Day Trips from Jordan to Amman

With so many attractions to see in Amman, ticking off the highlights in a day isn’t easy. Visit a handpicked selection of sights on this private full-day tour, which includes door-to-door transportation from the Dead Sea. Stroll down Rainbow Street, enjoy panoramic views from the Citadel, and check out classic vehicles at the Royal Automobile Museum. Upgrade to include a tasty *mezze* lunch or a stop at a Turkish hammam.

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.

If you’re a history buff, the ancient Roman town of Jerash should be at the top of your Jordan itinerary. Take a guided tour of the vast archeological site, visiting highlights such as the Forum, Hippodrome, Hadrian’s Arch, and the Temple of Artemis, on an 8-hour excursion from the Dead Sea. See, too, the markets and historic monuments of Amman, the capital of Jordan. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included on this small-group tour, limited to nine people.

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.

Step into the heart of interfaith harmony on a full-day private tour of As-Salt, Jordan’s former capital and a UNESCO World Heritage site, from Amman. Explore the Harmony Trail with a local guide, visiting Ottoman mansions, mosques, and churches that sit side by side. Stroll historic streets, shop local markets, enjoy an optional home-cooked lunch, and immerse yourself in a city where community, culture, and coexistence thrive together.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Unless you rent a car, extending your sightseeing in Jordan beyond Amman is difficult independently, largely thanks to only patchy public transport. This private River Jordan baptismal site and Dead Sea tour makes it easy, with private air-conditioned transport throughout. See Jesus’ believed River Jordan baptism location before bathing in the Dead Sea, all minus travel or ticket worries. Upgrade to access a Dead Sea spa hotel for extra comfort.

Jerash, Umm Qais, and Ajloun all lie in north Jordan, within a day trip of the Dead Sea. Without a rental car, a private tour is the easiest option for covering them in a day. Relax on this trip as you visit all three by private car. Explore the Greco-Roman ruins of Umm Qais and Roman Jerash with a guide; and delve into 12th-century Ajloun Castle. Entry fees are included.

Discover ancient civilizations from the Roman Empire and beyond on this private day tour to Jerash, Madaba, and Mount Nebo from Dead Sea. Follow your private guide through the streets of Jerash Greco – Roman city, widely considered among the best-preserved of all the world’s ancient Roman cities. With your private guide to lead the way, choose your route to see the attractions of most interest. Admire plazas, temples, theaters, and colonnaded avenues under the ancient Roman rule. Discover settlements dating from the Bronze and Iron Age, and gaze back over 2,500 years. Proceed to Madaba and Mount Nebo. Visit Saint George’s Church in Madaba, home to beautiful Byzantine mosaics depicting the Holy Land and Jordan. Enjoy panoramic views over the Jordan Valley to Jericho and Jerusalem from Mount Nebo. Explore the ruins of a Byzantine church that once stood on the hilltop, and gain insight into biblical legend for which this ancient corner of the world is famous.

Explore Jordan’s Roman past and present-day capital on this 6-hour private trip to Jerash, with a panoramic tour of Amman. Start at classical Jerash, a crumbled Greco-Roman city dubbed the ‘Pompeii of the East.’ With a local guide, view the well-preserved monuments, including the Oval Plaza, Hippodrome, colonnades and paved streets as you hear about this ancient Decapolis city. Then, take a panoramic tour of Amman’s top attractions including the Citadel viewpoint, the downtown souks, and views of the city's mosques, churches and historical Jabal Al-Webdeih quarter.

Visit the Greco-Roman city of Jerash on a 6-hour private tour from the Dead Sea, and explore ruins that are among the best preserved in the world. Enter Arch of Hadrian to discover roads, buildings, and fountains that bring the ancient world to life, and learn about Jerash's history and people. Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour, with round-trip hotel transfer, a guided visit that’s tailored to your interests, and entrance fees included.

Discover holy Jerusalem and Bethlehem on this private day trip from Amman with private, air-conditioned transport. Absorb views of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives and see the Garden of Gethsemane and Church of All Nations, located where Jesus prayed before his arrest. Enjoy a walking tour of old Jerusalem around the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and other age-old religious treasures. Then, travel to Bethlehem to visit the Church of the Nativity, where Jesus was born, and other sites.

Step back through history on this private 9-hour trip to the archaeological treasures of Jerash and Ajlun from Amman. After traveling north by air-conditioned vehicle, enjoy a guided tour of Jerash, the ruins of a once-great Roman Decapolis city. See the incredible relics, including the Oval Plaza, gateways and streets, as your guide recounts their history. Continue to Ajlun to explore 12th-century Ajlun fortress, built to defend against the Crusaders; and finish with a panoramic Amman tour to enjoy the views from the Citadel, and see mosques, souks and more.

Explore Umm Qais and Ajloun Castle on this 10-hour private trip from Amman, with round-trip transport included. Venture north through the Jordan Valley to Umm Qais, where the ruined Greco-Roman Decapolis city of Garada covers a hillside. Take a guided tour of the paved and columned Roman streets, see the theater, mausoleum and other remains; and peek inside the small museum. Later, visit Ajloun Castle, a 12th-century fortress built under Saladin to combat the Crusaders. Explore the stone castle and tiny museum, and admire the spectacular views from the towers.

Experience Jordan’s first ancient capital of As-Salt (UNESCO World Heritage), one of the country’s oldest and prettiest cities. This private trip transports you to this history-steeped town for a locally guided walking tour along its “Daily Life Trail”, Visiting Abu Jaber House Museum, Al Ain Plaza, the Great Mosque, the Shepherds Church, the A’shour Bakery, the farmers market and the jewelry shops, as well as Hammam Street. Walk AL-Eskafyeh and Al-Khader Streets. Then enjoy, if you wish, a local lunch or a home-cooked meal experience, and free time for shopping. Private leisure transfer with English- Speaking Driver and local guide are included.

Escape bustling Amman for the day and see three of Jordan’s most important religious and historical sites on a private 8-hour trip. In addition to viewing the famous Mosaic Map at Madaba, tour Mt. Nebo, where Moses is thought to have seen the Promised Land, and visit Bethany, Jesus’ believed baptism site on the River Jordan. Your package includes guided tours at Madaba and Mt. Nebo, plus entrance fees and private round-trip transportation.

See the highlights of ancient and modern Amman on this private half-day city tour. Traveling by private, air-conditioned vehicle with a private guide, discover the many different faces of Jordan’s capital, from its dusty classical ruins to vibrant markets and the upscale malls of the modern city. See top Amman attractions including the stunning Roman amphitheater, King Abdullah Mosque, and the ruins and archaeological museum of the hilltop Citadel. Upgrade to finish with a lunch of delicious ‘mezze’ (small dishes) or lunch followed by a pampering Turkish bath experience.

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.

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 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.

Rewind to the time of ancient Rome on a private day trip to Jerash and Umm Qais from Amman. After heading north from Amman in a private, air-conditioned minivan, enjoy a guided tour of the ruins of Jerash. Gaze in awe at the well-preserved remains, including Hadrian’s Arch, the Oval Plaza and Hippodrome as you hear tales of the city’s golden age. Continue to the Greco-Roman site at Umm Qais to see its basilica terrace, theaters and other relics, and visit the town archaeological museum before returning to Amman.