whisks you there and back in a day by private air-conditioned vehicle and with an itinerary customizable to your wishes. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included, with optional local guiding at Petra at own expense.

Visit the iconic rock-cut city of Petra in a single day—and be back in Amman by nightfall—during this private time-saver excursion. Ride comfortably to and from your hotel in the capital in a chauffeured, Wi-Fi-equipped vehicle. Enjoy free time to explore the centuries-old ruins at your own pace. Upgrade to include admission tickets or a guided tour.

Combine history and nature on this full-day private tour to the Black Desert from Amman. Admire several of Jordan’s historic desert castles, built during the Umayyad period in the 7th and 8th centuries, including Kharana, Amra, Uweinid, the UNESCO-listed Al-Azraq, and more. Includes stops at the Shaumari Nature Reserve and Azraq Wetland Reserve with hotel pickup and private transportation before returning to Amman.

Rewind to the time of ancient Rome on a private day trip to Jerash and Umm Qais from Amman. After heading north from Amman in a private, air-conditioned minivan, enjoy a guided tour of the ruins of Jerash. Gaze in awe at the well-preserved remains, including Hadrian’s Arch, the Oval Plaza and Hippodrome as you hear tales of the city’s golden age. Continue to the Greco-Roman site at Umm Qais to see its basilica terrace, theaters and other relics, and visit the town archaeological museum before returning to Amman.

Visit the ancient city of Pella on a private tour from Amman to explore Greco-Roman ruins, 6,000 years of history, and a fascinating destination that many visitors overlook entirely. Traveling to Pella from Amman with a private car and driver is a hassle-free alternative to finding your own transport that ensures an early start on the day, maximizing your time at the archeological site.

Make full use of a day in Amman to visit top Jordan highlights on this private trip. See the Mosaic Map and another church mosaic at Madaba, and visit Mt. Nebo. Plus, hike along the Al-Mujib Siq river trail (summer only), and soak in the Dead Sea. Your trip includes round-trip private transportation, with entrance fees and local guides at each site at your own expense.

Skip the self-drive stress and savor the views with a private driver on this 2-day tour that covers Jordan’s three star attractions: rose-red Petra, the Dead Sea, and the scarlet Wadi Rum. Opt for a transport-only package or upgrade to include a night in a Bedouin camp with dinner, breakfast, and a 4WD tour, plus entrance to a Dead Sea resort: Wadi Rum and Petra tickets are at your expense.

Enjoy a trouble-free end to your time in Amman on this private departure transfer from Amman to Queen Alia International Airport. Meet your driver at your hotel in Amman and hop aboard your private transfer vehicle. Relax in air-conditioned comfort on route to Queen Alia International Airport, and arrive feeling refreshed and ready for your onward travel. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

See the best of Jordan's sights in five days with this private tour departing from and returning to Amman. After exploring the capital city, you'll get to visit Umm Qais, the ruins of Jersah, Karak Castle, Mount Nebo, and the ancient city of Petra along with an overnight in the desert of Wadi Rum.

Take the stress out of getting from Queen Alia Airport in Amman to the Dead Sea by prebooking a private transfer. Avoid the hassle of public transportation and taxis, and have your English speaking driver meet you at the airport for your transfer. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your ride to the Dead Sea, while taking advantage of free Wi-Fi onboard and bottled water.

Visit the ancient city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a full-day private tour from Amman that includes lunch at The Basin Restaurant. Enjoy the flexibility and personal service of a private driver as you follow the historic Silk Road from Amman to Petra, then enter the Nabatean city with a local guide for a classic tour. This 10-hour Petra tour is available for your private group of up to 9 people, with entrance fees, lunch, and pickup and drop-off at hotels in Amman.

There’s no better way to travel between Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and your city hotel than a prebooked private transfer. It saves time compared to the shared shuttle and you don’t have to worry about carrying dinar cash. All drivers on this VIP service have more than a decade’s experience while vehicles are modern and comfortable. Opt for pickup or drop-off to suit your needs.