Top Amman Day Trips

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.

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.

Step back in time as you embark on a captivating private journey from Amman to Petra, one of the world's Seven Wonders. Witness the incredible fusion of nature and human ingenuity that carved this astonishing city into the rose-red cliffs. Begin your adventure with a pickup from your Amman hotel. Travel through desert landscapes and be entranced by vibrant sandstone colours. Choose the option with Petra tickets included or purchase your own to walk right in upon arrival. Discover Petra's highlights, including Al-Deir and Al-Khazneh. Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Jordan as you stroll around this breath-taking landmark. Finally, be returned safely to your accommodation in Amman.

Experience the wonders of Petra undistracted by transport worries on this private day trip from Amman. Avoid dealing with cabs or hire-car companies; and reach the 2,300-year-old rock city by private, chauffeur-driven vehicle instead. Then, enjoy a tour of the highlights accompanied by a local guide—hired at the gate—to ensure you learn their history and spot detail you might otherwise miss. Admission and guiding are at your expense.

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.

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.

There’s no better way to get a feel for a city than joining a local to discover its food. This small-group walking tour lets you sense Amman’s authentic vibe as you sample spices, sweetmeats, and nibbles, tour traditional markets and shops, and enjoy sights including the Grand Husseini Mosque and the Duke’s Diwan. You’ll pass by ancient areas of Amman, including the citadel and theater, but you won’t visit them.

Go beyond the traditional attractions of Jordan and visit three historic sights in the north of the country on this day trip from Amman. Join a private guide and visit Jerash to explore the ancient Roman ruins. See the Ajloun Castle to admire its medieval Arab-Islamic architecture and then end at the Greco-Roman city of Umm Qais where you can see views of Jordan, Syria, and Palestine.

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.

Organizing your own Petra and Wadi Rum day trip while in Amman can mean spending hard-earned vacation time arranging a driver. This private tour eliminates this hassle while giving you valuable flexibility. Journey to Petra by private vehicle, and opt to tour the rose-red city with a local guide (own expense) or alone. Next, continue to Wadi Rum for an optional 4x4 tour and dinner at this UNESCO-listed desert wilderness.

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.

See the sights and get a flavor of Amman on this private, 3-hour panoramic city tour. Choose a morning or evening tour, and view the highlights of old and modern Amman by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Visit the Citadel viewpoint to witness old Amman spread below, stroll around bustling gold and spice markets, including Al Bukaria; and pass top attractions such as King Abdullah Mosque, Rainbow Street and the arty Jabal Al-Webdeih quarter. Finish with a delicious lunch or dinner of tasty Arabic ‘mezze’ small dishes.

Amman airport lies about 20 miles (32 kilometers) from Amman city center, meaning a prebooked private transfer saves time—as well as eliminating the need to wrangle Jordanian cash. Take it easy with this private 1-way transfer service between Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and your destination in the city. For airport pickups, your representative will greet you at arrivals holding a board with your name.

Travel from Jordan to Ma’in Hot Springs to enjoy a steaming waterfall and mineral-rich water in a scenic desert oasis. The personal service of a private driver means you can explore Ma’in Hot Springs without the hassle of haggling over taxi fares or renting a car. That means more time to swim, relax, and check out prehistoric sites in the surrounding hills.

Get oriented in downtown Amman and see attractions you won’t find in the guidebooks alongside the big-ticket sights on this private tour with a local guide. Explore mosques and markets, the historic house known as the Duke’s Diwan, and the hip Jamal Al Lweibdeh district. You’ll also pass by the key ancient attractions, including the Amman Citadel, Amman Roman Theater, and the Nymphaeum.

Discover the highlights of old and modern Amman when you book this full-day sightseeing tour. With a private driver, discover the best of the Jordanian capital including King Abdullah Mosque, the Citadel, the Roman Theatre, and the old city. You can also choose from a quick panoramic or half-day tour if you are even more pressed for time.

Discover the most wonderful Christians sites in Jordan with a lot of details about each. Admire the 6th-century Holy Land mosaic map at St. George’s Church in Madaba, and visit Mount Nebo, where it’s held that Moses gazed out at the Promised Land. See where Jesus was believed to have been baptized along the Jordan River. Then, relaxing and visiting Ma'in Hot Springs where you will spend time enjoying the benefits of the hot water and its richness of metals.

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.

There’s more to Jordan than desert. Head north into a world of forests and valleys, with a private driver to negotiate Amman’s congested traffic and transfers direct from your door. You’ll visit Jerash (Gerasa), an enormous Roman city, Ajloun Castle, a medieval Muslim fortress, and Umm Qais, home to the Roman ruins of Gadara (and the biblical Gadarene swine). Your package includes Wi-Fi: Upgrade to add entrance fees.

Whether you’re arriving in Jordan or leaving it, enjoy a seamless experience when you prebook this private transfer between Amman Airport and your hotel. Travel to or from the country’s key destinations—Amman, Aqaba, Petra, and the Dead Sea—with onboard Wi-Fi but without the stress. There are no stops for other travelers so you reach your destination in good time.

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.

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.

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.