2-Day Private Heritage Tour of Amman, Jerash and Petra

2 Days Round trip from Amman Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the World Heritage Site of the Roman Theatre
02 Capture the ancient beauty of Amman Citadel
03 Visit the ancient site of Jerash, a place of 1000 ancient pillars
04 Marvel at the beautiful rock-carved structures in Petra
05 See the desert landscape at Little Petra

Sign up for a heritage tour and explore the three historical cities of Amman, Jerash and Petra in Jordan. Visit the historical sites of Amman Citadel, the Roman Theatre and the Nymphaeum, along with the 1400-year-old Al Husseini Grand Mosque. Head to the city of Jerash to explore its pillars and ruins, and walk through one of the Seven New Wonders of the World, Petra.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Amman, Jerash, Petra

Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Amman - Jerash City 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.
After that, we will drive about 40 minutes to get to Jerash. Our visit to Jerash will last for 2 hours. Jerash is the most preserved Roman site. Antioch, Pompeii of the East, whatever name you choose, the city with 1000 pillars is an apple to the eye. If you think you have been amazed by Rome, this is a place that's more Roman and thus more amazing!
Head back to Amman to your chosen drop-off spot.

Day 02

Visit Petra

Start early from Amman and head to Petra, arriving after about 3.5 hours of driving.
Visit Petra and enjoy a minimum 8-hour tour of the site, including:
- The rosy-red sandstone landscapes of Wadi Musa, reflecting links between ancient cultures
- The colors and atmosphere of the Siq, where it feels as if time has stood still
- The first view of the Treasury, like an Indiana Jones movie scene and a secret revealed after thousands of years
- The climb to the Monastery - long and tiring, but rewarding with a "top of the world" feeling
- A cup of tea with the sunset breeze and panoramic views
Go to Little Petra to complete the picture of the culture that built this amazing city, including:
- A 4,000-year-old winery
- Ancient drawings from long before recorded time
- A must-see wonder of the world
Return to Amman in the late evening to end your tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Amman 3 cities · 2 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

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: The Roman Theatre is believed to be Greek of origin, but no matter, it was the place your guide would always start his journey from before heading downtown as a child. Maybe he just wanted to salute the ancient crowds before he headed into town! You will be able to smell the history before you lay an eye on it. Imagine the second biggest Roman theatre in the world among real Souqs. The arches and the shops are just lined up there, watching the citadel as it sits quietly on top of the surrounding hills; diverse is what you will find here. The guide will personally recommend one of those hole-in-the-wall eateries and some Kenafah for dessert to cap off your tour. Maybe go for a walk in Rainbow St if you are still eager to take in more of the city. Come to Amman and feel right at home!

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