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

The Treasury at Petra rises nearly 40 meters from rose-red sandstone, carved by Nabataeans in the 1st century AD.

A 3-day private tour from Amman visits five of Jordan's major sites: Roman Jerash and Ajloun Castle on day one; Petra's ancient monuments including the Treasury and the Siq on day two; and a night in Wadi Rum's desert landscape followed by floating at the Dead Sea on day three. An air-conditioned car, English-speaking driver, breakfast and dinner are included throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Amman, Jerash and Ajloun Castle

• Pick up from Amman hotel
• Explore Amman city
• Drive to Jerash
• Tour Jerash ruins
• Drive to Ajloun Castle
• Visit Ajloun Castle
• Return to Amman hotel

Day 2: Petra and Wadi Rum adventure

• Drive to Petra
• Explore Djinn blocks
• Visit Petra Treasury
• Walk through The Siq
• Complete Petra tour
• Drive to Wadi Rum
• 4x4 jeep tour in Wadi Rum
• Optional camel riding and star gazing
• Overnight in Bedouin camp

Day 3: Dead Sea and return to Amman

• Check out from Wadi Rum
• Drive via Aqaba to Dead Sea
• Float in Dead Sea
• Visit salt stone and Jerusalem mount view
• Drive back to Amman
• Drop off at Amman hotel

The experience

The tour starts at 7 AM from your Amman hotel with a drive to Jerash, one of the largest Roman sites outside Italy. The journey takes about an hour, and you'll walk through the ancient columns and landscapes before heading to Ajloun Castle, built between 1184 and 1188 on a ridge overlooking the Jordan Valley. You'll have an hour there to explore the castle's architecture and views, then return to Amman for the night.

Day two begins at 7 AM heading south to Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by the Nabataeans in the 3rd century BC. You'll enter through the Siq, a narrow canyon that stretches 1.2 kilometers with cliffs rising 200 meters, and emerge at the Treasury: the 40-meter facade carved directly into the sandstone. Beyond that lie the Djinn blocks and other carved monuments scattered through the ancient city. By 5 PM you'll arrive at Wadi Rum, known as the Valley of the Moon, where you'll spend the night in a Bedouin-style camp. Dinner is an open buffet featuring Zarb, a traditional dish cooked underground. Optional activities like camel riding and a 2-hour 4x4 jeep tour with your driver are available separately.

On the final morning you'll leave Wadi Rum at 8 AM and drive through Aqaba toward the Dead Sea, arriving around 1 PM. You'll float for two hours, see the salt formations, and view Jerusalem's mountains across the water before heading back to Amman, arriving by 5:30 PM for hotel drop-off. The car is air-conditioned with Wi-Fi, and your driver provides a power bank and bottled water throughout the three days.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned car with Wi-Fi throughout the three days.
• English-speaking driver.
• power bank.
• breakfast and dinner each day.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Amman.
• soft drinks and mineral water in the vehicle.

Options for this experience

2 options

Transportation onlyGuide in 5 languages · 07:00Includes pickup

Include Panorama tentGuide in 5 languages · 07:00Panorama tent at a 4-star camp: includes Wi-Fi, a private WC and air conditioning in Wadi Rum, with breakfast and dinner. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to5h before

AgesAdult (14 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 70 years) · Youth (10 to 13 years) · Child (2 to 9 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 28 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Yes Jordan Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to see Petra's major monuments and spend a night under the stars in Wadi Rum without arranging separate transport or hiring guides at each site. The fixed itinerary and included driver mean you move between five destinations without gaps or logistics to manage, though Petra entry, Dead Sea fees and accommodations beyond the Bedouin camp night are separate costs.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 13 years); Child (2 to 9 years); Infant (under 2).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I do camel riding and the 4x4 jeep tour in Wadi Rum, or are those extra?

Both camel riding and the 2-hour 4x4 jeep tour are optional activities in Wadi Rum and cost extra. They are not included in the base tour price. Your English-speaking driver can take you on the jeep tour if you book it separately.

What meals are provided on the 3-day tour?

Breakfast and dinner are included each day. On the second night in Wadi Rum, dinner is an open buffet with Zarb cooked in an underground oven. Other meals and drinks outside the included ones are your own cost.

How much time do I spend at Ajloun Castle?

You have one hour at Ajloun Castle to walk around the 12th-century fortress and take in the views over the Jordan Valley before heading back to Amman.

What happens on the Dead Sea portion of the tour?

You arrive at the Dead Sea around 1 PM and float for two hours. The itinerary includes time to see salt stone formations and view Jerusalem's mountains across the water before the drive back to Amman begins at 3:30 PM.