3-Day Jordan Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea from Amman
Drift weightless in the Dead Sea’s salty embrace after desert and ancient city adventures
A 3-day private guided tour from Amman following the King's Highway south through Jordan's most visited sites: Mount Nebo and Madaba's ancient mosaic map on day one, Petra's carved facades and tombs on day two, and Wadi Rum's red desert landscape by Jeep on day three, ending at the Dead Sea. The tour includes two nights' accommodation (one in a Petra hotel, one in a Wadi Rum Bedouin camp), hotel pickup from Amman, a 2-hour Jeep adventure, and meals at the camp. Entry fees to archaeological sites, local guides at each stop, and Dead Sea resort access are not included and must be arranged separately.
Options for this experience
2 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Day 1: Mount Nebo, Madaba, Kerak and Dana Reserve
- Visit Mount Nebo viewpoints
- Explore St. George’s Church in Madaba
- Tour Kerak Castle fortress
- Enjoy views at Dana Nature Reserve
Day 2: Petra exploration and Wadi Rum stay
- Visit Petra archaeological site
- Travel to Wadi Rum
- Overnight at Bedouin camp
Day 3: Wadi Rum Jeep tour and Dead Sea
- Take 2-hour Jeep tour in Wadi Rum
- Travel to Dead Sea resort
- Float in Dead Sea waters
- Return to Amman
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Amman.
- two nights' accommodation with breakfast (one in a 3-star Petra hotel, one in a Wadi Rum Bedouin camp with dinner included).
- a 2-hour Jeep tour through Wadi Rum.
- an English-speaking driver and modern air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing drives.
Times
- Every day 08:00
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The experience
The route traces the King's Highway south from Amman, starting at Mount Nebo where the views stretch across the Jordan Valley toward Jerusalem. From there you move to Madaba to see St. George's Church and its 6th-century Mosaic Map of the Holy Land: over two million colored stones laid out in the 500s as the oldest surviving map of biblical Jerusalem. The drive continues to Kerak Castle, a 12th-century Crusader fortress with stone halls and ramparts overlooking Wadi Mujib, then to Dana Nature Reserve for panoramic views of deep valleys and desert plains before arriving in Petra for the night.
Day two is spent at Petra itself, starting early morning and running until early afternoon. You walk the Siq (the narrow canyon approach), see the Treasury carved into rose-red cliffs, and explore the Royal Tombs and Monastery. In the afternoon the tour moves to Wadi Rum, where you spend the night in a Bedouin camp with dinner and breakfast provided. The camp is a tent (either classic or deluxe depending on which option you book), and sleeps up to three people per booking.
On the final day, a 2-hour Jeep tour takes you through Wadi Rum's red sand and rock formations. Afterward you travel north to the Dead Sea, where you have two hours at a resort to float in the mineral-rich water (the resort entry fee is separate). From there the driver returns you to Amman. The entire journey involves many hours of driving between sites, and you'll need moderate fitness and proper footwear (sneakers or boots), because a moderate amount of walking is involved at each stop.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want a private guide interpreting each site as you walk through Petra and Wadi Rum, rather than self-guiding or joining a shared group tour.
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Top questions
What's actually included in the price, and what do I pay extra for?
The tour includes two nights' accommodation (one in a 3-star hotel in Petra with breakfast, one in a Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum with breakfast and dinner), hotel pickup and drop-off from Amman, the 2-hour Jeep tour at Wadi Rum, and an English-speaking driver with a modern air-conditioned vehicle. Entry fees to Mount Nebo, Madaba, Kerak Castle, Petra, and the Dead Sea resort are not included and must be purchased on arrival. Local guides at each site are also separate. A Jordan Pass, purchased before arrival, covers entry to 41 sites including most of these stops and waives visa fees if you're staying more than a few nights.
How much walking is involved each day?
A moderate amount of walking happens at each stop: Mount Nebo, Madaba, Kerak Castle, and especially Petra, where you'll walk the Siq canyon and explore tombs and the Monastery. Dana Nature Reserve involves viewing from designated areas rather than hiking. Wear proper footwear like sneakers or boots. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, and you should have at least moderate physical fitness.
Do I need to book a local guide separately, or does one come with the tour?
The tour includes an English-speaking driver, but local guides at individual sites (Mount Nebo, Madaba, Kerak Castle, Petra) are not included and must be arranged and paid for separately. The driver will transport you and handle logistics between stops.
What's the difference between the Classic Tent and Deluxe Tent options?
Both options are private trips with the same itinerary, accommodation, and inclusions. The difference is the tent type at the Wadi Rum Bedouin camp. You choose Classic or Deluxe when you book. Both sleep up to three people per booking and include breakfast and dinner.
Is there time to explore Petra properly, or is it a quick stop?
Petra gets a full day on day two, starting early morning and running until around 2 to 4 p.m., which gives you time to walk the Siq, see the Treasury, and visit the Royal Tombs and Monastery. It's not a rushed visit, though how much you see depends on your pace and fitness level.
What happens at the Dead Sea? Do I actually float?
Yes, you float. The Dead Sea's mineral-rich water is so dense that your body naturally stays on the surface. The tour includes two hours at a Dead Sea resort where you can enter the water and experience this. The resort entry fee is not included in the tour price and must be paid separately at the resort.
3-Day Jordan Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea from Amman
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