Private Day Trips in Jordan

Explore ancient Umm Qais in north Jordan on this private day trip from the Dead Sea. Visit the hillside site for a guided tour of what remains of the Roman city of Gadara. Admire the Basilica terrace, basalt-rock West Theatre, and streets, temples, and monuments. Plus, explore the museum and absorb the views to the Sea of Galilee and Golan Heights. Includes site and museum admission, and private, air-conditioned transport from your Dead Sea hotel.

With tombs and temples carved into high sandstone cliffs, Petra is Jordan's most iconic destination, and the entire ancient complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Petra with a private guide on a full-day trip from Amman that includes entrance fees and round trip transport from your hotel or the airport.

Combine visits to Madaba, Mt. Nebo, and the Citadel during this 6-hour private tour from Jordan's Dead Sea region. Travel with a private driver and enjoy a guided tour at each site, St. George Orthodox Church, the Jordan Archaeological Museum, and the Roman Temple of Hercules. This private tour ensures personalized attention from your guides and plenty of time to ask questions. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Experience two of Jordan's top archaeological sites on this private day trip to Umm Qais and Pella from Amman. Visit Umm Qais, a scenic hillside site strewn with the well-preserved ruins of the Greco-Roman city of Gadara. Then, explore Pella, home to the relics of another Roman city, and other, eons-old settlements. A local guide at Umm Qais, plus all entrance fees, and private round-trip transport included.

Look beyond Jordan's most celebrated attractions to see some lesser-known historical treasures on this private Islamic desert castle day trip from Amman. Head east to Al-Azraq, a castle that 'Lawrence of Arabia' once used as a headquarters, and then explore the fresco-painted masterpiece of Amra and Kharaneh castles. Finish at Aljoun, a hilltop medieval fortress built to defend against the Crusaders. Your tour includes private transport, hotel pickup and drop-off, and entrance fees.

Combine southern Jordan's greatest natural wonder with a dose of adventure on this private 8-hour trip to Wadi Rum from the Dead Sea. Ride a 4x4 with a Bedouin driver around the UNESCO-listed desert valley, seeing rock formations, canyons, dunes, ancient inscriptions, and more. Upgrade to add a 30-minute camel ride to explore in time-honored Bedouin style. Entrance fees, 4x4 tour, and private round-trip transport with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Jordan is blessed with some of Middle East's best-preserved classical sites, and this 10-hour private trip from Amman covers three in one day. Tour the Greco-Roman ruins at Umm Qais; visit Pella, where ancient relics intermingle with Roman monuments; and explore Jerash, one of the world's most impressive Roman archaeological sites. Your trip includes private transportation, hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees, and local guides to show you Umm Qais and Jerash.

Indulge an interest in art and history on this private day trip from Amman dedicated to Jordan's early medieval mosaics. Visit UNESCO-listed Um Rasas to see its Byzantine church mosaics, admire Madaba's 6th-century Mosaic Map, and view the early floor mosaics at Madaba Archaeological Park and Mt. Nebo. Plus, visit a workshop to see artisans hand-making these intricate artworks. Guided tours at Madaba and Mt. Nebo, private transportation, and entrance fees included.

View some of Jordan's earliest medieval treasures in one morning on this private tour from the Dead Sea. Visit Mt. Nebo, said to be where Moses saw the Promised Land, and tour the early Christian-era mosaics at its church. In addition, see the 6th-century Mosaic Map at Madaba, and other age-old mosaics at Madaba Archaeological Park.  Private round-trip transport, local guides at the Mosaic Map and Mt. Nebo, and entrance fees included.

If you're short of time in Jordan but eager to visit Petra and do it on your own terms, this 12-hour private round-trip from Amman is ideal. Your package includes round-trip transportation to Petra and Little Petra in a privately chauffeured, air-conditioned vehicle. On arrival at both sites, choose to explore independently or hire a local guide (additional cost) - it's up to you. Entrance fees are at your own expense.

If you're planning to visit Petra, this private day-trip from Amman gives you various ways to check it off your list. Choose just private round-trip transport to the ancient city, leaving you to explore independently or hire your own local guide. Or, upgrade to add on a local guided tour, or to an all-in-one package including local guide and entry fees. Whichever you choose, you'll love the ancient rock buildings and timeless scenery.

Visit two of north Jordan's star attractions and Amman on a private day trip from the Dead Sea. Take a guided tour of ancient Roman Jerash, admiring its Oval Plaza, temples, colonnades, and more. Then, explore the 12th-century Muslim castle of Ajlun before a panoramic tour of Amman, including King Abdullah Mosque and the views from the hilltop Citadel. Includes private, air-conditioned transportation, a local guide at Jerash, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

If you're interested in Jordan's rich religious heritage, don't miss out on this 8-hour excursion to La Storia Complex and Mukawir from the Dead Sea. In a small group limited to nine, you'll visit the quirky La Storia Complex, home to dioramas depicting famous biblical scenes such as Noah's Ark and the parting of the Red Sea and see the fortified hilltop palace at Mukawir, where Christians believe John the Baptist was executed. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Visit south Jordan's must-sees of Wadi Rum and Petra in one day on a private 8-hour trip from Aqaba. Experience the red-and-pink cliffs and canyons of the Wadi Rum desert valley on a 2-hour 4x4 tour. Then, enjoy a guided tour of Petra's highlights, including the Siq, Treasury, amphitheater, and royal tombs. Your experience includes private round-trip transport, and tours and admission to both sites, including the option of riding horseback in Petra.