Amman is Jordan’s capital city and is the perfect place to begin a 3-day tour. With its fascinating scenery, ancient history and cultural diversity, Jordan is a country that is home to a multitude of attractions.

The city of Amman is also only a short distance away from the neighboring state of Israel, making it an ideal starting point for tours throughout the region.

These popular 3-day trips from Amman visit top tourist attractions, places of historical interest and areas of immense natural beauty in the north and south of Jordan and across the border in Israel.

Here's everything you need to know about these exciting multi-day trips from Amman.

3-Day trips from Amman: Petra, Wadi Rum, Dana, Aqaba and Dead Sea

This type of 3-day trip from Amman gives you the opportunity to experience the region’s awe-inspiring desert landscapes, majestic ancient history, and extraordinary aquatic environments.

Tours of this nature typically take place on a private basis and you can either book your own accommodation or ask the tour operator to include this in your tour arrangements.

What is the typical itinerary?

On the first day of this trip, you will travel to the Dana Nature Reserve before visiting the crusader era Shobak Castle. The day ends at Little Petra, the caravan stopping point for traders who crossed the Rift Valley from Africa.

Your second day is spent exploring the magnificence of Petra, the sandstone-carved Rose City before traveling to Wadi Rum in the afternoon to spend the night at a Bedouin camp in the desert.

After enjoying a morning at Wadi Rum with an optional jeep tour on Day 3, your tour will continue to Aqaba (during the summer months) and the Red Sea.

Then your final stop will be the Dead Sea where you will be able to experience the sensation of weightlessness in the salt and mineral rich water of this landlocked lake.

Which types for 3-day trips to Petra, Wadi Rum, Dana, Aqaba and Dead Sea are available?

Typically, this type of tour takes place on a private basis. Most tours do however offer the option of including accommodation or allowing you to make your own accommodation arrangements.

Similar tours that substitute some of the destinations with visits to Jerash, Ajloun, and Umm Qais are also available.

How much does it cost?

Tours of this type cost from US$350 per person for a 3-day experience excluding accommodation to around US$700 per person sharing for a luxury tour that includes accommodation for 2 nights. These prices are based on a minimum of two travelers.

3-Day trips from Amman: Madaba, Mount Nebo, Petra and Dead Sea

To visit some of Jordan’s top natural and historical attractions as well as sites of religious significance, you can book this 3-day tour from Amman. You will be treated to a fully chauffeured trip between each location in a private vehicle.

On most tours, you will be given the option of allowing the tour operator to make your accommodation plans, or you can opt to book accommodation yourself.

On arrival at the Dead Sea, you can extend your trip by making your own arrangements for a night or two at one of the resorts on the banks of this intriguing one-of-a-kind salt lake.

What is the typical itinerary?

With an early morning start on Day 1, you will drive to Mount Nebo, the site of a monastery and where Moses stood and gazed across the Promised Land. Next comes a short drive to Madaba to view the famous 6th-century mosaic floor map in St. George’s church.

At Wadi Al-Mujib, you have a short time to admire the impressive rock formations before visiting the Crusader castle in Kerak on the way to your hotel in Petra.

You have the morning of Day 2 to visit the ancient Nabataean city of Petra. In the afternoon, your tour continues to Wadi Rum where you will experience a 4x4 excursion across the desert landscape.

The third day of your tour concludes with a pick-up from Wadi Rum Village or Wadi Rum Camp and you have the option of returning to Amman, or being dropped at a hotel of your choice at the Dead Sea.

Which types for 3-day trips to Madaba, Mount Nebo, Petra and Dead Sea are available?

Chauffeured private tours are the most commonly available tours of this kind. You are expected to make your own accommodation and meal arrangements for this tour. A guided tour in Petra and a 4x4 drive with a local Bedouin guide in Wadi Rum are usually included.

How much does it cost?

This type of tour starts from US$450 per person to US$800 per person for a 3-day experience excluding accommodation to around US$800 per person depending on the group size. These prices exclude accommodation and meals which will be for your own account.

3-Day trips from Amman: Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth and Galilee

The Middle East is a melting pot of cultures, traditions and religions and there are many sites throughout the region that hold significance to people of many faiths. A well planned 3-day trip from Amman provides you with the opportunity to visit several of Israel’s most important and historically significant sites.

Accommodation for the two nights in Israel is usually included in the tour costs, and you may have the option to upgrade or select your own accommodation if you prefer.

Your experienced professional driver and local guides for on-site tours work to ensure your trip is both enjoyable and insightful.

What is the typical itinerary?

On a 3-day tour from Amman and across the border into the neighboring state of Israel, your first destination is the city of Jerusalem.

You will explore the Mount of Olives, Gethsemane and the Old City of Jerusalem where you will be able to walk along the Via Dolorosa. Visit the church of the Holy Sepulchre and see the Dome of the Rock, Wailing Wall and Al Aqsa Mosque.

The second day of touring takes you to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ and includes time in the New City of Jerusalem. Day three sees you traveling north to visit Nazareth and Galilee before returning later in the day to Amman.

As an alternative, you can opt to visit the ancient walled city of Jericho, Qumran and Masada on the third day of your tour before returning to Amman.

Which types for 3-day trips to Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth and Galilee are available?

You can choose between a 3-day tour that visits Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth and Galilee, or a tour that travels to Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Jericho, Qumran and Masada.

You have the option of an unguided tour where you are chauffeured between locations, or a tour that includes a licensed guide on the sightseeing days of the tour.

The tour includes a 3-Star accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis for the two nights in Israel. You may be given the option to upgrade this accommodation or make your own arrangements.

To facilitate the immigration process, you have the option of paying an additional fee for VIP Crossing Service at the border.

How much does it cost?

Tours from Amman into Israel range between US$1,000 and US$1,500 per person for a 3-day excursion. You have the option of paying an additional fee for VIP Crossing Service at the border.

3-Day trips from Amman: Customizable private tours

If you have a specific itinerary in mind or would like to include specific destinations on your tour, there is the option of booking a fully customizable tour that can be designed according to your requests and the available time.

Customizable tours start from US$800 per person, based on a minimum of two people in the group. Your driver’s aim is to ensure that you are able to visit the destinations of your choice as far as possible, and the tour operator will be able to assist you with accommodation arrangements if required.

3-Day Trips from Amman