Jordan stopover tour: Petra and the Dead Sea in 3 days
Tour code AKSR0797. City Getaways. 3 days, 3 cities.
Dead Sea (2 nights), Amman
Starts in Amman (Queen Alia International Airport). Ends at Amman (Queen Alia International Airport). Tour in English.
From $916 per person, twin sharing. Next departure 16 January 2027.
Highlights
- The Treasury at Petra, Petra
- Walk through the Siq, Petra
- Horse ride to the Siq, Petra
- Two nights by the Dead Sea, Dead Sea
- Airport meet and assist, Amman
Day by day
Day 1: Welcome to Jordan and the Dead Sea
Amman, Dead Sea
Sights: Queen Alia International Airport, Dead Sea
Your Jordan stopover begins the moment you step off the plane at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman. A representative meets you right in the immigration area, helps you through the formalities and walks you to the luggage hall, so your arrival is calm and easy.
With your bags collected, your private car and English-speaking driver are waiting. The road leaves the city and drops steadily through bare, golden hills toward the Jordan Valley. The air grows warmer as you descend, until the still blue water of the Dead Sea appears below, the lowest point on earth, with the hills of the far shore soft in the haze.
At your resort you check in and the rest of the day is yours. You can rest after the flight, walk down to the shore, or watch the sun set over the water from your room before a quiet first night by the sea.
Hotel: Hilton Dead Sea or similar
Day 2: A full day at Petra, the rose red city
Petra, Dead Sea
Sights: Petra visitor center, horse ride to the Siq, the Siq, the Treasury, Petra ancient city
After breakfast your driver takes you south along the Desert Highway, across wide open plateau and small desert towns, to Petra, about three hours from Amman.
At the visitor center you meet your local guide and set off on horseback for about 700 meters to the start of the Siq. Then you walk through this narrow gorge, nearly a kilometer long, its rose and ochre walls rising up to 200 meters on either side. At the end of the Siq the Treasury appears through the gap, its carved columns glowing in the light. Petra was built by the Nabataeans more than 2,000 years ago and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the new wonders of the world. After the guided walk you have time to explore before you walk back to the visitor center.
The drive back follows the Wadi Araba road down to the Dead Sea, where you arrive in the evening for your second night by the water.
Hotel: Hilton Dead Sea or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Farewell to Jordan
Amman
Sights: Queen Alia International Airport
Your last morning in Jordan begins with breakfast at the resort and a final look across the Dead Sea.
After check out, your private car and driver take you back up through the hills to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman for your onward flight.
You leave with the quiet of the Dead Sea and the first sight of the Treasury at the end of the Siq to carry with you. Safe travels.
Meals: Breakfast
Where you will stay
Dead Sea (2 nights)
- Grand Dead Sea Resort or similar, 4 star (Standard). 4-star resort on the Dead Sea shore, standard room
- Dead Sea Spa Resort or similar, 4 star (Comfort). 4-star spa resort on the Dead Sea shore, deluxe room
- Hilton Dead Sea or similar, 5 star (Luxury). 5-star resort on the Dead Sea shore, standard room
What is included
Hotels and stays
- 2 nights at a Dead Sea resort on bed and breakfast, twin sharing, in the hotel tier you choose
Meals
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
Coach and ground transport
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver on all transfer days
Tour manager and guides
- Meet and assist in the immigration area at Queen Alia International Airport
- Local English-speaking guide in Petra for 2 hours, from the visitor center to the Treasury, for 2 to 6 travelers
- Private English-speaking guide on day 2 for groups of 7 to 14 travelers
Sightseeing and entry fees
- Entry fees for the sights listed in the day plan
- Horse ride in Petra for about 700 meters, from the visitor center to the start of the Siq
Flights and visa
- Jordan entry visa for eligible nationalities staying 2 consecutive nights
What is not included
Meals
- Lunches and dinners
- Drinks with meals
Tour manager and guides
- Guide services beyond the 2 hour local guide in Petra
Flights and visa
- International flights to and from Amman
Travel insurance
- Travel insurance
Tips and gratuities
- Tips for the driver and guides
Personal expenses
- Porterage at the airport and hotels
- Personal expenses
- Anything not listed under Inclusions
Optional tours
- Electric golf cart in Petra
- Amman by night tour and other optional tours
Departures
- 16 January 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $916 per person@endif
- 13 February 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $916 per person@endif
- 13 March 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $916 per person@endif
- 17 April 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $916 per person@endif
- 15 May 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $916 per person@endif
- 16 January 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $916 per person@endif
- 13 February 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $916 per person@endif
- 13 March 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $916 per person@endif
- 17 April 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $916 per person@endif
- 15 May 2027 from Land Package@if(!empty($dep['price'])) - $916 per person@endif
Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need to see Petra and the Dead Sea?
Three days and two nights is enough for a first visit. You spend one full day at Petra and two nights at a resort on the Dead Sea, with private transfers to and from Amman airport.
Is the Jordan visa included in this stopover tour?
Yes, for eligible nationalities who stay 2 consecutive nights. We need a passport copy at least one week before arrival, and passports must be valid for at least 6 months. Restricted nationalities need advance permission.
Is there a guide at Petra?
Yes. A local English-speaking guide walks with you for 2 hours, from the visitor center to the Treasury, for groups of 2 to 6. Groups of 7 to 14 have a private guide for the whole Petra day.
Which hotels can I stay in at the Dead Sea?
You can choose between Grand Dead Sea Resort, Dead Sea Spa Resort and Hilton Dead Sea, or similar hotels. All three are on the Dead Sea shore, and breakfast is included.
Which meals are included on the Jordan stopover?
Breakfast is included each morning at your resort. Lunches and dinners are not included, so you are free to eat at the resort or nearby.
Is this Jordan tour good for Indian and South Asian travelers from the USA?
Yes. Akshar Travels has planned trips for South Asian travelers since 1997 and is based in New Jersey. Lunches and dinners are not part of this package, so please share any vegetarian, Jain or other food needs when you inquire and we will confirm what is possible before you book. You travel privately with your own car and driver, an airport welcome and a guide in Petra.
Need to know
- Meals on arrival and departure days depend on flight times. If your flight lands early in the morning or leaves late in the evening, Akshar Travels will arrange the meals for that day
- If a sight is closed on the day it is scheduled, we will replace it with a comparable sight on the same tour
- Hotel check-in is usually 3:00 pm and check-out is usually 12:00 noon. Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability and may carry a charge
- Baggage on domestic and internal flights follows the airline's own policy and weight limits, which are often lower than on your international flight. Please pack to the lowest allowance on your tour. Excess baggage fees are charged by the airline and paid by the guest
- Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months, and we need a copy at least one week before arrival
- All travelers on one booking must arrive and depart together. Please tell us early about any extensions
- A child traveling on a parent's passport counts as one passport for the visa
- Petra involves a lot of walking on sand and uneven ground. Please wear comfortable shoes
- Evenings in Jordan can be cool, even in summer. A light sweater is useful
- Conservative dress is best outside the resorts and in the old parts of Amman
- The local currency is the Jordanian Dinar. Cards are accepted at hotels and larger shops, but cash is needed in the souks
- Jordan uses 220 volt power with round two-pin plugs. Please bring an adapter
- Friday is the weekly holiday in Jordan, and many offices close on Saturday as well
- Stays on December 31 carry a compulsory New Year's Eve gala dinner at the hotel, at extra cost
- If a site closes because of maintenance or new government rules, the program is adjusted on the day
Terms & Conditions
The essentials of booking with Akshar. The full terms apply at checkout
- Prices are per person in US dollars on a twin-sharing basis and can change until your booking is paid in full
- A deposit confirms your seat. The balance is due by the date shown at checkout, before departure
- Your passport must be valid for at least six months after the tour ends. Visas, where needed, are your responsibility. We will guide you
- International airfare is not included unless the package says so
- The itinerary can change because of weather, local conditions or operational reasons. We offer a comparable alternative wherever possible
- Hotels listed are indicative. A property of the same category may be used
- Group departures run with a minimum number of guests. If Akshar cancels a departure you receive a full refund or a free date change
- Travel insurance is strongly recommended. Guests are responsible for their own health, belongings and conduct on tour
Cancellation policy
- 50 days or more before departure: 30%
- 21 to 49 days before departure: 50%
- 20 days or less before departure: 100%