Amman city tour, Baptism site & Dead Sea: Private transport

Roman ruins, sacred river and the world's lowest shore in one day

A full-day private tour from Amman covers the Roman Theater and Citadel, the Yardenit baptismal site on the Jordan River, and the Dead Sea: the lowest place on earth. You travel by private vehicle with an English-speaking driver, stopping at sites spanning two thousand years of history, from Roman amphitheaters to early Islamic remains and Christian pilgrimage grounds. An authentic meal at a local restaurant off the main tourist routes is part of the experience.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Roman Theater of Amman30m
2. Yardenit2h

Amman, Baptism site and Dead Sea tour

• Visit Roman Theatre in Amman
• Explore the Citadel of Amman
• Visit Jordan River baptismal site
• Tour the Dead Sea region

The experience

The Roman Theater of Amman opens the day: a 2,000-year-old amphitheater that once held over 5,000 spectators and still hosts performances today. From there, the Citadel sits on a hill overlooking the city, layered with Roman, Byzantine and early Islamic ruins that mark Amman's role as ancient Rabbath-Ammon. The views alone frame the scale of what you're moving through, not a single era, but centuries stacked into one landscape.

The Yardenit baptismal site on the Jordan River is where the tour shifts from archaeology to pilgrimage. The river flows through the plains of Jericho, and this is the traditional spot where John the Baptist baptized Jesus two thousand years ago. Christian travelers come here to enter the water themselves. Others stand on the banks and absorb the weight of the place. It's a sacred site and a working one, not a museum.

The Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, closes the loop. The region holds Old Testament and New Testament history in its geography: Bethany-Beyond-the-Jordan at the northern end, and archaeological sites tied to the story of Lot in the south. If your option includes the Dead Sea resort, you swim in the mineral-heavy water and eat lunch there. The whole tour runs ten to eleven hours. Your driver speaks English and handles all the driving. Water and WiFi on the vehicle are included. Entry tickets and the resort meal are separate choices you make at checkout.

What’s included

• Private transportation with an English-speaking driver.
• bottled water and WiFi on board.
• entry tickets to the Roman Theater, Citadel, and Yardenit (if the all-inclusive option is selected).
• Dead Sea resort access with swim and lunch (if the all-inclusive option is selected).
• an authentic meal at a local restaurant.

Options for this experience

2 options

Transportation-only tour5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 09:00This option includes all transportation. It does not include a local guide, entry tickets, or the Dead Sea resort with lunch. Pickup is included.

All-inclusive5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 09:00Lunch and 5-star resort: This option includes lunch at the Dead Sea resort, which will be a Holiday Inn or Crowne Plaza. Transportation and entry tickets: This option includes all transportation and the entry tickets and Dead Sea resort access. It does not include a local guide. Pickup is included.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 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 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Alamal Travel &Tourism

Is this one for you?Choose the all-inclusive option if you want to swim in the Dead Sea and eat at the resort. The transportation-only option suits travelers who want the archaeological sites and the baptismal site without the resort add-on. Both include the private vehicle and driver for the full ten to eleven hours.

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Top questions

What is the Roman Theater of Amman like when you arrive?

The Roman Theater of Amman is a 2,000-year-old amphitheater built to seat over 5,000 people and still used today for theater events and performances. You visit it early in the tour as the entry point into Amman's layered history.

Can you actually swim in the Dead Sea on this tour?

Swimming is included only if you book the all-inclusive option, which adds the Dead Sea resort visit with entry and lunch. On the transportation-only option, you see the Dead Sea but do not enter the water.

What does the Citadel of Amman show you?

The Citadel sits on a hill and contains Roman, Byzantine and early Islamic ruins from when the site was ancient Rabbath-Ammon. It gives you both archaeological remains and panoramic views of the entire city and surrounding area.

Is Yardenit the only place you stop to see the Jordan River?

Yardenit is the baptismal site where the tour focuses on the Jordan River. Bethany-Beyond-the-Jordan, another significant site on the river's northern end, is part of the Dead Sea region you visit later in the day.

Where do you eat on this tour?

A meal at a local, off-the-beaten-track restaurant is included in the tour experience. If you book the all-inclusive option, lunch is also provided at the Dead Sea resort.