9 2-Day Experiences in the Middle East to Build a Day Around

1.Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,173 reviews Our pick

Travel from Amman to Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea with a private or shared option. Walk the Siq, see the Treasury and Monastery, sleep in a Bedouin camp, take a two-hour jeep ride, and float in mineral-rich Dead Sea water. Guides such as Jafar, Qutaibeh, Majd, and Khader are praised for friendly service and useful local advice.

“Absolutely fantastic tour that I'd highly recommend to anyone visiting Jordan. Our driver/guide Qutaibah was wonderful. Very friendly, communicative, flexible and gave us great tips for each of the stops that we went to. Top tip: bring lots of water with you to Petra as it's hot and MUCH bigger than expected!”

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2.2-Day Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea from Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,141 reviews · from $249Top rated

Travel from Amman in a small group of up to seven, with an English-speaking driver, to Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea. You get several hours at Petra, a desert camp night with optional jeep activity, and free time at a Dead Sea resort. Choose classic or deluxe tents, private travel, or transport only.

“An excellent two days. Yousef was an excellent driver and guide. Full of knowledge and made sure our small group were comfortable and got the best experience out of our trip. Fully recommend. A bit of advice, ensure you have cash on you. Not everywhere accepts card. Also have some insect repellent for the campsite.”

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3.2-Day Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Tour from Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 467 reviews · from $275

You’ll travel south from Amman with an English-speaking driver, explore Petra independently, ride a 4x4 through Wadi Rum, sleep in a Bedouin camp, pass through Aqaba, and relax at the Dead Sea. Drivers such as Jafar, Ahmad, Muhammad, and Mr. Qutaibah are praised for friendly service, though Petra guides and entrance fees cost extra.

“The tour and the driver “Qutaibah” were AMAZING. The tour gives you a glimpse of Jordan. It’s well organized! I highly recommend it”

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4.Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 213 reviews · 2 days · from $176Best value

This fast-moving Jordan tour links Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea in two days. You walk the Siq to Petra’s Treasury, ride through the desert by 4x4, sleep in a private Bedouin-camp tent, and float in the Dead Sea. English-speaking drivers such as Omar, Alaa, and Marwan are frequently assigned, but names depend on availability.

“I highly recommend this tour. We had our flight cancelled and we were not able to get there on time but the tour operator was so kind to help us out and find another time to enjoy what we have paid for. Marwan was our driver and he was the best! The vehicle was clean, new, and very comfortable. The tents are beautiful, and the overall experience is the best.”

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5.Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea Private 2-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 2 days · from $227

This private two-day trip links Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea by comfortable transport from Amman. Your English-speaking driver, such as Safwat, Ramzi, Mahmoud, or Mustafa, handles the long drives and local tips. Choose options with a deluxe desert tent, dinner, breakfast, a 4x4 safari, entry fees, and a Dead Sea resort visit.

“Thanks to Ahmad we could enjoy this amazing trip in the best way we could imagine! Always on time, friendly, driving safely, providing us with drinks and snacks and giving us helpful advices for our stops, we felt perfectly safe and comfortable during the whole journey. On our way back to Amman, he even made an extra stop for us at the central mosque. Everyone who thinks about doing this trip: go for it, it’s totally worth it! Special thanks again to Ahmad!”

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6.Petra 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 55 reviews · 2 days · from $495

Travel from Jerusalem through the Judean Desert and across the Allenby Bridge into Jordan. Visit Mount Nebo and Madaba, sleep in a Bedouin camp near Petra, then explore the Siq, Treasury, Amphitheater, Royal Tombs, Cardo, or Monastery with an English-speaking guide. Abdallah As'ad is one Jordan guide praised for careful, attentive service.

“Both the guide and the driver were outstanding as was the itinerary. However the bus was completely horrible. It was a full bus with several broken seats. Some of the seat backs were collapsing into the people behind and couldn’t be lifted back up. Painful on the legs and made it difficult to get out of the seat. Completely unsatisfactory!!”

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7.2-Day Petra & Wadi Rum Tour with Camp Stay

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 45 reviews · 2 days · from $372

Leave Eilat at 8:30 AM for Jordan, visit Petra with an English-speaking guide, eat lunch, then cross the desert to Wadi Rum for a Jeep ride and overnight Bedouin camp stay. You can upgrade to a 4-star tent with a private bathroom. Border fees cost an extra $140 per person.

“Excellent and safe way for solo traveler to experience Jordan. Lovely camp hotel in the desert with swimming pool and a million stars at night. Good food too!”

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8.Petra, Wadi Rum, & Dead Sea 2-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 2 days · from $349

Travel south from Amman with an English-speaking driver, visit Petra, spend the night in a private Bedouin tent at Wadi Rum, and take a two-hour Jeep ride through the desert. The next day brings a Dead Sea stop before returning to Amman. Deluxe tents have private bathrooms and climate control. Expect long drives and extra entry fees.

“Amazing trip, with a lot of places to visit, I totally recommend Oday, it’s a professional person, with a nice car and a lot of interesting stories to tell about the history of the places.”

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9.Amman Private Tour Petra Wadi Rum And Dead Sea 2day Bubble

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 24 reviews · from $425

Travel privately from Amman with driver Yousef or Yosef to Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea over two days. See Petra’s Treasury and major monuments, ride a 4x4 through the desert, sleep in a bubble room or Bedouin camp, and spend three hours at a Dead Sea resort. Entry fees and guide services cost extra.

“Yosef was very punctual. He drove safely and was good company for the road trip. He allowed enough time for each location. He’s also flexible, I added Mt Nebo to the itinerary.”

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