



by R H VIP Transportation Services
This 6-day, 5-night tour offers a brief but comprehensive visit to key sites in Jordan, starting with pickup at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman by a private English-speaking driver. The vehicle includes bottled water and onboard WiFi. The first day begins with a visit to Jerash, where travelers spend about three hours exploring the Temple of Artemis, Oval Plaza, Cardo Maximus, and Temple of Zeus. Next is Ajloun Castle for approximately 45 minutes, where visitors can walk the walls and see the castle's towers and museum. The tour then stops in Madaba for 30 minutes to view the 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land inside the Church of St. George. Afterwards, the group drives to Mt. Nebo for 45 minutes to visit the old monastery and enjoy panoramic views of the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, Jericho, and Jerusalem. The day ends with a 45-minute visit to Karak Castle, exploring its fortifications, tunnels, and views. On the third day, the tour starts early at Petra Visitor Center before 8:00 AM to avoid crowds. Visitors walk through the Siq to the Treasury, then continue along the Street of Facades, including tombs such as the Urn Tomb and Silk Tomb, spending about five hours in Petra. After Petra, the group drives for two hours to Wadi Rum for an overnight stay. An optional 4x4 Jeep tour in Wadi Rum covers canyons, sand dunes, and Nabatean rock inscriptions. The following day includes a morning 4x4 safari if chosen, then a three-and-a-half-hour drive to the Dead Sea for hotel check-in. On the fifth day, the tour includes a two-hour visit to the Baptism Site of Jesus Christ (Bethany Beyond the Jordan) on the east bank of the Jordan River, with ruins, a museum, and archaeological sites. The tour concludes with a 45-minute drive back to Amman airport for departure. Included are private transportation, airport pickup and drop-off, bottled water, onboard WiFi, and an English-speaking driver. Entry fees, local guides, hotel accommodations, the Wadi Rum safari ride, and gratuities are not included. Hiring local guides at each site is optional. Travelers are advised to purchase the Jordan Pass in advance for discounted entry to attractions.
Airport Pickup
The driver monitors flight status through Queen Alia International Airport services to adjust pickup as needed. At arrivals, the driver holds a sign with the lead traveler's name, assists with luggage, and provides a modern car equipped with bottled water and free WiFi. Service operates 24 hours.
45 min
Jerash Ruins
Visit the Temple of Artemis, dedicated to the huntress goddess, featuring tall columns and detailed carvings. Walk through the Oval Plaza, once a busy marketplace and arena for chariot races and contests. Explore Cardo Maximus, Jerash's main street lined with colonnades and shops. Climb to the Temple of Zeus, the largest sanctuary in Jerash.
180 min
Ajloun Castle
Built in 1184 by Saladin's nephew Izz ad-Din Usama to control Syrian-Egyptian trade routes, the castle has 13 hexagonal and round towers and fortified gates. Explore its walls and towers for views of nearby valleys. Visit the courtyard, water channels, cisterns, and the on-site museum detailing its history and archaeology. The castle was abandoned in the 19th century and restored in the 20th.
45 min
Madaba Mosaic Map
Located on the floor of the Church of St. George, the map dates to around 560 AD and is the oldest surviving original map of the Holy Land. It shows the region from Egypt to Lebanon, including Jerusalem, the Jordan River, and the Dead Sea. Made from millions of colored tesserae, it includes biblical cities and landmarks with notable historical accuracy for its time.
30 min
Mt. Nebo
Visit the monastery on Mt. Nebo, where Moses is said to have viewed the Promised Land. From the site, look out over the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, Jericho, and Jerusalem. The visit includes time to explore the old monastery.
45 min
Karak Castle
Constructed between 1142 and 1148 by Pagan the Butler and King Fulk of Jerusalem, and expanded by Mamluks and Ottomans, Karak Castle was a Crusader stronghold controlling trade routes. It endured multiple sieges, including Saladin's assault in 1188. Explore its walls, towers, gates, underground chambers, and tunnels. Panoramic views of the city and countryside are available from the castle.
45 min
Petra
Arrive before 8:00 AM at Petra Visitor Center to avoid crowds and purchase tickets. Start with a walk through the Siq, a narrow gorge leading to the Treasury carved into rose-colored cliffs. Explore the Treasury area, nearby tombs, and Nabataean architectural features. Continue along the Street of Facades, passing tombs like the Urn Tomb and Silk Tomb.
300 min
Drive to Wadi Rum
Travel from Petra to Wadi Rum, the desert location for the overnight stay.
120 min
Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum, called the Valley of the Moon, has wide red sand dunes and tall sandstone cliffs. In the morning, an optional 4x4 Jeep tour explores canyons, sand dunes, and Nabatean rock inscriptions. Afterwards, the trip continues for 3.5 hours to the Dead Sea, where guests check in at their hotel.
180 min
Baptism Site of Jesus Christ
Located on the east bank of the Jordan River north of the Dead Sea, this archaeological World Heritage Site includes ruins of churches and monasteries from the Byzantine period. Excavations revealed baptismal pools, caves used by hermits, and other early Christian remains. The site includes a museum and guided tours are available.
120 min
Return to Amman Airport
Drive back to Amman airport, concluding the tour.
45 min