6-Day Jordan Tour from Amman: Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea
See the whole country without piecing together six separate trips
A 6-day guided tour of Jordan departing from Amman that covers Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, Mount Nebo, Jerash, Ajloun Castle and the Baptism Site, with private transportation, an English-speaking driver, airport pickup and drop-off included. Entry fees to attractions are separate. Hiring a local guide at individual sites is optional. The itinerary moves through the country's major sites in sequence, so the logistics of getting between them are handled.
Step-by-step itinerary
Day 1: Airport pickup and transfer
- Meet chauffeur at airport arrivals
- Assistance with luggage and comfort
- Travel in car with water and Wi-Fi
Day 2: Jerash and Ajloun Castle tour
- Visit Temple of Artemis in Jerash
- Explore Oval Plaza and Cardo Maximus
- Climb Temple of Zeus steps
- Tour Ajloun Castle grounds and museum
Day 3: Madaba, Mt Nebo, Kerak, Petra
- See Madaba Map at St. George Church
- Visit Mt. Nebo monastery and overlook
- Explore Karak Castle fortifications and tunnels
Day 4: Petra visit and travel to Wadi Rum
- Arrive early at Petra Visitor Center
- Walk through Siq to the Treasury
- Explore Street of Facades and tombs
- Depart Petra for Wadi Rum desert
Day 5: Wadi Rum tour and Dead Sea
- Take 4x4 Jeep tour in Wadi Rum
- Travel to Dead Sea and check-in
- Visit Baptism Site of Jesus Christ
Day 6: Return to airport from Dead Sea
- Drive back to Amman airport
- Reflect on Jordan adventure
What’s included
- Private transportation throughout the 6 days.
- English-speaking driver.
- airport pickup and drop-off at Queen Alia International Airport.
- complimentary mineral water and free Wi-Fi on board.
- access to all major sites on the itinerary (Jerash, Ajloun Castle, Mount Nebo, Madaba Map, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea, Baptism Site).
Times
- Every day No fixed time
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Six-day guided tour of Jordan covering Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea and Mount Nebo: private driver, airport pickup included.
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The experience
The driver meets you at Queen Alia International Airport holding a sign with your name, having tracked your flight to adjust for delays or early arrivals. The vehicle is a modern car stocked with complimentary mineral water and free Wi-Fi. From there, the route unfolds over five nights: Jerash and Ajloun Castle on day two, Mount Nebo and the Madaba Map on day three before heading south to Petra, then Wadi Rum for the night, the Dead Sea and the Baptism Site on day five, and the return to Amman airport on day six.
Petra gets an early start (arriving before 8 AM to beat the crowds), so you walk the Siq, the narrow gorge that opens onto the Treasury carved into rose-colored cliffs, then continue along the Street of Facades with its tombs and temples. The next morning you leave Petra for Wadi Rum, where a 4x4 Jeep tour (optional, at additional cost) takes you through canyons, sand dunes and Nabataean rock inscriptions before the drive continues 3.5 hours to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. The Baptism Site of Jesus Christ sits on the Jordan River's east bank north of there, a World Heritage archaeological site with a museum and the remains of Byzantine churches.
Mount Nebo, where Prophet Moses looked out over the Promised Land before his death, sits on the route between Amman and Petra. The old monastery there overlooks the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, Jericho and Jerusalem. Ajloun Castle, built in 1184 by Saladin's nephew, stands on a hilltop with 13 towers and defensive walls. You can walk the grounds, climb for panoramic views and visit the on-site museum. Jerash holds the Temple of Artemis, the Oval Plaza and the Cardo Maximus, the ancient main street lined with colonnades. All transport between these sites is included. Entry fees to attractions are not, though the operator recommends purchasing the Jordan Pass in advance for discounted access.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Arabic.
What's included in the 6-day Jordan tour and what do I pay extra for?
The tour includes private transportation, the English-speaking driver, airport pickup and drop-off, complimentary mineral water and Wi-Fi on board. Entry fees to Petra, Jerash, Ajloun Castle, Mount Nebo, the Madaba Map, the Baptism Site and the Dead Sea are not included in the tour price. A local guide at individual sites and the optional 4x4 Jeep tour in Wadi Rum are also separate costs.
Does the itinerary include hotel accommodations?
Hotel accommodations are not part of the tour package and must be booked separately. The 6-day tour covers five nights, and you arrange your own lodging at each stop.
What happens on the first day after airport pickup?
Day one is the airport transfer. After the driver meets you at Queen Alia International Airport and assists with luggage, you travel to your hotel in Amman. Day two is when the sightseeing begins, starting with Jerash and Ajloun Castle.
How long does the Wadi Rum portion take, and is the Jeep tour included?
You spend one night in Wadi Rum. The 4x4 Jeep tour through the canyons, sand dunes and Nabataean rock inscriptions is optional and available at additional cost. It takes several hours before the 3.5-hour drive continues to the Dead Sea.
Can I hire a local guide at the major sites like Petra?
Yes. While the tour does not include on-site guides, you can hire a local guide at any location. The driver will assist you, and hiring a guide at each site is always an option to deepen your understanding of the history and architecture.
What makes the early arrival at Petra worthwhile?
Arriving at the Petra Visitor Center before 8 AM means you walk the Siq and see the Treasury in the cool morning air before crowds arrive, giving you time to explore the Street of Facades and photograph the rose-colored cliffs without the midday heat and congestion.
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6-Day Jordan Tour from Amman: Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea
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