4-Day Jordan and Jerusalem Private Tour: Dead Sea, Jerusalem, Petra & Wadi Rum
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4 days (daily sightseeing 4–12 hours)
Fitness Level
Good mobility for walking on uneven surfaces, able to handle several hours of walking in a day and prolonged time in vehicles
Overview
Float in the mineral-rich Dead Sea, walk Jerusalem’s layered holy sites, enter Petra through the Siq and watch Wadi Rum ignite at sunset on this four-day private circuit. This compact tour blends history, geology and desert nights with private transfers and local guides.
4-Day Jordan and Jerusalem Private Tour: Dead Sea, Jerusalem, Petra & Wadi Rum
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You step out of Queen Alia Airport into a warm Jordanian evening; the driver waits with a placard, light tapping of luggage wheels on tarmac. Sixty minutes later the highway slides into the low, flat bowl of the Dead Sea—its surface a mirror that refuses to swallow a footprint. The water seems to grin as you lower yourself into it; buoyancy makes motion optional and the salt pushes you gently toward the shore.
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Adventure Tips
Bring layers for desert nights
Wadi Rum cools rapidly after sunset—pack a warm midlayer even if daytime temperatures are hot.
Early starts in Petra
Arrive at Petra at first light to avoid crowds and catch the Treasury in soft morning light; paths are uneven so wear sturdy shoes.
Border paperwork ready
Crossing to Jerusalem requires valid travel documents and possibly visa checks—keep passports and photocopies accessible.
Dead Sea skin care
Rinse off thoroughly after floating and avoid shaving immediately before to prevent irritation from the salt.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Desert fox (Vulpes rueppellii) spotted in Wadi Rum at dawn or dusk
- Various raptors over the Dead Sea basin, like kestrels and buzzards
History
This route crosses millennia: Jerusalem’s Old City layers Roman, Byzantine, Islamic and Ottoman periods, while Petra was the Nabataean capital and Wadi Rum a Bedouin homeland and Lawrence of Arabia’s desert stage.
Conservation
Visitation concentrates pressure on fragile desert ecosystems and archaeological sites—stick to marked paths, avoid littering, and use licensed guides to support sustainable site management.
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Recommended Gear
Sturdy walking shoes
Protects ankles and soles on Petra’s uneven rock and staircases.
Sun protection (hat + SPF 30+)
Strong sun across the Dead Sea and desert makes long-lasting sunscreen and a wide-brim hat essential.
summer specific
Light insulating layer
Useful for cool mornings in Petra and cold nights in Wadi Rum.
fall specific
Reusable water bottle with filter
Keeps you hydrated on long drives and hikes; potable water is available but having your own helps between stops.
summer specific