Top Jordan Day Trips - page 2

Explore the desert of Wadi Rum in style and comfort with this all-inclusive jeep tour. You'll get the chance to climb up and dunes, go off-roading in the sand, and learn about Bedouin cultural and culinary traditions. An overnight stay in a Bedouin camp is also included, as are all meals.

Combine southern Jordan’s greatest natural wonder with a dose of adventure on this private 8-hour trip to Wadi Rum from the Dead Sea. Ride a 4x4 with a Bedouin driver around the UNESCO-listed desert valley, seeing rock formations, canyons, dunes, ancient inscriptions, and more. Upgrade to add a 30-minute camel ride to explore in time-honored Bedouin style. Entrance fees, 4x4 tour, and private round-trip transport with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Visit two of Jordan’s must-visit sites—the Wadi Rum and Petra—in one day on a private tour from Aqaba. Experience the red-and-pink cliffs and canyons of the Wadi Rum desert valley on a 4x4 tour. Then, take a guided tour of Petra’s highlights, including the Treasury, amphitheater, and royal tombs. Includes private round-trip transport, tours of and admission to both sites (if option selected), and a horseback ride in Petra.

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.

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.

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).

Explore the natural wonders of Wadi Rum during this small-group, full-day Jeep safari. Listen to stories from your local Bedouin guide over a range of get-down stops like Lawrence Spring, Red Sand Dune, and Mushroom Rock. Enjoy a fire-cooked Bedouin-style lunch and watch the sunset from a panoramic viewpoint. For the ultimate Wadi Rum immersion, extend your tour to include an overnight stay in a tent or cave.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Spend a day exploring the wonders of the Wadi Rum Protected Area on this private jeep tour with an English speaking Bedouin guide. Stops include Lawrence Spring, Jebel Khazali, Little Bridge, Lawrence House, Mushroom Rock, and more, with the opportunity to hike around different sites. Upgrade to include a Bedouin lunch in a natural cave, dinner, or a camel ride.

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.

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.

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.

Let your guide take you on a desert adventure to explore the magnificent landscapes of the Wadi Rum. Known for its dramatic scenery, you’ll have access to numerous private sites on a personal 4x4. Your guide shows you the best spots for photographs and ensures you’re fed and watered throughout the day. Canyon walks, ancient sites, red sand dunes and sunset spots - this full day tour has it all.

Discover Jordan’s rich history on this half-day tour to the Umayyad Desert. Visit these desert ‘castles’ that were once used as caravan stations, trade centers, outposts, and resort pavilions. Admire the beautiful Islamic art, mosaics, frescoes, and carvings that can be found inside and were inspired by Persian and Greco-Roman traditions. Spend about 45 minutes at each destination before heading back to Amman.

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.

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.

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.

Experience Wadi Rum like a true Bedouin on a Jeep safari with a hike in the Abu Khashaba Canyon and a desert lunch. This intimate tour, with numbers capped at just six travelers, hits all the Wadi Rum highlights, including the inscriptions, the Um Fruth Rock Bridge (a natural arch), Lawrence’s House, Lawrence’s Spring, Mushroom Rock, and the sand dunes.

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.

Step into Jordan’s ancient history on a full-day, private tour from the Dead Sea to Amman and Jerash. Visit the capital to see The Citadel, the Archeological Museum, and the Roman Amphitheater, then explore the beautifully preserved ancient city of Jerash on a guided tour. This full-day, history tour includes pickup and drop-off at Dead Sea hotels, entrance fees, and tours of The Citadel and Jerash, with the flexibility and personal experience of a private guide.

Take a trip to one of the New 7 Wonders of the World when you embark on a round-trip tour from the Dead Sea to Petra. With a private guide, head to the “Red Rose City” and tour the archaeological site that features tombs and temples carved right into the cliffs. Walk through the canyon to see the Treasury, the royal tombs, and the Pharoah’s Castle with a tour guide.