Private Day Trips in Jordan

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.