Jerusalem to Petra & Wadi Rum: 3-Day Jordan Tour

Three days crossing from Jerusalem into Jordan's desert and ancient ruins

You travel with one guide from Jerusalem through the King Hussein Border crossing into Jordan for three full days. You spend a day exploring Petra on foot, ride a 4x4 through Wadi Rum's desert landscape, visit Mount Nebo and Madaba, and sleep in Bedouin-style campsites. All entry fees, meals, transport, and accommodation are included; the guide handles the border crossing and logistics so you don't have to.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Jerusalem to Wadi Rum Desert Safari

• Explore Jerusalem's Old City
• Visit Western Wall and Dome of the Rock
• Walk through Mahane Yehuda Market
• Cross King Hussein Bridge border
• Enter Jordan and change landscape
• Enjoy jeep desert safari in Wadi Rum
• See Mushroom Rock and Seven Pillars
• Overnight at Bedouin-Style Campsite

Day 2 — Full Day Exploring Petra

• Enter ancient city of Petra
• Walk through the Siq to Treasury
• Visit Royal Tombs and Monastery
• Explore Petra's carved cliffs and views
• Overnight at Bedouin-Style Campsite

Day 3 — Madaba, Mount Nebo and Return

• Visit Mount Nebo panoramic viewpoint
• Explore Madaba's mosaic art
• Tour Shobak Castle ruins
• Drive through Jordan countryside to Petra
• Cross King Hussein Bridge back to Jerusalem

The Experience

A guide meets you in Jerusalem and stays with you until you cross back at the King Hussein Bridge three days later. That continuity—one person handling your transport, your border paperwork, your meals, your entire rhythm—is what separates this from the usual patchwork of separate bookings and public transport waits. You leave Jerusalem in an air-conditioned vehicle, pass through Jericho, and cross into Jordan. By afternoon you're in Wadi Rum, the desert landscape that film crews call the Valley of the Moon, climbing into a 4x4 jeep for a ride through sandstone formations and past the Mushroom Rock. The wind and the scale of it hit differently when you're moving through it than when you're looking at photos.

Day two is Petra alone—a full day to walk the Siq, the narrow canyon that opens onto the Treasury carved into the cliff face, then deeper into the Royal Tombs and the Monastery. You're not rushing between five other stops; you're staying in a Bedouin-style campsite nearby, so the light changes as you move through the site and you can sit with what you're seeing. The third day loops back through Madaba (a town known for its mosaics), Mount Nebo (where the view reaches toward Jerusalem), and Shobak Castle before the drive back to the border. Breakfast is included each morning. Bedouin food—simple, slow-cooked, real—is part of the experience, not an add-on.

The logistics matter here because they're the part that usually breaks a trip like this. Visa on arrival at the border (for most nationalities), currency exchange available on the Israeli side, but Jordanian border tax is cash-only in dinars—your guide knows this. Solo travelers share rooms by gender; groups stay small. You need a valid passport, sunscreen, comfortable shoes, water, and a moderate level of fitness; the hikes aren't technical but they're in heat and elevation. Drones and telephoto lenses over 1000mm are forbidden in Jordan. If you're traveling during Ramadan, some sites may have shortened hours. Israeli citizens cannot book this tour.

What’s included

Your three days include hotel or campsite pickup in Jerusalem, air-conditioned transport throughout, entry fees to Petra, Mount Nebo, Madaba's mosaic sites, and Shobak Castle, a full day of guided exploration at Petra, a 4x4 jeep adventure through Wadi Rum, accommodation in Bedouin-style campsites for two nights, breakfast each morning, and one guide who stays with you from arrival in Jordan until you return to Jerusalem. A custom travel app for your phone is also provided to help you navigate the itinerary.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Abraham Tlalim Tours LTD

Is this one for you?Book this if you're leaving from Jerusalem and want to see Petra and Wadi Rum without arranging separate transport, accommodation, border paperwork, or meals—the single guide and fixed itinerary remove all the logistics that usually fragment a cross-border trip into pieces.

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Top questions

Do I need a visa to enter Jordan?

Most nationalities can get a visa on arrival at the King Hussein Bridge border crossing. Check your country's specific requirements in advance, as some residents need to apply beforehand. You'll also need to confirm you're eligible for re-entry to Israel or already have a multiple-entry visa.

What currency do I need for the border crossing?

Israeli border tax can be paid in ILS, Euro, or USD (cash or card). Jordanian border tax is cash only in JOD (dinars). Currency exchange is available on the Israeli side of the border.

How long is the tour and what's included?

The tour is 3 days. Included are accommodation in Bedouin-style campsites, all entrance fees, guided tours, a 4x4 jeep adventure in Wadi Rum, air-conditioned vehicle transport, breakfast daily, and a travel app for your phone.

Will I be alone, or in a group?

Groups are kept small. Solo travelers typically share a room with someone of the same gender, depending on group size.

What should I bring?

Bring a valid passport (original, not a copy), hat, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, scarves or shawls, warm clothes for cool desert nights, and drinking water. Avoid drones, large telephoto lenses (over 1000mm), and certain religious items that may cause issues at the border.

Is this tour suitable for people with fitness concerns?

The tour requires at least moderate physical fitness. It's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health due to the hikes and desert conditions.

What happens if I'm traveling during Ramadan?

Some sites may be closed or have shortened visiting hours during Muslim holidays, especially Ramadan. Check the dates of your trip in advance.

Do I need to arrange my own visa before traveling?

Most nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival. However, some countries' residents must apply in advance. Verify your country's requirements before booking.