5-Day Private Jordan Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea

Drive south through desert fortresses and carved stone cities, then float in the Dead Sea.

A 5-day private tour of Jordan starting and ending in Amman, with an English-speaking driver for the entire trip, covering Petra, Mount Nebo, Madaba, Kerak, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea. All accommodations, entrance fees, airport pickup and a 2-hour Jeep tour in Wadi Rum are included. The operator arranges your tourist visa at no extra charge.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and visa assistance in Amman

• Meet and assist at Amman airport
• Help with visa procedure
• Transfer to hotel in Amman

Day 2: Amman to Petra via historic sites

• Drive to Madaba and visit St. George Church
• Visit Mount Nebo
• Visit Kerak Crusader fortress
• Drive to Petra for overnight

Day 3: Petra visit and travel to Wadi Rum

• Visit Petra archaeological site
• Drive to Wadi Rum
• Dinner and overnight at Bedouin camp

Day 4: Wadi Rum Jeep tour and Dead Sea

• 2-hour Jeep tour in Wadi Rum desert
• Drive to Dead Sea
• Relax and float in Dead Sea
• Dinner and overnight at Dead Sea hotel

Day 5: Departure from Dead Sea to airport

• Breakfast at hotel
• Transfer to Amman airport

The experience

Amman is your starting point. The driver meets you at the airport, handles visa paperwork and takes you to your hotel. From there, the route heads south along the Kingsway toward Madaba, a town built on fertile land and known for its mosaics. You'll visit the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George to see the finest mosaic still in its original place on the floor. Mount Nebo sits 10 kilometers west of Madaba, overlooking the Jordan Valley and marking one of the alleged sites of Moses's tomb. The day ends in Petra after a stop at Kerak, a crusader fortress 150 kilometers south of Amman, built around underground galleries and secret passageways.

Petra occupies the whole of day three. The city was carved into the mountains by the Nabatean people over 2,000 years ago and ranks among the seven wonders of the world. After exploring it, you continue to Wadi Rum for dinner and an overnight stay at a Bedouin camp. The next morning brings a 2-hour Jeep tour through the desert valley with a Bedouin driver, moving past the brown and red sandstone mountains where scenes from "The Martian" were filmed. You then drive 330 kilometers to the Dead Sea, which sits 400 meters below sea level. The salt content is eight times that of most oceans, so floating requires no effort. The final day is a transfer back to Amman airport, timed to your flight.

The driver speaks English throughout and covers all fuel and expenses. You stay in 3-star hotels in Amman, Petra and Madaba, and a deluxe tent at a Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum. The Dead Sea hotel is 4-star. Mineral water is provided in the car each day. Airport assistance, visa arrangement and 24/7 customer support are part of the package.

What’s included

• All entrance fees to Petra, Mount Nebo, Madaba, Kerak and the Dead Sea.
• a 2-hour Jeep tour in Wadi Rum with a Bedouin driver.
• accommodation in 3-star and 4-star hotels plus a deluxe Bedouin camp tent.
• airport pickup and drop-off at Amman.
• a free tourist visa arranged by the operator.
• mineral water in the car each day.
• an English-speaking driver for all five days.
• and 24/7 customer care.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (7 to 11 years) · Infant (under 7): free

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Sherazade Travel & Tourism

Is this one for you?This is a fully private tour with one driver for all five days, so the pace and stops are yours to shape within the itinerary. Choose it if you want the convenience of a single driver who knows the route and speaks English, without the rhythm of a group or the planning of self-driving in an unfamiliar country.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 11 years); Infant (under 7): free.

What is Petra and why is it worth a full day?

Petra is a city carved into rose-colored mountains by the Nabatean people over 2,000 years ago and ranks among the seven wonders of the world. The architecture and scale of the carved facades justify a full day of exploration on day three of the tour.

Do I need to arrange my own visa for Jordan?

No. The operator arranges a free tourist visa for you. You only need to send passport copies in advance. The driver handles the paperwork when you arrive at Amman airport.

What happens during the Wadi Rum portion of the tour?

On day four morning, a Bedouin driver takes you on a 2-hour Jeep tour through Wadi Rum, the desert valley framed by brown and red sandstone mountains. This is where "The Martian" was filmed and where Lawrence of Arabia lived. You overnight at a Bedouin camp.

Can I really float in the Dead Sea without swimming?

Yes. The Dead Sea sits 400 meters below sea level and has salt content eight times that of most oceans, so you float naturally without effort. You have free time in the afternoon on day four to swim and relax.

What are the accommodations like on this tour?

You stay in 3-star hotels in Amman, Madaba and Petra; a deluxe tent at a Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum; and a 4-star hotel at the Dead Sea. All are included in the price.

Does the driver stay with me the whole five days?

Yes. The same English-speaking driver is with you for the entire tour, handling all transportation, fuel and logistics. The operator also provides 24/7 customer support throughout.