Wadi Rum and Petra tour from Amman

Upon your pick-up location in Amman and the scheduled time, you will be picked up to begin your exciting Wadi Rum and Petra tour from Amman.

Early in the morning, your journey starts toward Petra, the ancient city and one of Jordan’s national treasures. Petra was once inhabited by the Nabateans, Edomites, and Romans and is located in the southwest of Jordan, about a 3-hour drive from Amman.

The history of Petra begins when it was first established as the largest trading center of its era by the Nabataean Arabs, a nomadic tribe who lived and settled in southern Jordan more than 2,000 years ago. Petra was frequently under threat from the Greeks and Romans, but it remained independent until the Romans discovered how to control its water supply — the city’s most crucial resource. After the Roman era, Petra disappeared from written history for more than six centuries, earning it the name “The Lost City” until rediscovered by Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt in 1812.

Petra is also known as the “Red Rose City” because of the color of its stone-carved buildings. It is Jordan’s most famous tourist attraction, celebrated for its refined culture, massive architecture, and sophisticated system of dams and water channels. In 1985, Petra was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and later named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World — making it an essential highlight of any Wadi Rum and Petra tour from Amman.

After exploring Petra, your tour continues to Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon. Located in southern Jordan, about 4 hours from Amman and 2 hours from Petra, Wadi Rum is a stunning desert landscape that has been inhabited since prehistoric times. This unique destination is one of Jordan’s most popular tourist sites and is a perfect complement to a Wadi Rum and Petra tour from Amman.

In Wadi Rum, you will enjoy a 2-hour visit where you can experience jeep tours, camel rides, hiking, or simply admire the massive rock formations and desert scenery. For travelers with more time, optional activities like camping under the stars or rock climbing can be arranged.

After your unforgettable desert experience, you will return to your location in Amman, completing a day filled with history, adventure, and natural beauty.

This Wadi Rum and Petra tour from Amman is designed to maximize your time while giving you a deep cultural experience. Your professional driver and guide ensure a comfortable journey, sharing fascinating insights about Jordan’s history and heritage along the way. Traveling through the King’s Highway or Desert Highway, you will witness stunning landscapes that connect you to the country’s past. The combination of Petra’s ancient architecture and Wadi Rum’s dramatic desert scenery makes this tour one of the most popular day trips from Amman. It is perfect for solo travelers, couples, and families who want to experience the essence of Jordan in a single, well-organized day.