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Discover the heart of Amman on this private 4-6 hour walking tour. Explore Rainbow Street’s art scene, cafes, and shops, stroll through Jabal Al-Weibdeh’s artistic district, and enjoy an authentic Jordanian lunch. Optionally visit Amman Citadel and the Roman Theater. Hotel pickup and drop-off 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.

Make the most of your time in Amman during this five-hour private tour of the history-filled capital of Jordan. Explore the 2nd-century Roman Amphitheater, visit the Archaeological Museum and Darat al Funun, a platform for visual arts of the Arab World, and browse the boutiques and galleries along vibrant Rainbow Street. Door-to-door air-conditioned transportation is included.

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.

If you like to explore independently but hate self-driving overseas, this private tour to two of northern Jordan’s top sights is perfect. Your private driver will pick you up from your Amman hotel, escort you to Jerash and wait while you admire the Oval Plaza, Cardo, and more. Then, continue to 12th-century Ajloun Castle for a dose of medieval splendor. Please note: all entrance fees are at your own expense.

Driving in a strange country can be stressful. Devote your time to the sights without worrying about the road during this private tour that takes in three essential Jordan Christian sites—plus hot springs and a shopping stop. See the 6th-century Mosaic Map and Mt. Nebo, where Moses is believed to be buried, and join a local guide to discover what some believe to be the baptism site of Jesus.

Self-driving in a new country can be stressful. Relax with a professional chauffeur at the wheel on this convenient transport-only tour that takes in three of Jordan’s key Christian sites: Madaba, home to the 6th-century Mosaic Map, Mt. Nebo, where some believe Moses first saw the Holy Land, and the Baptism Site of Jesus Christ, where Jordanians believe Jesus was baptized. There’s onboard Wi-Fi to help pass the time over the drive.

If you’re short on time but still want to experience the glory of Petra, Jordan’s most important archaeological site, consider this day tour to Petra from Amman. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel bright and early and escort you all the way to Petra, where you'll have time to explore the ancient grounds. After your visit, you'll head back to Amman in the comfort of your private vehicle.

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.

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.

Discover the highlights of Jordan’s capital and relax at the Dead Sea on this private 7-hour tour from Amman. See the antiquities at Amman Citadel and Archaeological Museum, visit the 2nd-century Roman Theater, and explore the Jabal Amman quarter and a traditional market. Afterward, head for the Dead Sea to float in its extraordinary, salt-rich waters. Private round-trip transport and hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with admission fees at own expense.

Explore ancient ruins and top regional attractions in central Jordan with ease on this private half-day tour to Madaba and Mount Nebo from Amman. Visit Saint George’s Church in Madaba, home to beautiful Byzantine mosaics depicting the Holy Land and Jordan, besides other mosaics at Madaba’s Archeological Park; as well as visit Saint John Church. Enjoy panoramic views over the Jordan Valley to Jericho and Jerusalem from Mount Nebo. Explore the ruins of a Byzantine Franciscan Church that once stood on the hilltop, and gain insight into biblical legend for which this ancient corner of the world is famous.

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.

Discover holy Jerusalem and Bethlehem on this private day trip from Amman with private, air-conditioned transport. Absorb views of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives and see the Garden of Gethsemane and Church of All Nations, located where Jesus prayed before his arrest. Enjoy a walking tour of old Jerusalem around the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and other age-old religious treasures. Then, travel to Bethlehem to visit the Church of the Nativity, where Jesus was born, and other sites.

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.

Visit a selection of Jordan’s most secluded and stunning locations during this multi-day excursion. Discover the desert of Wadi Rum during a rugged Jeep safari ride, sleep under the stars at a Bedouin-style campsite, soak in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea, and visit 12th-century Ajloun Castle and the ancient rock-cut city of Petra.

Visiting Jerash and the Dead Sea from Amman in one day is tricky without a car. On this private full-day tour, travel to both in an air-conditioned WiFi-equipped vehicle with a driver. Depart from your Amman hotel and make your way to Jerash. In the company of a guide, explore the Roman ruins. Continue to the Dead Sea and enjoy a break for lunch before spending free time on the beach.

Unpack Jordan’s lively capital of Amman without fretting about cabs or self-drive, and with a guide’s insight, on this private tour. After hotel pickup, enjoy a complimentary local restaurant breakfast before gliding from sight to sight by air-conditioned private vehicle. Along the way, visit the Roman Theater, Citadel, markets, and museums; and browse Rainbow Street’s artisanal shops, all with a guide sharing tales and tips you’d likely otherwise miss.

Spend Day 1 discovering Amman city and Jerash . On Day 2, meet a driver in Amman for the trip to Madaba, mount Nebo and Baptism site an ancient site that gives a fascinating perspective on Jordan’s long history. Then, overnight stay in Dead sea Spend the morning of Day 3 exploring Petra before heading to the otherworldly desert landscape of Wadi Rum, combining two UNESCO World Heritage sites into a single day. Overnight at a Wadi Rum Bedouin camp. Following a Jeep tour of Wadi Rum on Day 4, continue to the Dead Sea, stopping at the Gulf of Aqaba along the way. You have the afternoon to swim and sunbathe at the Dead Sea, before the day concludes with drop-off at a hotel in Amman.

See the very best of Jordan in four days, going from ancient cities to the shores of the Dead Sea in a private car. This private tour offers the flexibility and convenience of a personal driver as you tour Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, and more, with accommodations provided. Customize the tour by hiring local guides at each destination or simply explore on your own, soaking up Jordan's vibrant cultures, landscapes, and traditions along the way.

Jordan’s public transit system isn’t set up for tourists. Enjoy the comfort of your own private vehicle—with Wi-Fi to pass the time during the drives—on this essential Jordan highlights tour. You’ll visit Madaba, home of the Mosaic Map, Mt. Nebo, a long-time pilgrimage site, the Dead Sea, Earth’s lowest point, and two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Petra and Wadi Rum.

See some of the most popular sites in Jordan on this 3-day private tour from Amman. Highlights include Mt. Nebo, Dana Nature Reserve, Shobak Castle, Little Petra, Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea. Includes overnight accommodation in Petra and Wadi Rum, and enjoy a Bedouin dinner in Wadi Rum.

Visit several of Jordan’s most unmissable attractions during this private, three-for-one overnight tour. Explore the rock-cut city of Petra (admission ticket not included), ride across the dunes of Wadi Rum by off-road vehicle (hot-air balloon ride available at an extra cost), and soak in mineral-rich Dead Sea waters at a five-star resort. Meals, transfers from Amman, and accommodation are included.

With tombs and temples carved into high sandstone cliffs, Petra is Jordan’s most iconic destination, and the entire ancient complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Petra on a full-day trip from Amman that includes round trip transport from your hotel at Amman.