6 Days – 5 Nights Jordan Private Luxury Tour All Inclusive

Jordan packs a lot into six days. This private tour links Roman ruins, biblical sites, Petra, and Wadi Rum with airport pickup, a private car, five nights of lodging, breakfasts, dinner, and a desert jeep ride. I especially like the north-to-south route and the freedom of having one driver for your group. The main tradeoff is the pace: long drives and full sightseeing days leave little time for wandering slowly.

I also like the practical touches, including bottled water, onboard WiFi, entrance fees outside the Jordan Pass, and a three-hour local guide at Petra. Drivers named Emad, Mohammad, and Ahmad have been praised for their care, advice, photography, and easy company. Just note that the Jordan Pass costs 78 JOD separately, and tips and personal expenses are not included.

Key points to know before booking

• Private airport-to-airport routing: Your tour begins at Queen Alia International Airport and ends with a roughly 3.5-hour drive back to the airport on Day 6.
• Petra gets six hours: A local guide leads three of those hours, giving you time to continue exploring independently.
• Wadi Rum includes a jeep safari: The desert stay is built around a sunset visit in the Moon Valley.
• The Dead Sea is an overnight stop: You have a long block of time in the region after visiting Mount Nebo and the Baptism Site.
• Northern Jordan comes first: Ajloun Castle and Jerash give you Roman and medieval history before the route heads south.
• The price covers many costly basics: At $1,304.99 per person, you get private transport, five breakfasts, dinner, lodging, site admissions outside the Jordan Pass, and several guided elements.

Why this six-day Jordan route works

Jordan is compact enough to cross by road, yet its best sights feel very different from one another. In six days, you move from Amman to pine-covered northern hills, Roman columns, mosaic churches, biblical viewpoints, the salt waters of the Dead Sea, Petra’s sandstone canyon, and Wadi Rum’s open desert.

I like the route because it avoids making Petra the only reason to come. You see major landmarks in several parts of the country, and the north-to-south order gives the journey a natural shape. You also avoid the usual problem of arranging separate taxis, hotels, guides, and entrance tickets.

The private format matters. Only your group takes part, so you can ask the driver to pause for a photo, adjust the pace within reason, or stop for local fruit, something one past itinerary did along the road. You are not tied to the needs of a full coachload.

Still, this is not a leisurely hotel holiday. Day 2 has two substantial sightseeing stops. Day 3 includes Madaba, Mount Nebo, the Baptism Site, and the Dead Sea. Petra demands several hours on foot, while Wadi Rum includes a long desert block and a sunset outing. If you prefer lingering over one site, you may find the schedule brisk.

Arrival in Amman and the first evening

Your representative meets you after customs at Queen Alia International Airport with a sign bearing your name. The transfer to your Amman hotel takes about 30 minutes, followed by check-in and an overnight stay.

This first day is deliberately light. That is a good choice after a flight, since you do not need to begin sightseeing immediately. You have time to settle in, organize your bags, and prepare for an early start.

The airport pickup is also useful if you do not want to negotiate transport after arrival. Because this is a private transfer, you are not waiting for other arrivals before heading to the hotel.

The itinerary does not provide the Amman hotel name or a detailed hotel category, so you should confirm the property and room arrangements before paying. Five nights of accommodation are part of the package, but the exact lodging style is not specified.

Ajloun Castle and Jerash on Day 2

The second day heads north to Ajloun Castle, an Ayyubid fortress linked to the medieval struggle against the Crusaders. The castle sits among the green hills and pine forests of the Ajloun-Dibbine area, giving you a break from the denser urban feel of Amman.

You have about one hour at the castle, with admission included. That is enough for a focused visit to the fortress and its views, though not an extended exploration of every corner. The appeal here is the combination of setting and military design. You are not looking at ruins in an empty plain. The surrounding hills help explain why this was a useful defensive position.

The next stop is Jerash, with three hours allocated to the ruins. This is one of the strongest parts of the route for anyone who enjoys ancient architecture. Jerash combines Greco-Roman planning with later Eastern influences, and its broad streets, arches, temples, and columns give you a clear sense of how substantial the ancient city was.

The Arch of Hadrian, Temple of Artemis, and Temple of Zeus are among the major sights associated with Jerash. Three hours gives you a far better chance to see the site properly than a quick photo stop. Spring is noted for its green hills and mild visual contrast, while the annual Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts brings music, dance, and theater in summer.

Your driver takes you between the sites, but the information provided specifically names a local guide for Petra, not Jerash. Ask your driver how much site commentary is included here. That small clarification can make a difference if you want historical detail rather than simply directions and transport.

Madaba, Mount Nebo, and the Baptism Site

Day 3 moves into Jordan’s religious and artistic center. At St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church in Madaba, you see the city’s famous mosaic tradition. Madaba is known for Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics, and the church is the key stop listed here.

Only 30 minutes are scheduled, so plan for a concentrated visit. The short stop works if you want to see the church and its central mosaic without turning the day into a long museum visit. If mosaic art is a major interest, you may wish to ask in advance if the timing can be adjusted.

Mount Nebo comes next, about 15 minutes by car from central Madaba. The mountain rises to almost 1,000 meters, and on a clear day the view can reach across the Dead Sea toward Bethlehem and Jerusalem. Weather and visibility matter here, so keep expectations flexible. The viewpoint is valuable even when distant landmarks are not visible, but you should not count on seeing every named place.

The itinerary allows one hour at Mount Nebo. That gives you time for the viewpoint and the religious setting without making the stop feel rushed. I like the way Mount Nebo follows Madaba: one stop focuses on Christian art, the next on a sacred place and broad regional views.

You then visit the Baptism Site of Jesus Christ, also known as Al-Maghtas. The planned visit lasts about two hours before heading toward the Dead Sea at night. This is a serious religious site rather than a quick scenic overlook, so the longer stop gives you room to take in the setting.

The day covers three different kinds of interest: art in Madaba, religious tradition at Mount Nebo and Al-Maghtas, and the natural oddity of the Dead Sea. That variety is one reason this tour works well for mixed-interest groups.

The Dead Sea overnight

The Dead Sea is listed as an 18-hour stop, effectively making it your overnight base after the Baptism Site. It is a salt lake in the Jordan Rift Valley, bordered by Jordan on one side and Israel and the West Bank on the other.

The package lists the Dead Sea region as a free admission stop, which is sensible because the experience depends more on your accommodation and its access to the water than on a single monument ticket. The hotel details are not supplied, so confirm whether your property offers the intended bathing access and what facilities are included.

You should also expect a change of pace here. After several historical sites, the Dead Sea gives you time to rest and enjoy the water. Floating is the famous activity, but personal expenses are not included, so budget separately for anything beyond the package.

Petra, with six hours for Jordan’s great showpiece

Day 4 is devoted to Petra, the ancient Nabataean city and one of the New7 Wonders of the World. Six hours is a useful allocation. Petra is too large and too visually important for a rushed one-hour stop, and the route gives you a full part of the day to see its main spaces.

A local guide leads for three hours. That is a strong feature because the carved facades and paths make more sense when you understand the Nabataean city behind them. After the guided portion, you have time to continue at your own speed.

The remaining three hours are not a guarantee that you can see every remote trail or viewpoint. Petra covers a large area, and walking takes time. Wear practical shoes, carry the bottled water provided, and ask your guide to help you use the available hours well.

The tour describes Petra as a place of desert and rock, which is exactly the point. The setting is not just a backdrop for the Treasury. The narrow approach, carved stone, tombs, and wider valley create a journey through changing forms of sandstone.

Petra is also where the pace may test you. Six hours sounds generous until you add walking, photo stops, the guided visit, and breaks. If Petra is your main reason for choosing Jordan, tell the operator that before the tour begins and ask how the day will be organized.

Wadi Rum and the sunset jeep safari

Day 5 turns from carved city to open desert. Wadi Rum Protected Area, often called the Moon Valley, is known for its huge desert spaces and rock formations. The itinerary sets aside 16 hours, including the desert experience and overnight arrangements.

A jeep safari is included, which is important. Wadi Rum is best understood from more than one viewpoint, and a vehicle allows you to reach parts of the protected area beyond a simple roadside stop. The schedule specifically highlights sunset, described as a major moment of the visit.

The desert camp is included in the overall lodging plan, though the camp’s exact facilities are not specified. Ask about bedding, bathrooms, meal arrangements, and heating or cooling before departure. Those details matter more in the desert than they do in a city hotel.

Wadi Rum gives the tour a needed change of rhythm after Petra. You are still sightseeing, but the focus shifts from ruins and religious history to space, rock, light, and the experience of crossing a desert in a jeep.

The long return to Queen Alia Airport

On Day 6, you drive about 3.5 hours back to the airport by evening. That makes this package easiest for a flight departing late enough to allow the full return transfer.

Do not book a tight flight connection without confirming the planned departure time. The route is private, but traffic and road conditions can still affect a long transfer. The final day is transportation rather than another sightseeing day, so plan your flight around that reality.

What the $1,304.99 price really covers

At $1,304.99 per person, this is not the cheapest way to see Jordan. Its value comes from combining several costs into one private arrangement.

You receive an English-speaking driver, air-conditioned private transport, onboard WiFi, bottled water, five breakfasts, dinner, five nights of accommodation, Wadi Rum jeep safari access, Petra’s three-hour local guide, and entrance fees to sites not covered by the Jordan Pass.

The Jordan Pass itself must be purchased before the trip and costs 78 JOD. Since the package wording excludes sites covered by that pass, read the admission details carefully and confirm which tickets you should buy separately. Tips, personal expenses, and anything not listed remain outside the price.

I see the strongest value for couples, families, or small groups that would otherwise pay separately for cars, drivers, airport transfers, hotels, guides, and desert transport. The price becomes less attractive if you already have a car, prefer hostels, or want to arrange each hotel yourself.

Past service has included drivers named Emad, Mohammad, and Ahmad. Their praised qualities include care with comfort, cultural and border explanations, useful suggestions, photography, and friendly company. A good driver matters in Jordan because so much of the trip happens on the road.

Who should book this private tour?

I would choose this tour if you want the major Jordan highlights without planning each transfer yourself. It suits first-time visitors, couples, families, and small private groups who value a single point of contact and a fixed route.

It is also a good match if you want variety. You get castles, ancient city ruins, mosaics, sacred sites, saltwater, Petra, and desert scenery in one short trip.

I would hesitate if you dislike long drives, prefer unplanned afternoons, or want deep time in Amman, Petra, or Wadi Rum. The route covers about 620 miles according to one past itinerary, which explains both its reach and its pace.

The cancellation terms are strict near departure: cancel at least six full days before the start for a full refund, two to six days before for a 50 percent refund, and within two days for no refund. Changes inside the final two days are not accepted.

Should you book it?

Book this tour if convenience, private transport, and a broad first look at Jordan matter more to you than a slow schedule. The strongest features are the north-to-south route, the six hours at Petra, the Wadi Rum jeep safari, and the long Dead Sea stop.

Before paying, confirm the hotel names, desert camp facilities, exact Jordan Pass treatment, and airport timing. If those details suit you, this is a practical way to see Jordan’s biggest sights with less transport stress and plenty of help along the road.

FAQ

Where does the tour begin?

The tour begins with pickup at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan.

How long is the tour?

The experience lasts six days and includes five nights of accommodation.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates in the activity.

Is airport pickup included?

Yes. A representative meets you after customs with a welcome sign showing your name, then transfers you to your Amman hotel.

Is a guide included at Petra?

Yes. A local guide is included at Petra for three hours.

Is the Jordan Pass included?

No. The Jordan Pass must be purchased before the trip and costs 78 JOD. The package includes entrance fees to sites not included in the Jordan Pass.

What is included in the price?

The package includes dinner, five breakfasts, an English-speaking driver, private air-conditioned transportation, onboard WiFi, bottled water, a Wadi Rum jeep safari, Petra’s local guide, accommodation, and applicable entrance fees not covered by the Jordan Pass. Tips, personal expenses, and unlisted items are not included.