Top Amman Full-day Tours - page 2

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.

Experience one of Jordan’s greatest ancient treasures on this private day trip to Petra from Amman. Travel to Petra with a private driver and enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of UNESCO-listed Petra. Walk or ride a horse along the Siq entrance canyon, and behold the rose-tinted Treasury, Royal Tombs and more. During your explorations, learn about Petra’s history from your local guide and see the lesser-known Little Petra.

Explore Roman ruins and a hilltop fortress on a 10-hour private tour from Amman to Umm Qais, Ajloun Castle, and Jerash that includes round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. Learn about Jordan’s ancient history and culture as you visit the sites, and enjoy the flexibility to customize the day to your interests and schedule.

Amman airport lies about 20 miles (32 kilometers) from Amman city center, meaning a prebooked private transfer saves time and eliminates the need to wrangle Jordanian cash. Take it easy with this private, one-way transfer service between Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and your destination in the city. For airport pickups, your representative will greet you at arrivals holding a board with your name.

Unless you rent a car, extending your sightseeing in Jordan beyond Amman is difficult independently, largely thanks to only patchy public transport. This private River Jordan baptismal site and Dead Sea tour makes it easy, with private air-conditioned transport throughout. See Jesus’ believed River Jordan baptism location before bathing in the Dead Sea, all minus travel or ticket worries. Upgrade to access a Dead Sea spa hotel for extra comfort.

Wadi Rum is one of the most stunning and geologically unique areas in Jordan, but getting here—and getting around—is a challenge without private transportation. Spend a full day exploring the UNESCO-listed attractions during this full-day private tour, which includes the option to add a 4x4 Jeep safari. Hotel transfers and a Bedouin-style tea or coffee in the desert are included.

Experience the extraordinary beauty of Wadi Rum by 4x4 on this private full-day trip from Amman. Travel by private, air-conditioned minivan to the protected desert valley and tour its spectacular beauty spots by 4x4. Trundle through narrow gorges and desert plains past crimson dunes, natural rock bridges and towers; and view ancient inscriptions and Lawrence’s Spring, a hidden oasis made famous by TE Lawrence, also known as ‘Lawrence of Arabia.’ Upgrade to include a camel ride, and during your explorations, visit a Bedouin tent to enjoy a refreshing mint tea.

Escape bustling Amman for the day and see three of Jordan’s most important religious and historical sites on a private 8-hour trip. In addition to viewing the famous Mosaic Map at Madaba, tour Mt. Nebo, where Moses is thought to have seen the Promised Land, and visit Bethany, Jesus’ believed baptism site on the River Jordan. Your package includes guided tours at Madaba and Mt. Nebo, plus entrance fees and private round-trip transportation.

Amman is surrounded by centuries-old, Umayyad-built historical sights, but getting to Jordan’s “Desert Castles” isn’t easy by public transportation. Visit Kharana Palace, Amra Palace, and Al-Azraq Castle—along with top attractions within Amman, including the Roman amphitheater—during this private, full-day tour. Hotel transfers are included; upgrade to include admission tickets.

If you like to explore independently but prefer not to self-drive in unfamiliar conditions, this private door-to-door trip is perfect for you. See Madaba, known for its Byzantine mosaics, including a 6th-century map, and Mt. Nebo, where some believe Moses first sighted the Holy Land. Then savor an included buffet lunch at a Dead Sea hotel with time for a float. Please note: entrance tickets are at your own expense.

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.

You don’t need to spend the night in Wadi Musa to appreciate Petra’s UNESCO World Heritage–listed splendors. Explore independently without the self-drive stress when you book this private round-trip transfer service, direct from your Amman hotel. There’s onboard Wi-Fi so you don’t miss a thing while you travel plus bottled water to keep you hydrated.

If you’re planning to visit Petra, this private day-trip from Amman gives you various ways to check it off your list. Choose just private round-trip transport to the ancient city, leaving you to explore independently or hire your own local guide. Or, upgrade to add on a local guided tour, or to an all-in-one package including local guide and entry fees. Whichever you choose, you’ll love the ancient rock buildings and timeless scenery.

Discover the ancient Nabatean city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a full-day, private trip from Amman. You'll make the 3-hour journey to Petra in the comfort of a private, climate-controlled vehicle, with the option to spend up to four hours exploring, entering the site on a winding path that passes between spectacular cliff walls. The driver can arrange a local guide upon arrival, or you can see Petra on your own before returning to Amman.

Step back to Crusader times on a private round-trip to Karak and Shobak castle from Amman. Travel along roads tracing the ancient Kings Highway route, and visit the 12th-century castles, built by the Crusaders to defend against Saladin’s forces. Explore the ruined halls, parapets, and tunnels, and take in sweeping views from the hilltop towers. Your tour includes private transport with hotel pickup and drop-off, with entrance fees and local guides excluded.

Jordan is better known for its desert scenery than lush landscapes. Visit two nature reserves that most travelers miss during this private full-day excursion to Shaumari Wildlife Reserve and Azraq Wetland Reserve. First, see endangered species like Arabian oryx and Somali ostriches. Then, follow the migration route of a variety of birds over glittering pools and streams. Hotel transfers, a naturalist guide, and admission tickets are included.

Witness the classical antiquities of Amman and Jerash on this 5-hour private tour. Traveling between the sites by air-conditioned minivan, take guided tours of the sun-burnished ancient ruins of Amman Citadel and see the city’s stellar Roman amphitheater, a 6,000-seater stadium from the 2nd century. Then, drive to the spectacular ruins of Jerash, one of the Middle East’s best-preserved Roman cities. Stroll around the semi-crumbled temples, fountains, column-ringed Oval Plaza and other relics as your guide tells fascinating stories of the city, once a prosperous outpost of the Roman Empire.

History buffs and lovers of Byzantine art won’t want to miss out on this full-day tour. Let your private driver take the strain as you explore the well-preserved Roman city of Jerash, see the Byzantine mosaics at Madaba, and climb Mount Nebo, where some believe Moses died and a monastery holds yet more precious mosaics. Local guides will accompany you at Jerash, the Church of St. George, and Mount Nebo.

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.

Pair two sacred sites with a classic Dead Sea photo opportunity, plus lunch with a view, on this private door-to-door day tour to Madaba and the Mosaic Map, Mt. Nebo, where some believe Moses first sighted the Holy Land, and of course the Dead Sea. Book a transport-only package or upgrade to include lunch, entrance fees, and Dead Sea resort access.

Travel back in time to the ancient world on this private transport-only day trip, with onboard Wi-Fi and hotel transfers too. You’ll hit two of northern Jordan’s most important ancient ruins: Jerash, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that’s beautifully preserved, and Umm Qais, home of ancient Gadara, which offers views across three countries. You’ll also stop at the Jesus Cave (Cave of Issa) where some believe Jesus spent time.

Explore Petra, Wadi Rum, and Aqaba in Jordan on this 4-day tour from Amman, with a private guide. Leave Amman for a guided visit of UNESCO-listed Petra, and then continue to the Wadi Rum desert valley. Stay overnight at a tented camp complete with a delicious campfire dinner, and enjoy a morning 4x4 ride around the spectacular canyons and dunes. Lastly, lounge on the beaches of Aqaba. Two nights of 3-, 4-, or 5-star accommodation, one night at the Wadi Rum desert camp, and daily breakfasts and dinners are included.

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.

Travel with ease from Amman to Petra, Wadi Musa, via private transfer. Ride in a reliable and safe air-conditioned vehicle driven by a professional and friendly driver. The driver will wait for you at the Amman hotel lobby or Queen Alia International Airport with colorful signage. Enjoy WiFi and mineral water as you travel to your destination.