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Jerash, Ajloun & Umm Qais Day Tour: Roman & Medieval SitesA private day tour from Amman to three historic sites in northern Jordan: Jerash, a preserved Roman city founded by Alexander the Great; Ajloun Castle, a 12th-century fortress built by Saladin's forces; and Umm Qais, a Greco-Roman ruin overlooking Jordan, Syria, and the Palestinian Territories. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Amman are included, along with an English-speaking driver, air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and WiFi on board. You select one of three itineraries at checkout: Jerash and Ajloun, Jerash alone, or all three sites.Is it for me?Book the full three-site itinerary if you want to move across three centuries of empires in a single day—the Roman scale of Jerash, the medieval fortress of Ajloun, and the Greco-Roman city overlooking three countries at Umm Qais. If you prefer a shorter day or have a specific historical period in mind, choose the Jerash-only or Jerash-and-Ajloun option at checkout instead.
Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea: 2-Day Private Tour with Camp StayYou’ll wander through Petra’s ancient Siq with a local guide, share sweet tea under Wadi Rum’s open sky, sleep in a desert camp, and float weightlessly in the Dead Sea. Expect laughter over dinner, sunrise light on red sand, and moments that stick with you long after you’re home.
Amman Food Tour: 3-Hour Walking Tour with 10 TastingsA 3-hour guided walking food tour through Amman that takes you to Rainbow Street and the old downtown markets, with 10 food and drink stops including Jordan's national dish mansaf and the dessert kunafa. The group stays small so you can move through the bustling streets without overwhelming the neighborhood, and a live guide in English or Arabic leads the stops and explains what you're tasting.Is it for me?Three hours leaves room for other activities in Amman before or after—a morning tour lets you explore a museum or the Citadel in the afternoon, or an afternoon departure works if you want to sleep in. The small group size means you're not waiting for a crowd to move between stops, so the pace stays steady and the neighborhood doesn't feel overrun.
Petra & Dead Sea Day Trip: Private Back Road Tour with Resort LunchYou’ll start before sunrise in Amman and follow ancient paths through Petra’s rose-red canyons with a local guide, then wind down mountain roads to float in the Dead Sea’s salty calm. Includes pickup, private driver, entry fees, use of resort facilities with pools and towels, plus an open buffet lunch—leaving you sun-warmed and full of stories by day’s end.
Amman Downtown: Private Walking Food Tour & Souks with TastingsYou’ll wander through Amman’s buzzing downtown with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Taste street snacks straight from market stalls, sample legendary kunafa at Habibah, and chat with shopkeepers as you go. This day trip from central Amman is all about flavors, laughter, and little moments—leaving you feeling like you belong here even if just for an afternoon.
Amman to Petra: Private Driver & Luxury Car Door-to-DoorYou’ll step out of Amman airport or your Dead Sea hotel straight into a private luxury car with a local driver who knows every shortcut and story along the way. Enjoy cold water, WiFi, and real conversation as you cross Jordan’s landscapes toward Petra—arriving relaxed at your hotel door with new memories before you even see the Treasury.
Amman Airport Transfer: Private Pickup & Drop-Off 24/7You’ll step off your flight at Queen Alia International Airport to find your private driver waiting—sign in hand, smile ready. Settle into a cool car with WiFi and bottled water as you’re whisked straight to your Amman hotel or back to the airport. No haggling or hassle, just an easy ride with local tips along the way—and maybe even a laugh or two if you’re lucky.
Jordan 4-Day Private Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead SeaYou'll spend four days moving through Jordan's major sites: Mount Nebo and its Byzantine mosaics, the red-rose city of Petra with its carved tombs and the Siq canyon, a 2.5-hour jeep ride through Wadi Rum's desert landscape with a Bedouin driver, one night floating in the Dead Sea, and the Baptism Site on the Jordan River before returning to Amman. Your private air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking driver handle all transfers, and you stay two nights in Petra and one at the Dead Sea.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want to see Jordan's major attractions — Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, and the Baptism Site — without arranging transport, guides, or timing between sites. The private vehicle means no group waits, and the fixed itinerary keeps four very different landscapes inside four days.
Jerash, Ajloun Castle & Umm Qais: Full-Day Tour from AmmanA full-day tour from Amman covering Umm Qais (Greco-Roman city with views of the Sea of Galilee), Ajloun Castle (12th-century Islamic fortress), and Jerash (one of the world's best-preserved Roman provincial cities). The tour includes hotel pickup, private air-conditioned transport, bottled water and an English-speaking driver; admission fees are separate. The Jordan Pass is recommended for discounted advance entry.Is it for me?The tour packs three major sites into a single day with long drives between them, so it suits travelers with limited time in Jordan who want to see multiple periods of history without organizing separate trips. If you prefer a slower pace or want to linger at one site, a multi-day itinerary would work better.
Amman Airport Transfer: Private Pickup & Drop Off ServiceYou’ll step off your flight in Amman and spot your driver waiting just for you—no searching or stress. Enjoy cool air-conditioned comfort on the drive into the city, with bottled water and help with your luggage included. Whether you’re traveling solo or with family needing an infant seat, everything’s arranged so you can just breathe out and watch Amman appear through the window.
Jerash, Ajloun & Um Qais: Private Day Trip from AmmanYou’ll wander Roman streets in Jerash, climb Ajloun Castle’s stone towers for sweeping valley views, then pause above ancient ruins at Um Qais with your local guide. Expect honest food along the way—and moments where history feels close enough to touch.
Amman to Dead Sea, Madaba & Mount Nebo Private Day TripYou’ll walk across ancient mosaics in Madaba’s church, stand on Mount Nebo where legends linger in the wind, and float effortlessly in the salty waters of the Dead Sea. With hotel pickup from Amman and an English-speaking driver handling everything—including entry tickets and lunch if you choose—you’ll get history, scenery, and quiet moments to remember long after.
Private Amman City Tour with Driver & Hotel PickupA private guided tour of Amman with hotel pickup and English-speaking driver, covering landmarks like the Citadel, Roman Theater, and King Abdullah Mosque. You choose the half-day route through downtown, the full-day version adding the Jordan Museum and Rainbow Street, or a full-day extension to either Jerash (Greco-Roman ruins) or Madaba (mosaics and Mount Nebo). Private transportation and bottled water are included; entrance fees to sites are separate.Is it for me?Book the half-day tour if you're in Amman for an afternoon and want the main landmarks without a full commitment; choose the full-day Amman route to add the museum and street life; pick Jerash if you want to walk a major Greco-Roman site, or Madaba if Byzantine mosaics and Mount Nebo appeal more. The private vehicle means you set the pace instead of following a group schedule.
Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea 6-Day Private TourYou’ll follow ancient footsteps in Petra at sunrise, float weightlessly in the Dead Sea’s salty calm, and watch dusk turn Wadi Rum gold—all with private transport and an English-speaking driver who knows every shortcut (and snack stop). Expect laughter with locals, windswept castle towers, and quiet moments where Jordan just sinks in.
Amman Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer with WiFi & Meet-GreetYou get picked up at the airport by an English-speaking driver in a new air-conditioned car, with WiFi and a fixed price agreed before you arrive. The 45-minute drive to your Amman hotel is included, along with one suitcase and one carry-on per person. Call the supplier to confirm your exact pickup time once you've booked.Is it for me?Right for travelers landing in Amman without a rental car or local contacts—the fixed price and confirmed driver remove the airport taxi gamble. The 45-minute drive is what it is, but you spend it in a clean car with WiFi instead of negotiating a fare.
Amman Airport Transfer: Private Car & English DriverYou get a driver waiting at arrivals with your name on a sign, a new air-conditioned car, and an English-speaking professional who knows Amman's routes. WiFi and water are included. The price is fixed before you book, and the driver handles both airport pickups and hotel returns, so you never have to arrange ground transport yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you land tired and want to skip the taxi negotiation entirely — the driver is already waiting, the car is ready, and the price is agreed before you step off the plane.
Jerash & Ajloun Castle day trip: Two Jordan sites in one dayA day trip from your hotel combines Jerash, an ancient Roman city with temples and the Oval Plaza, and Ajloun Castle, a 12th-century Crusader fortress on Mount 'Auf, with transportation and an English-speaking driver. The itinerary spans five to eight hours and includes time at each site to absorb its history without rushing. Hotel pickup is included; a local guide is available as an add-on option.Is it for me?Choose the transportation-only option if you want to move through both sites at your own pace and spend extra time at whichever one holds you longer. Add the local guide if the history and context matter more than the freedom to linger—the guide deepens what you see at both Jerash and Ajloun without the day feeling scripted.
Jerash and Amman Tour: Roman Ruins with Flexible Guide OptionsThis private 8-hour tour covers Amman's classical sites—the Citadel, Roman Theater, King Abdullah Mosque and Souq Jara—then travels 48 kilometers north to Jerash, one of the Middle East's best-preserved Roman cities. Hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport are included; you choose at checkout whether to add entry fees, a local guide in English or Arabic, or both. The driver shares history throughout, and you can hire a guide at the ticket office for deeper insights or explore at your own pace with a guidebook.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the flexibility to choose whether you explore with a local guide or at your own pace—the private vehicle and driver are included either way, and you decide at checkout what depth of insight suits your day. The 8-hour span covers both Amman's city center and the full Jerash site without rushing between them.
Amman City Tour: Citadel, Amphitheater & King Abdullah MosqueA private Amman city tour covering four to seven hours, visiting the Citadel, Roman Amphitheater, King Abdullah I Mosque, and Downtown's souks and famous food spots, with optional museum entries depending on which option you choose. Private air-conditioned transportation with an English-speaking driver is included; entry fees and guide services vary by option. Pickup is available from Amman or the airport depending on which departure you select.Is it for me?Choose a morning or afternoon departure if you want to move through Amman's major sites without managing transport or timing yourself—the fixed route and private vehicle mean you see the Citadel, Amphitheater, and King Abdullah Mosque in sequence without gaps or backtracking. If you want museum time as well, select the 1-Day option, which bundles the Royal Automobile Museum and The Jordan Museum into the itinerary; the shorter tours skip them and move faster through the landmarks and neighborhoods instead.
Amman Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer with WiFi & Flight TrackingYou're met at Queen Alia arrivals with your name on a sign, helped with luggage, and driven to your Amman hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle. The driver tracks your flight so timing works even if you land late, WiFi and bottled water are included, and all fees are paid upfront—no negotiation, no surprises at the end.Is it for me?Book this if you land at Queen Alia and want to reach your Amman hotel without arranging a taxi, negotiating a fare, or worrying about luggage and navigation—the fixed price and flight tracking mean the transfer is settled before you even board your flight.
