Top 15 3-Day Experiences in the Middle East

1.3-Day Private Tour from Amman: Petra, Wadi Rum, Dana, Aqaba, and Dead Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 425 reviews · from $349Our pick

Travel from Amman with a private English-speaking driver, stopping at Dana, Shobak Castle, Little Petra, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, and the Dead Sea. The trip includes two nights of accommodation in selected options, a Wadi Rum Jeep ride, and hotel pickup. Drivers such as Murad, Ahmad, Mohammed, and Oday are praised for safe driving and flexible planning.

“Qutailbah is the go to!! Not only was he helpful with answering all our questions but he wasn’t overbearing with the tour. We did not feel forced doing anything and felt very safe the entirety of the trip!”

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2.Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 185 reviews

You’ll travel from Amman by private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, stopping at Mount Nebo, Madaba, Dana Reserve and Shobak Castle before Petra. Spend a night in Wadi Musa, then camp in Wadi Rum with a two-hour Jeep safari. The trip ends with a Dead Sea float before returning to Amman.

“Trip of a lifetime for us. Jordan is amazing and this tour was a great way to see all our bucket list items. Our guide, Murad, was the best!!!!”

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3.3 Day Trip – Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · from $499

Travel south from Amman in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, visiting Mount Nebo, Madaba, Dana, Shobak, Little Petra, Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea. You get one Petra hotel night, one Bedouin camp night, breakfast, dinner, and a two-hour jeep tour. Site and resort fees are extra.

“Excellent 3 day tour. Our driver, Ali, was wonderful. He was knowledgeable about the areas we were driving through, pointing things out and explaining the history. We also appreciated that he outlined, at the beginning of each drive, where we were going, what the time fraRead more”

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4.From Eilat, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv: Petra & Wadi Rum 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 107 reviews · 3 days · from $399

Travel from Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, or Eilat into Jordan for a jeep safari in Wadi Rum, a Bedouin camp dinner, and two days at Petra. Guides such as Nizar, Nizhar, and Ahmed have made the Jordan portion especially strong. Expect border delays, long transfers, and extra crossing costs, but also a well-packed route with time to hike to the Monastery.

“Amazing experience. Wadi Rum and Petra are a once in a lifetime experience. Very well organized. Only the accommodation and food in Petra that was provided, was not acceptable at all.”

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5.Petra and Wadi Rum 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 60 reviews · 3 days · from $759

Travel from Tel Aviv into Jordan for Petra, Wadi Rum, Madaba, and Mount Nebo. You get an English-speaking guide, meals, transport, two nights at a Bedouin camp, a 4x4 desert ride, and guided time in Petra. Guides such as Mahdi, Abdul, and Abdullah have earned strong praise for clear explanations and careful organization.

“I'll start by assessing the guide: Abdul is fantastic and very professional. His knowledge of the area is extensive and he explained everything brilliantly. Apart from that, everything went according to plan, sometimes with a slight delay or rush, but overall great. The food was delicious, and the transportation was safe, though the return trip was adventurous due to transfers to different cars. The accommodations were comfortable and safe. Despite the small group, there was an additional fee for single-occupancy accommodation in a tent, and although it was nominal, the driver and guide had separate tents, and my friend and I had to pay for separate tents, which was unnecessary…”

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6.Petra and Wadi Rum 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 53 reviews · 3 days · from $759

Travel from Jerusalem into Jordan for three guided days covering Wadi Rum, Petra, Madaba, and Mount Nebo. Ride a 4x4 jeep across red desert valleys, sleep two nights at a Bedouin campsite, and explore Petra with time for the Treasury, tombs, and Monastery trail. English guide, meals, transport, and entrance fees are included.

“We wanted to take the 3-day tour of Petra and Wadi Rum, but there weren't enough people signed up, so we settled for the 2-day trip to Petra. It was amazing! The drive was beautiful, and our bus driver had skills! Our guide was fantastic and so informative. His passion for Petra was very clear and he was so friendly and kind. We enjoyed his company, and Petra was beautiful; even the walk to see the tombs was stunning. The camp was nice, and the food was good. I definitely recommend this trip!”

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7.3Day Private Tour: Petra Mount Nebo & Al Karak Castle Wadi Rum Red and Dead Seas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $499

Travel privately from Amman with an English-speaking driver to Mount Nebo, Karak Castle, Little Petra, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, and the Dead Sea. You get a Petra hotel, Bedouin camp, meals, water, and a two-hour jeep ride. Drivers such as Ahmad, Nidal, Mohammed Abu Hamdah, and Saad Nator are noted for flexible service and local insight.

“Going to Amman Citadel and the Roman Theatre was magnificent but the highlight has to be Petra, absolutely incredible. Spending the night in Wadi Rum was out of this world. The whole trip was an unforgettable experience.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $499

Travel from Amman with a private English-speaking driver in an air-conditioned vehicle for up to seven people. Visit Jerash, Ajloun Castle, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, and the Dead Sea, with one Amman hotel night and one Bedouin camp night included. Guides such as Nidal and Jaffa may be available, while site tickets and local guides cost extra.

“The trip was a great experience. We not only visited all the key sites in Jordan, and we had the best tour guide I've ever had. Nidal was extremely accommodating for all our needs. He not only took us to all the sites in our tour, but he also speRead more”

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9.3Day Private tour from Amman to Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $553

Travel privately from Amman in an air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver, Wi-Fi, water, and soft drinks. Visit Dana, Shobak Castle, Little Petra, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, and the Dead Sea. The tour includes Little Petra admission and breakfast and dinner, but Petra, Wadi Rum activities, castle entry, and accommodation cost extra.

“Upon arrival I was warmly welcomed by Jawdat. My 5 day tour was very fun and full of adventures, very flexible (appreciate this!) and for that he deserves a special thanks. I had a lot of special requests and questions before and during the trip and he was patient with me thRead more”

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10.3-Day Tour to Petra, Wadi Rum, Karak, Mujib, Aqaba, and Dead Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $559

Travel from Amman in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi, visiting Madaba, Mount Nebo, Karak, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, and the Dead Sea. You spend one night at a Petra hotel and one in a Bedouin-style desert camp, with a Jeep ride, meals at camp, and pickup included. Guides such as Moe, Moh’d Ibrahim, or Hasan may lead the trip.

“Mo, our guide, was terrific.. very helpful, knowledgeable, friendly. Took care of everything. Had a great time.”

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11.3 Day Tour from Amman: Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $499

Travel from Amman with an English-speaking driver to Roman Jerash, Ajloun Castle, Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea. You’ll ride in a local 4x4, sleep at a Bedouin-style camp, and receive breakfast, dinner, water, and air-conditioned transport. Confirm lodging, group size, and entry fees before booking.

“We did a 3-day trip in Ajloun, Jerash, Petra, and Wadi Rum. Highlights were: Roman ruins in Jerash and the haunting beauty of the Wadi Rum desert. Our driver, Zakarias, was fantastic. He was prompt, polite, friendly, and funny. He regaled us with stories about Jordan's local traditions. Also shared with me a 0% alcohol beer (I think it was Heineken). We were lucky to have him as our driver!”

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12.Private 3 Days Tour to Jordan’s South

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $420

Travel south from Amman in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur, visiting Mount Nebo, Madaba, Kerak, Petra, and Wadi Rum. Your package includes a two-hour English guide at Petra, a Bedouin-led 4WD ride, Wi-Fi, and water. Hotels, camp stays, meals, and entrance fees cost extra.

“I would like to say thank you to PN Tours, my guide Freddy (Mohammed), and my driver Shadi for this wonderful Jordan experience I had in April 2025. They picked me up at my hotel in Amman and took me to Mt Nebo and from there via MadRead more”

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13.Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · from $269Best value

Travel privately from Amman to Madaba, Mount Nebo, Shobak Castle, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba and the Dead Sea over three days. Your English-speaking driver, such as Mahmoud Awad, Shadi, Anas or Saed, handles the long drives and local advice. Confirm add-ons, Petra lodging and desert camp arrangements before booking.

“I booked a three day tour, travelling with my daughter from Amman, mount Nebo, Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea. Our guide Mahmoud Awad made our journey exceptional. He was very kind, caring and flexible during the whole journey. We spent three incredible days in Jordan and we highly recommend Mahmoud. He is the type of person that makes sure that you will leave Jordan with only good memories.”

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14.3-Day Open Water Scuba Diving Course in Aqaba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $500

Spend three days learning scuba in Aqaba with PADI instructors including Nasim, Naseem, Sally, Yusef, and Thaer. The course includes nine practical sessions, five in confined water and four in the open Red Sea, plus theory completed online or from a manual. Pickup is offered, groups are capped at six, and equipment is cleaned and maintained.

“Awesome experience, waves diving centre was very professional and spoke very good English. A all round gratifying course.”

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15.3 Days Tour Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $307

Travel privately from Amman to Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea with an English-speaking driver such as Adnan, Mustafa, Hasan, or Mohammed. Expect air-conditioned transport, bottled water, Wi-Fi, and a two-hour 4WD safari. You arrange your own hotels, meals, and entrance tickets, so plan those costs before booking.

“The trip was amazing. All three of these locations were mind blowing and very special to be able to have these experiences. Must do all if travelling to jordan! Mohammad Bardaghawi was our driver and he was the best, very helpful when we needed anything ant anny time of the day and had so much knowledge.”

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