6-Day Jordan and Jerusalem Private Tour: Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum & Jerusalem Highlights
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6 days
Fitness Level
Suitable for travelers in average physical condition who can handle multiple days of walking (Siq and Petra ups and downs) and short hikes in desert terrain.
Overview
A compact, private six-day route that pairs Jordan’s greatest hits — Dead Sea buoyancy, Petra’s carved rose stone, Wadi Rum’s desert theater — with a day in Jerusalem’s Old City. Expect active days, private transport, and local guides who move the logistical pieces so you can focus on the places.
6-Day Jordan and Jerusalem Private Tour: Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum & Jerusalem Highlights
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You emerge from Queen Alia International into warm, dry air and a driver holding your name. The first hour’s drive dips toward Amman — a city of white stone houses climbing low hills — and already the itinerary shapes itself like a map of contrasts: the salted stillness of the Dead Sea, the rose-red slot of Petra’s Siq, and the wide, wind-sculpted planes of Wadi Rum where desert rocks seem to lean toward the sky.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Bring your passport and allow border time
Crossing to Jerusalem via the King Hussein/Allenby Bridge requires passport control and sometimes additional paperwork — allow extra time and check visa rules before travel.
Footwear for cobbles and sand
Sturdy walking shoes with good soles are essential for Petra’s Siq, the uneven stones of Jerusalem, and rocky Wadi Rum trails.
Hydrate and manage salt exposure
The Dead Sea’s high salinity is dehydrating and can sting open cuts — rinse with fresh water and drink plenty of fluids after floating.
Timing your photography and tours
Start early in Petra and arrive at sunset in Wadi Rum to avoid crowds and capture the best light; mid-morning in Jerusalem brings quieter alleyways.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Desert foxes and nimble ibex occasionally seen in Wadi Rum
- Migratory birds and waterfowl around the Dead Sea wetlands
History
This route threads Nabataean Petra, Byzantine mosaics in Madaba, and millennia-old holy sites in Jerusalem, reflecting continuous human settlement and pilgrimage across the Levant.
Conservation
Sites like Petra and Mount Nebo have active visitor management to protect fragile stonework; in Wadi Rum, community-based tourism aims to limit vehicle tracks and preserve Bedouin grazing areas.
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Adventure Hotspots in Amman
Recommended Gear
Sturdy walking shoes
Provides traction on Petra’s Siq, Jerusalem’s cobbled streets, and Wadi Rum rock surfaces.
Sun protection (hat + high SPF sunscreen)
Desert and Dead Sea exposure is intense; protect skin and eyes.
summer specific
Daypack with water bladder or bottles
Carry 2–3 liters, snacks, and a light layer for early mornings and evenings.
Swimwear and quick-dry towel
For floating in the Dead Sea and hotel pools; quick-dry fabric is more practical.
summer specific