6-Day Private Tour Jordan: Amman, Petra & Dead Sea

Six-day tour of Jordan's historical sites, exploring Roman cities and Jesus' baptism site.

A 6-day private tour of Jordan's major attractions traveling in a luxury car with an English-speaking driver, starting and ending in Amman. The itinerary covers the Amman Citadel and Roman Theatre, the Roman ruins of Jerash, Ajloun Castle overlooking the Jordan Valley, Madaba's 6th-century mosaic map, Mount Nebo and the Baptism Site at Bethany beyond the Jordan, Dana Biosphere Reserve, Shobak Castle, Little Petra's rock-cut tombs, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petra with its Treasury and Siq, Wadi Rum's desert landscape, and the Dead Sea. Pickup and drop-off from any Amman hotel or location are included, along with breakfast, dinner, an air-conditioned car with Wi-Fi and refreshments, a power bank, and admission to Little Petra. Entrance fees to other sites are optional add-ons at checkout. Accommodation is not included except for one night in a Bedouin-style camp in Wadi Rum and one night at a 5-star Dead Sea hotel with a meal.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Amman-Jerash-Ajloun-Amman

• Pickup and start trip at 7:00 AM
• Explore Amman Citadel
• Visit Roman Theatre in Amman
• Drive to Jerash
• Explore Roman architecture in Jerash
• Drive to Ajloun Castle
• Explore Ajloun Castle
• Return to hotel in Amman

Day 2: Amman-Madaba-Mount Nebo-Bethany River-Amman

• Start trip at 7:00 AM
• Visit Madaba Mosaic Map at St. George Church
• Drive to Mount Nebo
• Explore Mount Nebo and Memorial Church of Moses
• Drive to Baptism Site "Al Maghtas"
• Explore Baptism Site and ancient churches
• Return to hotel in Amman

Day 3: Amman-Dana-Shobak Castle-Little Petra

• Breakfast and check out in Amman
• Visit Dana Biosphere Reserve viewpoint
• Drive to Shobak Castle
• Explore Shobak Castle
• Drive to Little Petra
• Explore Little Petra archaeological site
• Check in and rest at Edom Hotel in Petra

Day 4: Little Petra-Petra-Wadi Rum

• Drive to Petra at 7:00 AM
• Explore Petra: Djinn Blocks, Treasury, Siq, Water Canals
• Drive to Wadi Rum at 5:00 PM
• Experience desert activities (4x4 jeep tour, camel riding, yoga, star gazing)
• Overnight in Bedouin style camp

Day 5: Wadi Rum-Aqaba-Dead Sea

• Breakfast and check out from Wadi Rum camp
• Drive to Aqaba
• Optional swimming and snorkeling in Red Sea
• Drive to Dead Sea
• Relax and float in Dead Sea
• Overnight at Dead Sea hotel

Day 6: Dead Sea-Amman

• Breakfast at Dead Sea hotel
• Visit Dead Sea Product Market
• Drive back to Amman and drop off

The experience

The tour begins at 7 AM each morning with pickup from your Amman hotel. Day one covers the city's Amman Citadel (site of a Roman temple, Byzantine church and Umayyad palace), and the Roman Theatre dating to when the city was called Philadelphia, then moves north to Jerash, one of the world's largest and best-preserved Roman sites outside Italy. The final stop is Ajloun Castle, built by Saladin's army in 1184–1188 on a strategic hilltop overlooking the Jordan Valley. You return to Amman for the night.

Day two heads south to Madaba to see the 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land in the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, then Mount Nebo, home to the memorial church of Moses and views across the Jordan Valley. By 1 PM you arrive at the Baptism Site, Bethany beyond the Jordan, on the eastern bank of the River Jordan, believed to be where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. The site includes ancient churches and baptismal pools. Day three takes you through Dana Biosphere Reserve, Jordan's largest nature reserve, then to Shobak Castle, a Crusader fortress from 1115 perched on a dramatic hill with views across the landscape. By afternoon you reach Little Petra (Siq al-Barid), a smaller, quieter counterpart to Petra with Nabatean rock-cut tombs and intricate carvings. You stay near Petra that night.

Day four is devoted to Petra, the UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World built in the 3rd century BC by the Nabateans. You explore the Djinn Blocks, the Treasury (Al Khazna) (nearly 40 meters high with Corinthian capitals and friezes) the famous Siq water canyon, and other significant locations within the ancient city. By 5 PM you reach Wadi Rum, also called the Valley of the Moon, where you spend the night in a Bedouin-style camp with traditional open-buffet dinner including Zarb cooked in an underground oven. Optional activities include a 2-hour 4x4 jeep tour with your driver, camel riding, sunset yoga, or stargazing.

Day five departs Wadi Rum at 8 AM and crosses through Aqaba, Jordan's coastal city on the Red Sea, where you can optionally swim and snorkel for two hours before continuing to the Dead Sea: the lowest point on Earth. You spend the afternoon and evening floating in the mineral-rich water at a 5-star hotel with an included meal and overnight stay. The final morning includes breakfast at the Dead Sea, a visit to the Dead Sea Product Market to see minerals and mud derived from the waters, then return to Amman.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from any hotel or location in Amman.
• air-conditioned luxury car with Wi-Fi, soft drinks and mineral water.
• English-speaking driver.
• breakfast and dinner.
• power bank.
• admission to Little Petra.

Options for this experience

2 options

Transportation onlyUp to 4 per booking · Guide in 5 languages · 07:00Pickup is included

3-star Petra hotel and 4-star deluxe tentUp to 3 per booking · Guide in 5 languages · 07:00Includes pickup. Accommodation: a 3-star hotel in Petra city and a deluxe tent in Wadi Rum

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

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 70 years) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. 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 pregnancy

Operated by Yes Jordan Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the transportation-only option if you prefer to arrange your own accommodation and want flexibility with hotel choices. Select the hotel and tent package if you want lodging sorted in advance and prefer the convenience of staying in properties the operator knows. The 6-day span lets you move through Jordan's sites without rushing (each major attraction gets its own morning or full day), so you're not jumping between regions every few hours.

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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 17 years); Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What's included in the tour and what costs extra at checkout?

The tour includes pickup and drop-off from your Amman hotel, an air-conditioned luxury car with Wi-Fi and refreshments, breakfast and dinner, a power bank, an English-speaking driver, and admission to Little Petra. Entrance fees to Jerash (10 JD), Ajloun Castle (3 JD), Madaba (1 JD), Mount Nebo (3 JD), the Baptism Site (12 JD), Shobak Castle (1 JD), and Wadi Rum (5 JD) are optional add-ons. Accommodation is not included except for one night in a Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum and one night at a 5-star Dead Sea hotel with a meal.

Do I need to book accommodation separately, or is it arranged?

Accommodation is not included in the base tour price. You can choose the option that includes a 3-star hotel in Petra and a 4-star deluxe tent in Wadi Rum at checkout, or arrange your own. The driver can assist with booking 4-star hotels in Amman if needed.

What happens in Wadi Rum, and is the jeep tour included?

You arrive in Wadi Rum at 5 PM and stay overnight in a Bedouin-style camp with a traditional open-buffet dinner including Zarb cooked underground. Optional activities include a 2-hour 4x4 jeep tour with your driver (not included), camel riding (not included), sunset yoga without an instructor, or stargazing. You choose which activities suit you.

How much time do you spend at Petra?

Day four is devoted entirely to Petra. You arrive at 7 AM and explore the Djinn Blocks, the Treasury, the Siq water canyon, and other significant locations within the ancient city before departing for Wadi Rum at 5 PM.

What's the difference between the two purchase options?

Transportation only covers the car, driver, pickup, meals and Little Petra admission. The 3-star Petra hotel and 4-star deluxe tent option adds accommodation for two nights (one in Petra and one in Wadi Rum's Bedouin camp) plus the Dead Sea hotel night and meals at those locations.