6 Days – 5 Nights Jordan Private Luxury Tour All Inclusive

Jordan packs a remarkable amount into a small country, and this tour covers it from the pine-covered north to the rose-colored cliffs of Petra and the open sands of Wadi Rum. I like the private format, which lets you travel with your own group and adjust the pace with your driver. I also like the useful mix of major sights and cultural stops, from Madaba’s mosaics to a float in the Dead Sea.

The main tradeoff is distance. You cover about 620 miles over six days, with a 3.5-hour airport transfer on the final day and long touring days along the way. This is a strong choice if you want Jordan’s headline sights handled for you, but it will feel rushed if you prefer long, unplanned stays in each town.

Key points to know before booking

• Six days from north to south: See Ajloun and Jerash, then continue through Madaba, Mount Nebo, the Baptism Site, Petra, and Wadi Rum.
• Private transportation throughout: Your group travels in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, bottled water, and WiFi on board.
• Petra includes a local guide: The three-hour guided visit adds context before you have time to explore the site on your own.
• Wadi Rum includes a jeep safari: The desert portion is not just a drive to a viewpoint. A jeep outing and sunset are part of the plan.
• Five nights are included: Breakfast is included each morning, along with dinner, but personal expenses and driver tips are extra.
• The Jordan Pass needs advance planning: The pass costs 78 JOD and must be bought before the trip. Check its current terms against your planned entries.

Why this six-day route works

This itinerary gives you a broad first look at Jordan without asking you to organize separate hotels, transfers, tickets, and guides. You begin in Amman, move north for Roman and Islamic-era sites, then head south through religious landmarks and desert country.

I like the route’s shape. It avoids spending every day in one archaeological site, and it gives you several different sides of Jordan: Roman columns in Jerash, Christian mosaics in Madaba, biblical viewpoints at Mount Nebo, the salty Dead Sea, Nabataean Petra, and Wadi Rum’s red desert.

The private setup matters here. You are not tied to a large coach group, and the driver is with you for the entire trip. Drivers named Emad, Mohammad, and Ahmad have been part of recent departures, with particular praise for friendly service, comfort, photographs, cultural explanations, and help choosing stops along the way.

The schedule is still full. The tour description calls Day Five a 16-hour stop at Wadi Rum, and Day Six includes roughly 3.5 hours back to the airport. I would book this for a first visit when seeing the main sights matters more than taking long breaks.

Airport arrival and your first night in Amman

Your tour begins at Queen Alia International Airport. After customs, a representative meets you with a sign bearing your name and transfers you to your Amman hotel, about 30 minutes away.

That welcome is useful after a flight. You do not need to work out a taxi or negotiate a ride at the airport, and the hotel check-in is part of the opening day. Since Day One is mainly arrival and transfer, avoid treating it as a sightseeing day.

Five nights of accommodation are included, but the supplied information does not name the hotels or provide room categories. If hotel style matters to you, ask for the property names before paying. The same applies to the Wadi Rum night, since one recent account refers to a desert camp while the formal schedule describes the day as a 16-hour Wadi Rum stop.

Ajloun Castle and the green north

Day Two begins at Ajloun Castle, an Ayyubid fortress built high in northern Jordan. Its location among the Ajlun-Dibbine pine forests gives this stop a different feel from the dry southern sites.

You will spend about an hour here, with admission included. The castle’s importance is military: it helped defend the region and played a part in campaigns against Crusader forces eight centuries ago. The setting also gives you a look at a greener part of Jordan, where local residents go to escape city life.

This is a good early stop because it breaks up the Roman and desert sites that follow. If you enjoy fortifications, views, and medieval architecture, you will likely appreciate it. The one limitation is time. An hour is enough for a focused visit, not a long walk through the surrounding forest.

Jerash, where Roman streets still make sense

The day continues to Jerash for about three hours. This is one of the tour’s strongest stops, especially if you like ancient cities that still reveal their original layout.

Jerash blends Greco-Roman planning with later eastern influences. You can expect broad colonnaded streets, monumental arches, temples, and large public spaces. The listed sights include the Arch of Hadrian, the Temple of Artemis, and the Temple of Zeus.

Three hours gives you a useful visit without turning the day into an archaeology marathon. It is enough time to understand how the city was arranged and to stop for photographs, though you will not inspect every corner at a slow pace.

Spring brings rolling hills and greener surroundings to Jerash. If your visit matches the annual Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts, the area can also have music, folk dance, and theater. The festival is not listed as part of the tour, so treat it as a possible seasonal extra rather than a guaranteed feature.

Madaba mosaics and Mount Nebo views

Day Three shifts from ancient Roman remains to Christian and Byzantine landmarks. At St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church in Madaba, you spend about 30 minutes viewing the city’s famous mosaic tradition.

Madaba is known as the City of Mosaics, with Byzantine and Umayyad works forming the heart of its cultural identity. The church visit is short, so you should think of it as a focused introduction rather than a full town tour.

Next comes Mount Nebo, about 15 minutes by car from central Madaba. The mountain rises close to 1,000 meters, and on a clear day you may see the Dead Sea, Bethlehem, and Jerusalem from the top.

The view depends on weather and visibility, but the stop still has value even when the horizon is hazy. Mount Nebo connects the physical setting with biblical tradition, and the hour allotted here gives you time to take in the site without a long detour.

The Baptism Site and the Dead Sea

The tour then visits the Baptism Site of Jesus Christ, also called Al-Maghtas. You spend about two hours here before heading to the Dead Sea for the night.

This stop adds a religious dimension to the route and pairs naturally with Mount Nebo and Madaba. The schedule does not specify a local guide or particular ceremony, so expect a site visit rather than a promised special event.

The Dead Sea is one of the most memorable parts of the trip because the experience is physical, not just visual. You can float in its unusually salty water and spend the night in the region. The schedule gives the Dead Sea area 18 hours, which allows more breathing room than several of the earlier stops.

Use care around the water and follow local instructions. The tour includes the Dead Sea region, but it does not list personal spa treatments, drinks, or other extras. Those would fall under personal expenses unless confirmed otherwise.

Petra with three hours of local guidance

Day Four is devoted to Petra, Jordan’s best-known archaeological site and one of the New7 Wonders of the World. The formal visit lasts about six hours, making this the central sightseeing day of the tour.

Petra is carved into sandstone cliffs, and the route through its narrow entrance leads to the famous Treasury. From there, the site opens into a larger area of tombs, façades, paths, and rock-cut monuments.

A three-hour local guide is included at Petra. That is valuable because the site can otherwise feel like a sequence of impressive surfaces without a clear story. Your guide can help connect the Nabataean city to its trade routes, buildings, and water systems, while your driver remains focused on transport.

You should still expect a fair amount of walking on uneven ground. Six hours sounds generous, but Petra can absorb every minute, especially if you want photographs and time beyond the guided portion. Wear practical shoes, carry water, and ask how the six hours are divided between guided touring and free time.

Petra is also where the private format pays off most. You do not have to match a large group’s walking speed, and the driver can help coordinate the day. Still, the tour cannot remove the basic reality of Petra: heat, stone paths, and plenty of walking are part of the experience.

Wadi Rum by jeep at sunset

Day Five moves into Wadi Rum Protected Area, often called the Moon Valley. The plan includes a jeep safari and time to see the desert at sunset.

This is a welcome change after Petra. Instead of moving through a carved city, you travel across broad desert spaces, with rock formations and open horizons shaping the experience. The jeep safari lets you reach more of the protected area than a simple roadside stop would.

Sunset is the clear highlight. Wadi Rum changes color as the light drops, and the open setting gives the evening a sense of scale that you do not get in a crowded town.

The schedule assigns 16 hours to Wadi Rum, but it does not spell out every hour or identify the exact camp arrangements. One account refers to a Wadi Rum camp, so confirm whether an overnight desert stay is included in your specific booking and what facilities it offers.

The desert can be basic compared with a city hotel. That is part of the appeal for some people, but it may not suit you if you need polished facilities each night. Ask about the sleeping setup, meals, and departure time before the trip.

The final drive back to the airport

Day Six is largely a return transfer. The drive back to the airport takes about 3.5 hours, with departure by evening.

That timing works best when your flight leaves late enough to allow the full transfer. Give yourself a generous buffer because the schedule is fixed around the airport run, and the tour description does not promise extra sightseeing on the final day.

The long return is another reason to view this as a highlights tour rather than a slow holiday. You spend the final day getting back to Queen Alia International Airport, saying goodbye to the driver and the country.

What the $1,304.99 price covers

At $1,304.99 per person, the value depends on how much you would otherwise spend arranging a private car, five nights of hotels, site admissions, a Petra guide, and a Wadi Rum jeep safari.

The package includes private transportation, an air-conditioned vehicle, an English-speaking driver, WiFi on board, bottled water, breakfast each morning, dinner, site admission where applicable, the Petra guide for three hours, and the Wadi Rum safari. That is a substantial bundle for a six-day private trip.

The price does not include driver tips, personal expenses, or anything not listed. The Jordan Pass must also be purchased before departure and costs 78 JOD. Since the tour includes entrance fees to sites not covered by the Jordan Pass, check which admissions are included directly and which may fall under the pass.

A private tour normally costs more than joining a large group, but you are paying for control, direct transfers, and a driver who stays with your group. The value is strongest for couples, families, or friends who want a simple route without handling every reservation themselves.

Who will enjoy this tour most

I would choose this tour if you have six days and want Jordan’s major sights in one organized sweep. It suits first-time visitors who value private transport, airport pickup, included breakfasts, and help at Petra.

It is also a good fit for people who want cultural variety. You get Roman ruins, a medieval castle, Christian sites, a famous salt lake, a Nabataean city, and a desert safari in one route.

You may want a longer trip if you prefer slow mornings, independent meals, or several nights in Petra and Wadi Rum. One couple extended their stay from six to 13 days after arriving, which points to a useful planning idea: six days can introduce Jordan well, but it cannot cover every worthwhile site.

The drivers are a major part of the experience. Emad has been noted for attentive service and explanations about Jordanian culture, history, and borders. Mohammad has helped with photographs and spontaneous stops, including seasonal fruit, while Ahmad has been praised for being a friendly companion throughout the route. Your assigned driver may differ, so treat those names as examples rather than a promise.

Should you book the Jordan private tour?

Book it if you want a well-organized first visit with the main attractions handled in a compact schedule. The private vehicle, Petra guide, Wadi Rum jeep safari, airport pickup, and included meals give you a practical package, especially when you value convenience over bargain travel.

Think twice if you dislike long drives or want to linger at every stop. Before booking, confirm the hotel names, the Wadi Rum sleeping arrangement, the exact Jordan Pass implications, and the timing of your departure flight.

For a short introduction to Jordan, this route makes good sense. You will see the country’s biggest sights, meet local drivers who can add useful context, and leave with enough unfinished business to justify coming back.

FAQ

Where does the Jordan tour begin?

The tour begins at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman. A representative meets you after customs with a welcome sign showing your name.

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts six days and includes five nights of accommodation.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates, and private transportation is provided.

Is airport pickup included?

Yes. Airport pickup is included at Queen Alia International Airport, followed by a transfer of about 30 minutes to the Amman hotel.

What meals are included?

Breakfast is included for five mornings, and dinner is included. Personal expenses are not included.

Is a guide included at Petra?

Yes. A local Petra guide is included for three hours.

Is the Wadi Rum jeep safari included?

Yes. The package includes a jeep safari in Wadi Rum.

Do I need to buy a Jordan Pass?

The tour information says the Jordan Pass must be purchased before the travel date and costs 78 JOD. Check the pass terms and the attractions included before buying it.