Day Trips & Excursions in Amman

If you have time for one day trip from Amman, Petra is a must. This ancient rock-cut city is a UNESCO-listed wonder, and this 12-hour trip takes you there and back in comfort, with a personal driver. On arrival, choose to explore independently or hire a local guide (additional cost), enjoying an ample six hours to see rock-carved monuments like the Treasury, theater, and more, as you wish. Entrance fees at own expense.

Located 140 miles (225 kilometers) from Amman, Petra once dominated the trade routes of ancient Arabia. Pass by Little Petra the Nabatean’s carvan stop before heading to the main city. Your visit to this hauntingly beautiful place begins with a walk through the Siq, a narrow path that was once the main entrance to the city. An impressively long, deep and narrow gorge of stunning natural beauty, the Siq is hemmed in by cliffs soaring up to 263 feet (80 meters) , and measures three-quarters of a mile (1.2 kilometers).

Visit Jerash and Ajloun Castle from the Dead Sea on a private tour to two of Jordan's most dramatic historic sites. Combining the two destinations ensures you'll make the most of your time on the road, and you'll follow in the footsteps of ancient Romans and Medieval warriors while exploring the scenic, hilly landscape of northern Jordan.

Explore an ancient desert city - and a UNESCO World Heritage Site - on a full-day, private tour from Amman to Petra. Unlike group tours with a fixed itinerary, this trip gives you the choice between a full, guided tour of Petra and a transport-only option, each with flat-rate pricing that's a cost-effective alternative for groups of up to seven people.

Take the hassle out of visiting Jerash and Ajloun Castle with this private day trip from Amman. Avoid having to negotiate with cabs or hire a self-drive car, and relax with return private transport and a personal guide in Jerash. Explore the well-preserved streets and pillared Oval Plaza of the ancient Roman city as your guide provides historical perspective; and stop at Ajloun to roam its 12th-century towers and corridors.

Visiting Petra in a day from Amman is tricky without a car. Use this full-day chauffeur service to travel with ease between the two. Meet your driver at your Amman hotel and depart in a WiFi-equipped vehicle. Enjoy time to independently explore the ancient city of Petra before returning with your driver to Amman.

See the sights of Amman on this private tour from the Dead Sea. You'll learn about the history and culture of Jordan's capital and visit attractions such as Al Bukaria Souk and the Citadel, where you can enjoy a view of the Old City of Amman.

Discover Jordan's rich history on this half-day tour to the Umayyad Desert. Visit these desert 'castles' that were once used as caravan stations, trade centers, outposts, and resort pavilions. Admire the beautiful Islamic art, mosaics, frescoes, and carvings that can be found inside and were inspired by Persian and Greco-Roman traditions. Spend about 45 minutes at each destination before heading back to Amman.

It's at least a 6-hour round-trip from Amman to Petra, Jordan's signature sight. Enjoy the comfort and flexibility of a private guide and vehicle with none of the delays entailed by multiple pickups on this door-to-door tour. Stroll the majestic Siq to the Treasury, admire the Royal Tombs and the Roman Theater, and discover Qasr al Bint. Your tour includes tea, coffee, water, entrance fees, and in-vehicle Wi-Fi.

Visiting Petra from Aqaba is easiest by guided tour: freeing you from arranging your own transport, ticket, and guide. With this day trip, travel to the UNESCO-listed rock city by shared coach or minivan, and explore in a small group for a less-crowded experience. See the Siq, Treasury, and more; get free time to explore alone, and enjoy a short horseback ride as an included extra, all alongside included admission.

Go on an in-depth exploration of Amman on this full-day tour. Depart in an air-conditioned vehicle and make your way to the historical part of the city. Over the day, visit the Roman Amphitheatre, the Citadel, the Temple of Hercules, the Archeological Museum, and downtown Amman. Enjoy a traditional lunch and Jordanian dessert.

Explore ancient Jerash and medieval Ajloun Castle on this 6-hour trip from Amman. Enjoy the views of the Jordan Valley on route to Jerash, home to the remnants of a Greco-Roman city. Take a guided tour around the ruins, including the well-preserved Oval Plaza, Hippodrome, temples and paved streets. Hear intriguing tales about the city's past, and then stop at Aljoun, a 12th-century hilltop Muslim castle. Learn about its eventful history, and stroll around the atmospheric chambers and small museum before admiring the lovely views from the towers.

Visit the fascinating capital of Jordan on a full-day, private tour from the Dead Sea, and explore Amman with the flexibility of a private driver. Highlights of this 8- hour tour include The Citadel, King Abullah Mosque, the Roman Theater, and the Royal Automobile Museum, and it includes pickup and drop-off at Dead Sea hotels and admission at all listed sites, with the option to add a mezze lunch while booking.

Spend a full day immersed in the Islamic architecture and art of the Eastern Desert castles. With a private guide and driver, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Qasr Amra, Qasr al-Asraq, and Qasr Kharana. Tours are available at each site (own expense). Entrance fees and round-trip transportation from Dead Sea area hotels are included.

If you have time for one side trip from Amman, make it Petra. Carved 2,300 years ago by the Nabataeans, this southern Jordan UNESCO-listed rock city is one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. This private tour whisks you there and back in a day by private air-conditioned vehicle and with an itinerary customizable to your wishes. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included, with optional local guiding at Petra at own expense.

Get out of the city and visit Jordan's desert castles on this full-day trip. Depart from your Amman hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle and make your way into the desert to see the 8th-century Omayyad-era castles. Stop by Qasr Amra, Al Kharrana, Mushatta, Hallabat, and Azraq and learn about each place from your guide. Enjoy a traditional lunch.

Explore Jordan's Roman past and present-day capital on this 6-hour private trip to Jerash, with a panoramic tour of Amman. Start at classical Jerash, a crumbled Greco-Roman city dubbed the 'Pompeii of the East.' With a local guide, view the well-preserved monuments, including the Oval Plaza, Hippodrome, colonnades and paved streets as you hear about this ancient Decapolis city. Then, take a panoramic tour of Amman's top attractions including the Citadel viewpoint, the downtown souks, and views of the city's mosques, churches and historical Jabal Al-Webdeih quarter.

Jordan's biggest Roman site, Jerash, lies within an hour of Amman. With this private trip, swap haggling with cabs for a seamless excursion by private air-conditioned vehicle, with a private guide to show you around. Tour the city's sun-baked ruins, including the colonnaded oval-shaped forum and temples; and hear stories of its 1st- and 2nd-century golden age that you'd miss without a guide. Entry fees and door-to-door transport are included.

Rewind to ancient and medieval Jordan on this private Jerash and Ajloun Castle day trip from Amman. After a journey north, stop to visit Jerash, one of the world's best-preserved Roman cities. Admire the colonnaded Oval Plaza, temples, plazas, and monuments; and then continue to Ajloun Castle to explore the fortress, built in 1184 by Saladin's forces. Air-conditioned transport and hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with optional local guiding at the sites at own expense.

Explore the desert wilderness of Wadi Rum on a private day trip from Amman. Drive south to the UNESCO-listed wadi, and enjoy a 2-hour tour of the dunes, mountains, and canyons in a 4x4 with a Bedouin driver. See ancient rock inscriptions and highlights including the Hanging Arch and Khaza'ali spring, where Lawrence of Arabia reputedly washed. Tea or coffee at a Bedouin camp, round-trip private transportation, and Amman hotel pickup and drop-off included.