Exploring Jordan by Private Car

Daily Tour 5 day
Jordan Jordan

Daily Arrivals (from Israel)

Tour Includes:

  • Deluxe Hotels
  • Sightseeing by Private Car/Minivan with Driver/Escort
  • Local Guides where Indicated per Itinerary (Supplement for Private Guide for all touring days available)
  • Private Transfers as per Itinerary
  • Buffet Breakfast Daily, Lunch & Dinner as specified
  • All Entrance Fees to Sites in Jordan as indicated

Deluxe Hotels

Amman: W Hotel
Petra: Movenpick

 

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* For stays in Petra on Dec 31’2022, add $198 per person for Compulsory New Year’s Eve Dinner at Movenpick. On Tour F & G, Petra Kitchen Cooking Class will not take place on Dec 31, dinner to be held at Movenpick Hotel with a supplement of $148 per person.

 

^ Oct 5, Yom Kippur: All crossings between Israel/Jordan are closed. Other possible border closures for the following “approximate” dates:

May 5, Eid al-Fitr (Jordanian Holiday): Possible closure Allenby/K. Hussein Bridge.

Jul 10, Eid al-Adha (Jordanian Holiday): Possible closure Sheikh Hussein (Northern) Bridge.

Jul 30, Islamic New Year: Possible closure Arava Border and Sheikh Hussein (Northern) Bridge.

(Please note above border closures dates may change according to the Lunar calendar.)

 

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VIP SERVICE

Available at Border Crossings between Israel & Jordan

Upon arrival from points in Israel to the border crossings, this delightful service begins when our representative meets your vehicle at the Terminal Building on the Israeli side of the border. You relax in the VIP lounge with refreshments, while our representative attends to the required procedures. From the lounge, you will be transported by private car to the Jordanian side of the border. Our representative handles the documentation process for Jordan and escorts you to the awaiting vehicle to begin your tour of Jordan.

VIP Service Price Per Person at Allenby (King Hussein) Bridge: $170
VIP Service Price Per Person at Sheikh Hussein (Northern) Crossing : $110

Note: Same services and rates apply on the return from Jordan to Israel. Border taxes are not included in the above fees and must be paid locally at the borders.

Tour A: Amman & Petra

3  Days – 2 Nights

Enter: Allenby-King Hussein Bridge

Exit: Allenby-King Hussein Bridge^ or Arava Crossing* (Eilat)

Day 1: Amman

Morning transfer from Jerusalem to the Allenby-King-Hussein Bridge; enter the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Meet your driver and continue to Ajloun to see Saladin’s magnificent mountain top castle. Drive to Jerash, known as the “Pompeii of the East”, one of the world’s best-preserved Greco-Roman cities. Your local guide will escort you on a private tour of the Temples of Artemis and Zeus, the Roman Forum, Hadrian’s Arch, the massive Theatre and the mile-long Street of Columns. After lunch, continue with your driver to Amman, the capital of Jordan; enjoy a panoramic city tour before checking into your hotel. Tonight, enjoy a “Middle-Eastern style” dinner. Overnight in Amman. (L.D)

Day 2: Petra

After breakfast, drive south along the Desert Road to the “hidden” city of Petra, built by the Nabateans over 2000 years ago. Your local guide will take you on an unforgettable trip into the “rose red” city. Travel on horseback or on foot begins at the awesome “Siq”,

a winding canyon road. Marvel at one of Petra’s most impressive monuments, The Treasury, carved out of solid rock from the side of the mountain. Beyond the Treasury, you’ll discover soaring temples, elaborate royal tombs, a theatre, burial chambers and water channels. Lunch is included in Petra. Dinner and overnight in Petra; or substitute tonight’s dinner at the “Petra Kitchen” including Jordanian cooking lessons ($15 per person supplement; must be pre-booked). (B.L.D)

Day 3: Petra / Israel

After breakfast, meet your driver and transfer to the Allenby-King Hussein Bridge^, or to the Arava Crossing* (Eilat) for re-entry to Israel; or take an optional Jeep Tour to Wadi Rum before existing at Arava border. (B)

^ Transfer from the Allenby-King Hussein Bridge to Jerusalem by Private Car: $288 per car (1-5 persons).

* Transfer from Arava Crossing (Eilat) to hotels in Eilat or Ramon Airport: $90 per car (1-2 persons).

Optional: Jeep Tour of Wadi Rum includes Bedouin Tent Lunch – from Petra before exiting at Arava Border: $115 Per Person / $190 Single Traveler. Please inquire about a Private Guide addition to Jeep Excursion

 

Tour B: Amman & Petra

3  Days – 3 Nights

Enter: Allenby-King Hussein Bridge Exit: Allenby-King Hussein Bridge

Day 1: Amman

Morning transfer from Jerusalem to the Allenby-King-Hussein Bridge; enter the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Meet your driver and continue to Ajloun to see Saladin’s magnificent mountain top castle. Continue to Jerash, known as the “Pompeii of the East”, one of the world’s best-preserved Greco-Roman cities. Meet your local guide on a private tour of the Temples of Artemis and Zeus, the Roman Forum, Hadrian’s Arch, the massive Theatre, and the mile-long Street of Columns. After lunch, continue with your driver to Amman, the capital of Jordan; enjoy a panoramic city tour before checking into your hotel. Tonight, enjoy a “Middle-Eastern style” dinner. Overnight in Amman. (L.D)

Day 2: Petra

Depart with your driver to Mt. Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land; enjoy the breathtaking view of the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. Continue to Madaba to see the Church of St. George and its oldest surviving 6th-Century Byzantine map. After lunch, drive via Wadi Mujib to Kerak Castle, with its maze of stone-vaulted halls and endless passageways, from the time of the Crusaders.

Arrive at the hotel in Petra for dinner and overnight; or substitute tonight’s dinner at the “Petra Kitchen” including Jordanian cooking lessons ($15 per person supplement; must be pre-booked). (B.L.D)

Day 3: Petra /Amman

Today, discover a most unforgettable day in the “hidden” city of Petra. Your local guide will take you on a private tour into the “rose red” city. Travel on horseback or on foot begins at the awesome “Siq”, a winding canyon road. Marvel at one of Petra’s most impressive monuments, The Treasury, carved out of solid rock from the side of the mountain. Beyond the Treasury, you’ll discover soaring temples, elaborate royal tombs, a theatre, burial chambers and water channels. After lunch, return to Amman for overnight. (B.L)

Day 4: Amman / Israel

Morning depart with your driver from Amman to the Allenby-King Hussein Bridge for re-entry to Israel. Upon your re-entry into Israel, you will be transferred to your hotel in Jerusalem. (B)

 

Tour C: Amman & Petra

4 Days – 3 Nights

Enter: Allenby-King Hussein Bridge Exit: Arava Crossing (Eilat)

Day 1: Amman

Morning transfer from Jerusalem to the Allenby Bridge; enter Jordan. Meet your driver and continue to Ajloun to see Saladin’s mountain top castle. Drive to Jerash, one of the world’s best-preserved Greco-Roman cities. Your local guide will escort you on a private tour of the Temples of Artemis and Zeus, the Roman Forum, Hadrian’s Arch, the massive Theatre and the mile-long Street of Columns. After lunch, continue with your driver to Amman, the capital of Jordan; enjoy a panoramic city tour before checking into your hotel. Tonight, enjoy a “Middle-Eastern style” dinner. Overnight in Amman. (L.D)

Day 2: Amman / Petra

Depart with your driver to Mt. Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land. Continue to Madaba to see the oldest surviving 6th-Century Byzantine map. After lunch, on to Kerak Castle, with its maze of stone-vaulted halls, from the time of the Crusaders. Arrive at the hotel in Petra for dinner and overnight; or substitute tonight’s dinner at the “Petra Kitchen” including Jordanian cooking lessons ($15 per person supplement; must be prebooked). (B.L.D)

Day 3: Petra

Today, discover a most unforgettable day in the “hidden” city of Petra. Your local guide will take you on a private tour into the “rose red” city. Travel on horseback or on foot begins at the awesome “Siq”, a winding canyon road. Marvel at one of Petra’s most impressive monuments, The Treasury, carved out of solid rock from the side of the mountain. Beyond the Treasury, you’ll discover soaring temples, elaborate royal tombs, a theatre, burial chambers and water channels. Lunch is included in today’s itinerary. Dinner and overnight in Petra. (B.L.D)

Day 4: Petra / Eilat, Israel

Morning departure with your driver to the Arava Crossing for re-entry to Israel (Eilat); you will be met and transferred to the hotel in Eilat or Airport. Or, take an optional Jeep Tour to Wadi Rum before exiting at the Arava border. (B)

 

Tour D: Petra

2 Days – 1 Night

Enter: Allenby-King Hussein Bridge Exit: Arava Crossing (Eilat)

Day 1: Petra

Morning transfer from Jerusalem to the Allenby-King Hussein Bridge; enter the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Meet your driver and continue to Mt. Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land; enjoy the breathtaking view of the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. Continue to Madaba to see the Church of St. George and its oldest surviving 6th-Century Byzantine map. After lunch, drive via Wadi Mujib to Kerak Castle, with its maze of stone-vaulted halls and endless passageways, from the time of the Crusaders.

Arrive in Petra, built by the Nabateans over 2,000 years ago. Arrive at the hotel in Petra for dinner and overnight; or substitute tonight’s dinner at the “Petra Kitchen” including Jordanian cooking lessons ($15 per person supplement; must be pre-booked). (L.D)

Day 2: Petra / Eilat, Israel

Today, discover a most unforgettable day in the “hidden” city of Petra. Your local guide will take you on a private tour into the “rose red” city. Travel on horseback or on foot begins at the awesome “Siq”, a winding canyon road. Marvel at one of Petra’s most impressive monuments, The Treasury, carved out of solid rock from the side of the mountain. Beyond the Treasury, you’ll discover soaring temples, elaborate royal tombs, a theatre, burial chambers and water channels. After lunch, transfer to the Arava Crossing for re-entry to Israel. You will be met and transferred to a hotel in Eilat or the Eilat Airport. (Optional transfer to Allenby-King Hussein Bridge available, please inquire.) (B.L)

Note: Flights departing Eilat on Tour D should be after 7:30 pm.

 

Tour E: Petra

2 Days – 1 Night

Enter: Arava Crossing (Eilat)
Exit: Arava Crossing (Eilat)

Day 1: Petra

Transfer from your Eilat hotel or airport to the Arava Crossing; enter the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Meet your driver and continue to the “hidden” city of Petra. Your local guide will take you on a private tour into the “rose red” city. Travel on horseback or on foot begins at the awesome “Siq”, a winding canyon road. Marvel at one of Petra’s most impressive monuments, The Treasury, carved out of solid rock from the side of the mountain. Beyond the Treasury, you’ll discover soaring temples, elaborate royal tombs, a theatre, burial chambers and water channels. Lunch is included in Petra. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Petra; or substitute tonight’s dinner at the “Petra Kitchen” including Jordanian cooking lessons ($15 per person supplement; must be pre-booked). (L.D)

Day 2: Petra / Eilat, Israel

Morning departure with your driver from Petra to the Arava Crossing for re-entry to Israel (Eilat); you will be met and transferred to the hotel in Eilat or Airport. Or, take an optional Jeep Tour to Wadi Rum before exiting at the Arava border. (B)

 

Tour F: Petra & Wadi Rum

3 Days – 2 Nights

Enter: Allenby-King Hussein Bridge or Amman Airport (or Aqaba Port)

Exit: Allenby-King Hussein Bridge or Amman Airport (or Arava, Eilat)

Day 1: Petra

Arrive at Amman Airport or at the Jordanian side of the Allenby-King Hussein Bridge in Jordan (Note: Transfer from Jerusalem to Allenby Bridge is NOT INCLUDED*). Enter the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and meet your driver. Continue to Petra, dinner and overnight in Petra. (D)

Day 2: Petra

Today, discover a most unforgettable day in the “hidden” city of Petra. Meet your local guide on a tour of the “rose red” city. Travel on horseback or on foot begins at the awesome “Siq”, a winding canyon road. Marvel at one of Petra’s most impressive monuments, The Treasury, carved out of solid rock from the side of the mountain. Beyond the Treasury, you’ll discover soaring temples, elaborate royal tombs, a theatre, burial chambers and water channels. After lunch, walk/ride back to the entrance of the site and on to your hotel. Balance of the afternoon at leisure. Evening: enjoy dinner at the “Petra Kitchen” including a Jordanian cooking lesson. A unique experience! Overnight in Petra. (B.L.D)

Day 3: Petra / Wadi Rum – En Route

Depart to Wadi Rum for a jeep tour led by your Bedouin driver in the area inspired by the film “Lawrence of Arabia”. This enchanting desert is almost surreal with its distinctive beauty. Cross red sand

dunes and explore the beautifully eroded pillars of sandstone rock known as “The Seven Pillars”. Enjoy lunch hosted in an authentic Bedouin Tent! Daylight time permitting, drive to Mt. Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land; enjoy the breathtaking view of the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea (Note: Mt. Nebo will be visited on Day 1 en route to Petra for those arriving early in the day. Extra supplement applies when opting for Private Guide).

Late afternoon, proceed to the airport in Amman (evening departures only) or to the Allenby-King Hussein Bridge for re-entry to Israel* (Israel re-entry from Bridge not valid Fri or Sat). (B.L)

* Entering or Exiting Allenby-King Hussein Bridge: Transfer from Jerusalem to or from the Bridge by Private Car:

$288 per car (1-5 persons).

Optional: Exit at Arava (Eilat) can be arranged on Day 3 (without a visit to Mt. Nebo). Transfer from Arava Crossing (Eilat) to hotels in Eilat or Ramon Airport: $90 per car (1-2 persons).

 

Tour G: Petra & Wadi Rum

Includes Private Guide in addition to Driver/Escort

2 Days – 1 Night

Enter: Arava Crossing (Eilat)
Exit: Arava Crossing (Eilat)

Day 1: Wadi Rum – Petra

Transfer from your Eilat hotel or Airport to the Arava Border crossing. Arrive in Jordan where you will meet your guide and driver and depart to Wadi Rum for a jeep tour through the area so inspired by the film “Lawrence of Arabia”. Cross red sand dunes and explore the beautifully eroded pillars of sandstone rock known as “The Seven Pillars”. Enjoy lunch hosted in an authentic Bedouin Tent. Continue to your hotel in Petra. Evening: enjoy dinner at the “Petra Kitchen” including Jordanian cooking lessons. A unique experience! Overnight in Petra. (L.D)

Day 2: Petra / Eilat

Your private guide will take you on a tour into the “rose red city” of Petra. Travel on horseback or on foot beginning at the awesome “Siq”, a winding canyon road. Marvel at one of Petra’s most impressive monuments, The Treasury (Khazneh), carved out of a single piece of rock. Beyond the Treasury, you’ll discover soaring temples, elaborate royal tombs, a theatre, burial chambers and water channels. After lunch in Petra, drive back to the Arava Crossing for re-entry to Israel. (Transfer to your ongoing destination is not included). (B.L)

 

PETRA – FULL DAY GROUP TOUR BY BUS FROM EILAT*

Jan – Dec, 2022

Adult: $275 Child Under 12: $165

*Tour is operated by “Seat-in-Coach” including Lunch — Daily departures

Early morning transfer from your hotel in Eilat to the Arava Border crossing. Assistance at the border by our representatives is provided. A professional Guide will accompany the group in an air conditioned bus on the drive to the historic “red rock” city of Petra, built by the Nabateans 2,000 years ago. Your tour of Petra, by horse (if you like) and foot, will visit the great Treasury (Khazneh), the Small Temple and the Roman Amphitheatre. Afterwards, enjoy lunch in Petra. Continue to the port city of Aqaba for a panoramic tour before returning to Eilat and your hotel (Eilat hotel not included).

*Visa for Petra, border crossing/Assistance fees and tips are not included and are to be paid locally — $133 per person at time of printing (visa will be secured on your behalf by our representatives). Tour is operated by a local company in Eilat.

 

OPTIONAL JEEP TOUR OF WADI RUM (INCLUDES BEDOUIN TENT LUNCH)

$115Per Person /$190 Single Traveler

Travel by 4X4 jeep, driven by professional Bedouin drivers onto Jordan’s legendary sandstone area of Wadi Rum, the area so inspired by the film “Lawrence of Arabia”. Cross red sand dunes and explore the beauti- fully eroded pillars of sandstone rock known as “The Seven Pillars”. Enjoy an authentic Jordanian lunch hosted in genuine Bedouin hospitality in a tent! (Note: For Private Guide addition to Jeep Excursion, please inquire.)

(B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner

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