The 13 Day Trips from Amman That Earn the Road Time

1.Amman Petra Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 270 reviews · from $95Our pick

Travel from Amman to Petra in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, hotel pickup, WiFi, and water. Spend about four hours at Petra, exploring independently or adding a local guide. Drivers such as Anas, Ahmad, and Mohammad Bardaghawi are praised for smooth service and helpful local tips.

“Even if you only have a little time in Jordan, this is an absolute must-do trip. Our driver Shadi was really proactive, reaching out the night before to confirm all our pick-up details, and made getting down south and seeing Petra stress-free. Once we arrived, he linked us up with an amazing guide, and we all felt like we got as much time as we wanted to explore without ever feeling rushed. Highly recommend!”

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2.A Full Day Trip To Petra From Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · from $93

Travel from Amman to Petra in a private, air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver such as Anas, Shadi, or Yousef Musleh. You get about four hours at Petra, with the Treasury, Siq, Qasr al-Bint, and Monastery on your list. Entry and a local guide cost extra.

“Petras was “magnificent“ The assigned driver was punctual and quiet (He just said he was Russian, nothing more.) When picking us up at the hotel, I was very clear that I did not want to make any stops because we had a reservation at a restauRead more”

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3.From Amman: Private Day Trip to Petra with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 129 reviews · 12 hours · from $125

Travel from Amman to Petra in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. Visit the Siq, Treasury, Theater, Monastery, and High Place of Sacrifice. Drivers such as Oday, Fares, and Khader have earned praise for punctual service, local insight, and helpful advice.

“Amazing way to see Petra! My driver was awesome and made the trip easy door to door. I enjoyed my day more by using this option. Highly recommend.”

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4.Private Petra Day Trip Including Little Petra from Amman

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 117 reviews · from $186

Leave Amman at 7:00 am for Petra in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. A local guide leads a two-hour visit through the Siq to the Treasury, Theatre, Royal Tombs, and Byzantine Church. You also get free time, a horse ride option, and a stop at Little Petra.

“I took this trip alone as I was only briefly visiting Jordan on my way to visit friends in Qatar. My guide (Hasan) was amazing. He was very friendly and professional, and I felt safe at all times, especially as a woman traveling alone. He did a great job setting expectations for the Read more”

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5.Jerash, Ajloun, Umm Qais Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $62Best value

Travel north from Amman by private car with an English-speaking driver to see Roman Jerash, Saladin’s Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais. Local guides are available at each site for an extra fee. Expect flexible timing, Wi-Fi, bottled water, and a long day of ruins, hills, and border-country views.

“Excellent trip. Mahmoud was an excellent and knowledgeable driver— would highly recommend. Enjoyed Jarash and Ajloun castle immensely.”

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6.Amman: Day Trip to Madaba, Mt. Nebo, Baptism Site & Dead Sea

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 96 reviews · 10 hours · from $74

Travel privately from Amman with an English-speaking driver such as Bader, Shadi, Adnan, or Mr. Mint. Visit Madaba’s mosaics and churches, Mount Nebo, the Jordan River Baptism Site, and a Dead Sea resort for floating, mud, and optional lunch.

“It was a wonderful trip. We had a great driver Shadi who took care of everything for us. A highly recommended trip.”

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7.From Amman: Private Petra Day Trip with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 64 reviews · 10 hours · from $186

You’ll drive from Amman to Petra in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, then tour the Siq, Treasury, Theater, Royal Tombs, and Byzantine Church with a local guide. Guides such as Sufyan, Hasan, and Samer have earned praise for clear explanations and personal care.

“Absolutely brilliant...Our guide (Hasan) was a true gentleman, very knowledgeable, curious and above all great company. 👍”

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8.One Day Trip to Jerash & Ajloun Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $75

Travel north from Amman in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to explore Roman Jerash and 12th-century Ajloun Castle. Your English-speaking driver, possibly Mohammed, Mahmoud, or Mohammad Ali, handles the road while you visit independently or hire local guides at your own cost.

“Merece la pena verlo! Es muy bonito, Gerasa es espectacular. Nuestro conductor Mahmoud, muy muy amable. Se esforzó mucho por hacer que nuestro viaje fuera lo más cómodo posible.”

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9.Private Day Trip to Jerash, Umm Qais and Ajloun Castle from Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $118

Travel north from Amman in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to see Jerash’s Roman streets, Umm Qais’s hilltop ruins, and Ajloun Castle. An English-speaking driver handles transport, while official site guides and entrance fees cost extra. The route can be adjusted to suit your interests.

“Wonderful tour. Our guide Raed Allabadi, was very knowledge of the sites and history of Jordan. Excellent service and attention. We Could not have asked for a better ambassador for the Jordan.”

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10.From Amman: Petra and Dead Sea Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 39 reviews · 6 hours - 7 days · from $63

You’ll visit Petra for about three hours, then relax at a Dead Sea five-star resort with lunch, beach access, and time to float. English-speaking drivers such as Raed, Maen, Emad, and Taleb provide transport and practical guidance. Petra entry fees and optional guides cost extra.

“Evrything was amazing, our driver was amazing he explain Evrything about our trip. Recomended 100%”

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11.Petra and Wadi Rum Day Excursion with Hotel Collection

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $169

Travel from Amman to Petra and Wadi Rum in one long private day. An English-speaking driver such as Adnan, Anas, or Mohammad handles the road, while optional local guides can explain Petra. The price includes transport, WiFi, water, and a two-hour Wadi Rum 4x4 ride, but not entry fees or lunch.

“Adnan was a great driver, he was very friendly and shared lots of interesting facts about the different areas along the way. He got in contact the day before the tour to make sure of pick up time and location. Everything was to schedule. I would highly recommend.”

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12.Private Full-Day Trip to Petra from Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $135

You’ll leave your Amman hotel or Queen Alia Airport in a private, air-conditioned vehicle and spend about six hours exploring Petra. Choose transport only, a local guide, or a guide with entry fees. The walk includes the Treasury, theater, tombs, Monastery, and a 1,050-step climb to the High Place of Sacrifice.

“The driver and site guide were excellent, both went the extra mile to meet our needs and wants. Everything went smoothly and on time, actually Ahmed, the site guide, went beyond the time contracted for to show us and explain details of Petra. Khalid the driver was a pleasant and reassuring part of the day. Thank you to both.”

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13.Private Day Trip of Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Amman

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $563

Travel from Amman to Jerusalem and Bethlehem in about 12 hours with private air-conditioned transport, an English-speaking driver, and a local guide. See Mount of Olives, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Western Wall, Al Aqsa, the Dome of the Rock, the Church of the Nativity, and Shepherds’ Field.

“It was such a treat to see all of these wonderful historical and biblical sites. My brother and I had an amazing time!”

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