3-Day Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea Tour from Amman
All four of Jordan’s must-see sights in one private trip — the Roman ruins of Jerash, the rock-carved city of Petra, the Wadi Rum desert, and the Dead Sea. Three days, no rushing, with three package options to fit your budget.
The 3-Day Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea Tour from Amman is a private multi-sight trip covering all four of Jordan’s greatest attractions in three days. Day 1 visits the Roman ruins of Jerash (~50 km north of Amman) and continues south to Petra. Day 2 explores Petra in depth and ends with an overnight at a Wadi Rum desert camp. Day 3 stops at the Dead Sea before returning to Amman. Prices start from $315 per person with three package options — transport-only, transport plus accommodation, or fully inclusive with entry tickets and meals.
Why Take the 3-Day Jordan Highlights Tour
Most tours skip Jerash. This one keeps it — without sacrificing time at Petra, Wadi Rum, or the Dead Sea.
If you’re visiting Jordan once, the question isn’t “Petra or Wadi Rum?” — it’s “can I see everything?” Three days is the minimum to cover the country’s four greatest sights without rushing, and this private tour is built around that pace.
Includes Jerash
Most multi-day Jordan tours skip Jerash, the best-preserved Roman city outside Italy. This one starts there on Day 1 — Hadrian’s Arch, the Oval Plaza, the 800m colonnaded Cardo.
3 Package Options
Choose what works for you: transport-only for independent travelers, + accommodation for comfort, or all-inclusive with entry tickets, resort access, and meals.
All 4 Sights, One Trip
No booking three separate transfers, no figuring out which hotels are near what. One driver, one private vehicle, all four sights — Roman ruins, Nabataean city, red desert, and the lowest point on Earth.
3-Day Itinerary — Day by Day
Pacing that gives each sight its due — without backtracking or wasted hours.
Amman → Jerash → Petra
Roman ruins by morning, sunset over Petra
Pickup from Amman
Private vehicle picks you up from your Amman hotel or Queen Alia Airport. WiFi and water on board.
Jerash Roman Ruins (~2 hours)
Hadrian’s Arch, the Oval Plaza, the colonnaded Cardo Maximus, the South Theatre, and the Temple of Artemis. Often called the “Pompeii of the East.”
Drive south to Petra
Roughly 4-hour drive via Desert Highway (around 280 km from Jerash to Petra). Comfort stops along the way.
Check-in at Petra hotel Pkg 2+3
3-star hotel in Wadi Musa, half-board (breakfast + dinner). Optional Petra by Night experience (separate ticket).
Petra Full Day → Wadi Rum Camp
The Treasury at dawn, Wadi Rum by sunset
Enter Petra before the crowds
Walk the Siq down to the Treasury (Al-Khazneh) before tour buses arrive. Cooler temperatures, better photos.
Explore Petra in depth
Royal Tombs, Roman amphitheater, Colonnaded Street, and — for those who can manage the climb — the Monastery (Ad Deir, 850 steps up).
Drive to Wadi Rum (~2 hours)
~110 km south to the Wadi Rum desert reserve. Check in at the Bedouin camp.
Wadi Rum 4×4 jeep tour Pkg 3
2-hour jeep safari through the desert — rock bridges, sand dunes, ancient inscriptions. Sunset over the red rocks.
Bedouin camp dinner & overnight Pkg 2+3
Dinner at the camp, traditional Bedouin tea, and stargazing in some of the darkest skies in the Middle East.
Wadi Rum → Dead Sea → Amman
Float in mineral water, back to the capital
Camp breakfast & departure
Breakfast at the desert camp, then drive north to the Dead Sea (~200 km, around 3.5 hours).
Dead Sea — float, mud, lunch Pkg 3
Resort access with lunch, fresh-water pool, and Dead Sea beach. Float in the world’s saltiest water, try the mineral mud, and rinse off.
Return to Amman
~1-hour drive from the Dead Sea back to Amman. Drop-off at your Amman hotel or Queen Alia Airport.
Ready to see Jordan’s highlights in 3 days?
From $315 per person · Free cancellation 24h before · Pay later
Travel Facts & Distances
The most-asked questions about visiting Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea from Amman.
How far is Jerash from Amman?
Jerash sits about 50 km (31 miles) north of Amman, and the drive takes roughly 45 minutes to 1 hour via Highway 35. It’s the easiest of Jordan’s major sights to reach from the capital, which is why it’s almost always the first stop on a multi-day tour heading north before turning south to Petra.
How far is Petra from Amman?
Petra is about 235 km (146 miles) south of Amman. The Desert Highway route takes roughly 3 hours direct from Amman — but on this 3-day tour, you go Amman → Jerash → Petra, which takes longer (around 6–7 hours total with the Jerash stop). The gateway town to Petra is Wadi Musa.
What is Jerash and is it worth visiting?
Jerash is an ancient Roman city in northern Jordan, often called “the Pompeii of the East” or “Rome of the East” — widely regarded as one of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities in the world, second in popularity in Jordan only to Petra.
Key sights include:
- Hadrian’s Arch — 11-metre triple-arched gateway built in 129 AD
- Oval Plaza — uniquely shaped colonnaded forum
- Cardo Maximus — 800-metre paved street lined with columns
- South Theatre — still used for performances today
- Temple of Artemis — towering Corinthian columns
Entry costs 12 JOD (~$17) at the gate, free for children under 12, and free with a Jordan Pass.
Where do you sleep on this 3-day tour?
Accommodation depends on the package you choose:
- Package 1 (Transport Only) — no accommodation included; you book your own
- Package 2 (Transport + Accommodation) — 1 night at a 3-star hotel in Wadi Musa (Petra) with half-board, and 1 night at a deluxe tent in Wadi Rum with half-board
- Package 3 (All-Inclusive) — same accommodation as Package 2, plus all entry tickets, the Wadi Rum jeep tour, and Dead Sea resort with lunch
| Route | Distance | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Amman → Jerash | ~50 km | ~45–60 min |
| Jerash → Petra | ~280 km | ~4 hours |
| Amman → Petra (direct, Desert Highway) | ~235 km | ~3 hours |
| Petra → Wadi Rum | ~110 km | ~1.5–2 hours |
| Wadi Rum → Dead Sea | ~280 km | ~3.5 hours |
| Dead Sea → Amman | ~55 km | ~1 hour |
3-Day Tour Packages & Pricing
Three options — pick based on whether you want accommodation, entry tickets, and meals bundled in.
Transport Only Pkg 1
Private vehicle + English-speaking driver for 3 days. Accommodation, entry tickets, and Dead Sea resort access not included — book separately.
Transport + Accommodation Pkg 2
Everything in Pkg 1, plus 1 night at a 3-star Petra hotel (half-board) and 1 night at a deluxe Wadi Rum camp (half-board). Entry tickets and Dead Sea resort still separate.
All-Inclusive Pkg 3
Everything in Pkg 2, plus all entry tickets (Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum), 2-hour Wadi Rum 4×4 jeep tour, and Dead Sea resort access with lunch. No extra costs on the road.
Prices shown are per person, based on 2 travelers sharing. Solo and group prices differ — final price confirmed on GetYourGuide before payment.
What’s Included in This Tour
Always included vs. specific to each package option.
Always Included
- Amman hotel pickup & drop-off
- Queen Alia Airport pickup
- Private air-conditioned vehicle (3 days)
- English-speaking driver
- WiFi on board
- Free cancellation 24h before
- Reserve now, pay later
- 3-star Petra hotel, half-board Pkg 2+3
- Wadi Rum deluxe camp, half-board Pkg 2+3
- All entry tickets (Jerash, Petra, WR) Pkg 3
- 2-hour Wadi Rum 4×4 jeep tour Pkg 3
- Dead Sea resort access + lunch Pkg 3
Not Included
- Licensed Petra/Jerash guide (separate)
- Jerash entry fee (12 JOD) Pkg 1+2
- Petra entry fee (50 JOD) Pkg 1+2
- Wadi Rum entry fee (5 JOD) Pkg 1+2
- Accommodation Pkg 1
- Dead Sea resort access Pkg 1+2
- Lunch on Days 1 and 2
- Driver gratuities (optional)
- Travel insurance
Tip: a Jordan Pass (70–80 JOD / ~$99–$117) covers Petra, Jerash, Wadi Rum entry fees plus the visa fee and 40 other sites — usually worth it on a 3-day trip.
Photo Gallery
What you’ll see across the three days — from Roman columns to Dead Sea salt formations.
Reviews from Recent Travelers
A perfect 5.0 rating across 26 verified GetYourGuide reviews.
“Everything was very comfortable thanks to our driver Alaa that assisted us from the beginning till the end of our trip, helping entering into each archeological site.”
“Great hospitality, amazing country and awesome tour management. My tour manager Faisal was AWESOME. More than a tour guide he became friend. A very sincere guy with great patience and knowledge.”
“Three days perfectly paced. Jerash on day 1 was the unexpected highlight — having a private driver meant we could spend extra time at the Oval Plaza without rushing. The Wadi Rum camp under the stars was unforgettable. Worth every dollar.”
3-Day Jordan Tour FAQ
Everything travelers ask before booking this multi-sight tour from Amman.
Yes — 3 days is the minimum to see all four sights without rushing. You get a full day at Petra (the sight that truly needs time), an overnight in Wadi Rum, and a half-day at the Dead Sea. Adding Jerash on Day 1 is possible because Jerash is only an hour from Amman.
If you have less time, consider the 1-day Petra & Wadi Rum tour or a 2-day tour instead.
Package 1 ($315 pp) — just transport. You arrange your own hotels, pay entry fees yourself, and book Dead Sea resort separately.
Package 2 ($476 pp) — transport plus 2 nights of accommodation (Petra hotel + Wadi Rum camp) with breakfast and dinner included. Entry tickets and Dead Sea resort still separate.
Package 3 ($608 pp) — fully inclusive. Transport, accommodation, all entry tickets, the Wadi Rum jeep tour, and Dead Sea resort with lunch. Nothing extra to pay on the road.
Yes — especially if you choose Package 1 or 2, where entry fees are not bundled. The Jordan Pass (70–80 JOD / ~$99–$117) covers Petra entry (50 JOD), Jerash (12 JOD), Wadi Rum (5 JOD), plus your visa fee (40 JOD) and 40+ other sites. On this tour you’d save at least 47 JOD vs. paying entry fees individually.
If you book Package 3, the Jordan Pass is not necessary because all entry tickets are already included.
Yes. Jerash and Petra are completely different sites — Jerash is a Roman-era provincial city with intact streets, theaters, and temples, while Petra is a Nabataean rock-carved city from a different era. Most travelers who skip Jerash regret it later.
Jerash is often called the best-preserved Roman city outside Italy. Two hours at the site is enough to see the highlights — and since it’s only 50 km from Amman, it fits naturally on Day 1 before continuing south.
It’s fully private — your group only in a private air-conditioned vehicle. No mixing with other travelers, no fixed group schedule. You can adjust timing within the day as you go.
Yes — airport pickup is included at no extra cost. If your flight arrives early in the day, you can start the tour straight from the airport. Provide your flight details when booking.
The 3-Day Private Tour (without Jerash) starts at $257 and gives more time at Petra and Wadi Rum on Day 1 instead. This Jerash version adds the Roman ruins but slightly shortens the Petra arrival window. If you love history and Roman architecture, choose this tour. If you’d rather maximize time at Petra/Wadi Rum, the non-Jerash version is better.
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are ideal — mild temperatures for walking Jerash and Petra, comfortable desert nights in Wadi Rum, and warm enough for the Dead Sea. Summer (June–August) is hot at midday; winter (December–February) is quieter but desert nights can drop near freezing.
None of the packages include a licensed Petra or Jerash guide — the tour includes an English-speaking driver who knows the routes but is not a licensed historical guide. If you want detailed historical commentary, you can hire local guides at the entrance to each site (typically $25–50 for 2 hours at Petra, less at Jerash).
4 Sights, 3 Days, One Private Tour
Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea — all from Amman. Three package options, free cancellation 24 hours before, reserve now and pay later.
