Petra & Dead Sea day tour from Amman: Private vehicle, one driver
Petra's carved monuments, a mountain road with views to the Dead Sea, and three hours floating in mineral water
A private day tour from Amman combines Petra's ancient carved city with a Dead Sea resort day pass, traveling by modern vehicle with an English-speaking driver and hotel pickup included. The route follows the back road south from Petra toward the lowest point on earth, stopping at prophet Lot's cave and the Dead Sea Museum en route. Lunch and resort facilities (pools, beach, mud and cold water) are part of the package. The full day runs 10 to 12 hours door to door.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Petra and Dead Sea
- Depart Amman early morning
- Drive 3 hours to Petra
- Arrive Petra Visitor Center
- Tour Petra site for 3-4 hours
- Drive to Dead Sea via Namalel road
- Stop for panoramic photos and visit sites
- Stop at Dead Sea salt corals for photos
- Arrive Dead Sea resort hotel
- Use resort facilities and enjoy open lunch buffet
- Swim and float in Dead Sea for 2-3 hours
- Drive back to Amman
- Arrive Amman city in evening
What’s included
- Pickup from your Amman hotel or airport.
- modern air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi and complimentary bottled water.
- English-speaking driver for the full day.
- Petra entry ticket (unless you hold a Jordan Pass).
- three to four hours exploring Petra's carved monuments and ancient structures.
- the Namaleh back road with stops at prophet Lot's cave and the Dead Sea Museum.
- Dead Sea resort day pass including pools, beach, towels, mud and cold water.
- open lunch buffet with vegetarian options.
- two to three hours floating and swimming in the Dead Sea.
- return transport to your Amman pickup point.
Times
- Every day 03:30 04:00 05:00 05:30 06:00 06:30 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00
Before you book
Operated by Jordan Visit Tour
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The experience
Pickup happens at 5 or 6 am from your Amman hotel or the airport, and the drive south takes three hours across the desert highway toward Petra. The city itself sits 230 kilometers away, carved into rose-colored stone more than 2,000 years ago to control the ancient trade routes. You walk the Siq (a narrow path that opens into the main entrance), and spend three to four hours on the site seeing the Treasury, the Monastery, the Altar of Sacrifice, and the towns, dams and water channels the Nabataeans built into the rock. Entry is included unless you hold a Jordan Pass, which you can show on your phone at the visitor center.
At midday you leave Petra and head toward the Dead Sea on the Namaleh road, a back route that climbs through high mountains overlooking the Wadi Arabah. The drive takes three hours and includes stops at prophet Lot's cave, the Dead Sea Museum, and a five- to ten-minute photo stop at the salt corals where the water meets the shore. You arrive at the resort hotel around 3 pm with the afternoon ahead of you.
The resort day pass covers the pools, beach, towels, mud and cold water, plus an open lunch buffet with vegetarian options. You float in the Dead Sea for two to three hours (the mineral density holds you at the surface without effort), and finish by 6 pm for the one-hour drive back to Amman, arriving around 7 pm. The vehicle is modern and air-conditioned, the driver speaks English, and bottled water is complimentary on board. The tour is customizable. If you want to adjust the route or the stops, you can arrange that through the operator before you depart.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want a private vehicle and English-speaking driver to set your own pace between Petra and the Dead Sea, rather than following a fixed group itinerary.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 5 years): free; Infant (under 3): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
How long does it take to drive from Amman to Petra?
The drive south across the desert highway takes three hours. You depart at 5 or 6 am and arrive at the Petra visitor center around 9 am, leaving the morning and early afternoon for the site itself.
What is the Siq at Petra?
The Siq is a narrow path carved into the stone that serves as the main entrance to Petra's ancient city. Walking it opens into the carved monuments and structures the Nabataeans built into the rock face.
What does the Dead Sea resort day pass include?
The pass covers access to the resort's pools and beach, towels, Dead Sea mud and cold water for rinsing, and an open lunch buffet with vegetarian options. You can float and swim for two to three hours in the afternoon.
What stops happen on the drive from Petra to the Dead Sea?
The route follows the Namaleh back road and includes stops at prophet Lot's cave, the Dead Sea Museum, and a photo stop at the salt corals where the water meets the shore. The drive takes three hours and passes through high mountains overlooking the Wadi Arabah.
Is entry to Petra included in the tour price?
Petra entry is included unless you have a Jordan Pass, which you can show on your phone at the visitor center. If you don't have one, the driver will help you buy a ticket at the visitor center when you arrive.
Can I customize the route or the stops on this tour?
Yes, the tour is customizable. You can arrange adjustments to the route or stops through the operator before departure, and the driver will work with your preferences within the day.
Petra & Dead Sea day tour from Amman: Private vehicle, one driver
10h–12h · EN
from US$ 125 per person
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