3-Day Jordan Tour: Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea from Amman
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 days
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness—able to walk several hours on uneven ground and handle long vehicle transfers
Overview
A compact three-day private tour from Amman that threads Roman ruins, Nabatean rock-cut cities, Bedouin desert nights, and the buoyant Dead Sea. Ideal for travelers who want concentrated highlights with private transport and local insight.
3-Day Jordan Tour: Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea from Amman
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You step out of a cool Amman hotel lobby before dawn, the city still rubbing sleep from its shoulders. The driver eases onto the highway and the landscape opens—olive-dotted hills give way to columns and carved facades, then to an ochre desert that swallows the horizon. Over three days this route moves fast: Roman colonnades at Jerash, the carved rose-red face of Petra, the lunar plains of Wadi Rum, and finally, the buoyant stillness of the Dead Sea.
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Adventure Tips
Buy the Jordan Pass
Purchase a Jordan Pass before arrival to combine visa and major site fees—this often saves money and speeds entry at Petra and Jerash.
Start Petra Early
Enter Petra at first light to avoid the midday heat and large tour groups; the light through the Siq is best for photos and cooler walking.
Bring a reusable water bottle
Long drives and desert days mean easy dehydration—carry at least 2 liters and refill whenever possible.
Respect Bedouin camp etiquette
Ask before photographing individuals, remove shoes where requested, and follow hosts’ guidance around campfires and shared spaces.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Nubian ibex on rocky escarpments
- Desert fox and small reptiles in Wadi Rum
History
Jerash preserves one of the best concentrations of Roman urban planning outside Italy, while Petra reflects Nabatean engineering and trade networks; Wadi Rum has been used by Bedouin communities for centuries.
Conservation
The region faces water scarcity and the Dead Sea’s shrinking shoreline; support local guides, avoid removing artifacts, and minimize water use and plastic waste.
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Adventure Hotspots in Amman
Recommended Gear
Sturdy hiking shoes
Provides traction on Petra’s uneven cobbles and Wadi Rum’s rocky terrain.
Sun hat and high SPF sunscreen
Protects against intense desert sun during midday and long transfers.
summer specific
Reusable water bottle with filter
Keeps you hydrated on site and reduces plastic waste in fragile environments.
Light insulated layer
Desert nights, especially in Wadi Rum, can be surprisingly cold after sunset.
winter specific