Jordan 7-Day Private Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea

Red rock canyons, desert sunsets, and floating in the lowest point on Earth

You travel with a private driver for seven days, moving from Amman through Ajloun and Jerash in the north, then south through Madaba, Mount Nebo, and the Baptism Site to the Dead Sea for a full relaxation day. After that comes Petra and Wadi Rum, where you sleep in a desert tent before returning to the airport. All transportation, meals, hotels, and water are included. You pack one standard bag and arrange your own passport and travel documents.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Amman hotel

• Meet representative at Queen Alia Airport
• Transfer to Amman hotel
• Check in and overnight stay

Day 2: Ajloun and Jerash day tour

• Visit Ajloun Castle and pine forests
• Explore Jerash ancient city
• Return to Amman hotel for overnight

Day 3: Madaba, Mount Nebo, Baptism, Dead Sea

• Visit Madaba mosaics
• Drive to Mount Nebo and view surroundings
• Visit Baptism Site (Al-Maghtas)
• Arrive at Dead Sea hotel
• Enjoy rest of day at hotel

Day 4: Leisure day at Dead Sea

• Use hotel facilities and relax
• Enjoy massage, flotation, swimming

Day 5: Travel to Petra and explore

• Drive to Petra
• Explore Petra archaeological site
• Overnight stay in Petra hotel

Day 6: Petra to Wadi Rum adventure

• Travel to Wadi Rum
• Experience Wadi Rum desert and sunset
• Overnight in luxury tent at Wadi Rum

Day 7: Return to airport from Wadi Rum

• Drive 3.5 hours to Queen Alia Airport
• End of tour and farewell

The experience

Picture yourself standing at the edge of a canyon so vast the horizon seems to curve, then imagine doing that three times over the course of a week. This seven-day private tour of Jordan moves through the country's most recognizable landmarks (Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea), but the rhythm is what matters. You're not rushing between sites in a coach with thirty strangers. Instead, a private driver picks you up from Queen Alia Airport (about 30 minutes south of Amman) and stays with you for the entire week, which changes how the trip feels. You actually have time to sit with a place instead of photographing it from a moving bus.

The first two days set the pace. After checking into your Amman hotel, you head north to Ajloun Castle: a twelfth-century fortress built by the Ayyubids to hold back the Crusaders, now sitting in pine forests that locals use to escape the city heat. Then Jerash, which is less a single monument and more a whole Roman city laid out across rolling hills, with theaters and colonnades and a rhythm that feels almost alive when you walk through it slowly. By day three, you're driving south toward Madaba, known for Byzantine mosaics, then up Mount Nebo (almost 1,000 meters high) where on a clear day you can see the Dead Sea, Bethlehem, and Jerusalem all at once. The Baptism Site at Yardenit comes next, and then you arrive at the Dead Sea itself (the lowest point on Earth, about 1,410 feet below sea level), where you have a full leisure day to float, use the hotel spa, or just sit by the water.

Day five is the long drive south to Petra, the carved-stone city that's been on every traveler's list since the 1800s. You'll have time to walk the Siq (the narrow canyon approach) and see the Treasury facade and the Monastery, though the site is large enough that you won't feel crowded even in peak season. That night you sleep in Petra. The next morning, you drive to Wadi Rum, the "Moon Valley", where the landscape turns into something that looks like another planet: rust-colored rock formations, sand dunes, silence. You stay overnight in a Martian tent (the name is literal, the domes are designed to look like Martian habitats), and the sunset from the desert floor is the kind of thing you think about for years afterward. On day seven, it's a 3.5-hour drive back to the airport.

What makes this different from a group tour is the flexibility and the continuity. Your driver knows the route, knows which stops matter, and isn't watching a clock. Hotel pickups are included, all meals are included, bottled water is in the vehicle, and the air conditioning works. One standard bag per traveler is allowed. If you have extra luggage, there's an additional charge. Check-in is at 2 p.m. on day one and checkout at 10 a.m. on the final day, though early or late times can be arranged if you ask ahead. The hotels range from three-star to five-star luxury depending on which package you book, and the driver speaks English (though the company will try to match your preferred language if you request it in advance).

What’s included

Your seven days include private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, hotel accommodation (ranging from 3-star to 5-star luxury depending on your package choice), all dinners, bottled water throughout the tour, airport pickup from Queen Alia Airport, and overnight stays in Amman, the Dead Sea, Petra, and a Martian tent in Wadi Rum. Specialized infant seats and wheelchair accessibility are available upon request.

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Transportation only, BasicGuide in 15 languages · 48 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:30Duration: 7 days. Bottled water: bottled water for each client. Transportation: private travel in a modern, air-conditioned full size limo car or minivan, depending on the number of travelers. Driver: an English-speaking driver for the whole trip. Pickup is included.

All Inclusive, 3-star DeluxeGuide in 15 languages · 48 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:303* Deluxe: Amman: Olive - Dead Sea: SeaStar - Petra: Venus - Wadi Rum: Sharah Luxury Camp (Deluxe Tent) or Similar Hotels. Jeep Safari: a 2-hour Jeep Safari in Wadi Rum. Duration: 7 days. Meals: breakfast is included in Amman, Petra and Wadi Rum, and dinner at Wadi Rum. Transportation: private travel in a modern, air-conditioned full size limo car or minivan, depending on the number of travelers. Guide: a local guide at Petra for 3 hours. Pickup is included.

All Inclusive, 4-star DeluxeGuide in 15 languages · 48 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:304* Deluxe: Amman: Sulaf Luxury - Dead Sea: Grand East - Petra: The RN - Wadi Rum: Sharah Luxury Camp (Deluxe Tent) or Similar Hotels. Jeep Safari: a 2-hour Jeep Safari in Wadi Rum. Duration: 7 days. Meals: breakfast is included in Amman, the Dead Sea, Petra and Wadi Rum, and dinner at Wadi Rum. Transportation: private travel in a modern, air-conditioned full size limo car or minivan, depending on the number of travelers. Guide: a local guide at Petra for 3 hours. Pickup is included.

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All Inclusive, 5-star StandardGuide in 15 languages · 48 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:305* Standard: Amman: Bristol - Dead Sea: Holiday Inn - Petra: The Old Village - Wadi Rum: Sharah Luxury Camp (Martina) or Similar Hotels. Jeep Safari: a 2-hour Jeep Safari in Wadi Rum. Duration: 7 days. Meals: breakfast is included in Amman, the Dead Sea, Petra and Wadi Rum, and dinner at Wadi Rum. Transportation: private travel in a modern, air-conditioned full size limo car or minivan, depending on the number of travelers. Guide: a local guide at Petra for 3 hours. Pickup is included.

All Inclusive, 5-star LuxuryGuide in 15 languages · 48 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:305* Luxury: Amman: InterContinental - Dead Sea: Crowne Plaza - Petra: Marriott - Wadi Rum: UFO camp (Martian) or Similar Hotels. Jeep Safari: a 2-hour Jeep Safari in Wadi Rum. Duration: 7 days. Meals: breakfast is included in Amman, the Dead Sea, Petra and Wadi Rum, and dinner at Wadi Rum. Transportation: private travel in a modern, air-conditioned full size limo car or minivan, depending on the number of travelers. Guide: a local guide at Petra for 3 hours. Pickup is included.

All Inclusive, 5-star Super LuxuryGuide in 15 languages · 48 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 23:305* Super Luxury: Amman: Fairmont - Dead Sea: Kempinski - Petra: Crowne Plaza - Wadi Rum: Bubble Lux camp (Martian) or Similar Hotels. Jeep Safari: a 2-hour Jeep Safari in Wadi Rum. Duration: 7 days. Meals: breakfast is included in Amman, the Dead Sea, Petra and Wadi Rum, and dinner at Wadi Rum. Transportation: private travel in a modern, air-conditioned full size limo car or minivan, depending on the number of travelers. Guide: a local guide at Petra for 3 hours. Pickup is included.

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AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (5 to 8 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian and Ukrainian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 6 days before the start.Between 2 and 6 days before the start, 50% refund.After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 100

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Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

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Is this one for you?This tour suits travelers who want to see Jordan's main sites (Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea) without arranging their own transport, hotels, or meals, and who prefer a private driver to a group coach. The fixed seven-day itinerary and included accommodations mean you book once and move through the country without daily logistics.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Chinese, Ukrainian, Japanese, Polish and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 8 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What's included in the 7-day Jordan tour?

Private transportation with an English-speaking driver, accommodation at 3- to 5-star hotels, all dinners, bottled water, and an air-conditioned vehicle. Breakfast and lunch are not mentioned in the package, so confirm with the operator before booking.

How long is the drive from Amman airport to the hotel?

About 30 minutes from Queen Alia Airport to central Amman.

Do I need to book accommodation separately?

No. Hotels are included in the package. You choose the hotel tier (3-star, 4-star, 5-star, or luxury) when you book, and upgrades to higher room categories cost extra.

What time is check-in and checkout?

Standard check-in is at 2 p.m. on day one. Checkout is at 10 a.m. on day seven. Early check-in or late checkout may be available for an additional fee.

Can I bring extra luggage?

One standard bag per traveler is included. Additional or oversized luggage incurs extra charges due to vehicle space.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas, surfaces, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible. Specialized infant seats are available, and strollers are permitted.

What's the drive time from Wadi Rum back to the airport?

Approximately 3.5 hours on the final day.