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King's Highway Journey: Amman to Petra via Madaba, Nebo, Kerak & Shobak
The scenic way south – one-way with your luggage
- 9–10 hours
- Kerak Castle, Madaba, Mount Nebo, Petra +1 more
- Duration
- 9–10 hours
- Start
- Pick-up 8:00 in Amman
- Group
- Private
- Guide languages
- English, Arabic
Highlights
- Madaba Map in St George's Church
- Mount Nebo panorama
- Wadi Mujib canyon viewpoint
- Kerak Castle
- Shobak Castle
- Drop-off at your Petra hotel
About this experience
The King's Highway is one of the oldest roads in the world, mentioned in the Bible and used by Nabataean caravans, Roman legions and pilgrims to Mecca. Instead of the fast Desert Highway, this journey follows the King’s Highway south from Madaba along the edge of the plateau.
You see the Madaba Map, stand where Moses looked over the Promised Land, stop at the dramatic Wadi Mujib viewpoint, explore Kerak Castle and, time permitting, Shobak. You arrive at your Petra hotel in the late afternoon – with luggage in the car the whole way. It also works in reverse.
Itinerary
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08:00
Pick-up in Amman
Luggage goes in the car.
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09:00
Madaba
St George's Church and the mosaic map.
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10:15
Mount Nebo
Memorial Church of Moses and the view over the Jordan Valley.
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12:00
Wadi Mujib viewpoint
The 'Grand Canyon of Jordan', photo stop at the dam.
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13:15
Kerak Castle
Explore the castle; lunch in Kerak.
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16:00
Shobak Castle
Short visit if time allows.
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17:30
Arrive in Petra
Drop-off at your Wadi Musa hotel.
Times are a guide – on a private tour you can change the pace and the order.
Guides and meals described above are included only when “What's included” lists them; otherwise you can add them under “Add to your booking”.
PDFDownload the full programme
The detailed day-by-day programme with approximate timings, plus a guide to every place you will visit and useful travel tips – ready to print or share.
What's included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with a professional English- or Arabic-speaking driver
- One-way transfer to your Petra hotel with luggage
- Bottled water
What's not included
- Entrance tickets – the Jordan Pass covers only the sites on its list; the Mount Nebo and Madaba Map church tickets are bought separately. Add tickets under “Add to your booking”.
- Lunch – add it under “Add to your booking” (drinks not included)
- Tips for driver (optional)
- Personal expenses and travel insurance
What to bring
- Passport or ID (needed at checkpoints and some sites)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- A light jacket from November to March
- Cash in Jordanian dinars for small purchases and tips
Good to know
- Buy the Jordan Pass online before you travel: it covers Petra, Wadi Rum, Jerash and more than 40 other sites, and, for eligible visitors, waives the tourist visa fee if you stay at least 2 consecutive nights (3 days).
- This is a private tour: the time at each stop is flexible and you can change the order on the day.
Places you visit
Questions travellers ask
Is the price per person or per group?
Not per person: the price is for your private car with driver, for your group only – choose the vehicle that fits your group. Add-ons such as tickets, guides and meals are priced as shown next to each one, and the total updates live as you choose.
Can I change the pick-up time?
Yes. We suggest a time that avoids the heat and the crowds, and you can adjust it after booking by message or WhatsApp.
How do I pay?
Choose your payment method at checkout. You will receive an instant booking email, and our team confirms your driver (and guide, if you added one) within a few hours.
Cancellation policy
Day tours, activities, transfers and private services
- Up to 48 hours before the start Free – full refund
- Less than 48 hours before the start 50% of the booking price
- No-show 100% of the booking price
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