Top Sweimah Half-day Tours

Jordan boasts many biblical and medieval sites, some near the Dead Sea. This private day trip takes you to three important sites with your own personal driver, and locally guided tours at two of them. Enjoy guided visits to Madaba's 6th-century Mosaic Map, and Mt. Nebo, where Moses saw the Promised Land. Plus, see the believed site of Jesus’ baptism on the River Jordan. Entrance fees and round-trip private transportation included.

Experience one of Jordan’s holiest sites on a 4-hour private tour from the Dead Sea. Visit ‘Bethany Beyond the Jordan,’ also known as El-Maghtas, the believed location of Jesus' baptism, on the Jordan River. Tour the ancient relics at the site, also held holy in the Jewish and Muslim religions. Round-trip private transport, and a locally guided tour included. Upgrade to continue to the historical Iraq Al Amir caves and pre-Roman Qasr al-Abad nearby.

Discover an otherworldly landscape of towering cliffs, sand, and rock on a half-day private tour from Petra to Wadi Rum, or Valley of the Moon, where ‘The Martian’ was filmed. Enjoy the flexibility and personal service of a private driver throughout the 5-hour trip, with a two-hour Jeep expedition led by a local Bedouin guide. This half-day Wadi Rum tour includes pickup and drop-off at hotels in Petra, transport by climate-controlled vehicle, and the Jeep excursion in Wadi Rum, for a hassle-free day of exploring.

See the sights of Amman on this private tour from the Dead Sea. You'll learn about the history and culture of Jordan's capital and visit attractions such as Al Bukaria Souk and the Citadel, where you can enjoy a view of the Old City of Amman.

Leave the Dead Sea hotel with your own private leisure vehicle and English-speaking driver who doubles up as your guide to visit the Islamic Castle of Ajloun, built by the muslims during the 12th century in the time of Saladin for defensive purposes during the time of the Crusaders. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and green north fields from its unique towers. There are two theories for the name of Ajloun; either (iron) as there was iron material in the area, or because it was built on top of a monastery after the priest name. In both cases, this is a fascinating fortress castle to visit while you are in Dead Sea!

Visit the Greco-Roman city of Jerash on a 6-hour private tour from the Dead Sea, and explore ruins that are among the best preserved in the world. Enter Arch of Hadrian to discover roads, buildings, and fountains that bring the ancient world to life, and learn about Jerash's history and people. Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour, with round-trip hotel transfer, a guided visit that’s tailored to your interests, and entrance fees included.

Get a personal introduction to Amman, Madaba, and Mt. Nebo on a 6-hour, private tour of the city that includes round-trip hotel transfer from Amman and all entrance fees. Explore traditional markets and modern neighborhoods, see historic Christian artwork in Madaba’s Orthodox church, and find panoramic views of the Jordan Valley and Dead Sea from a historic peak.

View some of Jordan’s earliest medieval treasures in one morning on this private tour from the Dead Sea. Visit Mt. Nebo, said to be where Moses saw the Promised Land, and tour the early Christian-era mosaics at its church. In addition, see the 6th-century Mosaic Map at Madaba, and other age-old mosaics at Madaba Archaeological Park.  Private round-trip transport, local guides at the Mosaic Map and Mt. Nebo, and entrance fees included.

Visit the onetime capital of Jordan on a half-day, private tour of Al-Salt, where you’ll explore the city’s blend of Muslim and Christian culture on the ‘Harmony Trail,’ then have free time to browse vibrant shopping streets. This 5-hour Al-Salt tour includes pickup and drop-off at Dead Sea hotels, and a guided walking tour of the city.

Select a Dead Sea or Amman departure on booking, Then, gaze at Jordan’s countryside as you travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle toward Mount Nebo. Admire the spectacular views over the Jordan Valley, go inside the Memorial Church of Moses, and stroll around the ancient relics, excavated during the 20th century. Admire the still-vivid floor mosaics that date from the 6th century, and which show animal, pastoral, and hunting scenes. Next, reconvene with your driver and continue to Madaba, the ‘City of Mosaics.’ On arrival, visit St. George’s Church, the 19th-century basilica that houses the Madaba Map, a 6th-century floor mosaic depicting the ancient Holy Land and Jordan. then the Dead Sea is the warm, soothing, super salty water itself – some ten times saltier than sea water, and rich in chloride salts of magnesium, sodium, potassium, bromine and several others.

Visit the ancient Roman city of Jerash on a half-day tour from the Dead Sea, and explore the sprawling ruins with a guide and a small group. Step into the world of Alexander the Great and the Emperor Hadrian while walking to colonnaded streets, historic theaters, and the temples where the people of Jerash worshipped Zeus and Artemis. This 6-hour Jerash tour includes entrance fees, a guided tour, and round-trip transport from Dead Sea hotels, and it's limited to 9 people for a more personal experience.

Visit Jerash and Ajloun Castle from the Dead Sea on a private tour to two of Jordan’s most dramatic historic sites. Combining the two destinations ensures you’ll make the most of your time on the road, and you’ll follow in the footsteps of ancient Romans and Medieval warriors while exploring the scenic, hilly landscape of northern Jordan.