3-Day Jordan Tour Packages
Picture squeezing Jordan's highlights into three days - Petra's rose-red Treasury, Wadi Rum's desert camps, and floating in the Dead Sea. You'll explore ancient Nabataean cities, camp under ridiculous stars, and float effortlessly in the world's lowest point. Jordan packs serious history into a small, easily manageable country.
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3 Day Jordan Itinerary, incl. Petra and Wadi Rum
A 3-day Jordan expedition takes you to 7 key destinations: Amman's Citadel, Jerash's Roman ruins, Petra's Treasury, Wadi Rum's desert, Mount Nebo's viewpoints, Madaba's mosaics, and Dead Sea's shores. Includes 2 hotel nights and authentic Bedouin camping.
- Day 1
Amman, Jerash, and Transfer to Petra
Start your day at 8 AM with breakfast in Amman before visiting the Citadel on one of the city's highest points. Explore the local markets in downtown "Al-Balad" and see the impressive Roman theater from 106 AD. Take a 45-minute drive north to Jerash to explore its well-preserved Roman ruins. If you're lucky, you might catch one of the historical gladiator fight shows. After a 3-hour drive south you'll reach Petra. You can join the Petra by Night show (runs Monday, Wednesday, Thursday for $24) but book ahead as spots fill up quickly.
- Day 2
Petra and Wadi Rum Desert Experience
Get to Petra by 6:30 AM to avoid crowds and heat. You can walk or take a horse ride through the Siq canyon to reach the Treasury. While the Treasury is the most photographed spot you'll need 4-5 hours to properly explore the whole site. Make sure to wear sturdy shoes with good grip since the ancient stone steps can be slippery. After lunch head to Wadi Rum for a 2-hour sunset jeep tour through red canyons and dunes. Spend the night in a Bedouin camp under the stars but pack warm clothes since desert nights get cold.
- Day 3
Mount Nebo, Madaba, and Dead Sea
After breakfast take the 4-hour drive to Mount Nebo where you'll get sweeping views of the Jordan Valley and Jerusalem hills. Visit nearby Madaba to see the famous 6th-century mosaic map in St. George's Church. Plan to reach the Dead Sea by early afternoon when the weather is best. Remember not to shave that morning keep salt water away from your eyes and limit your float time to 15 minutes. The drive back to Amman takes about an hour but traffic can add extra time during rush hour.
3 Day Jordan Itinerary, incl. Petra and Dead Sea
Pack major highlights into 3 action-filled days: Day 1 covers Mt Nebo's Byzantine mosaics and Dead Sea floating, Day 2 explores Petra's Treasury and Roman amphitheater, and Day 3 offers free time at Petra before returning to Amman's Art Hotel.
- Day 1
Amman to Petra via Mt. Nebo and Dead Sea
Leave Amman early for the 45-minute drive to Mt. Nebo. Visit in the morning for the best visibility. On clear days you can spot Jerusalem and Jericho. Drive an hour to the Dead Sea. Bring water shoes since the salt crystals on the shore are sharp. Go for a float in mid-morning before the afternoon heat picks up. Important: Skip shaving for 24 hours before swimming or the salt water will sting. After lunch take the 3-hour drive south to Petra. Get to bed early tonight.
- Day 2
Full Day in Petra
Start at 6am when Petra opens to avoid crowds and heat. The walk through the Siq to reach the site is 1.2km and takes about 20 minutes. Wear solid shoes because the stone path gets slippery. Do the tough 800-step climb to the Monastery first thing while it's cool. Take indoor breaks between 12-3pm when the sun is strongest. Try to catch the Petra by Night show if you can - it costs extra but it's incredible.
- Day 3
Morning in Petra, Return to Amman
Use your second-day pass for sunrise photos of the Treasury in beautiful morning light. Plan to leave Petra by 1pm for the 3-hour drive back to Amman. Pack food since good stops are limited on this route.
3 Days in Jordan, incl. Petra and Wadi Rum
Ancient meets wilderness in this Jordan adventure with 2 full days in Petra exploring the Treasury and Royal Tombs, plus a 4-5 hour 4x4 tour through Wadi Rum visiting Lawrence Spring and Khazali Canyon. Covers three major destinations: Petra, Wadi Rum, and Aqaba, with comfortable hotel and camp stays.
- Day 1
Aqaba to Wadi Rum Desert Adventure
Leave Aqaba early for the one-hour drive to Wadi Rum. Your 4x4 desert tour starts around 9 AM and lasts 4-5 hours. You'll visit key spots like Lawrence Spring and the Nabatean Temple. Pack sturdy shoes if you want to climb the rock formations. "Mohammad our desert driver knows the spots and how to have fun with us! The desert sunset was spectacular and the views of the Milky Way in the dark sky were incredible." Even in summer the desert gets cold at night so bring warm layers for your overnight camp stay.
- Day 2
Wadi Rum to Petra
Start your day with a desert sunrise before driving 1.5 hours to Petra on the Kings Highway. Take a 2.5-hour guided tour through the Siq to see the Treasury, Street of Facades and Royal Tombs. "Our guide Sami spoke great English and gave a really interesting/entertaining private tour. He also gave us advice on what to do on day 2 in Petra." Get to the site before 9 AM when the Siq is cooler and less crowded. The main trail takes about 3-4 hours round trip at a relaxed pace.
- Day 3
Second Day in Petra and Return to Aqaba
Use your second day in Petra ($7 extra entrance fee) to explore the quieter areas. Take shuttles to Little Petra and hike to the Monastery to avoid the crowds. "The hike in the mountains back towards the main part of Petra was probably the highlight - it got us away from the crowds." The canyon is chilly in morning shadows so wear layers. Plan your 2.5-hour return drive to Aqaba based on your travel plans.
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What people love about 3-day Jordan tours
- Explore The Lost City of Petra & Wadi Rum
It was a fantastic trip booked with Trip500. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great land tour in Jordan. Jebreel Masadeh always takes the time to answer any questions we may have, shares his knowledge, and provides us with all the necessary information.
Hats off to Ahmad our driver (car with 2 of us) for travel, care and consideration and guidance for Dead Sea and Mt nebo. A wonderfully careful knowledgeable an assisting guide in Bashir, who stayed with us for 4 hours hugely assisting Deborah with her mobility problems and walker rollator. He ensured that we saw all the main features and organised additional golf carting to get us back up. Hotel La Maison was good mid-range but again, wonderfully caring and assisting. Good food too. Intrepid deserves every credit and this was faultless great experience. Worth every cent of the price and guide, driver, hotel all earned their tips Be generous, they surely deserved it!
Jordan Short Break: Amman, Petra & Wadi Rum (Original)
- Wadi Rum and Petra Tour for 03 Days - 02 Nights from Aqaba City (AQ-JHT-007)
We had an amazing time with this operator with Jordan HorizonTours. They are the best in terms of being organized and we had very respectful driver who took us on the tour. The sights are magical and hotels were equally good. I highly recommend them for excellent experiences.
