Petra and Dead Sea Day Tour with Private Transport and Guide

The Treasury emerges from a narrow gorge after a three-hour drive through the desert.

A private day tour from Amman combines Petra's carved facades and hidden tombs with a float in the Dead Sea, all in one journey. Your driver picks you up from your hotel or airport and handles the three-hour desert drive, stopping at vantage points along the way. At Petra, you can hire a local guide to navigate the ancient city and its history, then spend free time at a Dead Sea resort to float in the mineral-rich water and apply mud before returning to Amman.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Petra4h
2. Dead Sea Museum4h

Explore Petra and relax at Dead Sea

• Pickup from hotel or airport in Amman
• Drive 3 hours to Petra with photo stops
• Arrive at Petra Visitor Center
• Optional guided tour of Petra
• Explore Petra's tombs, temples, and amphitheaters
• Meet driver and drive to Dead Sea resort
• Relax and swim at Dead Sea resort
• Return to hotel in Amman

The experience

The drive from Amman to Petra takes three hours across the desert highway. Your private air-conditioned vehicle leaves from your hotel or airport with an English-speaking driver, and stops at scenic overlooks so you can photograph the landscape. This setup means you travel on your own schedule without waiting for a group to assemble or move between stops.

Petra itself unfolds as you walk through the Siq, a narrow gorge carved into the rock that opens onto the Treasury: the rose-colored facade carved into the cliff face that anchors the site. A local guide (available as an add-on) knows the pathways through the city's tombs, temples and amphitheaters, handles entry logistics, and can steer you toward less crowded routes. Without a guide, you explore at your own pace, though you'll manage tickets and navigation yourself.

After Petra, your driver takes you to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth. You enter one of two resorts (Holiday Inn or Crowne Plaza), where towels are provided and you have free time to float in the buoyant water, coat yourself in mineral-rich mud, or simply rest by the shore. Lunch is included in some options. The return drive to Amman follows, giving you time to reflect on the day.

What’s included

• Entry to Petra.
• English-speaking driver and air-conditioned private vehicle.
• hotel or airport pickup in Amman.
• Dead Sea resort entry and towels.
• bottled water during the drive.
• local guide at Petra.
• lunch at the Dead Sea resort.
• return transport to Amman.

Options for this experience

4 options

Transportation OnlyGuide in English or Arabic · No fixed timeA local guide is not part of this tour, though one can be hired on site. Entry fees to Petra are not included in the tour package. Entry fees to the Dead Sea are not included in the tour package. Duration: 13 hours. Bottled water on board. Choice of vehicles from economy sedans to a larger van, to suit different needs. Buying the Jordan Pass is recommended for this option, as it gives discounted advance entry and access to other Jordanian attractions. Pickup is included.

Tour that includes Dead Sea entry feesGuide in English or Arabic · No fixed timeA local guide is not part of this tour, though one can be hired on site. Entry fees to Petra are not covered by the tour package. Access to the Dead Sea with lunch is provided at either the Crowne Plaza Resort or the Holiday Inn Resort, depending on availability. Duration: 13 hours. Lunch: buffet at the resort's restaurant, with bottled water on board. Transportation by normal sedan, mini-van, or mini-bus. Buying the Jordan Pass in advance is recommended, as it gives discounted entry and access to other Jordanian attractions. Pickup is included.

Local guide and Dead Sea feesGuide in English or Arabic · No fixed timeAccess to the Dead Sea with lunch is provided at either the Crowne Plaza Resort or the Holiday Inn Resort, depending on availability. Entry fees to Petra are not part of the tour package. A local guide is included for a two-hour tour at Petra, and the tour can be extended at your own expense. Duration: 13 hours. Bottled water on board. Transport by normal sedan, mini-van, mini-bus, or private air-conditioned vehicle. Buying the Jordan Pass in advance is highly recommended, as it gives discounted entry and access to other Jordanian attractions. Pickup is included.

All InclusiveGuide in English or Arabic · No fixed timeA local guide is included for a two-hour tour at Petra. Access to the Dead Sea with lunch is provided at either the Crowne Plaza Resort or the Holiday Inn Resort, depending on availability. Petra entry fees are part of the tour package. Duration: 13 hours. Lunch: buffet at the Dead Sea resort's restaurant. Door-to-door service with private transportation by normal sedan, mini-van, or mini-bus. Dead Sea: a full day of access to all hotel amenities, including the beach, pool, and towels, at either the Holiday Inn or the Crowne Plaza. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Arabic

Audio guideEnglish and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendly

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Is this one for you?Choose All Inclusive if you want a guide narrating Petra's history and providing lunch. Pick Transportation Only if you'd rather explore at your own pace with your own food.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Arabic.

What is the Siq at Petra?

The Siq is a narrow gorge carved into the rock that leads into Petra's main city. You walk through it to reach the Treasury and the rest of the ancient site.

Can I float in the Dead Sea even if I don't know how to swim?

Yes. The Dead Sea's mineral content makes you naturally buoyant, so you float without effort. Towels are provided at the resort, and you have free time to enter the water at your own comfort level.

Do I need a guide to explore Petra, or can I walk through it on my own?

You can explore Petra on your own and manage your own entry and route. Hiring a local guide is optional and costs extra. They provide historical context, know the pathways, and handle logistics so you don't have to.

How long do I spend at each location?

The drive to Petra takes three hours. Your time at Petra depends on whether you hire a guide and how much you want to explore. The itinerary allows for thorough exploration. At the Dead Sea, you have free time to relax and float at your own pace before the return drive to Amman.

What's included in the different tour options?

You choose at checkout: Transportation Only covers the vehicle and driver; Tour With Dead Sea Entry adds Dead Sea resort access; Local Guide & Dead Sea Fees adds a guide at Petra plus Dead Sea entry; All Inclusive adds all of those plus lunch at the resort.