Day Trips & Excursions in Jordan

Step back to Crusader times on a private round-trip to Karak and Shobak castle from Amman. Travel along roads tracing the ancient Kings Highway route, and visit the 12th-century castles, built by the Crusaders to defend against Saladin's forces. Explore the ruined halls, parapets, and tunnels, and take in sweeping views from the hilltop towers. Your tour includes private transport with hotel pickup and drop-off, with entrance fees and local guides excluded.

Without renting a car, seeing Jordan's sites of Jerash, Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais in a day from Amman is near-impossible. Aimed at travelers who are short on time, this private tour whisks you with ease to the three antiquities, in the comfort of a private climate-controlled vehicle with a chauffeur. At each, choose to tour the classical or medieval ruins alone or with a local guide (own expense).

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.

The ancient rock-cut city of Petra and its neighbor, Little Petra, lie within day-tripping distance of the Dead Sea. With this private tour, avoid having to organize transport independently, with pre-arranged round-trip travel and tours at both sites. See Little Petra and Petra's highlights such as the Treasury and Royal Tombs, all as local guides share their history. Entry fees, a Petra horse ride, and hotel pickup and drop-off 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.

Visit the Greco-Roman city of Jerash on a 6-hour private tour from the Dead Sea, and explore ruins that are among the best preserved in the world. Enter Arch of Hadrian to discover roads, buildings, and fountains that bring the ancient world to life, and learn about Jerash's history and people. Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour, with round-trip hotel transfer, a guided visit that's tailored to your interests, and entrance fees included.

Even if you only have a night or two in Jordan, check off the nation's two signature sites in one action-packed day on this transport-only tour. Let your private driver take the strain as you travel in comfort and style to the rose-red city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the world-famous Dead Sea. Please note: Winter tours omit the Dead Sea as the days are too short.

Explore Umm Qais and Ajloun Castle on this 10-hour private trip from Amman, with round-trip transport included. Venture north through the Jordan Valley to Umm Qais, where the ruined Greco-Roman Decapolis city of Garada covers a hillside. Take a guided tour of the paved and columned Roman streets, see the theater, mausoleum and other remains; and peek inside the small museum. Later, visit Ajloun Castle, a 12th-century fortress built under Saladin to combat the Crusaders. Explore the stone castle and tiny museum, and admire the spectacular views from the towers.

Visit the 12th-century Aljun Castle on an 8-hour, private tour from the Dead Sea, and spend the day exploring Jordan's Crusader-era history. Enjoy the flexibility of a private driver for your group of up to 9 people, with plenty of time to see the things that interest you most. This full-day tour includes pickup and-drop-off at Dead Sea hotels and admission to Aljun Castle.

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 fascinating ancient cities on a private, full-day tour from the Dead Sea to Jerash and Umm Qais. Step into the world of ancient Romans, from the gorgeously-preserved ruins at Jerash to a series of exhibits in an Ottoman house. Enjoy the convenience of a personal driver and vehicle, with pickup and drop-off at Dead Sea hotels, entrance fees included, and guided tours of each site.

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.

Get personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this 8-hour private tour of Mount Nebo, Madaba, and Mukawir. Combine visits to these three important Jordanian sites in one tour, led by a dedicated guide for just you and your party. All entrance fees and round-trip transportation from your accommodations in Amman are included.

Visit the ancient Nabatean city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a full-day, private trip from Amman or the Dead Sea. Enjoy the flexibility of a private car and driver throughout the day, with a local Petra guide to lead the way for a 5-hour tour of the desert complex. Ride a horse through the winding siq canyon, stand at the foot of Petra's treasury, and leave the crowds behind as you climb to the hilltop monastery, a magnificent site that's often overlooked on shorter tours.

Step into Jordan's ancient history on a full-day, private tour from the Dead Sea to Amman and Jerash. Visit the capital to see The Citadel, the Archeological Museum, and the Roman Amphitheater, then explore the beautifully preserved ancient city of Jerash on a guided tour. This full-day, history tour includes pickup and drop-off at Dead Sea hotels, entrance fees, and tours of The Citadel and Jerash, with the flexibility and personal experience of a private guide.

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.

Enjoy the comfort and security of a private vehicle as you travel from the Dead Sea to Jerash and Ajloun Castle. Booking in advance means you won't waste your limited travel time on arranging separate transport to each of the sites, leaving you a full day to explore ancient Roman ruins, drive through the rolling hills of north Jordan, and take in sweeping views from Ajloun Castle's medieval fortifications.

Step back through history on this private 9-hour trip to the archaeological treasures of Jerash and Ajlun from Amman. After traveling north by air-conditioned vehicle, enjoy a guided tour of Jerash, the ruins of a once-great Roman Decapolis city. See the incredible relics, including the Oval Plaza, gateways and streets, as your guide recounts their history. Continue to Ajlun to explore 12th-century Ajlun fortress, built to defend against the Crusaders; and finish with a panoramic Amman tour to enjoy the views from the Citadel, and see mosques, souks and more.

Delve into Jordan's medieval past on a 6-hour trip to Ajloun Castle from Amman. Take in the countryside views as you travel into northern Jordan, and visit this picturebook 12th-century Muslim fortress, built under Saladin's rule to help limit incursions by the Crusaders and protect nearby iron mines. Cross the moat to explore the maze-like chambers and courts; visit the small museum to learn about Ajloun's eventful history; and climb the towers to absorb the spectacular views over the surrounding mountains, forests and olive groves.

Delve into Jordan's ancient, biblical and recent history on this private 6-hour tour from Amman. Head for the La Storia museum near Mt Nebo, where Moses is believed to have viewed the Promised Land. Admire the life-size sets showcasing Jordan's biblical and cultural heritage, including scenes like Noah's Ark; and explore the handicraft workshops and mosaic map of Jordan's historical sites. Before returning to Amman, visit Mukawir to tour the hilltop ruins of a palace of Herod the Great, believed to be where John the Baptist was imprisoned and beheaded.