This 3-day private tour of Jordan starts and ends in Amman or Amman Airport. You can determine your own pace and at the same time see some of the most popular attractions this country offers. We head along the ancient caravan route, the King’s Way, in southern direction. Visit the mosaic city Madaba, Mount Nebo and the Crusader castle in Kerak. Time for photo stops of the scenic landscapes you encounter along the road. On your second day experience Petra, the spectacular rock city built by the Nabateans more than 2,000 years ago. Hop in a 4x4 to see uncover the dramatic scenery of Wadi Rum before you return the last day back to Amman or we drop you off at a hotel at the Dead Sea. Accommodation is not included throughout the tour.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Mineral water and WI-FI on board
✔ 4x4 Jeep ride in Wadi Rum with a Bedouin driver (2.5 – 3 hours)
✔ English speaking guide for 2 hours in Petra.
✔ Private transfer in air-conditioned new vehicle with an English speaking driver
✖ Travel Insurance
✖ Hotel & Camp Accommodation
✖ Entrance fees to mentioned sites
✖ Meals and beverage not stated.
✖ Tips and personal expenses
Pickup Locations
1. The Sanrock Hotel
2. Al Fakher Hotel Apartments
3. DownTown Hotel Apartments
4. Comfort Hotel Suites
5. Amman Palace Hotel
6. California Suites Hotel
7. The Abdali Boulevard Hotel
8. Granada Hotel
9. Layaali Amman Hotel
10. Gardenia Hotel
11. Ambassador, a Boutique Hotel
12. Crystal Apartments
13. Rum Art Hotel
14. Cordoba Hotel
15. Dove Hotel
16. Select Hotel
17. El Yassmin Suites
18. Sana Hotel
19. Il Palazzo Amman Hotel and Suites
20. Amman West Hotel
Itinerary
Amman Airport or Amman Hotel - Mt Nebo - Madaba - King's Way - Kerak - Petra Hotel
1
Amman
Pickup at Amman Airport or any location in Amman City to start your trip. For arrivals to the airport on the same day you need to land in summer time before 09:00am and in winter time before 08:00am.
Duration: 5 minutes
2
Mount Nebo
Drive to Mt. Nebo, the place where Prophet Moses gazed at the promised land before he died. You visit the old monastery and overlook the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea and parts of the Holy Land.
Duration: 45 minutes
3
Madaba Mosaic Map
Short ride to Madaba, to view the famous mosaic 6th century map of Palestine in St. George's church. Afterward we drive to Kerak along the famous ancient biblical caravan route the King's Way. We have a short stop in Wadi Al-Mujib, a great wide valley with magnificent geological formation.
Duration: 45 minutes
4
Karak Castle
Visit in Kerak the famous Crusader castle built in 1132/34 by King Baldwin I. of Jerusalem.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Petra - Wadi Musa
Late afternoon we reach the town of Petra, where you will be dropped off at your booked hotel.
Duration: 15 hours
Petra Visit - Wadi Rum
1
Petra
Today visit the red rose city Petra, the biggest attraction of Jordan. Petra was first established around the 6th century B.C. by the Nabataean Arabs, a nomadic tribe who settled in the area and founded a commercial empire that extended into Syria. Start the trip on horse back or on foot to the canyon, the so called Siq, and walk to the most beautiful monument: the Treasury, from here to the Street of Facades, the Royal Tombs and Pharaoh's Castle.
Duration: 5 hours
2
Wadi Rum
In the afternoon, drive 1.5 hours to one of the most impressing desert landscapes in the world, Wadi Rum. Embark a 4x4 to see sand dunes, rock inscriptions and a natural rock bridge. In case of time constraints the jeep ride can be done on day 3. If your booked camp is not accessible by a regular vehicle, you need to book for tomorrow a 4x4 ride with the camp to Rum Village.
Duration: 3 hours
Wadi Rum - Amman Airport or Amman Hotel
1
Amman
To a pre-arranged time pickup Wadi Rum Village or Wadi Rum Camp, if it accessible off-road, and return to Amman or end the tour at a Dead Sea hotel.
Duration: 4 hours
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
• 4x4’s in Wadi Rum are old vehicle and no A/C. Bedouin guide / driver can speak limited English only
• You walk several km in Petra, so bear in mind good walking shoes and a backpack for beverage, camera etc.
