3-Day Jordan Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea from Amman

The Siq opens onto rose-red stone carved two thousand years ago.

A 3-day guided tour from Amman covering Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea with two nights in hotels and a night in a traditional Bedouin camp. Day one visits Mount Nebo, Madaba's sixth-century mosaic, Shobak Castle and Little Petra before settling in Petra. Day two explores Petra's Treasury, Siq and ancient streets, then moves to Wadi Rum for an overnight stay. Day three includes a jeep safari through Wadi Rum's sandstone valleys, then a drive to the Dead Sea for floating and mineral mud.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Madaba, Mount Nebo, Shobak, Little Petra

• Visit Madaba Mosaic
• Explore Mount Nebo views
• Tour Shobak Castle
• Discover Little Petra
• Overnight stay in Petra

Day 2: Explore Petra and Wadi Rum

• Visit Petra archaeological site
• Enjoy desert tranquility
• Overnight in Bedouin camp

Day 3: Wadi Rum, Dead Sea, Amman

• Jeep safari in Wadi Rum
• Drive through Great Rift Valley
• Float in Dead Sea
• Return to Amman

The experience

The tour starts with Mount Nebo, where the view across the Jordan River valley reaches toward Jericho and Jerusalem on clear days. From there you move through Madaba to see the sixth-century mosaic map of the Holy Land in the Church of Saint George, then climb to Shobak Castle, built in 1115 on a remote desert ridge. The castle holds churches, a secret passageway to a spring, a watchtower and catacombs carved into the stone. Little Petra, a smaller Nabataean site with three open areas connected by a 450-metre canyon, comes next before you reach your hotel in Petra for the night.

Day two is built around Petra itself. You walk the Siq, a 1.2-kilometre gorge that opens onto the carved facade of the Treasury, then spend hours moving through the ancient city's streets, temples and tombs. The site is famous for its rose-red sandstone and the water conduit system that fed the Nabataean city. That evening you transfer to a traditional Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum, where you stay overnight surrounded by towering sandstone mountains and vast desert.

The final day starts with a jeep safari through Wadi Rum's rugged terrain and hidden valleys. Afterward you drive through the Great Rift Valley to the Dead Sea, where the mineral-rich water lets you float without effort and the mud is thick enough to coat your skin. You return to Amman the same afternoon.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Amman or at the airport.
• water throughout the tour.
• private transportation in a vehicle.
• two nights in 3-star hotels in Petra and Wadi Rum (depending on your option).
• entry tickets to the sites (if you choose the all-inclusive option).
• WiFi access.

Options for this experience

3 options

Transportation-only tour07:00, 08:00 and 09:00Jeep tour: accommodation is not included in this option. Jeep tour: the jeep tour in Wadi Rum is not included. Jeep tour: this option includes all transportation, but the entry ticket, guide and accommodations are not included. Pickup is included.

Transportation & Accommodation07:00, 08:00 and 09:00Accommodation: a 3-star hotel in Petra and a deluxe tent in Wadi Rum. Jeep tour: the jeep tour for 2 hours is included. Jeep tour: this option includes all transportation and accommodation. Tickets and guide at the sites are not included in this option. Pickup is included.

All-inclusive07:00, 08:00 and 09:00Accommodation will be a 3-star hotel in Petra and a deluxe tent in Wadi Rum. Jeep tour: the jeep tour in Wadi Rum is included. Jeep tour: this option includes all transportation, the entry tickets, and the Dead Sea resort with lunch. A guide is not included in this option. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 08:00 and 09:00

Book up to10h before

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Alamal Travel &Tourism

Is this one for you?Pick the all-inclusive package if you want accommodation and meals included with transport. Choose transportation-only if you're booking your own hotel or prefer specific properties.

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Top questions

What is the Siq at Petra and how long does it take to walk through?

The Siq is a 1.2-kilometre gorge carved into sandstone that forms the main entrance to Petra. It leads directly to the Treasury, the site's most famous carved facade, and is the passage most visitors walk on day two of the tour.

Do I sleep in hotels or camps, and where?

You have two nights in 3-star hotels: one in Petra city on night one and one in Wadi Rum on night two. The Wadi Rum accommodation is a traditional Bedouin camp, not a standard hotel.

What happens on the jeep safari in Wadi Rum?

The jeep safari takes you through the Wadi Rum Valley to explore the rugged terrain, discover hidden sites and see the towering sandstone mountains and open wilderness that surround the valley.

Can I float in the Dead Sea, and what is the water like?

Yes. The Dead Sea's mineral-rich, buoyant water lets you float effortlessly without swimming. The tour includes time to float and to apply the mineral-rich mud to your skin before rinsing off.

What is Little Petra and how does it differ from Petra?

Little Petra, also called Siq al-Barid, is a smaller Nabataean archaeological site north of Petra consisting of three open areas connected by a 450-metre canyon with carved sandstone buildings. It is usually less crowded than Petra and is free to enter, though it is part of the same UNESCO World Heritage Site.