5-Day Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Tour

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Overview

Walk through Petra’s narrow Siq toward a sandstone facade carved directly into the cliff. This five-day private Jordan tour connects Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea, with transport arranged for your own party. You’ll start with time to settle into Amman before exploring its hillside Roman Amphitheatre and Amman Citadel. The Jordan Archaeological Museum and Umayyad Palace add different chapters to the city’s past.

At Petra, your private English-speaking local guide brings the Nabataean capital into focus during 2.5 hours of included guiding. The walk through the Siq leads to Al-Khazneh, where tall columns and detailed carvings emerge from red sandstone. Comfortable walking shoes and sun protection will serve you well here and in the desert. In Wadi Rum, a three-hour 4×4 tour takes you among sandstone mountains and red dunes. Dinner is included before your night at a desert camp; sunset viewing depends on the weather.

The Dead Sea gives the route a slower finish, with free time for its buoyant saltwater and resort beach area. We handle your airport transfers and private ground transport with an English-speaking driver, leaving you room to enjoy each change of scenery.

Highlights

  • Explore Amman’s hillside Roman Amphitheatre and its stone seating
  • Visit Amman Citadel, Umayyad Palace and Jordan Archaeological Museum
  • Walk through Petra’s Siq toward rock-cut Al-Khazneh
  • Explore Petra with 2.5 hours of private local guiding
  • Ride through Wadi Rum on a three-hour 4×4 tour
  • Spend a desert camp night with dinner included
  • Float in the Dead Sea’s naturally buoyant saltwater
  • Enjoy free time at the Dead Sea resort beach

Itinerary

Day 1Arrival in Amman, Airport Transfer and Free Day

When your flight arrives at the international airport in Amman, our representative will meet you. You'll then have a private transfer to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.

After check-in, the rest of the day is yours, with no scheduled sightseeing. You can rest or head out independently, keeping any walking at your own pace. Comfortable shoes are useful if you decide to explore.

You'll stay overnight in Amman at Amman International Hotel, Downtown Hotel Apartments, Sulaf Luxury Hotel, or similar accommodation. No meals are included today, so you can choose a local restaurant for dinner at your own expense.

  • Overnight in Amman.
  • Included Meal(s): None

Day 2Private transfer to Petra, with Amman city tour

After breakfast, you'll meet your English-speaking driver in your Amman hotel lobby. Your private vehicle takes you first to the Roman Amphitheatre, built into a hillside in the 2nd century. Its seating holds about 6,000 people, and it still hosts cultural events.

Next, you'll visit Amman Citadel, with hilltop views across the city and remains from several civilizations. You'll also explore the Jordan Archaeological Museum and Umayyad Palace, known for its domed entrance chamber. Wear comfortable shoes for exploring the archaeological sites, and bring a hat and sunscreen.

After your Amman visits, your private transfer to Petra takes about two hours. You'll spend the night at Petra Boutique Hotel, Petra Guest House, or a similar property.

  • Overnight in Petra.
  • Included Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 3Petra visit and Wadi Rum tour (120 km)

After breakfast, you'll explore Petra, the ancient Nabataean capital carved into sandstone mountains. Your private English-speaking local guide is included for 2.5 hours only. You'll begin with a horse ride from the entrance gate to the Siq.

You'll then walk through the 1.2-kilometer gorge to Al-Khazneh, better known as the Treasury. Look for the tall columns and detailed carvings cut directly into the sandstone cliff. The Royal Tombs, the Monastery, and the Theatre offer further places to explore. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water, a hat, and sunscreen for the walking sections.

In the early afternoon, your private vehicle takes you to Wadi Rum, about 120 kilometers away. The drive takes roughly 1.5 hours. You'll explore the desert by 4x4 for three hours, among red sandstone mountains, rock formations, and rolling dunes. If the weather permits, you may also catch the sunset.

Dinner is included at your desert campsite, where you'll spend the night in Wadi Rum. Your accommodation will be Rum Stars Camp, Sun City Camp, or a similar standard-quality desert camp.

  • Overnight in Wadi Rum.
  • Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner

Day 4Private transfer from Wadi Rum to Dead Sea

After breakfast, you'll leave Wadi Rum for the Dead Sea, a drive of about three hours. You'll travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with your English-speaking driver.

Once you've checked into your hotel, the rest of the day is yours to explore independently. This hypersaline lake has water salty enough to help you float, along with mineral-rich mud.

Bring swimwear and sun protection if you'd like to try floating in the lake. You can set your own pace for exploring and walking during your free time.

You'll stay overnight at a 4-star hotel at the Dead Sea. Accommodation is Dead Sea Spa Hotel, Holiday Inn Hotel, Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa, or a similar property.

  • Overnight in Dead Sea.
  • Included Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 5Drive to Amman Airport for departure

After breakfast, you'll have free time to enjoy the resort and beach area at the Dead Sea. Keep your swimsuit and sun protection handy if you're spending the morning by the water.

You'll check out of your hotel before 12:00 noon. Your airport transfer follows check-out, with departure timing based on your flight details.

Your English-speaking driver will take you to Amman Airport in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Our tour and services end when you reach the airport for your departure.

  • Included Meal(s): Breakfast

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What's included

  • Private tour arrangements for your booking party, with ground transportation in a private air-conditioned vehicle and an English-speaking driver.
  • Arrival meet-and-greet at Amman Airport and transfer to your Amman hotel.
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off for the scheduled itinerary, including transfers from Amman to Petra, Petra to Wadi Rum, and Wadi Rum to the Dead Sea.
  • Departure transfer from your Dead Sea hotel to Amman Airport according to your flight details; hotel check-out is before noon.
  • 4 nights of accommodation: 1 night each in 4-star hotels in Amman, Petra and the Dead Sea, plus 1 night in a Wadi Rum desert camp.
  • 4 breakfasts on Days 2–5 and dinner at the Wadi Rum desert camp on Day 3.
  • English-speaking local guide in Petra for 2.5 hours.
  • Horse ride from Petra's entrance gate to the Siq, as described in the itinerary.
  • 3-hour Wadi Rum desert tour in a 4x4 vehicle.
  • Entrance fees to the sights mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Local taxes and service charges.

What's not included

  • International flight tickets.
  • Entry visas to Jordan.
  • Optional tours mentioned in the program, available at additional cost.
  • Tips for your guide and driver.
  • A tour-long escorting guide and Petra guiding beyond the included 2.5 hours.
  • Lunches not specified in the program.
  • Services not mentioned in the program.
  • Travel insurance, which is recommended.

Good to know

  • This is a private Jordan tour for your booking party, with ground transportation in a private air-conditioned vehicle and an English-speaking driver. An escorting tour guide is not included.
  • Arrival in Amman can be on any day. A representative will meet you at Amman’s international airport for your hotel transfer; the rest of Day 1 is free.
  • Petra includes an English-speaking local guide for 2.5 hours only; guiding beyond that is not included. The itinerary includes a horse ride from the entrance gate to the Siq, followed by a walk through the 1.2-kilometer gorge to the Treasury.

    Wear sturdy walking shoes and bring sun protection and water.

  • The Wadi Rum desert tour includes three hours in a 4x4 vehicle, followed by dinner and an overnight desert camp stay. Sunset viewing depends on the weather. Pack sun protection and a warmer layer for the desert evening.
  • There are four overnight stays: one each in Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea. The inclusions list 4-star hotels for the three hotel nights and a desert camp for Wadi Rum; the daily accommodation lists name properties or similar alternatives.
  • Breakfast is included on Days 2–5, and dinner is included on Day 3 at Wadi Rum. No meals are included on Day 1. Lunches and other meals not specified in the program are not included.
  • Allow approximately two hours for the drive from Amman to Petra after the city tour, 1.5 hours from Petra to Wadi Rum, and three hours from Wadi Rum to the Dead Sea.
  • Time at the Dead Sea is at leisure after check-in on Day 4 and during the morning of Day 5, subject to departure arrangements. Keep your swimsuit and sun protection handy. Hotel check-out is before 12:00 noon, and your included transfer to Amman Airport is arranged according to your flight details.
  • Entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary, local taxes and service charges are included. Optional tours mentioned in the program cost extra, and services not mentioned in the program are not included.
  • International flights, Jordan entry visas, tips for the guide and driver, and travel insurance are not included. Travel insurance is recommended.
  • The itinerary order is indicative and may change, but all described visits will take place.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a private tour, and what guiding is included?

Yes. This is a private tour for your booking party, with ground transport in a private air-conditioned vehicle and an English-speaking driver. A local English-speaking guide is included at Petra for 2.5 hours only. Guiding beyond that time and a tour-long escorting guide are not included.

Where does the tour start and finish?

The tour starts on arrival at Amman Airport, where a representative meets you for your hotel transfer. You can arrive any day, and the rest of Day 1 is free. On Day 5, you are transferred from your Dead Sea hotel to Amman Airport according to your flight details. Hotel check-out is before 12:00 noon.

What accommodation is included?

The package includes four nights: one night each in a 4-star hotel in Amman, Petra and the Dead Sea, plus one night at a desert camp in Wadi Rum. The reference lists alternative properties or similar accommodation, rather than guaranteeing a particular named hotel or camp.

Which meals are included?

Four breakfasts are included on Days 2–5, along with dinner at the Wadi Rum desert camp on Day 3. No meals are included on Day 1. Lunches and other meals not specified in the itinerary are not included.

What will we visit in Amman?

On Day 2, you visit the Roman Amphitheatre, Amman Citadel, Jordan Archaeological Museum and Umayyad Palace before continuing to Petra. The drive from Amman to Petra is approximately two hours.

What does the Petra visit involve?

The visit includes a horse ride from the entrance gate to the Siq, followed by a walk through the narrow gorge to Al-Khazneh, also known as the Treasury. The itinerary also highlights the Royal Tombs, Monastery and Theatre as places worth exploring. Comfortable walking shoes and sun protection are recommended.

What is included in the Wadi Rum experience?

After Petra, you travel approximately 1.5 hours to Wadi Rum for a three-hour desert tour in a 4x4 vehicle. Dinner and an overnight stay at a desert camp are included. Sunset viewing depends on the weather.

Will we have free time at the Dead Sea?

Yes. After the approximately three-hour drive from Wadi Rum on Day 4 and hotel check-in, the rest of the day is free. Day 5 also includes free time in the morning to enjoy the resort and beach area before your departure arrangements.

Are entrance fees, flights and visas included?

Entrance fees for the sights mentioned in the itinerary, local taxes and service charges are included. International flights, entry visas to Jordan, guide and driver tips, travel insurance and optional tours are not included. Any optional tours mentioned in the program carry an additional cost.

Can the itinerary order change?

Yes. The itinerary order is indicative and may change, but all visits described will still take place.

What is your cancellation and refund policy?

If you need to cancel or change your travel dates, you must notify All Istanbul Tours at least 5 days before the tour starts. For a cancellation or date-change request received at least 5 days before the tour starts, the cost of all non-refundable flight and bus tickets will be deducted from the paid balance. For a cancellation or date-change request received less than 5 days before the tour starts, the full amount paid is non-refundable. If a traveler does not appear for the booked service, the reservation is treated as a no-show and the full amount paid is non-refundable.

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  1. Stephen W.

    Our 5-day tour of Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea was absolutely amazing! All Istanbul Tours handled all the details and everything went so smoothly – we couldn’t have asked for more. The sights were incredible and our guide was so knowledgeable and friendly. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an unforgettable Jordanian experience.

  2. Melissa L.

    Fantastic Tour! everything was done super professional and my driver Hosain was fantastic! I would definitely recommend to anyone looking at a 5-day trip in Jordan.

  3. Pallavi D.

    I would recommend All Istanbul Tours Jordan as for their good service, high standards, quick response and comprehensive staff!

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