Top Jordan Cultural Tours - page 3

Explore Jordan’s biblical and early medieval history on this private 8-hour trip from Amman to Madaba, Mt. Nebo, and Mukawir. Admire the 6th-century Mosaic Map at Madaba, and visit Mt. Nebo, where Moses is said to have died. Plus, explore Mukawir, Herod the Great’s hilltop fortress where it’s thought John the Baptist was beheaded. Hotel pickup and drop-off, private transportation, admission fees, and guided Mt. Nebo and Madaba tours are included.

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.

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.

Tick off the highlights of Jordan during this private, multi-day tour. Explore the canyons and dunes of Wadi Rum by Jeep, spend a night under the stars in a Bedouin-style campsite, soak in the mineral-rich muds of the Dead Sea, and visit the rock-hewed ancient city of Petra, plus other sights. Round-trip transfers from Amman are included.

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.

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.

Spend Day 1 discovering Amman city and Jerash . On Day 2, meet a driver in Amman for the trip to Madaba, mount Nebo and Baptism site an ancient site that gives a fascinating perspective on Jordan’s long history. Then, overnight stay in Dead sea Spend the morning of Day 3 exploring Petra before heading to the otherworldly desert landscape of Wadi Rum, combining two UNESCO World Heritage sites into a single day. Overnight at a Wadi Rum Bedouin camp. Following a Jeep tour of Wadi Rum on Day 4, continue to the Dead Sea, stopping at the Gulf of Aqaba along the way. You have the afternoon to swim and sunbathe at the Dead Sea, before the day concludes with drop-off at a hotel in Amman.

There’s no better way to travel between Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and your city hotel than a prebooked private transfer. It saves time compared to the shared shuttle and you don’t have to worry about carrying dinar cash. All drivers on this VIP service have more than a decade’s experience while vehicles are modern and comfortable. Opt for pickup or drop-off to suit your needs.

Add a trip to Petra to your time at the Dead Sea with a full-day, private tour that explores the best of the ancient city. The flexibility and convenience of a private tour mean you’ll have more time at Petra, going beyond the main site to discover the spectacular hilltop monastery. This full-day Petra tour includes pickup and drop-off at Dead Sea hotels, as well as admission to the site and a buffet lunch at the Basin Restaurant.

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.

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.

Wadi Musa, the jump-off point for Petra, is about a 2.5-hour drive from Amman airport—or more than twice as long by bus. Skip the stress and reach your hotel in good time after your flight when you prebook this private 1-way transfer, priced per vehicle, not per person. All vehicles are a maximum of four years old and feature onboard Wi-Fi so you can stay connected as you travel.

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 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 want to see the highlights of the Wadi Rum but don’t have much time, this half-day guided tour by Jeep is ideal. You’ll meet your local Bedouin guide at the Wadi Rum Village and from there will set out into the sea of red sand. Try sand boarding or ride a beautiful camel across the desert. You’ll visit well-known sights and those that you wouldn’t otherwise know about.

It’s at least a 6-hour round-trip from Amman to Petra, Jordan’s signature sight. Enjoy the comfort and flexibility of a private guide and vehicle with none of the delays entailed by multiple pickups on this door-to-door tour. Stroll the majestic Siq to the Treasury, admire the Royal Tombs and the Roman Theater, and discover Qasr al Bint. Your tour includes tea, coffee, water, entrance fees, and in-vehicle Wi-Fi.

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.

History buffs and lovers of Byzantine art won’t want to miss out on this full-day tour. Let your private driver take the strain as you explore the well-preserved Roman city of Jerash, see the Byzantine mosaics at Madaba, and climb Mount Nebo, where some believe Moses died and a monastery holds yet more precious mosaics. Local guides will accompany you at Jerash, the Church of St. George, and Mount Nebo.

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.

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.

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.

As you venture into Petra, starting from the town of Wadi Musa, you'll follow the trail leading into the legendary Siq—a breathtaking canyon that offers your first glimpse of the iconic Treasury. This awe-inspiring monument is just the beginning. Continue your journey beyond the Treasury to explore the Royal Tombs and captivating Roman ruins, each steeped in history and intrigue. For those with extra time and a sense of adventure, the hike to the Monastery is a must. This majestic monument, rivaling the splendor of the Treasury, offers a rewarding experience for those willing to make the trek. Along the way, Petra offers plenty of side trips, hidden gems, and opportunities for exploration. And if you're looking for a unique experience, camel and donkey rides are available to enhance your adventure through this world wonder.

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.

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.