Top Jordan Day Trips

Discover the ancient jewel in Jordan’s crown on this private day trip to Petra from Aqaba. Visit the UNESCO–listed city of Petra and explore deep canyons beneath soaring sandstone cliffs. Marvel at the intricately carved face of the Treasury (Al-Khazneh) as your guide shares details of its construction. Learn of the 6th-century Nabataean people who lived in the valleys, and admire top attractions such as the ancient theater and the royal tombs. Enjoy free time to explore Petra at your leisure before boarding your minivan back to Aqaba.

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.

Discover the ancient Nabatean city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a full-day, private trip from Amman. You'll make the 4-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.

Discover the ancient jewels in Jordan’s crown on this private Mount Nebo, Madaba and Dead Sea day trip from Amman. Explore Amman with your guide and discover top attractions such as the Citadel and the Roman theater. Visit St George’s Church in Madaba and learn of the city’s rich history. Enjoy panoramic views over the Jordan Valley from the top of Mount Nebo, and admire ancient relics and mosaics in a Franciscan monastery. Then, soak up the sunshine and enjoy free time to swim in the Dead Sea’s salty waters.

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.

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.

Travel from Jordan to Ma’in Hot Springs to enjoy a steaming waterfall and mineral-rich water in a scenic desert oasis. The personal service of a private driver means you can explore Ma’in Hot Springs without the hassle of haggling over taxi fares or renting a car. That means more time to swim, relax, and check out prehistoric sites in the surrounding hills.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Visit the beautiful desert valley of Wadi Rum, or Valley of the Moon, with ease on this private tour from Aqaba. You'll spend the afternoon in this sweeping desert landscape, with the chance to explore in a Jeep safari. Upgrade to al all-inclusive option to include entrance fees and a meal.

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.

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.

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 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.

Self-driving in a new country can be stressful. Relax with a professional chauffeur at the wheel on this convenient transport-only tour that takes in three of Jordan’s key Christian sites: Madaba, home to the 6th-century Mosaic Map, Mt. Nebo, where some believe Moses first saw the Holy Land, and the Baptism Site of Jesus Christ, where Jordanians believe Jesus was baptized. There’s onboard Wi-Fi to help pass the time over the drive.

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.