Private 3-Day Jordan Tour: Jerash, Dead Sea, Petra & Wadi Rum
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 days
Fitness Level
Suitable for travelers in average fitness who can walk uneven stone paths and climb stairs for several hours over multiple days.
Overview
A private three-day loop through Jordan that pairs classical ruins with desert scenery: walk Jerash’s colonnades, float in the Dead Sea, explore Petra’s rock-carved facades, and sleep beneath Wadi Rum’s stars. This tailored itinerary balances cultural insight with practical comforts and flexible pacing.
Private 3-Day Jordan Tour: Jerash, Dead Sea, Petra & Wadi Rum
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You step out of a cool, air-conditioned car and the city of Amman slides behind you—stone terraces give way to long straight roads, then to a sweep of olive and fig trees that thin into scrub. On day one the driver opens a private window into two millennia: Jerash’s colonnaded streets stretch wide and sunlit, columns casting sharp, angled shadows over mosaics and Roman arches. Here the past still moves: the theater still holds its acoustic hush, and the Oval Plaza invites the careful pace of someone listening for the city’s history.
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Adventure Tips
Get the Jordan Pass
Purchase the Jordan Pass before travel to cover Petra entry and skip separate ticket lines; some hotels and attractions will request proof.
Time your Petra visit
Start Petra at first light when temperatures are cooler and crowds thinner; bring a headlamp if entering the Siq early.
Protect your skin and eyes
Desert sun and Dead Sea glare are intense—use high SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, and a wide-brim hat for daytime stops.
Rinse after the Dead Sea
Salt residue can irritate skin and damage cameras—use resort showers or a bottle of fresh water to rinse off after floating.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Desert lizard species sunning on sandstone outcrops
- Migratory and resident birds such as Sinai wheatear and hoopoe
History
This route threads Greco-Roman Jerash, Nabataean Petra, and Bedouin traditions—reflecting trade routes that once linked Arabia, the Levant, and the Mediterranean.
Conservation
Respect fragile desert ecosystems by staying on designated tracks in Wadi Rum and minimizing plastic; many camps and operators support local Bedouin communities through eco-friendly practices.
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Adventure Hotspots in Amman
Recommended Gear
Sturdy walking shoes
Provides traction on Petra’s carved steps, Jerash’s ruins, and uneven desert rock.
Reusable water bottle with filter or thermos
Keeps you hydrated on long site visits and reduces plastic waste in desert environments.
summer specific
Sun hat and UV sunglasses
Protects against intense sun and glare at the Dead Sea and open desert.
summer specific
Light layers and windbreaker
Useful for cool desert mornings, evening campfires, and variable coastal temperatures.
winter specific