Jordan's Ancient History & Culture

About This Tour

A ten-day survey of Jordan's history — Amman's Citadel, the Umayyad desert castles, Jerash, Madaba's mosaics, Kerak, Petra, Wadi Rum, and Aqaba's Red Sea coast.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

Arrival

Arrival pickup at Queen Alia International Airport, Amman, with a private transfer to your first hotel.

Day 1 — Amman

Arrival, then the Citadel, the Umayyad Palace, and downtown souks.

Day 2 — The Desert Castles

The Umayyad-era Qasr Amra and its frescoes, and Qasr Al Kharraneh.

Day 3 — Jerash & Ajloun

The "City of a Thousand Pillars" and Ajloun Castle in its pine forests.

Day 4 — The Dead Sea & Madaba

A swim in the Dead Sea, Mount Nebo, and Madaba's Byzantine mosaics.

Day 5 — Kerak & Little Petra

Kerak Castle and Little Petra's Siq al-Barid canyon.

Day 6 — Petra

A full guided day exploring the Treasury, Royal Tombs, and High Place of Sacrifice.

Day 7 — Wadi Rum

A 4x4 SUV journey through the desert, visiting Bedouin camps and ancient rock carvings.

Day 8 — Aqaba

Free time on the Red Sea, with optional snorkeling or diving.

Day 9 — Amman

The Citadel, the Temple of Hercules, the Archaeological Museum, and the Roman amphitheatre.

Day 10 — Departure

A private transfer to Queen Alia International Airport for your flight home.

Departure

The trip ends back in Amman with a private transfer to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) for your departure flight.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group

A professional, knowledgeable local guide

Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip

Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group

All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included

Meals and snacks

Gratuities for your guide or driver

Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers

Crowded 50+ seat group buses

Fully custom stops, built around you

A fixed script with no flexibility

Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying

Meeting at a fixed public meeting point

Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup

Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — private transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver throughout.

This trip focuses on historical and cultural sites — the desert castles, Kerak, and two separate visits to Amman's ruins — while the natural wonders trip trades Aqaba and some castles for the Azraq Wetland Reserve and hikes in Mujib and Dana.

Yes — a first look at the Citadel and downtown on day 1, then a fuller tour of the Temple of Hercules, museum, and amphitheatre on day 9.

Yes — a swim stop on day 4, on the way to Madaba.

Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.

Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

Request a Quote

Tell us your group size and preferred date — we'll follow up with pricing.

DurationMulti-Day Tour

PickupArrival pickup at Queen Alia International Airport, Amman, with a private transfer to your first hotel.

Group size1 to 25 guests, any vehicle class

ItineraryFully customizable to your group

Direct pricing — no marketplace markup

Free itinerary changes until confirmed

Direct line to your guide and driver

Usually respond within a few hours

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