2-Day Private Tour of Amman, Desert Castles 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 historical site of Petra
04 Admire the beautiful desert castle of UNESCO-listed Quseir Amra
05 Take great pictures at the 12th-century built Qasr Al-Kharranah

Escape daily life and turn to the pages of history at Amman and Petra, along with exploring the desert castles. See the highlights of the old and new Amman, such as the Roman Theatre, Amman Citadel and the Royal Automobile Museum. Walk in the desert terrain and visit Quseir Amra and Qasr Al-Kharranah, the castles of the desert, and explore the site of Petra, a World Heritage Site.

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, Petra

Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Amman City Tour - Desert Castles

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 and drive to Petra (about 3.5 hours).
Visit Petra and enjoy a minimum 8-hour tour of the site.
- Experience the rosy-red sandstone charm of Wadi Musa and its links to ancient cultures.
- Walk through the Siq, where the colors and atmosphere feel as if time has stood still.
- Arrive at the Treasury for a dramatic, Indiana Jones-like reveal.
- Climb to the Monastery (a long, tiring ascent) and enjoy the "top of the world" feeling.
- Relax with a cup of tea and the sunset breeze from the viewpoint.
Go to Little Petra to complete the cultural picture.
- Discover a 4,000-year-old winery.
- See ancient drawings from long before the clock started to tick.
- Take in this 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 2 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: Panoramic tour of Amman, covering both the old and new parts of the city - an ideal introduction for first-time visitors, where ancient and modern blend beautifully.
Roman Theatre: Believed to be of Greek origin; a key starting point before exploring downtown.
Souqs and Citadel: Experience the atmosphere of the souqs, arches, and shops, with views toward the Citadel on the surrounding hills.
Local tastes: Your guide will recommend a hole-in-the-wall eatery and Kenafah for dessert.
Optional stroll: Walk along Rainbow St if you would like to see more of the city.
Please note:
- All guests should buy the Jordan Pass to save on entrance fees at all sites.
- The tour can be altered and customized to fit the client's time and interests.