Amman, Jerash, Madaba +4 more
Jordan in 6 Days: Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea
Amman, Petra, the Wadi Rum desert and the Dead Sea
- 6 days / 5 nights
- Amman, Little Petra (Siq al-Barid), Madaba, Mount Nebo +4 more
- Duration
- 6 days / 5 nights
- Start
- Queen Alia International Airport or the King Hussein (Allenby) Bridge; ends at the airport or your Amman hotel
- Group
- Private: your car and driver for your group only
- Guide languages
- English, Arabic
Highlights
- Amman: the Citadel, the Roman Theatre and downtown
- Mount Nebo, the mosaics of Madaba and the King's Highway with the Wadi Mujib viewpoint
- A whole day in Petra: the Siq, the Treasury and more
- Little Petra (Siq al-Barid)
- A night in a Wadi Rum desert camp
- A night at the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth
About this experience
Discover the highlights of Jordan on a private trip that brings together the history of Amman, the wonders of Petra, the beauty of the Wadi Rum desert and a relaxing night on the shores of the Dead Sea. You travel in comfort in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a driver who speaks English or Arabic (your choice when booking), with time for visits and breaks along the way.
From the Citadel and the Roman Theatre in Amman you head to Mount Nebo and the mosaics of Madaba, then south on the King's Highway past the Wadi Mujib viewpoint to Petra, where a whole day is yours. Little Petra and a night in a Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum follow, before the drive north to the Dead Sea to float in its salty water. On the last day your driver takes you to the airport or to your Amman hotel.
Day by day
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Day 1
Arrival – Amman city tour
Pick-up at Queen Alia International Airport, or on the Jordanian side of the King Hussein Bridge once you have completed the entry formalities, and the transfer to your hotel in Amman. Depending on your arrival time, a tour of the Citadel, the Roman Theatre and downtown, then back to the hotel. Night in Amman.
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Day 2
Amman – Mount Nebo – Madaba – Petra
From Amman to Mount Nebo and its views over the Jordan Valley, then Madaba, the city of mosaics. On along the King's Highway with a stop at the Wadi Mujib viewpoint, arriving in Wadi Musa to check in at your hotel. Night in Wadi Musa – Petra.
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Day 3
Discovering Petra
In the morning your driver takes you to the Petra visitor centre, and the day is yours to explore the rose-red city – the Siq, the Treasury and its monuments – as far as time and your legs allow. At the agreed time your driver is waiting to take you back to the hotel. Night in Wadi Musa – Petra.
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Day 4
Petra – Little Petra – Wadi Rum
After checking out, a visit to Little Petra (Siq al-Barid) and its facades carved in the rock, then on to Wadi Rum to settle into your camp. A 4×4 jeep tour of the desert can be added. Night in a Wadi Rum camp.
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Day 5
Wadi Rum – the Dead Sea
Leaving Wadi Rum for the Dead Sea, with a break on the way. Check in at your hotel and free time to relax and float in the Dead Sea. Night at the Dead Sea.
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Day 6
The Dead Sea – the airport or Amman
Free time depending on your departure, then the transfer to Queen Alia International Airport in time for your flight, or to a hotel in Amman – as you choose.
Times are a guide – on a private tour you can change the pace and the order.
Guides, jeep tours, camp nights and meals described above are included only when “What's included” lists them; otherwise you can add them under “Add to your booking”.
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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 and driver for the whole programme (the driver speaks English or Arabic – your choice when booking)
- Pick-up, all transfers and the visits listed
- Transfers between your hotel and the Petra visitor centre
- Fuel, road tolls and parking
- The driver's expenses and accommodation
- Drinking water in the vehicle
What's not included
- Hotel nights – not included in the price (ask us and we can suggest hotels); choose your Wadi Rum tent under “Add to your booking”
- 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”.
- Tour guides – add a guide all the way or a licensed Petra guide under “Add to your booking”
- 4×4 jeep tours and activities in Wadi Rum – add them under “Add to your booking”
- Meals and personal expenses
- Visa fees and border formalities
- Transfers or visits outside the programme
What to bring
- Passport (needed at the border, at checkpoints and at Petra)
- The Jordan Pass, printed or on your phone, if you have one
- Comfortable walking shoes, hat and sunscreen – Petra is a long walk
- Warm layers for the night in Wadi Rum
- Swimwear and old dark clothes for the Dead Sea
Good to know
- Start times follow your arrival and departure times.
- If your Wadi Rum camp can only be reached by 4×4, your driver takes you to the camp's meeting point.
- Buy the Jordan Pass online before you travel: it covers Petra, Wadi Rum, the Amman Citadel 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). Crossing at the King Hussein Bridge? Visas are not issued on arrival there – arrange yours before you travel.
- Camp tents: choose a tent for 2 or for 3 people. For bigger groups the tents are added automatically – e.g. 5 guests with the tent for 3 = one tent for 3 and one tent for 2; with the tent for 2 or the bubble tent, one tent for every 2 guests.
- Every programme can be adjusted: add nights, add or skip a visit, or change the order. Send us a message after booking.
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 a driver who speaks English or Arabic (your choice when booking) for the whole programme (6 days), for your group only – choose the vehicle that fits your group. The Wadi Rum camp, tickets, guides, jeep tours and meals are add-ons priced as shown next to each one, and the total updates live as you choose.
Where do we stay, and do we need to book the hotels and the camp?
One night in Amman, two in Wadi Musa next to Petra, one in a Wadi Rum camp and one at the Dead Sea. Choose your tent (standard for 2 or 3, or a bubble tent) under “Add to your booking” and we book it for you. Hotels are not included: book your own and tell us where you stay, or ask us and we can suggest hotels.
Can you pick us up at the King Hussein (Allenby) Bridge?
Yes – choose it as your pick-up. Your driver waits on the Jordanian side once you have completed the entry formalities. Please arrange your Jordanian visa before you travel if you cross at this bridge, and send us your expected crossing time.
How long do we have in Petra?
A whole day (day 3): your driver takes you to the visitor centre in the morning and collects you at the time you agree, so you can walk as far as you like – the Siq, the Treasury, the Royal Tombs or the climb to the Monastery. Add a licensed Petra guide, the lunch buffet or Petra by Night if you wish.
How do I pay?
Choose your payment method at checkout. You will receive an instant booking email, and our team confirms your driver and camp within a few hours.
Cancellation policy
Multi-day packages
- 14 days or more before arrival Free – full refund
- Less than 14 days to 7 days before arrival 30% of the package price
- Less than 7 days to 72 hours before arrival 60% of the package price
- Less than 72 hours before arrival 100% of the package price
