Top Jordan Historical Tours - page 3

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).

Explore Roman ruins and a hilltop fortress on a 10-hour private tour from Amman to Umm Qais, Ajloun Castle, and Jerash that includes round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. Learn about Jordan’s ancient history and culture as you visit the sites, and enjoy the flexibility to customize the day to your interests and schedule.

This private tour offers a comfortable and in-depth exploration of Jordan’s remarkable Umayyad Desert Castles, far from the usual tourist routes. Travelling in a luxury vehicle from Amman, you will visit several of the most fascinating early Islamic monuments in a single day, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site Qusayr Amra, the mysterious desert fortress Qasr Kharana, and the historic oasis stronghold of Qasr Azraq. Unlike standard group tours, this experience is fully private and flexible, allowing you to explore each site at your own pace while learning about the fascinating history, architecture, and desert culture of the Umayyad period. With personalised attention, comfortable transport, and thoughtfully planned stops, the tour offers a deeper and more relaxed way to discover one of Jordan’s most intriguing historical landscapes.

Visiting Petra in a day from Amman is tricky without a car. Use this full-day chauffeur service to travel with ease between the two. Meet your driver at your Amman hotel and depart in a WiFi-equipped vehicle. Enjoy time to independently explore the ancient city of Petra before returning with your driver to Amman.

Driving in a strange country can be stressful. Devote your time to the sights without worrying about the road during this private tour that takes in three essential Jordan Christian sites—plus hot springs and a shopping stop. See the 6th-century Mosaic Map and Mt. Nebo, where Moses is believed to be buried, and join a local guide to discover what some believe to be the baptism site of Jesus.

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.

Explore the historic Baptism Site of Jesus Christ (Al-Maghtas) and the therapeutic wonders of the Dead Sea on this day tour. Discover the archaeological significance of the Baptism Site, then relax in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea, renowned for their healing properties.

Wherever you plan to travel in Jordan, get the most from your time and avoid having to find last-minute transport by prebooking this private chauffeured car service for up to 4. Whether it’s an airport transfer, day trip to Petra or the Dead Sea, or custom-made multi-day adventure, you’ll travel in air-conditioned comfort with on-board Wi-Fi and a courteous driver to navigate and provide info and suggestions on route.

Many of Wadi Rum’s most scenic landmarks are only accessible by 4WD vehicle, so this half-day Jeep tour puts its UNESCO-listed sand dunes, hidden canyons, and rock formations within reach. Pre-booking is a convenient alternative to paying onsite, and means there’s no surprise guide fees or haggling over prices. Since sandboarding equipment is included, you can even try sliding the steep sides of the dramatic Wadi Rum dunes.

Our jeep tours allow you to visit the most sites in the least amount of time as well as reach some of the far-away attractions inside Wadi Rum Protected Area. Even on our short tours, you get a good taste of our magnificent desert with its rocks, dunes, canyons, and big mountains. If you want to see the sunset, we can start the tour in the afternoon. You will be told historic meanings at some of the sites, and are highly welcome to ask questions about Bedouin life and culture. All short tours include stops at Lawrence's house, the big red sand dune, Khazali Canyon and Little Rock Arch. Depending on the option you choose, further activities like sandboarding, hikes, or camel rides might be included. Light lunch can be added after arrival for 5JD per person, and cooked lunch of chicken and rice for 10JD per person.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Unpack Jordan’s lively capital of Amman without fretting about cabs or self-drive, and with a guide’s insight, on this private tour. After hotel pickup, enjoy a complimentary local restaurant breakfast before gliding from sight to sight by air-conditioned private vehicle. Along the way, visit the Roman Theater, Citadel, markets, and museums; and browse Rainbow Street’s artisanal shops, all with a guide sharing tales and tips you’d likely otherwise miss.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Experience the best of Jordan with a private driver on a three-day tour for your group of up to 7 people. Immerse yourself in the ancient worlds of Jerash and Petra, sleep in a Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum, take a Jeep tour of the desert, see the Red Sea from Aqaba, then soak up the sun on a Dead Sea beach. With two nights of accommodations included and all transport by private car, this is a comfortable way to hit Jordan’s highlights, from pristine nature to fascinating culture and history.

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.

Combine Jordan’s highlights with some of its less-visited gems on a private 3-day tour from Amman that includes transport and hotels, freeing you from having to arrange anything yourself. Visit Mt. Nebo, Petra, Al-Karak, and the Red and Dead Seas, and enjoy a 4x4 Wadi Rum tour with overnight camping. At each site, choose to explore independently or hire guides (own expense). Private transport is included, with entry fees extra.

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.