Private tours to Jordan

Upon arrival in Amman, we'll meet you at the airport and arrange a private transfer to your selected hotel. Spend your first day in Jordan at your leisure: recover from the flight, adjust to the climate and time zone changes, relax in a luxurious room, and enjoy a delicious dinner. If you'd like to begin your exploration of the city with a culinary adventure, we'll book a table in advance at a fine restaurant—Amman's cuisine blends family recipes, Middle Eastern spices, fish delicacies, and creative modern presentation.

The next day, we invite you to begin exploring the capital! Amman is a hilly city divided into very contrasting halves: a conservative Muslim half and a more modern half, which will impress art lovers with its many art galleries. Your walk through the capital also includes a visit to the Qala'a Citadel, the ruins of the Temple of Hercules and the Umayyad Palace (8th century), and an exploration of the Roman heritage—the ruins of ancient Philadelphia. After the city tour, we'll head to the desert castles—Umayyad-era monuments located approximately 1-1.5 hours' drive from the capital. You can visit Qasr Amra, famous for its rich frescoes and mosaics, Qasr Harran—a fortified fortress with thick walls, and Azraq, built of black basalt. After a rich exploration of the castles, we'll return to Amman so you can finish the day in a comfortable hotel and prepare for the next leg of your journey.

During your stay in Amman, we recommend visiting Jerash (ancient Gerasa), one of the best-preserved Roman cities outside of Italy, known as the "Pompeii of the Middle East." The drive from the capital takes about an hour, and along the way, you'll enjoy views of the picturesque hills of northern Jordan. Gerasa boasts two ancient theaters, a majestic nymphaeum with a cascade of niches, a sanctuary of Artemis, and city gates that once greeted trade caravans. Particularly impressive is the oval square with its columned borders—a rare architectural ensemble, dominated by the Temple of Zeus. The city's atmosphere is remarkably unified: it seems as if the Roman quarters have simply drifted off into a light slumber, even preserving the contours of the ancient roads.

The route then leads to Umm Qais Hill, located about an hour's drive from Jerash. This is the site of ancient Gadara, a city with fantastic views of the Golan Heights and Lake Tiberias. The hill boasts basalt streets, fragments of a theater, and the remains of houses, evoking the spirit of the region's Hellenistic past. The final point of the day is Ajloun Castle, a 12th-century fortress built atop a mountain to control trade routes. Once again, breathtaking panoramas await you: this time, of Ajloun's verdant forests contrasting with the desert landscapes of central Jordan. In the evening, return to the capital.

En route from Petra or Amman, the desert landscape of Wadi Rum gradually unfolds: smooth sandy waves, massive ochre-colored cliffs, and that special expanse where time vanishes. Wadi Rum is a lunar landscape that has served as the backdrop for world cinematic masterpieces, including "Lawrence of Arabia," "The Martian," and "Dune." The evening will be spent at a campsite, where an authentic dinner of lamb roasted in the Bedouin tradition awaits. A night in the desert is a unique experience: the clear, velvety sky seems endless, and the silence around provides a rare sense of solitude. Even those who have seen much and are accustomed to high standards note that Wadi Rum leaves something new in their memories: an unexpected combination of pristine nature and comfort, the opportunity to spend the night in a place where it seems nothing has changed in thousands of years.

The morning begins with a jeep safari through the desert. Our route will take you through the most striking locations of Wadi Rum, allowing you to see the play of light on the cliffs and the vast red valleys that stretch to the horizon. The safari typically takes about two hours, after which the journey continues at your discretion: you can head towards the resort town of Aqaba or, if these destinations weren't previously included on the itinerary, take the King's Road with the option to visit the Karak Fortress. You'll have as many experiences as you desire—without rushing or being forced into a strict schedule.

Jordan is a crucial Christian country, home to numerous landmarks significant to believers. We can include a trip to these holy sites in our tour. The first stop will be Bethany, a valley on the east bank of the Jordan River, considered the site of Christ's baptism and a destination for Christian pilgrimage for centuries. The valley's tranquil, calm atmosphere creates a sense of unusual quiet after the splendor of Wadi Rum or Petra. Our route then passes through Umm ar-Rasas, formerly known as Kastron Mefaa, where mosaics of rare beauty have been preserved. Stone buildings and church fragments allow us to imagine what this region was like in the first centuries AD, and nearby rise pillars where hermit monks once lived, choosing the path of solitude and prayer.

The route concludes with a climb to Mount Mukawir. Here, on a high plateau, stood Herod's palace, and it is with this place that the story of John the Baptist is associated. Mukawir is interesting not only for its biblical history but also for its stunning panoramas—you can admire the ridges of the Moabite Mountains, endless valleys, and the weightless haze over the expanses of the Jordan Lowland. After exploring the ruins of the fortress, you can return to Amman, where impressions of natural landscapes, ancient shrines, and modernity combine to form a complete picture of Jordan.