Jordan · 1-DAY TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 1-day tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Travel from Amman to Petra in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver such as Anas, Bardaghawi, or Ahmad. You get hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, water, a rest stop, and about four hours at Petra. Explore independently or add a local guide and entrance fees when booking.
“Our tour guide and driver were amazing. Ensured our safety and was very friendly. Petra was always on my bucket list and it did not disappoint”
Travel from Amman to Petra in a private, air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver, bottled water, hotel pickup, drop-off, and onboard Wi-Fi. You get about four hours at the site to see the Siq, Treasury, colonnaded streets, Qasr al-Bint, and possibly the Monastery. Petra entry and a local guide cost extra.
“Petra is inherently awesome. The person who made the experience truly worthwhile was our driver, Yousef Musleh, If you have any control over who takes you, ask for him. In our drive down and back, from Amman, we covered many topics regRead more”
Leave Tel Aviv at 2 AM for Petra with an English-speaking guide, border assistance, transport, entry fees, and time to explore independently. Expect a very long day, several hours on the road, a guided walk past the Treasury, tombs, and theater, plus free time to see more of Petra at your own pace.
“This was a great day tour to get from Tel Aviv to Petra. It’s a long drive there and back, and you only get to spend about 4 hours at Petra (during the hottest hours) but it is totally worth it. Our experience was well organized but this trip will be a bit aggressive for some. If you are more of a high maintenance traveler, you may want to try something else.”
Travel privately from Amman to Jordan’s great southern sights with an English-speaking driver, air-conditioned vehicle, two nights of lodging, breakfast, and a Bedouin dinner. You’ll visit Mount Nebo, Madaba, Dana, Shobak Castle, Little Petra, Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea. Entry fees, local guides, and the Dead Sea resort are extra.
“Thank you Ahmad for taking such good care of me on our quick journey around Jordan! You made the trip easy for this solo tourist. Overall this trip is a must! Three days gives you time to drive to Petra with out a big rush. Getting to Petra early is necessary for good pics Read more”
Travel from Amman to Petra in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. Walk through the Siq to the Treasury, see the Theater, climb to the Monastery, and visit the High Place of Sacrifice. Drivers such as Oday, Fares, Khaled, and Khader Dawood have been praised for punctual service, helpful advice, and comfortable stops.
“The trip to Petra was so nice.. It’s an amazing place, full of history and beauty.. our Gude Mohammed provided us with a great service and support!! I will recommend to all my family and friends.. excellent tour guide”
Leave Amman at 6:30 a.m. with a private English-speaking driver such as Zaid, Yahia, or Esmat. Spend about three hours at Petra, then take a two-hour 4x4 ride through Wadi Rum. Entry fees and meals cost extra, and a Bedouin zarb dinner can be added for 20 JD per person.
“A lot of driving, but the sights were worth it. Very congenial driver. Worthwhile to read up ahead of time.”
Travel privately from Amman to Petra in an air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking driver, entrance fees, and a local guide for the classic route. Walk the Siq to the Treasury, see the Theatre and Royal Tombs, then use free time for the Monastery or museum before visiting Little Petra. Guides may include Joseph, Hussain, Marriam, or Basel.
“Incredible experience! Cannot recommend this tour enough. Our local guide in Petra, called Joseph, was the absolute best! We didn't realise just how big Petra is so ended up staying on with Joseph after the tour finished just after the Treasury building (around 2.5hrs - we Read more”
Travel privately from Amman to Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea over two busy days. Your English or Arabic-speaking driver handles the long road stretches and offers local tips, while you explore Petra, sleep in a deluxe desert tent, add a 4x4 Jeep safari, and float in the Dead Sea. Drivers such as Safwat, Ramzi, Mustafa, and Mahmoud have been especially praised for care and flexibility.
“I couldn't have asked for a better experience! Ahmad was incredibly kind, always on time, and made sure I had the best time possible. Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea were all beautiful. I never felt rushed and got to explore all I wanted in one weekend. As a solo female traveler, I never felt unsafe or uncomfortable. Thank you so much, Ahmad for the life adventure!”
This private northern Jordan day trip takes you from Amman to Roman Jerash, Saladin-era Ajloun Castle, and Greco-Roman Umm Qais. Your English-speaking driver handles the route, hotel pickup, and return, while local guides can be hired at each site. Expect a long but flexible day, with Wi-Fi, bottled water, charging, and scenic mountain roads.
“This was a road trip through the mountains of the north of Jordan. It was gorgeous country all the way up to Umm Qais and back down to Amman. Our driver, Muhammad, was great. He made sure to stop at different fruit and food vendors and teach us about the valleys where they would grow everything. He would advocate for good prices and was a great man for the trip! In Umm Qais we were able to meet an excellent tour guide named Farag, (instagram: @hikingwithfarag) who was incredibly knowledgeable and took us further into the site. Definitely worth the extra to see more and get context of the area…”
Spend a full day with a private driver such as Shadi, Bader, Adnan, or Mr. Mint, visiting Madaba’s mosaics, Mount Nebo, Bethany Beyond the Jordan, and a Dead Sea resort. Expect hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, Wi-Fi, flexible pacing, and time for floating and mud treatments. Confirm whether your booking includes site fees, lunch, and resort access.
“Shabi The best companion for tourists, I recommend them 100%. The places were wonderful, the lunch in a 5-star hotel, a modern car with air conditioning and Wi-Fi.”
Travel from your Amman hotel to Petra in a private air-conditioned vehicle, then walk the Siq with a local guide and see the Treasury, Street of Facades, Roman Theater, and Royal Tombs. The Petra visit lasts about two hours and covers the lower site. Drivers have included Mamoun, Esam, and Khalil.
“Definitely go in the front for the big reveal of the Treasury, then head out the front and take the shuttle bus to the back door for the most amazing views and hike into Petra, 6.5 miles in .”
Travel from Aqaba to Petra by air-conditioned bus, then spend three hours with an English-speaking guide among the Siq, Treasury, tombs, temples, and Roman theater. Lunch is included, hotel pickup and drop-off are provided, and the $231 price covers entrance. Guides such as Kamahl have led strong departures, but timing can vary.
“Excellent.Petra is a wonder.The guide was great”
Fly from Ben Gurion Airport to Ramon Airport, cross into Jordan with assistance, and ride north to Petra. An English-speaking guide leads you through the Siq, Treasury, tombs, and theater. The day includes Petra admission, flights, transport, and a Jordanian buffet, with visa and border fees extra. Kareem may be among the guides.
“The tour itself was great. Transportation to and from the boarder was good too but the flights were exhausting. I was more tired from the flights than the actual excursion.”
Travel from Amman to Petra in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver and a local Petra guide. Walk through the 1.2-kilometer Siq to the Treasury, see the Theater, Royal Tombs, and Byzantine Church, then use free time for the Monastery, High Place of Sacrifice, Petra Museum, or Little Petra.
“The day was great Our driver moussa eisa was amazing A lot of information, explained about everything, gave us enough time for our activity Was sp nice and generous with cautious driving Thanks a lot”
Travel north from Amman in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to explore Jerash’s Roman streets, plazas, temples, and fountains, then visit Ajloun Castle, built by Saladin’s forces in 1184. Your English-speaking driver, hotel pickup, bottled water, and onboard WiFi are included. Entrance fees and optional site guides cost extra.
“Our guide was outstanding. The views are amazing! We had a wonderful time exploring Jerash and the castle is stunning.”
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