Forts & Ancient Sites in Jordan: The 15 Strongest

1.Jerash, Ajloun Castle or Umm Qais Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 360 reviews · from $59Our pick

Choose Jerash alone, pair it with Ajloun Castle or Umm Qais, or visit all three in one long day from Amman. Your private driver, often someone such as Shadi, Anas, or Mohammad, handles the road, hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, and bottled water. Local guides and entrance fees can be added.

“I had an great day with Shadi, he was an excellent driver! The tour of the 3 sites was very interesting, especially the mighty Jerash! Shadi also advised me on the most suitable tour for Petra, Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea and he arranged the booking for me. I am very glad I booked this tour, I highly recommend it!”

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2.Private Jerash, Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 82 reviews · from $57Best value

Travel privately from Amman to Jerash, with optional stops at Ajloun Castle and Umm Qais. Your English or Arabic-speaking driver handles pickup, transport, Wi-Fi, and water, while you set the pace. Drivers such as Ramzi, Omar, Safwat, and Anas are praised for clear communication, local advice, and flexible itineraries.

“We did a private tour to Jerash with our incredible driver Zakariya. The transportation was excellent and the Roman ruins at Jerash were so impressive. We had a great time at the site. Most importantly Zakariya was a very knowledgeable driver who knew all the fun facts around, and was always making sure we were comfortable and provided a clear itinerary. He made the trip extra special and we recommend this tour and this driver to all who visit Jordan.”

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3.Umayyad Desert Castles Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · 6 hours · from $82

Travel from Amman into Jordan’s Eastern Desert to see Quseir Amra, early Islamic frescoes, several Umayyad structures, and Azraq’s black basalt fort. Your English-speaking driver handles the route in an air-conditioned vehicle, with entrance fees included. Confirm whether you want a guide, as only a driver is guaranteed.

“At first a bit confusion about pick up time, but after that we had nice half day of discovering Castles. Castles are pretty quick to visit so we've managed to come back early enough to go to spend evening in Ma'in (hot springs). Well recomended.”

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4.One Day Trip to Jerash & Ajloun Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $75Top rated

Travel north from Amman in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to explore Jerash’s Roman streets, plazas, temples, and fountains, then visit Ajloun Castle and its Jordan Valley views. Your English-speaking driver handles the route, while site guides and entrance fees are optional extras. Drivers named in past bookings include Mohammed Bardaghawi, Mohamed Ali, and Mahmoud.

“Jerash amazing place to visit. So much to see there. Driver friendly and polite and had WiFi which was useful when out and about during day. I hadn’t paid for Jordanian SIM card so couldn’t access internet except when in hotel with WiFi . Was very interesting to see some of countryside of northern Jordan.”

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5.Desert Castles of Eastern Jordan Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 53 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $93

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Amman to three Umayyad desert castles. See Quseir Amra’s 8th-century frescoes, Qasr Al-Kharanah’s fortress, and Azraq Castle, once Lawrence of Arabia’s headquarters. Your English-speaking driver, such as Hassan or Amer, provides local context, while a guide and Azraq Wetland Reserve visit are optional upgrades.

“The driver, Hassan, was punctual and very safe. He provided information on all the sites we visited and brought us to a great place for lunch. We had a great time!”

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6.Private Day Trip to Jerash, Umm Qais and Ajloun Castle from Amman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $118

Travel from Amman in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver to three northern Jordan highlights: Roman Jerash, hilltop Umm Qais, and Ajloun Castle. Drivers such as Saad, Raed, Murad, and Hazem are praised for flexibility and local conversation, but site entrance fees and official guides cost extra.

“Great and excellent service! I was assigned to Driver Murad from Jordan private tour. He was flexible with the tour, very hospitable, went on an extra mile and took me to explore amman old town. Introduced me to their local famous dessert aRead more”

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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. Your package includes a Petra hotel, Bedouin camp, meals listed, transport, and a two-hour Jeep safari. Local guides and entry fees cost extra.

“My daughter and I had an amazing adventure with Nidal as we traveled to Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea. Nadal was extremely knowledgeable about the area and able to point out many places of interest.”

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8.Private Full Trip of Madaba City Mosaics,Mount Nebo,Dead Sea & Amman Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · from $180

Travel privately from Amman with an English-speaking driver to the Citadel, Roman Theater, Madaba’s mosaics, Mount Nebo, and the Dead Sea. You get hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, selected entry fees, Wi-Fi, towels, showers, and access to a Dead Sea hotel beach and pool. Guides such as Basel, Muneer, Mahmoud, and Shadi have earned praise for flexibility and care.

“The tour was great. The pick up was done as scheduled. The driver arrived on time and was very helpful The car was very comfortable. I highly recommend this private tour is the most comfortable and efficient way to travel. The dead sea experience was excellent. Lunch buffet was done at the dead sea hotel. Keep up the good work.”

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9.6 Day Tour: Amman Petra Jerash Baptism Site Karak Castle Wadi Rum Red & Dead Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $999

This private six-day Jordan tour pairs major sights with practical comfort: an English-speaking driver, air-conditioned vehicle, Petra, Jerash, Madaba, Mount Nebo, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea. You’ll spend one night in a Bedouin camp, take a two-hour jeep safari, and stay in hotels with breakfast. Ask if Murad or Jafar is available.

“As two tourists having never visited Jordan but with much traveling under our belts, we didn’t know what Jordan would be like – even with detailed planning. Our week-long tour of the country after all is a long time! Having Murad drive us between locations, coordinate with varRead more”

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10.Day Tour to Jerash, Ajloun Castle and Dead Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $98

Travel from Amman by private car to Roman Jerash, 12th-century Ajloun Castle, and the Dead Sea. Your English-speaking driver handles the route, while an optional local guide can explain Jerash. Guides and drivers praised by name include Shadi, Yunus, Hasan Al-khateb, Mohammad Bardaghawi, and Mohammad.

“I would like to leave a 10/10 review for my friendly and informative driver Mohammad Bardaghawi. He was very accommodating with a great sense of humour and helped make this private tour a memorable experience. The highlight of my day was definitely the Dead Sea, do not miss it!”

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11.4 Day Private Tour: Petra Jerash Mount Nebo Karak Castle Wadi Rum Red & Dead Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $699

This four-day private trip links Jordan’s major sights by air-conditioned vehicle, with an English-speaking driver, three overnight stays, a Wadi Rum jeep safari, and breakfast included. You’ll visit Jerash, Ajloun, Amman, Mount Nebo, Karak, Little Petra, Aqaba, and the Dead Sea area. Confirm the exact Petra and Umm Qais schedule before booking.

“We often employ private guides when we travel. Mohammed looked after us from arrival to departure. He was without any hesitation the best guide we have encountered.”

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12.Half-Day Majesty: Madaba Mosaics & Mount Nebo’s View

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $63

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Amman or the Dead Sea to Madaba and Mount Nebo. See the 6th-century map at St. George’s Church, ancient mosaics, Moses Memorial Church, and sweeping views toward Jericho and Jerusalem. Your driver provides transport and useful commentary, while site guides and entry fees cost extra.

“There is one church with mosaics-not very interesting and loads of places that want to sell you them-kind of assembly line looking stuff. It was a boring excursion”

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13.5 Day Tour: Amman Petra Jerash Mount Nebo Karak Castle Wadi Rum Red & Dead Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $799

Travel Jordan in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver and guide. Visit Amman, Umm Qais, Jerash, Mount Nebo, Karak Castle, Petra, Little Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, and the Dead Sea. Overnight in Amman, Petra, and a Bedouin camp, with breakfast, dinner, and a two-hour jeep safari included.

“Had an amazing week accompanied by the incredible Hani, aka Dad! The hotel picks were great and we got to see all we wanted and more of Jordan. Hani was our amazing driver, punctual in the mornings, making sure we were taking care of ourselves with water, coffee, Read more”

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14.Full-Day tour Amman city tour and desert castles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $89

Spend 10 to 12 hours with an English-speaking driver, such as Saada, visiting Amman’s Roman Theatre and Citadel, then Qasr Kharana, Quseir Amra, and Azraq Castle. Private hotel transfers, water, and Wi-Fi are included. Admission tickets are optional, and no local guide is provided.

“Friendly driver answer all of our questions, made us feel comfortable while driving us to the sites. Took so many pictures, enjoyed the experience.”

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15.Private Tour of Desert Castles Eastern Jordan with optional Azraq Wetland Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $93

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Amman to three Umayyad-era desert castles with an English-speaking driver. See Qusayr Amra’s remarkable frescoes, Qasr Kharana’s fortress, and Qasr al-Azraq, linked to Lawrence of Arabia. Add a licensed guide, lunch, or the Azraq Wetland Reserve.

“Basel was an amazing driver full of information we wouldn't have found !elsewhere. He was entirely flexible and atune to our needs adding and deleting things as we requested! We enjoyed his company so much, we joined him for a second day!”

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