Day Trips from Amman Jordan | Amman Day Tours

Duration 5 – 7 Hours

In this tour we will drive you on a journey to the historic city of Amman.

Mosque of King Abdullah I

With a capacity of 3,000, this mosque was built in the late 20th century by late King Hussein. It’s owned by the Government of Jordan and allows visitors to admire the stunning architecture especially the blue and golden ceiling. Check out the stylish inscriptions of the Quran on the tiles. The exterior is superb photography material.

The Islamic Museum inside the mosque houses a small collection of photographs and personal effects of King Abdullah I. Shards of ancient pottery are also on display together with coins and stone engravings.

Tips:

Men are supposed to wear long trousers.
Women are supposed to conceal their head and limbs.
They provide a free abaya or hooded gown to enter.

Our next destination which will quench your thirst for history is The Citadel. It is not a stop you would want to miss due to its great significance. You will notice that it’s situated on an L-shaped mountain, where it beautifully captures the incredible views of the seven mountains that assemble Amman, where you can inhale the surrounding atmosphere.

What you can see in the Citadel:

Cistern: This large cistern, located to the right of the vestibule, was the primary water supply to the governor’s palace.
Byzantine Church: The Byzantine basilica’s nave is flanked by two rows of columns. The photo looks eastwards from the entrance down the length of the nave, towards the partially reconstructed semicircular wall of the apse.
Umayyad Mosque: The remains of the Umayyad governor’s palace mosque dating from the 8th century
Governor’s Palace and Mosque: The dome is a modern reconstruction that gives the building an odd, Pac-Man-like appearance. The entrance to the vestibule is the large semicircular archway below the dome.
Temple of Hercules: Larger than any temple in Rome itself, the massive structure faces east and is seen here from the front (northeast corner.) The temple portico is framed by six 33-foot-tall columns
Dome of the Vestibule: The interior of the dome of the Umayyad vestibule is shown here. The original dome’s interior would have been painted and plastered, giving a much different appearance.

We will now head off to the Roman Amphitheater, which is another impressive remnant of Roman rule in Jordan. Whilst it isn’t quite the Colosseum, it’s an interesting place to take in for an hour or so.

The Royal Automobile Museum

Visit the Royal Automobile Museum, located at the King Hussein Park in Amman. The museum features the private collection of the late King Hussein, and showcases the history of Jordan through an amazing collection of modern and classic cars and motorbikes that date back to the great Arab revolt. The museum is open for guests on a daily basis except for Tuesdays.

Old Market

If Time Permits, you will have free time in Amman Old Market, also known as Souks, which are bustling with energy, people and of course, many unique items to buy. From spices and produce to jewelry, carpets, and pottery, the markets in Amman each offer their unique items and experience.

Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
Transportation in individual air-conditioned Vehicle.
Professional English-Speaking driver.
Entrance fees to all sites.

Meals and Beverages.
Tips.
Personal expenses.
Local guide at Amman Citadel (can easily be hired on spot —cost is 30 Jordanian dinars (45 USD).

Your Driver is not a guide. Although he will be very Knowledgeable and will give you a brief explanation on each site from outside, he can’t enter with you inside. Only Local Guide (can be hired on spot) can do.
Also, there are many walking tracks on each site, which you can follow and explore the site on your own.

AMMAN / PETRA / AMMAN (460KM)

Duration 8 – 10 Hours

Pick up from your hotel in Amman. Continue south (2.5 Hours’ Drive) to explore the magnificent, mysterious, rock-carved red rose city of Petra or sometimes known as The Lost City.

Spend the day experiencing this ancient Nabataean city. Walk through the Siq, the three-quarter-mile narrow gorge (1.2 km) that opens up to the magnificent Treasury, the entrance guarding the old city. Then explore the Street of Facades, a row of monumental Nabataean tombs, as you work your way to the steps that lead you to the High Place of Sacrifice. Take in the view of Wadi Musa below and if you have the energy, why not climb up the additional 800 steps to Petra’s largest monument, the Monastery.

Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
Transportation in individual air-conditioned Vehicle.
Professional English-Speaking driver.

Meals and Beverages.
Tips.
Personal expenses.
Local guide (can easily be hired at the visitor center—cost is 75 USD.
Entrance fee (70 USD per person).

Your Driver is not a guide. Although he will be very Knowledgeable and will give you a brief explanation on each site from outside, he can’t enter with you inside. Only Local Guide (can be hired on spot) can do.
Also, there are many walking tracks on each site, which you can follow and explore the site on your own.
You walk several km in Petra, so bear in mind good walking shoes and a backpack for a beverage, camera etc.

AMMAN / WADI RUM / AMMAN (650 KM)

Duration 10 – 12 Hours

Pick up from your Amman Hotel. Head south to the enchanting desert of Wadi Rum (4 Hours’ Drive), a protected area covering 720 square kilometers of dramatic desert wilderness in the south of Jordan. Huge mountains of sandstone and granite emerge.

You will be taken for a two-hour Jeep tour of the area as you follow in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia. You’ll climb over red dunes, through rock bridges, and over rock canyons to discover millennia-old rock inscriptions, petroglyphs, and fantastic photo opportunities. You’ll even visit the ruins of a building erected on an old Nabataean cistern believed to be where Lawrence hid out during the Arab Revolt (1917-1918). Meanwhile, enjoy sweeping views of the mountains and gorges in the background.

Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
Transportation in individual air-conditioned Vehicle.
Professional English-Speaking driver.
2 hours Jeep Safari.
Entrance fee.

Meals and Beverages.
Tips.
Personal expenses.

4×4’s in Wadi Rum are not so modern vehicle with no A/C. Bedouin guide / driver can speak limited English only

AMMAN / JERASH / AJLOUN / AMMAN (140 KM)

Duration 4 – 6 Hours

Morning departure to visit The Greco-Roman City of Jerash, also known as the city of the thousand columns and the ‘Pompeii of the East’. It Was built over 2,000 years ago and it is considered one of the largest and most well-preserved sites of Roman architecture in the World outside Italy.

Top Sights in Jerash:

Temple of Artemis: An impressive place of worship, complete with sandstone pillars and vaulted ceilings, named for the patron goddess of the city.

Hadrian’s Arch: Originally constructed to honor its namesake emperor, this impressive arch was meant to eventually be the city’s southern gate.

Hippodrome: An ancient sports field, large enough for 15,000 people, which still hosts mock gladiator fights and chariot races multiple times per week.

Jerash Archeology Museum: Small Museum providing a detailed look at small artifacts and antiquities found in the area.

Forum: This enormous, oval-shaped plaza in the city center is stunning. Surrounded by 56 imposing Ionic columns, it was once used as a marketplace.

Nymphaeum: One of the most beloved ruins of Jerash, this Roman-style ornamental fountain was carved to resemble seven lion heads.

Once you’ve finished exploring Jerash, you get ready to reach your next destination: Ajloun, a hilly town in the north of Jordan. The most famous landmark here is Ajloun Castle, a fortress built to ward off the Crusader armies at the vital trade and pilgrimage intersection between Jerusalem, Cairo, Damascus, and Mecca. Roam the ramparts and enjoy the sweeping views over the Levant (a sizeable geographical area in the Eastern Mediterranean).

Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
Transportation in individual air-conditioned Vehicle.
Professional English-Speaking driver.
Entrance fees to both sites.

Meals and Beverages.
Tips.
Personal expenses.
Local guide in Jerash (can easily be hired at the visitor center—cost is 30 Jordanian dinars (45 USD).

Your Driver is not a guide. Although he will be very Knowledgeable and will give you a brief explanation on each site from outside, he can’t enter with you inside. Only Local Guide (can be hired on spot) can do.
Also, there are many walking tracks on each site, which you can follow and explore the site on your own.

AMMAN / DEAD SEA / AMMAN (110 KM)

Duration 5 – 7 Hours

Drive to The Dead Sea (30 Minutes), the lowest point on earth, with its 423 meters below sea level. Free day at leisure to enjoy the unique salty water, which is four times saltier than normal seawater. This unusually salty, buoyant and mineral – rich water has attracted visitors since ancient times, all of whom have floated effortlessly on their backs while soaking up the water’s healthy minerals along with the gently defused rays of the Jordanian sun.

Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
Transportation in individual air-conditioned Vehicle.
Professional English-Speaking driver.
Entrance fees to the beach of 4-star Hotel.

Meals and Beverages.
Tips.
Personal expenses.

Things to Consider

Don’t forget swimwear, flip flops or water sandals.

AMMAN / BAPTISM SITE / AMMAN (80 KM)

Duration 4 – 5 Hours

We pick you up from your hotel and take a short 40-minute drive to the most popular Christianity site (Bethany beyond Jordan).

The Baptism Site is a Christian pilgrimage site commemorating the location where Jesus of Nazareth was baptized by John the Baptist. It also represents the Christian tradition of Baptism. The site is located on the eastern banks of the Jordan river, and comprises two locations: Tell el-Kharrar (Elijah’s Hill) and the Zor area of the Churches of St. John the Baptist.

The site was first documented in the 1890’s, but it was excavated only a century later, in the 1990s. These excavations exposed several buildings and pools that were used for Baptismal ceremonies in the Byzantine period. Monks’ cells were also recorded around the site. Next to the river, ruins of a Byzantine period monastery were uncovered. By local tradition, here Jesus left his clothes when baptized by John. Following the excavations, the site was developed both for visits and for Christian baptismal ceremonies. In addition, several churches were built around the archaeological site, although some have not yet been completed.

Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
Transportation in individual air-conditioned Vehicle.
Professional English-Speaking driver.
Entrance fees.