3-Day Jordan Tour from Amman: Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea
See five centuries of history and two seas in one arc across Jordan
A 3-day private guided tour from Amman covering Mount Nebo, Madaba, Dana Nature Reserve, Shobak Castle, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, and the Dead Sea, with hotel pickup and drop-off. You choose between hotel and tent accommodation or transportation only. Local guides and site entry fees are included in some options. A moderate amount of walking is involved.
Step-by-step itinerary
Day 1: Mt. Nebo, Madaba, Dana and Shobak
- Visit Mount Nebo viewpoint
- See Mosaic Map at St. George’s Church
- Enjoy views at Dana Nature Reserve
- Explore Shobak Castle
- Arrive at hotel in Petra
Day 2: Petra exploration and Wadi Rum
- Walk through Siq to Petra Treasury
- Explore tombs, temples, and Roman Theater
- Hike to Petra Monastery
- Travel to Wadi Rum desert
- Take 2-hour Jeep tour in Wadi Rum
- Overnight at Bedouin camp
Day 3: Red Sea and Dead Sea relaxation
- Visit Aqaba on the Red Sea
- Relax and float at Dead Sea resort
- Return to Amman
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Amman.
- an English-speaking driver in a modern air-conditioned vehicle.
- a 2-hour Jeep tour in Wadi Rum with local Bedouins.
- one night in a Bedouin camp with breakfast and dinner (in the hotel and tent options). Local guides and entry fees to Mount Nebo, Madaba's Mosaic Map, Dana Nature Reserve, Shobak Castle, and Petra are included in the accommodation options but not in the transportation-only option.
Times
- Every day 08:00
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The experience
You start from your Amman hotel and head south on day one, moving through four stops that span Jordan's religious and medieval past. Mount Nebo sits high enough to see across the Jordan Valley toward Jerusalem. The biblical site where Moses is believed to have glimpsed the Promised Land. In Madaba, you walk into St. George's Church to stand in front of the 6th-century Mosaic Map, a two-million-stone cartographic masterpiece of the Holy Land that is the oldest surviving map of biblical Jerusalem. From there, Dana Nature Reserve opens up with panoramic views over deep valleys and desert plains from elevated viewpoints. By afternoon you reach Shobak Castle, a 12th-century Crusader fortress built by King Baldwin I, where you can move through ancient towers and stone walls while the desert spreads out below. You drop into Wadi Musa for the night.
Day two is built around Petra. You walk the narrow Siq (a slot canyon carved into rose-red stone), and emerge at the Treasury, the carved facade that sits at the heart of the site. From there the day opens into ancient tombs, temples, and the Roman Theater. If you have the fitness for it, a hike to the Monastery rewards you with views across the whole plateau. In the afternoon you drive to Wadi Rum, where a 2-hour Jeep tour with local Bedouins moves through the red sand dunes, natural arches, and canyons of what locals call the Valley of the Moon. You sleep in a Bedouin camp and eat dinner under the desert sky.
The final day moves north and west. You stop in Aqaba on the Red Sea. A coastal city where you can walk the marina or sit in a seaside café, though swimming and water activities are not part of the tour. From there you head to the Dead Sea, where you float for two hours in the mineral-rich water at one of the resorts. The driver then takes you back to Amman. Wear proper shoes (sneakers or boots), because a moderate amount of walking is built into each day.
Is this one for you?Choose the hotel and tent option if you want guides and site entry fees included in one price. Pick transportation only if you prefer to arrange those separately or already have a Jordan Pass. Either way, the 3-day arc lets you move through five centuries of history and two seas without backtracking, and the fixed itinerary means the timing holds together. You don't build the route yourself.
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Top questions
What exactly is the Mosaic Map in Madaba, and why is it important?
The Mosaic Map inside St. George's Church in Madaba is a 6th-century floor made from over two million colored stones, depicting the Holy Land and biblical Jerusalem. It is the oldest surviving cartographic representation of that region and reflects the town's deep Christian heritage, making Madaba one of Jordan's most important historical and religious destinations.
How much time do you spend at Petra, and can you hike to the Monastery?
You begin early on day two at Petra and have the full day there. The itinerary includes walking the Siq and exploring the Treasury, ancient tombs, temples, and the Roman Theater. For those with moderate fitness, a hike to the Monastery (Ad-Deir) is an option that rewards you with panoramic views across the plateau.
What happens during the Wadi Rum portion, and where do you sleep?
In Wadi Rum you take a 2-hour Jeep tour with local Bedouins through red sand dunes, natural arches, and canyons, then spend the night in a Bedouin camp with traditional dinner included. Breakfast is also provided before you leave on day three.
Do I need to book entry fees and local guides separately, or are they included?
Local guides and site entry fees are included in the hotel and tent accommodation options. They are not part of the transportation-only option. Extra charges apply if you need pickup or drop-off from anywhere outside Amman city.
What is the Dead Sea stop like, and is swimming included?
You spend 2 hours at one of the Dead Sea resorts, where you float in the mineral-rich water. The high salt content makes floating effortless. Entry to the resort itself is not included in the tour price, so that is a cost you cover separately.
How much walking and physical effort is involved across the three days?
A moderate amount of walking is built into each day, so you should have at least moderate physical fitness. Wear proper shoes (sneakers or boots work well), because you will be moving through Petra's carved canyons, climbing through Shobak Castle, and navigating uneven terrain at several stops.
3-Day Jordan Tour from Amman: Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea
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