Petra from Amman via Kings Way: Private tour with eight stops

One route connects eight centuries of Jordan's history before you reach Petra's carved facades.

A private tour from Amman to Petra following the Kings Way, a route that strings together Mount Nebo, Saint George Church in Madaba, Wadi Mujib, Karak Castle, Dana village and Shobak Castle before ending at the ancient Nabataean city carved into rose rock. Your driver speaks English and the air-conditioned vehicle includes bottled water and onboard WiFi. The tour runs 10 to 14 hours and can be customized to span multiple days or run as a round trip.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Mount Nebo30m
2. Petra2h

Visit historical and natural sites

• Visit Mount Nebo viewpoint
• See Saint George Church and mosaic map
• Tour St John the Baptist Church
• Stop for photos at Wadi Mujib valley
• Explore Kerak Castle
• Discover ancient city of Petra

The experience

The Kings Way is not a single landmark but a path through layers: Mount Nebo sits 710 metres above sea level, the ridge where the Hebrew Bible says Moses saw the Promised Land, and on clear days you can see Jerusalem and the Dead Sea from the summit. The view frames the Jordan Valley to the north. From there the route descends to Madaba, where Saint George Church holds the Madaba Mosaic Map, a 6th-century floor mosaic showing the oldest surviving depiction of the Holy Land and Jerusalem. The same town contains the Church of John the Baptist, a Latin Catholic church where religious rituals have continued without interruption since its construction. You can climb the bell tower for a view across Madaba itself.

Between Madaba and Karak, the route opens onto Wadi Mujib, a river canyon that drops into the Dead Sea and separates the two towns. The stop is for photographs of the panoramic valley. Karak Castle, the second-largest Crusader fortress in the Levant, dates to the 1140s and dominates the landscape from its position in al-Karak. Dana village and Shobak Castle follow before the route reaches Petra, the ancient Nabataean city carved into rose-coloured rock more than 2,000 years ago. Your driver is trained and fluent in English. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and the journey includes bottled water, onboard WiFi and all parking fees. Fuel surcharge is covered. You can arrange pickup from Amman or Madaba, and the tour is customizable: extend it across multiple days or book it as a round trip by contacting the operator.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transportation in your choice of minivan or sedan.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• onboard WiFi.
• all parking fees and fuel surcharge.
• English-speaking driver.

Options for this experience

2 options

Air-conditioned Midsize Sedan08:30Pickup is included with the modern midsize sedan

Air-conditioned Modern Minivan08:30Pickup is included with the modern minivan

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

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GroupPrivate

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

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Jordan Drive Tribe

Is this one for you?Choose the minivan if your group is larger or you have significant luggage. The sedan works well for couples or small families traveling light. The 10- to 14-hour span fits the full eight-stop route in a single day, but you can extend it across multiple days if you want more time at Petra or the other sites.

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Top questions

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.

What is Mount Nebo and why is it on this route?

Mount Nebo is an elevated ridge 710 metres above sea level where the Hebrew Bible records Moses was granted a view of the Promised Land. From the summit you can see the Jordan Valley to the north, usually Jericho, and on very clear days Jerusalem and the Dead Sea. It is the first stop on the Kings Way before the route descends to Madaba.

What can I see inside Saint George Church in Madaba?

Saint George Church contains the Madaba Mosaic Map, a 6th-century floor mosaic that is the oldest surviving original cartographic depiction of the Holy Land and Jerusalem. The church itself is part of a Byzantine complex and the floor mosaic is its most significant feature.

How long does the full Kings Way route take?

The tour runs between 10 and 14 hours from start to finish, depending on how much time you spend at each stop and the exact route customization. You can arrange it as a single day or extend it across multiple days by contacting the operator.

What is Wadi Mujib and what do you do there?

Wadi Mujib is a river canyon that enters the Dead Sea and is believed to be the biblical Arnon Stream. The stop is a photo point where you view the panoramic valley that separates Madaba from Karak to the south.

Can I customize the Kings Way tour or book it as a round trip?

Yes, the tour can be customized for multiple days or arranged as a round trip from Amman or Madaba. Contact the operator to arrange the specific itinerary and dates that suit your schedule.

What does the vehicle include and what is the driver like?

Your driver speaks excellent English and the air-conditioned vehicle includes bottled water, onboard WiFi, all parking fees and fuel surcharge. You choose between a modern minivan or a midsize sedan depending on your group size and luggage.