Explore Amman, Desert Castles, Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea in 3 Days

3 Days Round trip from Amman Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Amman Citadel and Roman Theatre in Amman
02 Explore the desert castle of Quseir Amra
03 See the hilltop fortress of Qasr Al-Kharranah or Kharaneh Castle
04 Learn all about the historical site of Petra and Little Petra
05 Hop on a fun-filled 4x4 ride in Wadi Rum
06 Have a refreshing time at the Dead Sea

Explore the historical highlights of Jordan on this tour, including one of the Seven Wonders of the New World- Petra. Start from the city of Amman, visiting the Roman Theatre, the Nymphaeum and the Royal Automobile Museum. Explore the three famous desert castles of Al-Azraq, Quseir Amra and Qasr Al-Kharranah, witness the Wadi Rum landscape, and have a great time at the Dead Sea.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea (Jordan)

Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Amman and Desert Castles Tour

Meet the tour guide at the airport (or hotel or any other desired location) and head to the downtown area for a visit to the Amman Citadel located right above downtown. The citadel offers ruins of many previous cultures and views of downtown that are breathtaking!
Visit the Roman Theatre, which is the second biggest on earth.
Walk to the Nymphaeum for a quick look. After that, it's time to join the locals at the fresh produce market.
Go to the Al Husseini Grand Mosque (1400 years old), the oldest mosque in the country, for a look.
Ride from downtown to the west of Amman to visit the new side of town, including the Royal Automobile Museum.
Later, head to Al-Azraq, a medieval fortress once used by 'Lawrence of Arabia'.
Delve into UNESCO-listed Quseir Amra, an 8th-century castle famous for its interior frescoes and dome zodiac painting.
Explore Qasr Al-Kharranah or Kharaneh Castle, a 12th-century hilltop fortress built to stave off Crusaders.
Then back to Amman for an overnight stay.

Day 02

Visit Petra

Start early from Amman, heading to Petra to arrive there after 3.5 hours of driving.
Visit the site of Petra and enjoy a min of 8 hours tour of the site. The rosy red charm carved in the sandstone mountains of Wadi Musa is evidence of the connection between the old cultures. The city will have an effect on you like a child in a candy shop. The marvellous colours and atmosphere of the Siq are as if time stood still; you don't actually walk down the path, it's more like gliding, and as it opens itself wide to the site of the treasury, it will hit you like an Indiana-Jones-movie scene and a secret hidden for thousands of years, a sight like no other. Taking the steps up to the Monastery is long and tiring, but when you reach there, you can say "top of the world" and no less. A cup of tea at the view up there with the fresh breeze around sunset will be priceless.
Go to little Petra to complete the picture of the culture that built this amazing city. Discover a 4000-year-old winery and the drawings from before the clock started to tick. It is a must-see wonder of the world.
Get on the road again towards Wadi Rum. Head to your camp for a Zarb dinner and get ready for an adventure to see an enormous amount of stars you have seen. On a clear night without the moon, it is also possible to see the Milky Way. Enjoy a serene night at your camp.

Day 03

Enjoy your time in the desert of Wadi Rum

Have 2 hours of 4x4 ride in the morning in the vastness of the most tranquil place you have ever been to! After that, be on the way along the Great Rift Valley to arrive at the lowest point on earth.
Enjoy your lunch, and take a swim and a mud bath at the Dead Sea, which will leave you with softer and firmer skin.
Return to Amman or the airport.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Amman 4 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transportation in modern vehicle
Free WI-FI in the car
Bottles of spring water in the car
All driver expenses and tax

What's Not Included

All entrance fees and tips
Accommodation
All meals
4x4 ride
Camel ride

What to bring

Comfortable clothing
Sunhat or Bedouin scarf
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Comfortable walking shoes or sandals (Even if you opt out of hiking, you should still wear supportive footwear.)
Daypack or small backpack (to carry your personal belongings)

Know before you go

- Amman panoramic city tour (old and new parts)
- Where ancient meets modern
- Visit the Roman Theatre (believed to be of Greek origin)
- Explore the souqs near the theatre
- See the citadel overlooking the surrounding hills
- Local food recommendations from your guide, including kenafah for dessert
- Optional stroll along Rainbow St
All guests should buy Jordan Pass to save on paying for the entrance fees at all the sites.
The tour can be altered and customized to fit the client's time and interest.