"Had such a wonderful time on this tour! We were short for time and this covered everything and was super flexible to help us get through all the activities! Our tour guide Raed was excellent and super knowledgeable about where to go, what to do and had all the knowledge on what was worth it or not as well! Will definitely be recommending this to everyone ◡̈"
Amman · One Long Day
Petra & Dead Sea Tours from Amman
Jordan's two headline sights, three hours apart, in one day. Here is exactly what you give up.
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$63
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- 5.0 / 5 152+ Reviews
- 6-14 hours Duration
- Hotel Pickup Included
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The Experience
Petra and the Dead Sea, Same Day
The Siq and the Treasury in the morning, salt water and a resort pool in the afternoon.
Highlights
- Explore Petra’s Siq, Treasury, and ancient Nabatean rock-carved tombs
- Float effortlessly in the salty, healing waters of the Dead Sea
- Cover yourself in mineral-rich Dead Sea mud for a natural skin boost
- Indulge in a full lunch buffet with views over the Dead Sea
- Ride in private, air-conditioned comfort with a professional driver
What's Included
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Access to Dead Sea beach resort and pools
- Delicious lunch buffet at the Dead Sea resort
- Bottled mineral water, Wi-Fi during the tour
- Professional, English-speaking driver
How the Day Runs
Long, early and worth understanding before you book.
Very early pickup
These itineraries are listed at 6 to 14 hours. The long versions start early — Petra is roughly three hours south of Amman on the Desert Highway.
Petra: the Siq and the Treasury
A compressed visit. Enough for the walk down the Siq and the Treasury facade at the end of it, which is what most one-day visitors come for.
North to the Dead Sea
Back up and across to the shore. Most listings on this page include resort beach and pool access with a lunch buffet rather than a public beach stop.
Late return to Amman
Expect a long day and a late finish. This is the format that most often ends after dark.
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Petra and the Dead Sea
Two of Jordan's landmarks in one itinerary.
One Day, Two Days, or Two Separate Trips?
The same three places, arranged three ways. The trade-off is always Petra.
| Feature | FASTEST Petra + Dead Sea, One Day | 2-Day Petra, Wadi Rum & Dead Sea | Two Separate Day Trips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical price from | $63 private | $249 | $26 + a Petra day trip |
| Days needed | One | Two | Two |
| Time at Petra | A morning — the Siq and the Treasury | Most of a day | A full day |
| Wadi Rum | ✗ | ✓ Jeep tour and a Bedouin camp night | ✗ |
| Time at the Dead Sea | An afternoon, resort included | An afternoon on the way back | A full afternoon |
| Hours in a vehicle | 6 or more | Spread across two days | Spread across two days |
| Best for | Travellers with exactly one free day in Amman | Anyone with two days and an appetite for the desert | Visitors who would rather see two places properly than three quickly |
| Check Availability | Browse 2-Day Tours | Browse Day Trips |
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Be Honest With Yourself
Should You Do Petra and the Dead Sea in One Day?
Sometimes yes. Often no. It depends on one question.
This is the most-searched combination in Jordan and the one most likely to disappoint, so let us be direct about it.
The geography is against you
Petra is about three hours south of Amman on the Desert Highway. The Dead Sea is about an hour west. They are not on the way to each other in any useful sense — you go down, come back up, and go across. That is why these itineraries are listed at 6 to 14 hours: the long option is a genuinely long day, and the short one is achieving it by cutting something.
What gets cut is Petra. Not the Dead Sea, which needs three hours and gets them; Petra, which could absorb two days and gets a morning.
What a one-day Petra visit actually covers
The walk from the visitor centre through the Siq — a 1.2-kilometre cleft in the sandstone — and out at the Treasury is the sequence everybody comes for, and it is unforgettable the first time. On a combination day you will do that, look at the Treasury, probably walk a little further along the Street of Facades, and turn around.
You will not do the Monastery, which is 800-odd steps up from the far end of the site. You will not do the High Place of Sacrifice. You will not have time to sit still anywhere. If those absences would bother you, this is not your tour.
When it is genuinely the right booking
When Jordan is a stopover. Two or three nights in Amman, one free day, and a strong preference for seeing the famous thing rather than seeing it properly. That is a completely legitimate way to travel, and this format exists for it.
When you have been to Petra before. The Siq does not get less impressive, and pairing it with an afternoon in salt water is a good day.
When the group wants different things. One person’s Petra is another’s resort pool. This splits the difference.
When to book them separately instead
If Petra is the reason you came to Jordan, give it its own day — ideally two — and take a half-day Dead Sea trip or a resort day pass on a different day. You will spend the same money, see far more, and not spend six hours in a car.
If you want both plus Wadi Rum, that is a two-day itinerary and it is well served: see Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea, where the most-reviewed tour in this whole catalogue lives.
Practical notes
Entry to Petra is not always included. Check the inclusions — it is the single largest admission charge in Jordan. If you are in the country two nights or more, a Jordan Pass bought online before arrival normally covers it and the visa fee together.
Wear proper shoes. Petra is kilometres of uneven stone and sand, and the Dead Sea shore is a sharp salt crust. One pair has to do both.
Private is the sane choice here. The day has no slack in it, and waiting for a group at either end is time you do not have. Most of the listings on this page are private for that reason.
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Guest Reviews
What Petra & Dead Sea Guests Say
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Ratings and review counts are the tour operators' live figures on GetYourGuide and may shift slightly day to day.
"Very good day trip to Petra and Dead Sea. Raed was very helpful and gave us some good tips and we all had a great time. Highly recommend this tour"
"Emad was a great guide! We had time to visit Petra and the Dead Sea with no pressure and he gave us some advice on what to do first! He was great help"
"The day tour was absolutely incredible! Highly recommended, especially if you’re lucky enough to travel with Asmar. He was extremely punctual, respectful, and an excellent guide. On the way to Petra, he made a few short stops so we could have breakfast, showed us some interesting landmarks, and even took spontaneous photos of us with amazing views in the background. We spent about three hours in Petra, and so far, it’s the most impressive Wonder of the World we’ve visited. It’s absolutely breathtaking. If you really want to explore it in depth, I would recommend spending at least two days there. After that, we spent the afternoon at a hotel overlooking the Dead Sea, where we enjoyed the famous mud bath, floated in the Dead Sea, relaxed by the pool, and had a delicious buffet lunch, which was included in the tour. This tour is worth every Jordanian dinar and every dollar. I 100% recommend it, especially if you want to make the most of your time in Jordan. Don’t hesitate to book it!"
"Raed was very nice and the trip was so good, he made sure I was safe as a solo traveler. He is the best!"
"Raed was an outstanding driver during our time in Petra. He made getting around incredibly easy and stress-free, and his friendly personality added a lot to the experience. He kept the ride smooth, safe, and enjoyable the entire time, and he went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable and having fun. What really stood out was how approachable and helpful he was, always ready with a smile and willing to accommodate our needs. Thanks to Raed, our trip felt more relaxed and memorable. Highly recommend him to anyone visiting Petra!"
"Raed was an excellent guide; he took us to the attractions and brought us directly to where we needed to go."
"I had a wonderful day with Esmat. He was punctional, gave us clear directives on the day's agenda to go smoothly, great driver, very friendly, knowledgeable about Jordan and made sure we enjoyed ourselves. The group laughed throughout the "road trip". It was a pleasure to spend 12 of my 24hours in Jordan with him on this tour. I would recommend him to anyone for future tours. And an added bonus for me is he speaks English."
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Petra & Dead Sea Day Trips — FAQ
Whether one day is enough, and what you lose by trying.
Yes, and it is one of the most-booked shapes in Jordan — but it is a long day. Listings run 6 to 14 hours. Petra is about three hours south of Amman and the Dead Sea about an hour west, so the driving alone is substantial.
The walk down the Siq and the Treasury at the end of it, and probably a little of the Street of Facades. You will not reach the Monastery or the High Place of Sacrifice, and you will not have time to sit anywhere.
If Petra is the reason you came to Jordan, yes. Give it a full day and take a Dead Sea resort day trip separately — the same money buys far more, and six hours in a car buys nothing.
Not always, and it is the largest single admission charge in Jordan. Check the inclusions. If you are staying two nights or more, a Jordan Pass bought online before arrival normally covers Petra and the tourist visa fee together — confirm terms with the official scheme.
On the listings featured here, a resort: beach and pool access with a lunch buffet is included. That matters more on this itinerary than most, because you will be dusty from Petra before you get in the water.
One pair of shoes has to handle several kilometres of uneven stone at Petra and a sharp salt crust at the shore, so bring proper trainers rather than sandals. Add a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, and wear swimwear underneath.
Yes. The day has no slack in it and waiting for a group at either end is time you do not have, which is why most listings on this route are private.
That needs a second day. See Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea, where the most-reviewed tour in this catalogue sits.
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