Top Jordan Cultural Tours - page 3

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Look beyond Jordan’s most celebrated attractions to see some lesser-known historical treasures on this private Islamic desert castle day trip from Amman. Head east to Al-Azraq, a castle that ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ once used as a headquarters, and then explore the fresco-painted masterpiece of Amra and Kharaneh castles. Finish at Aljoun, a hilltop medieval fortress built to defend against the Crusaders. Your tour includes private transport, hotel pickup and drop-off, and entrance fees.

See the sights and get a flavor of Amman on this private, 3-hour panoramic city tour. Choose a morning or evening tour, and view the highlights of old and modern Amman by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Visit the Citadel viewpoint to witness old Amman spread below, stroll around bustling gold and spice markets, including Al Bukaria; and pass top attractions such as King Abdullah Mosque, Rainbow Street and the arty Jabal Al-Webdeih quarter. Finish with a delicious lunch or dinner of tasty Arabic ‘mezze’ small dishes.

Discover the most wonderful Christians sites in Jordan with a lot of details about each. Admire the 6th-century Holy Land mosaic map at St. George’s Church in Madaba, and visit Mount Nebo, where it’s held that Moses gazed out at the Promised Land. See where Jesus was believed to have been baptized along the Jordan River. Then, relaxing and visiting Ma'in Hot Springs where you will spend time enjoying the benefits of the hot water and its richness of metals.

Enjoy a stress-free arrival in Amman with this private, one-way transfer service. Simply meet your courteous and professional driver at Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport, receive assistance with your luggage, and hop inside your private transfer vehicle. Then, relax on your ride to your hotel or private residence in the city. Each private vehicle can accommodate up to seven people, and transfers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Enjoy ample time to explore glorious Petra on this 2-day private tour from Amman, with hotel accommodation and transport included. On the first day, discover this rock-cut UNESCO World Heritage site, carved 2,000 years ago, on a guided tour, seeing highlights such as the Treasury and Royal Tombs as you learn about their history. Then, the next day, with tips from your guide, delve further into Petra’s wonders and other sites as you wish. Your choice of Petra hotel accommodation, daily breakfasts and dinners, and round-trip private transport, are included.

Explore Wadi Rum’s UNESCO-listed rock formations, dunes, and peak on a 2-day Jeep tour that includes an overnight in a traditional Bedouin desert camp or cave. While some Wadi Rum tours are limited to exploring by vehicle, this active adventure includes sandboarding and a hike up Al Hash Mountain (Jebel Al-Hash). From the summit, enjoy sweeping views that stretch across Wadi Rum all the way to Saudi Arabia.

Our jeep tours allow you to visit plenty of interesting sites as well as reach some of the far-away attractions of Wadi Rum. Moreover, the full-day tour will also allow you to enjoy magnificent views of the desert all throughout the day, while riding on top of a jeep (comfortable benches and sunshades installed), have lunch in the desert at a nice picturesque spot. In the evening, we either stop on the way to watch a beautiful desert sunset, or you can watch it from our Bedouin camp where you will stay for the night. At the camp, you will see how we prepare our traditional food under the Earth, which will be part of a huge dinner buffet. Afterwards, you can relax around the fire where you can share conversations, ask us questions about our culture or the desert, and listen to Bedouin music we play for you on the oud (and maybe even dancing!). Later enjoy the silence and watch the stars. After a delicious buffet breakfast in the morning, we will take you back to the village.

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.

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.

Having layover in Jordan with at least 10 hours between flights, discover one the World's Wonder Petra or so called the "Red Rose City" with this private tour. Choose on the given options for Transfers or with a local guide and entrance fees. Explore the amazing sites inside this city by yourself or with a local guide. - Private transfers with an English speaking driver - Visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.