Top Jordan Day Trips

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.

Experience Jordan’s spectacular Wadi Mujib river canyon on this 5-hour hiking experience from Amman, with round-trip transport. Travel to this towering sandstone gorge in the Mujib Nature Reserve near the Dead Sea, and take the easy-to-moderate hike along the Siq trail through the cliffs to a waterfall. Relish the beauty and peace of the steep-sided ravine; watch for wildlife; and be ready to wade through occasional waist-deep pools on route. After about an hour, reach the falls, enjoy the idyllic setting, and depending on rainfall levels, swim in the pools.

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.

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 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.

If you like to explore independently but prefer not to self-drive in unfamiliar conditions, this private door-to-door trip is perfect for you. See Madaba, known for its Byzantine mosaics, including a 6th-century map, and Mt. Nebo, where some believe Moses first sighted the Holy Land. Then savor an included buffet lunch at a Dead Sea hotel with time for a float. Please note: entrance tickets are at your own expense.

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.

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.

Cover the highlights of Wadi Rum—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—during this full-day private tour. Join an English-speaking guide and driver as you visit iconic desert attractions like the Red Sand Dune, Mushroom Rock, and Aby Khashaba Canyon. Get-down stops to explore and take photos are included, plus a tasty lunch and hotel transfers from Aqaba.

Experience Petra in comfort and complete flexibility with our private tour from Amman. Travel in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle with complimentary Wi-Fi and bottled water, accompanied by a professional English-speaking driver. Unlike crowded group tours, you can explore Petra at your own pace with approximately 4 hours to discover its breathtaking landmarks without feeling rushed. From pickup to your return, every detail is designed to provide a smooth, comfortable, and stress-free experience. Enjoy the perfect combination of privacy, flexibility, and unforgettable memories on your journey to Petra.

Discover many of the top sights in the Wadi Rum Protected Area on this full-day Jeep tour with a small group and a local Bedouin guide. Highlights include Lawrence Spring, Khazali Canyon, the Small Arch, hiking through Abu Khashaba Canyon, sunset at Um Sabatah, and more. Camel ride and overnight upgrades available.

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.

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.

Make the most of your time in Jordan and visit Petra and the Dead Sea in one day with this private, hassle-free tour. You have transport the entire way, so no need to organize that separately. Explore Petra on your own, then head to the Dead Sea to enjoy a lunch buffet and take a full mud bath at a Dead Sea resort hotel for the full experience.

Visit two of north Jordan’s star attractions and Amman on a private day trip from the Dead Sea. Take a guided tour of ancient Roman Jerash, admiring its Oval Plaza, temples, colonnades, and more. Then, explore the 12th-century Muslim castle of Ajlun before a panoramic tour of Amman, including King Abdullah Mosque and the views from the hilltop Citadel. Includes private, air-conditioned transportation, a local guide at Jerash, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

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.

See both Petra and Wadi Rum in one day with this private tour from Aqaba. After pickup from Aqaba, enjoy a comfortable ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to Petra. Explore the ancient Nabatean city with an English speaking guide before driving onwards to Wadi Rum. Explore the surreal landscape of Wadi Rum on an included jeep tour, with a tea break in a Bedouin tent, and enjoy sunset before driving back to Aqaba.

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.

The mineral-rich Dead Sea is one of Jordan’s top attractions, but getting there from Petra is no easy task. Enjoy a hassle-free, door-to-door private tour during this full-day experience. Float at the lowest point on earth, with entrance fees and a tasty lunch included, and be back in the ancient rock-cut city by nightfall.

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.

Short on time but want to see two of Jordan's most impressive sights? This one-day tour from Amman to Petra and Wadi Rum may be the answer. Your driver will pick you up bright and early and take you to Petra, where you'll get the chance to explore the ancient ruins before continuing to the desert oasis of Wadi Rum. Once at Wadi Rum, you'll take a jeep tour through the desert, with the option to stop for a traditional Bedouin dinner before returning to Amman.

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.

Making your own day trip to Petra from Aqaba means arranging your own transport and a guide once there—both unwanted diversions on a hard-earned vacation. This private full-day tour includes return private transport, a licensed guide at Petra, your entry fee, and lunch. So all you need do is admire the ancient rock city with your personal guide, with no distractions or travel worries.

Visit Jordan's most important historic site, the incredible UNESCO World Heritage ruins of Petra, in just one day with this tour from Amman. Your private driver will pick you and your party up from Amman and transport you to Petra, where you'll visit the site along with a professional tour guide. Here you'll get the chance to ride a horse through canyons to the iconic Treasury building followed by a journey through the ruins and up to the equally gorgeous monastery before heading back to Amman in the evening.