Top Amman Day Trips

Discover the delights of the Dead Sea on this half-day private tour from Amman. Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle through Jordan’s desert landscapes to the eastern shores of this shimmering, natural salt lake. Visit a water’s edge hotel and enjoy ample free time to ‘swim’ in the waters, lounge on the beach and absorb the beautiful setting. Alternatively, upgrade to a hotel with a wider range of facilities, including outdoor swimming pools, showers and a stylish spa offering Dead Sea mud treatments (own expense) including revitalizing body scrubs and massages.

If you have time for one side trip from Amman, make it Petra. Carved 2,300 years ago by the Nabataeans, this southern Jordan UNESCO-listed rock city is one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. This private tour whisks you there and back in a day by private air-conditioned vehicle and with an itinerary customizable to your wishes. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included, with optional local guiding at Petra at own expense.

Rewind to ancient and medieval Jordan on this private Jerash and Ajloun Castle day trip from Amman. After a journey north, stop to visit Jerash, one of the world’s best-preserved Roman cities. Admire the colonnaded Oval Plaza, temples, plazas, and monuments; and then continue to Ajloun Castle to explore the fortress, built in 1184 by Saladin’s forces. Air-conditioned transport and hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with optional local guiding at the sites at own expense.

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).

Experience Jordan’s greatest ancient treasure on this private day trip to Petra from Amman. After traveling from Amman to Petra with a private driver, enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of UNESCO-listed Petra: a rock city cut into a sandstone valley some 2,000 years ago. Walk or ride a horse along the Siq entrance canyon, and behold the rose-tinted Treasury, Royal Tombs and more. During your explorations, learn about Petra’s history from your local guide and see lesser-known Little Petra, whose sculpted rock buildings were a suburb of the main city.

Experience the extraordinary beauty of Wadi Rum by 4x4 on this private full-day trip from Amman. Travel by private, air-conditioned minivan to the protected desert valley and tour its spectacular beauty spots by 4x4. Trundle through narrow gorges and desert plains past crimson dunes, natural rock bridges and towers; and view ancient inscriptions and Lawrence’s Spring, a hidden oasis made famous by TE Lawrence, also known as ‘Lawrence of Arabia.’ Upgrade to include a camel ride, and during your explorations, visit a Bedouin tent to enjoy a refreshing mint tea.

Amman’s public transport is even harder to piece together than its road rules. Take it easy when you book this private city tour, with round-trip transfers direct from your door. Choose between a full-day tour, covering the Amman Citadel, Amman Roman Theater, the King Abdullah Mosque, the Royal Automobile Museum, and more, and a slightly shorter tour. Your package includes Wi-Fi but all entrance fees are at your own expense.

History buffs and lovers of Byzantine art won’t want to miss out on this full-day tour. Let your private driver take the strain as you explore the well-preserved Roman city of Jerash, see the Byzantine mosaics at Madaba, and climb Mount Nebo, where some believe Moses died and a monastery holds yet more precious mosaics. Local guides will accompany you at Jerash, the Church of St. George, and Mount Nebo.

Enjoy tours of Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea on this 3-night private tour of Jordan’s wonders from Amman, with your own private guide. Stay overnight in Amman and the next day head to the Dead see to ‘swim’ in the salt-rich waters and explore the spectacular desert valley of Wadi Rum. Head south for a guided Petra tour: seeing the best of this age-old, UNESCO-listed rock-cut city. Three nights of accommodation; daily breakfast and dinner; and airport transfers at the start and end of your trip are also included.

New to Amman? Have friends and family visiting you in Amman? Best introduction to all things to see and do in downtown. The tour will take you throughout downtown Amman where tourists attractions are located. food produce market, sample bites, snap classic shots, mingle with locals as you go. You visit famous eateries, popular cafes, bustling bazaars, traditional artisan shops, ancient ruins, street art, and much more with a knowledgeable guide. It gives you a feel for what life is like in this great city, we'll point out places you may wish to visit at a later time on your own at your leisure, like Rainbow Street and Paris circle

It’s at least a 6-hour round-trip from Amman to Petra, Jordan’s signature sight. Enjoy the comfort and flexibility of a private guide and vehicle with none of the delays entailed by multiple pickups on this door-to-door tour. Stroll the majestic Siq to the Treasury, admire the Royal Tombs and the Roman Theater, and discover Qasr al Bint. Your tour includes tea, coffee, water, entrance fees, and in-vehicle Wi-Fi.

Discover holy Jerusalem and Bethlehem on this private day trip from Amman with private, air-conditioned transport. Absorb views of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, and see the Garden of Gethsemane and Church of All Nations, located where Jesus prayed before his arrest. Enjoy a walking tour of old Jerusalem around the the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Western Wall (Wailing Wall) and other age-old religious treasures. Then, travel to Bethlehem to visit the Church of the Nativity where Jesus was born; Beit Sahour’s Shepherd’s Field, and other hallowed sites.

Explore northern Jordan’s historical highlights on this private, full-day Jerash, Ajloun, and Umm Qais tour from Amman. Discover the Greco-Roman ruins at Jerash, seeing its Oval Colonnade, temples, and more; and delve into 12th-century Ajloun Castle, built by Saladin’s forces. Finally, explore the remains of Umm Qais, another Greco-Roman city. Your tour includes private round-trip transportation and Amman hotel pickup and drop-off. Admission fees and local guides at the sites at your own expense.

Let us assist you Let the driver help you in any way they can. Such that carrying your bags, minding your luggage or just pointing you in the right direction should all be part of the service. Enjoy the service Finally, sit back and relax and let us do the driving. Many of our clients consider the car arriving as the start of their holiday. From the moment the vehicle pulls up, the clients can be sure they are going to arrive stress-free at their destination in Amman.

Discover the ancient jewels in Jordan’s crown on this private Mount Nebo, Madaba and Dead Sea day trip from Amman. Explore Amman with your guide and discover top attractions such as the Citadel and the Roman theater. Visit St George’s Church in Madaba and learn of the city’s rich history. Enjoy panoramic views over the Jordan Valley from the top of Mount Nebo, and admire ancient relics and mosaics in a Franciscan monastery. Then, soak up the sunshine and enjoy free time to swim in the Dead Sea’s salty waters.

See some of Amman's most interesting attractions with this tour of the Jordanian capital. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you out to visit the Citadel, the Roman Theatre, and the Folklore Museum, and the Archaeological Museum. Once you’re done sightseeing, you can stop for shopping in a traditional bazaar.

Discover the antiquities of Jerash and Amman on a 7-hour private tour from Amman. Travel to the ruins of Jerash, one of the Middle East’s best-preserved Greco-Roman cities. See the Oval Colonnade, fountains, temples and streets, and then return to Amman to visit the Citadel ruins and Roman Theater. If you wish, upgrade to include a local guide at Jerash. Private minivan transport, admission fees (if option selected), and hotel pickup and drop-off also included.

Explore Jordan’s natural wonders and ancient history on a 2-day, small-group tour of Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea. Travel by climate-controlled vehicle with an English-speaking driver as you explore Petra’s rock-cut architecture, go off-road in Wadi Rum, and soak up the mineral-rich mud of the Dead Sea. Then, spend the night beneath the stars and enjoy an evening of Bedouin cuisine and culture. Private tour options are available.

Savor the Jordanian love of food on this 4-hour private cooking class in Amman, including lunch or dinner. Head to a cooking school in the charming Jebel Al Weibdeh neighborhood, and learn to make traditional Arabic dishes with local cooks. Prepare your recipes on a terrace overlooking old Amman and the Citadel and enjoy soft Arabic background music. Lastly, enjoy your creations for lunch or dinner, depending on your chosen class time; and choose to sip on a glass of wine with your food before finishing with a coffee.

Enjoy a trouble-free end to your time in Amman on this private departure transfer from Amman to Queen Alia International Airport. Meet your driver at your hotel in Amman and hop aboard your private transfer vehicle. Relax in air-conditioned comfort on route to Queen Alia International Airport, and arrive feeling refreshed and ready for your onward travel. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Discovering Amman street food is a highlight of visiting the city, but between new flavors and the language barrier, it’s easy to miss out on the best local bites. Combine Jordanian delicacies with guided visits of The Citadel, the Roman Amphitheater, and downtown on a private tour that’s a tasty introduction to Amman’s top sites.

Enjoy a stress-free arrival in Amman with this private, one-way transfer service. Simply meet your courteous and professional driver at Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport, receive assistance with your luggage, and hop inside your private transfer vehicle. Then, relax on your ride to your hotel or private residence in the city. Each private vehicle can accommodate up to seven people, and transfers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Treat yourself to a VIP pickup in Amman during this private one-way airport transfer. Get a personalized meet-and-greet from your own personal chauffeur in the arrivals hall. Travel comfortably in a spacious and Wi-Fi-equipped vehicle with complimentary bottled water. Get dropped off at any location within the capital; rides are timed to meet your incoming flight.

Explore Roman ruins and a hilltop fortress on a 10-hour private tour from Amman to Umm Qais, Ajloun Castle, and Jerash that includes round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. Learn about Jordan’s ancient history and culture as you visit the sites, and enjoy the flexibility to customize the day to your interests and schedule.