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

Your own driver for eight days across Roman ruins, rose-red canyons, and desert stars.

An 8-day private tour of Jordan with a dedicated English-speaking driver, starting from Amman airport and covering Jerash's Roman colonnades, As-Salt's mountain city, Petra's 2,000-year-old Treasury, a night under stars in Wadi Rum, the Gulf of Aqaba, and the mineral-rich Dead Sea. Private transportation and logistics are managed throughout. Meals and local guides can be arranged separately.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Amman

• Arrive at Queen Alia Airport
• Meet driver with name sign
• Assist with luggage and transfer
• Travel to accommodation in Amman

Day 2: Jerash, As-Salt and Amman city tour

• Visit Jerash ruins and temples
• Explore As-Salt city and museums
• Tour downtown Amman and markets
• Visit Amman Citadel
• See Roman Theater of Amman

Day 3: Madaba, Mt. Nebo and Dana Reserve

• Visit Madaba mosaics
• Explore Mount Nebo and mosaics
• Free time at mosaic workshop
• Visit Dana Biosphere Reserve
• Tour Shobak Castle

Day 4: Full day exploring Petra

• Explore Petra archaeological site

Day 5: Travel to and explore Wadi Rum

• Travel to Wadi Rum desert
• Explore Wadi Rum landscapes
• Overnight in Wadi Rum camp

Day 6: Travel to Aqaba and leisure

• Travel to Aqaba coastal town
• Enjoy local establishments and water sports

Day 7: Baptism site and Dead Sea visit

• Visit Baptism Site of Bethany
• Relax and float in Dead Sea

Day 8: Departure from Jordan

• Transfer from accommodation to airport
• Depart from Queen Alia Airport

The experience

You land at Queen Alia International Airport and your driver meets you holding a sign with your name. From that moment, a single certified driver stays with your group for all eight days, handling every route while you navigate the itinerary at your own pace. The vehicle is modern, air-conditioned, stocked with complimentary water and free Wi-Fi. No coordinating daily transport, no negotiating with different operators each morning: one person, one car, eight days.

Day two takes you north to Jerash, one of the best-preserved classical cities in the world, where you walk through colonnaded streets, past the Temple of Artemis and Hadrian's Arch, and into an amphitheater that once held 5,000 spectators. From there you move to As-Salt, a UNESCO-recognized city built across three mountains, where you can visit the Abu Jaber Museum and the Great Mosque. Back in Amman that evening, a local guide can walk you through downtown neighborhoods and past the Amman Citadel and Roman Theater: sites most guidebooks skip. Day three heads south through Madaba, known for its Byzantine mosaics, and Mount Nebo, where the view opens onto the Dead Sea and Jordan Valley. You pass through the Dana Biosphere Reserve, home to 800 plant species and 449 animal species, before reaching Shobak Castle, a Crusader fortress with a 350-step secret passage carved down to a freshwater spring.

Day four is devoted entirely to Petra. You spend the full day exploring the rose-red canyon city carved by the Nabataeans over 2,000 years ago: the Treasury, the Monastery, the royal tombs, the network of channels that brought water across the desert. That night you sleep in Wadi Rum, the Valley of the Moon, where Bedouin camps sit under open sky. If you choose the accommodation option, dinner and breakfast are included. A 4x4 safari ride through the red sand dunes is also available. Day six moves you south to Aqaba on the coast, a four-hour drive from Amman. Day seven takes you to the Baptism Site of Bethany Beyond the Jordan River, the UNESCO-designated location where John the Baptist is believed to have baptized Jesus, then to the Dead Sea itself: 427 meters below sea level, ten times saltier than the ocean, rich enough in minerals that you float without effort. On day eight your driver returns you to the airport.

Dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free) are accommodated if you note them at booking. The Jordan Pass, purchased online before you arrive, covers the visa fee and entry to Petra, Wadi Rum, and many other sites. It is worth considering if you plan to stay more than three nights. Hot-air balloon rides and camel rides are available for an additional fee. This is your group's tour alone. No strangers join the vehicle or the itinerary.

What’s included

• Private transportation with a certified English-speaking driver for eight days.
• air-conditioned vehicle with complimentary mineral water and Wi-Fi.
• accommodation in Wadi Rum including dinner and breakfast (if the accommodation option is selected).
• a 2-hour 4x4 safari ride in Wadi Rum (if the accommodation option is selected).

Options for this experience

2 options

Transportation OnlyGuide in English or Arabic · No fixed timeThis package lets you arrange your own hotel accommodations. Entry fees are not included in the tour package. A local guide is not included, but you can hire one at each site. Duration: 8 days. Bottled water is available onboard. The 4x4 safari ride in Wadi Rum is not included on-site, but you can always hire one at the location. Vehicle options include private transportation by sedan, minivan, or minibus. Jordan Pass: Purchasing the Jordan Pass in advance gives you discounted entry and access to other Jordanian attractions (recommended). Pickup is included.

Wadi Rum accommodation and 4x4 vehicleGuide in English or Arabic · No fixed timeWadi Rum tent: Accommodation in Wadi Rum is included in the price, along with dinner and breakfast. During your stay, a 2-hour 4x4 safari ride into the Wadi Rum desert is included. Local guides are not included while on-site, but you can always hire one at each location. Duration: 8 days. Dinner and breakfast will be provided at Wadi Rum, and water will be available on board during the trip. Entry fees are not part of the tour package. Vehicle options range from economy sedans to larger vans to suit different needs. Jordan Pass: Buying the Jordan Pass in advance gives you discounted entry and access to other Jordanian attractions (recommended). Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Arabic

Audio guideEnglish and Arabic

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 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Book this if your group wants one driver and vehicle for all eight days, so you set the pace at each stop without coordinating transport each morning or switching between operators.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Arabic.

What is Petra like when you actually walk through it?

Petra is a canyon city carved into rose-red stone by the Nabataeans 2,000 years ago. You enter through a narrow gorge called the Siq, then emerge into a vast amphitheater of facades. The Treasury is the most famous, a 40-meter-high temple front carved directly into the cliff. The site spreads across a wide valley with royal tombs, a monastery, and a network of channels the Nabataeans engineered to carry water through the desert. A full day lets you move at your own pace through the main sites without rushing.

How does Wadi Rum work? Do you actually camp there?

Wadi Rum is a desert valley of red sand and rock formations, historically home to Bedouin tribes. If you choose the accommodation option, you stay overnight in a Wadi Rum camp with dinner and breakfast included. A 4x4 safari ride through the dunes is also part of that option. Without the accommodation add-on, you visit Wadi Rum during the day and overnight elsewhere.

Is the Dead Sea really as salty as they say?

The Dead Sea is about ten times saltier than typical ocean water and sits 427 meters below sea level, the lowest point on Earth. The high mineral content (magnesium, sodium, potassium, bromine) makes you float effortlessly on your back. The water is warm and the air holds more oxygen than most places, which is why it has drawn visitors since ancient times, including King Herod and Cleopatra.

What happens on arrival day?

Your driver meets you at Queen Alia International Airport holding a sign with your name, helps with luggage, and drives you to your accommodation in Amman. The rest of the day is yours to rest or explore at your own pace.

Do you need a car rental or guide experience to book this?

No. Your certified English-speaking driver handles all navigation and logistics. You do not arrange daily transport or coordinate with different operators. Meals and local guides at individual sites can be arranged separately if you want them, but the transportation and route are fully managed.

What is included in the price and what costs extra?

Private transportation with your dedicated driver, air-conditioned vehicle, complimentary water and Wi-Fi, and accommodation in Wadi Rum with dinner and breakfast are included if you choose the accommodation option. The 4x4 safari ride in Wadi Rum is also part of that option. The transportation-only option covers the driver and vehicle without Wadi Rum accommodation. Hot-air balloon rides and camel rides are available for an additional fee. The Jordan Pass (visa plus site entry) is recommended and purchased separately online.