Top Jordan Archaeology Tours - page 3

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.

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.

Experience the wonders of Petra undistracted by transport worries on this private day trip from Amman. Avoid dealing with cabs or hire-car companies; and reach the 2,300-year-old rock city by private, chauffeur-driven vehicle instead. Then, enjoy a tour of the highlights accompanied by a local guide—hired at the gate—to ensure you learn their history and spot detail you might otherwise miss. Admission and guiding are at your expense.

Without renting a car, seeing Jordan’s sites of Jerash, Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais in a day from Amman is near-impossible. Aimed at travelers who are short on time, this private tour whisks you with ease to the three antiquities, in the comfort of a private climate-controlled vehicle with a chauffeur. At each, choose to tour the classical or medieval ruins alone or with a local guide (own expense).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tour the Martian landscapes of Wadi Rum in just half a day on this private 4WD adventure. Pay your entrance fee then meet your guide and change vehicles. You'll see Lawrence's Spring, natural arches and rock bridges, ancient petroglyphs in Khazali Canyon, and more. Upgrade to add a camel ride or opt for a sunset tour.

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.

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.

Explore northern Jordan’s historical highlights on this private, full-day Jerash, Ajloun, and Umm Qais tour from Amman. Discover the Greco-Roman ruins at Jerash, seeing its Oval Colonnade, temples, and more; and delve into 12th-century Ajloun Castle, built by Saladin’s forces. Finally, explore the remains of Umm Qais, another Greco-Roman city. Your tour includes private round-trip transportation and Amman hotel pickup and drop-off. Admission fees and local guides at the sites at your own expense.

Wadi Musa, the jump-off point for Petra, is about a 2.5-hour drive from Amman airport—or more than twice as long by bus. Skip the stress and reach your hotel in good time after your flight when you prebook this private 1-way transfer, priced per vehicle, not per person. All vehicles are a maximum of four years old and feature onboard Wi-Fi so you can stay connected as you travel.

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.

Rewind to ancient and medieval Jordan on this private Jerash and Ajloun Castle day trip from Amman. After a journey north, stop to visit Jerash, one of the world’s best-preserved Roman cities. Admire the colonnaded Oval Plaza, temples, plazas, and monuments; and then continue to Ajloun Castle to explore the fortress, built in 1184 by Saladin’s forces. Air-conditioned transport and hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with optional local guiding at the sites at own expense.

Experience several of Jordan’s highlights on this private day tour from Amman. Visit St. George’s Church in Madaba, admire views of the Jordan Valley from atop Mt. Nebo, and experience other cultural attractions. Then, enjoy a float in the salt-rich waters of the Dead Sea. A buffet lunch at the Dead Sea Spa Resort, site entrance fees, and private round-trip transport from Amman with an English-speaking driver are included.

Enjoy a stress-free start to your time in Jordan with this private transfer service from Amman International Airport to your hotel in Petra. Simply meet your friendly and professional driver when your flight lands at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, receive assistance with your luggage, relax into your air-conditioned private vehicle and enjoy a comfortable journey to your Petra hotel. These private vehicles can carry up to four passengers.

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.

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.

While some tours try to squeeze in as many activities as possible with a packed itinerary, this half-day excursion from Amman lets travelers focus on two of Joradn's most important religious sites. First, explore Byzantine and Umayyad relics in Madaba, including the famous Modaba Mosaic Map. Then, climb the slopes of sacred Mount Neto, believed to be Moses’s final resting place.

Discover the ancient jewel in Jordan’s crown on this private day trip to Petra from Aqaba. Visit the UNESCO–listed city of Petra and explore deep canyons beneath soaring sandstone cliffs. Marvel at the intricately carved face of the Treasury (Al-Khazneh) as your guide shares details of its construction. Learn of the 6th-century Nabataean people who lived in the valleys, and admire top attractions such as the ancient theater and the royal tombs. Enjoy free time to explore Petra at your leisure before boarding your minivan back to Aqaba.