Top Jordan Archaeology Tours - page 2

Jordan boasts many biblical and medieval sites, some near the Dead Sea. This private day trip takes you to three important sites with your own personal driver, and locally guided tours at two of them. Enjoy guided visits to Madaba's 6th-century Mosaic Map, and Mt. Nebo, where Moses saw the Promised Land. Plus, see the believed site of Jesus’ baptism on the River Jordan. Entrance fees and round-trip private transportation included.

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.

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.

Get oriented in downtown Amman and see attractions you won’t find in the guidebooks alongside the big-ticket sights on this private tour with a local guide. Explore mosques and markets, the historic house known as the Duke’s Diwan, and the hip Jamal Al Lweibdeh district. You’ll also pass by the key ancient attractions, including the Amman Citadel, Amman Roman Theater, and the Nymphaeum.

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.

Leave negotiating Amman’s congested streets to your private driver then relax and enjoy the views of hills, valleys, and forests on this speedy half-day tour to Jerash, Jordan’s largest and best-preserved Roman city. Entrance fees are not included as for most travelers it will make sense to buy the Jordan Pass in advance. Upgrade to add a local lunch or a visit to medieval Ajloun Castle.

Discover ancient civilizations from the Roman Empire and beyond on this private half-day tour to Jerash from Amman. Follow your private guide through the streets of Jerash, widely considered among the best-preserved of all the world’s ancient Roman cities. Admire plazas, temples, theaters and colonnaded avenues once abuzz with life under Roman rule. Discover settlements dating from the Bronze and Iron Age, and gaze back over 2,500 years of human occupation. With your private guide to lead the way, choose your route to see the attractions of most interest.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Visit the ancient Roman city of Jerash on a half-day tour from the Dead Sea, and explore the sprawling ruins with a guide and a small group. Step into the world of Alexander the Great and the Emperor Hadrian while walking to colonnaded streets, historic theaters, and the temples where the people of Jerash worshipped Zeus and Artemis. This 6-hour Jerash tour includes entrance fees, a guided tour, and round-trip transport from Dead Sea hotels, and it's limited to 9 people for a more personal experience.

Explore Petra with someone who knows it well on this private tour, led by a Bedouin guide who hails from the ancient city. You'll learn about Petra’s long history as you explore ancient archaeological sites on foot, with a stop along the way to dine on an included lunch served in the home of a local family.

Skip the stress of self-driving in unfamiliar conditions and join a private driver for this sightseeing tour of Amman plus the desert castles—direct from your hotel. See Amman Citadel and Amman Roman Theater, and walk and shop the city’s downtown. Then head to the desert for 8th-century Amra Castle (Qasr Amra), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, plus Kharana Castle and Azraq Castle. All entrance fees are at your own expense.

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.

If you want to discover what makes Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea so famous, check out this two day private tour from Amman. Everything will be arranged for you, including transportation to/from Amman, accommodation in a deluxe tent at Wadi Rum, a jeep safari, and some of your meals. You just need to be ready to enjoy the scenery and history while your driver takes you from place to place.

Experience the stunning desert region of Wadi Rum by both foot and camelback during this half-day, small-group adventure tour, which also includes a sandboarding session. See local landmarks like Lawrence’s Spring—named after Lawrence of Arabia. Walk across sand dunes and through the Khazali canyon, famous for its ancient inscriptions. Bottled water and complimentary tea or coffee are included.

Discover the ancient Nabatean city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a full-day, private trip from Amman. You'll make the 4-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.

If you want to see the highlights of the Wadi Rum but don’t have much time, this half-day guided tour by Jeep is ideal. You’ll meet your local Bedouin guide at the Wadi Rum Village and from there will set out into the sea of red sand. Try sand boarding or ride a beautiful camel across the desert. You’ll visit well-known sights and those that you wouldn’t otherwise know about.

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.

Enjoy tours of Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea on this 3-night private tour of Jordan’s wonders from Amman, with your own private guide. Stay overnight in Amman and the next day head to the Dead see to ‘swim’ in the salt-rich waters and explore the spectacular desert valley of Wadi Rum. Head south for a guided Petra tour: seeing the best of this age-old, UNESCO-listed rock-cut city. Three nights of accommodation; daily breakfast and dinner; and airport transfers at the start and end of your trip are also included.

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.

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.