Jordan Tours for Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea

Jordan is compact enough to see a surprising amount without spending half the trip on the road. Petra is the main reason many people come, but with a few more days you can sleep in Wadi Rum, spend time at the Dead Sea, visit Jerash and Amman, or continue south to Aqaba.

Our Jordan Tours range from 3 to 9 days. A shorter trip can concentrate on Petra and a few nearby stops, while a week gives you much more room to travel from northern Jordan through the Dead Sea area and Petra to Wadi Rum. Depending on the itinerary, arrangements can include hotels, airport transfers, private transportation, guided sightseeing with licensed local guides, and local support during your trip. Private Tours and Customized Tours are available for travelers who want to adjust the route or pace.

One of the advantages of travelling in Jordan is that the experience changes quickly from place to place. Roman ruins in Jerash, the stone façades of Petra, the open desert of Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea can all be part of the same journey without needing domestic flights between them.

Jordan Local Expertise • Private Driver & Transportation • Licensed Guides at Key Sites • Petra & Wadi Rum Planning • Desert Camp Options • Support During Your Trip

Jordan Tours at a Glance

Petra: How Much Time Do You Need?

Petra deserves more time than a quick walk to the Treasury and back. You enter through the Siq, but beyond the Treasury the site continues through tombs, temples, Roman remains, and trails leading to viewpoints and the Monastery.

On shorter Jordan itineraries, Petra naturally takes up a large part of the trip. If you have more time, an additional night gives you a less rushed visit before continuing south to Wadi Rum.

From Petra into Wadi Rum

The change from Petra to Wadi Rum is one of the most interesting parts of travelling through Jordan. Within a few hours, archaeological sites give way to open desert, sandstone formations, and long stretches of almost empty landscape.

Wadi Rum is usually explored by 4x4 with a local Bedouin driver. Some itineraries continue onward the same day, while others include a night in a desert camp. If Aqaba is part of the trip, it fits naturally after Wadi Rum rather than requiring a separate detour.

The Dead Sea, Madaba & Mount Nebo

These three stops work well together geographically. Madaba is known for its mosaics, including the Byzantine map of the Holy Land, while nearby Mount Nebo looks across the Jordan Valley and has a long biblical association.

The Dead Sea can then be included as a sightseeing stop or an overnight stay. How long you spend there depends largely on whether you want some downtime at a resort or simply want to experience the water before continuing the journey.

Amman, Jerash & Northern Jordan

Amman is often treated simply as the arrival point, but the Citadel and Roman Theatre make it worth including in the itinerary. North of the capital, Jerash has extensive Roman-era streets, temples, theatres, and public spaces that can be explored on foot.

With additional time, the route can continue farther north to Umm Qais. On a shorter trip, Jerash is the easier addition before heading south.

How Many Days Should You Allow for Jordan?

Three or four days can work if Petra is your priority, but there will inevitably be compromises. With five or six days, it becomes much easier to include Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea without treating every stop as a quick visit.

Seven days or more gives you room to include northern Jordan, Madaba and Mount Nebo, or Aqaba, depending on what interests you. Because most of the route is travelled overland, adding another night often improves the pace rather than simply adding another destination.

When to Travel

Spring and autumn are popular for Jordan because temperatures are generally easier for walking around Petra, Jerash, and Wadi Rum. These are also busy periods, particularly at the country's best-known sites.

Winter is cooler and can be quite cold at night in Petra and Wadi Rum. Summer is much hotter, especially around the Dead Sea and southern Jordan, so sightseeing times need a little more thought. Aqaba has its own warmer Red Sea climate and can be included at different times of year.

Jordan on Its Own or with Another Country?

Jordan does not need to be an extension to another trip. With a week available, there is enough to build a varied itinerary entirely within the country.

If you are already travelling in the region, however, Jordan can also be combined with Turkey or Egypt. See our Turkey & Jordan Vacation Packages or Jordan & Egypt Tours for existing combinations.

For longer regional itineraries, our Multi Country Tours include routes connecting Jordan with additional destinations.