Day Trips & Excursions in Amman

When in Jordan, the UNESCO-listed New7Wonder of the World, Petra, should be at the top of your sightseeing itinerary. Gain a comprehensive overview of the 2,000-year-old rock city on this 10-hour, small-group tour from Amman, including hotel pickup and drop-off. Tick off Petra highlights including the Royal Tombs and the Treasury, the site's most photographed building, and enjoy an optional horseback ride through the dramatic Siq gorge. A small group, limited to nine people, ensures you'll receive personalized attention from your guide.

If you're interested in Jordan's rich religious heritage, don't miss out on this 8-hour excursion to La Storia Complex and Mukawir from the Dead Sea. In a small group limited to nine, you'll visit the quirky La Storia Complex, home to dioramas depicting famous biblical scenes such as Noah's Ark and the parting of the Red Sea and see the fortified hilltop palace at Mukawir, where Christians believe John the Baptist was executed. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

View some of Jordan's earliest medieval treasures in one morning on this private tour from the Dead Sea. Visit Mt. Nebo, said to be where Moses saw the Promised Land, and tour the early Christian-era mosaics at its church. In addition, see the 6th-century Mosaic Map at Madaba, and other age-old mosaics at Madaba Archaeological Park.  Private round-trip transport, local guides at the Mosaic Map and Mt. Nebo, and entrance fees included.

Pick up from Amman Hotel - Amman City Tour-Jerash - Ajloun Castle - Ajloun forest for a hike - Drop off at Amman Hotel

Stray from the beaten path and discover the north of Jordan's rich historical tapestry on this private 10-hour tour from Amman. In an air-conditioned vehicle, your private chauffeur transports you to historical highlights including Jerash, home to some of Jordan's best-preserved Roman sites, Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais Museum, an ancient site that overlooks Golan Heights and Lake Tiberius. Entrance fees and round-trip transport from your Amman hotel are included.

Tour: Amman City TourHighlights: Amman Citadel "“ Hercules museum "“ Roman Theatre "“ Archeological Museum "“ Folklore MuseumDuration: 3  Hours