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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.

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.

One of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Petra sits around 140 miles (230 kilometers) from Amman. So visiting on a day trip means around six hours driving, even more on group tours with pickup from multiple hotels. This comfortable private day tour gets you there fast, direct from your door, with Wi-Fi onboard and a local guide on arrival: entrance fees and meals are at your own expense.

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.

Uncover a strand of Jordan's history that many travelers overlook and do it with ease on this private tour from Amman. Traveling by private chauffeured vehicle, visit three Umayyad-built desert castles—Qsar Al-Azraq, once headquarters to Lawrence of Arabia; UNESCO-listed Qusayr Amra, and picturesque Qasr al Kharrana. After exploring each independently, explore the Cave of the Seven Sleepers, a legend-steeped Roman-era cave, before returning. Admissions are at your 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.

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.

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.

Explore Amman’s ancient sites and modern neighborhoods on a full-day, private tour that’s a great first taste of the Jordanian capital. You’ll see Old Amman, the Citadel, colorful markets, the Blue Mosque, a Coptic church, the Royal Automobile Museum, Rainbow Street, and much more, while traveling in a climate-controlled vehicle that’s a comfortable, secure way to navigate the city.

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.

Visit UNESCO-listed Jerash without having to plan independent transport on this half-day trip from Amman. Skip arranging a bus or your own car to the archaeological site, and relax as you’re whisked there by air-conditioned vehicle. Choose to explore the Roman-era streets and pillar-lined Oval Plaza by yourself or hire a local guide (own expense) to delve into their history. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off for convenience.

Visit Petra and Little Petra on a full-day, private trip from Amman to the ancient Nabatean city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll have the option to explore on your own or visit with a local guide, starting with the winding slot-canyon path that leads to the magnificent Treasury. Adding Little Petra to your trip means you'll see a side of the site that many visitors miss, including Neolithic ruins, sandstone cliffs, and a fresco that dates back to Nabatean times.

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.

Explore ancient Roman ruins on a half-day, private tour from Amman to Jerash, and travel to the site in the comfort of a private, climate-controlled vehicle. Pre-booking transport saves you the hassle of searching for taxis, and you’ll have the freedom to discover Jerash on your own terms by hiring a guide upon arrival or making it an independent day.

The Dead Sea makes for spectacular photos, yet to really enjoy its buoyant but penetrating waters and slippery mud you need resort facilities. Skip the stress of arranging day hire independently, and enjoy this private door-to-door package. There’s everything required to experience Earth’s lowest point: day access to your choice of hotel with a private beach, swimming pool, showers, changing rooms, a delicious buffet lunch, and even Wi-Fi.

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.

Discover the highlights of Jordan’s capital and relax at the Dead Sea on this private 7-hour tour from Amman. See the antiquities at Amman Citadel and Archaeological Museum, visit the 2nd-century Roman Theater, and explore the Jabal Amman quarter and a traditional market. Afterward, head for the Dead Sea to float in its extraordinary, salt-rich waters. Private round-trip transport and hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with admission fees at own expense.

Skip the self-drive hassles and the stress of finding parking and discover downtown Amman plus two essential Biblical sights on this private tour with hotel transfers. See Amman Citadel, Amman Roman Amphitheater, and the King Abdullah Mosque, plus markets. Then discover ancient Madaba, known for its 6th-century Mosaic Map, and stand atop Mt. Nebo, where some believe Moses first sighted the Promised Land. Entrance fees are at your own expense.

Pair two sacred sites with a classic Dead Sea photo opportunity, plus lunch with a view, on this private door-to-door day tour to Madaba and the Mosaic Map, Mt. Nebo, where some believe Moses first sighted the Holy Land, and of course the Dead Sea. Book a transport-only package or upgrade to include lunch, entrance fees, and Dead Sea resort access.

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.

Travel back in time to the ancient world on this private transport-only day trip, with onboard Wi-Fi and hotel transfers too. You’ll hit two of northern Jordan’s most important ancient ruins: Jerash, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that’s beautifully preserved, and Umm Qais, home of ancient Gadara, which offers views across three countries. You’ll also stop at the Jesus Cave (Cave of Issa) where some believe Jesus spent time.

Get your Jordan vacation off to a great start with a pre-booked one-way transfer from Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport to the Dead Sea. Ideal for first-time travelers and groups of up to seven people, a private transfer is a great way to skip the taxi line and price negotiations. You’ll also enjoy a personalized meet-and-greet service at the airport and onboard WiFi to make your journey as comfortable as possible.

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.