Petra Jordan tour with Wadi Rum and Amman
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JordanLet your Petra Jordan tour become a story you truly own. This journey places you at the heart of Petra’s ancient wonders while inviting you beyond the expected.
Trade generic tours for intimate moments under desert skies, quiet dawns among carved facades, and unhurried time by healing waters.
With a private guide who understands both history and living tradition, you will be welcomed into Bedouin hospitality, local conversations, and hidden corners few travelers see.
This is a journey shaped around you, with space for spontaneity and genuine encounters. If you seek authenticity, depth, and a Petra experience that defines the spirit of Jordan trips, this is where your journey begins.
Petra Jordan tour with Wadi Rum and Amman highlights
- Sunset over Amman’s hills: Ease into Jordan with rooftop views, hidden cafes, and local guides who tailor the city’s buzz to your pace.
- Petra by day and night: Walk the Siq at sunrise, uncover artisan-run workshops, then return after dark for a candlelit, story-filled experience.
- Wadi Rum bedouin immersion: Journey deep into the desert in 4x4s, share tea by the fire, and sleep in a Bedouin camp.
- Floating in the Dead Sea: Unwind in mineral-rich waters, combine spa rituals with scenic viewpoints, and enjoy a schedule flexibly arranged around you.
- Castles, canyons, and village life: Explore Crusader castles, hike quiet wadis, and sit down to home-cooked meals in rural villages.
| Day | Location | Activity | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amman | • Arrival and airport assistance • Private transfer to the hotel • Settle in and relax • Optional city exploration | Amman |
| 2 | Amman → Madaba → Petra | • Visit the Madaba mosaic map • Mount Nebo views • Kings Highway scenic drive • Shobak castle visit • Bedouin tea experience • Arrival in Petra | Petra |
| 3 | Petra → Wadi Rum | • Guided Petra exploration (Siq and Treasury) • Royal Tombs and main sites • Transfer to Wadi Rum • Zarb dinner at the desert camp • Stargazing experience | Wadi Rum |
| 4 | Wadi Rum → Amman | • 4x4 desert adventure • Lawrence Spring and red dunes • Khazali Canyon and Little Bridge • Return to Amman | Amman |
| 5 | Amman → Dead Sea | • Jerash Roman city visit • Transfer to the Dead Sea • Floating and relaxation • Lunch and optional spa | Dead Sea |
| 6 | Dead Sea → Departure | • Morning at leisure • Transfer to the airport • Departure | — |
Arrival in Amman
Ahlen Wa Sahlan, welcome to your Petra tour in Jordan. Upon arrival at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, our English-speaking airport team will greet you at passport control and assist with immigration and visa formalities for eligible nationalities.
You will then be introduced to your private driver and transferred to your hotel in Amman. Take time to settle in and absorb the city’s rhythm at your own pace, or begin your journey with a relaxed city experience, exploring local cafés, vibrant streets, and scenic viewpoints.
Journey to Petra via Madaba and the Kings Highway
Begin your day with breakfast in Amman before setting out toward Madaba, where you will discover the 6th-century mosaic map in the Basilica of St. George, a remarkable window into the geography of the Holy Land.
Continue to Mount Nebo and take in sweeping views over the Promised Land, a landscape rich in history and meaning. From here, follow the scenic Kings Highway as it winds past the dramatic Wadi Mujib Reserve, the lowest nature reserve on Earth.
Along the way, explore Shobak, one of Jordan’s most atmospheric Crusader castles, standing in quiet solitude above the desert hills. Pause for a memorable moment of Bedouin hospitality with tea in Abu Ali Cave before continuing onward to Petra, where your next chapter begins.
Petra wonders and Wadi Rum stargazing
After breakfast, begin your early morning exploration of Petra, one of the best places to visit in Jordan, and the highlight of your Petra tour in Jordan. Often called the Rose Red City, this UNESCO World Heritage Site and New Wonder of the World reveals its beauty as you walk with your guide through the narrow Siq toward the iconic Treasury.
Continue your journey through Petra’s vast archaeological landscape, visiting the Roman Theater, Royal Tombs, the ancient Court, and Qasr Al Bint, along with the Church and lesser-known viewpoints that offer a quieter perspective on this extraordinary city.
Later, arrive in Wadi Rum, where the experience shifts from ancient stone to open desert. Share a traditional Zarb dinner around a Bedouin campfire, then end your day beneath a pristine night sky with an unforgettable stargazing experience, observing stars, planets, and nebulae through professional telescopes.
Wadi Rum jeep adventure and return to Amman
Trace the iconic landscapes of Wadi Rum, the “vast, echoing and God-like” desert that defines many Petra tours in Jordan. During a three-hour 4x4 experience, explore the Nabataean Temple overlooking Wadi Rum village, visit Lawrence Spring, and cross the legendary red dunes that shape this otherworldly terrain.
Continue to Khazali Canyon, where ancient inscriptions tell stories carved into stone, and stop at the Little Bridge for a short and scenic climb with sweeping desert views.
After your desert adventure, travel with your guide and driver back to Amman.
Jerash and the Dead Sea
Begin your day with a journey to Jerash, an ancient city inhabited for over 6,500 years and one of the best preserved Roman provincial towns in the world. Stroll along its colonnaded streets, grand forums, and impressive theaters, where layers of history come vividly to life.
Continue to the Dead Sea, renowned for its serene desert landscapes and mineral-rich waters. Float effortlessly on its surface, unwind under the sun, and enjoy a leisurely swim.
Savor a flavorful lunch before indulging in a revitalizing mud treatment or massage, experiencing firsthand the Dead Sea’s legendary natural healing qualities.
Departure
Goodbye Jordan. Your Petra tour in Jordan comes to a close today. Enjoy a final morning at leisure, taking in your favorite moments and capturing a last glimpse of this remarkable country.
At the scheduled time, your private driver will meet you at your hotel and transfer you comfortably to Queen Alia International Airport for your departure flight.
You leave with lasting memories of Jordan’s most iconic experiences, from the timeless beauty of Petra to the vast desert landscapes that define this unforgettable journey.