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Private Day Trip to Petra from Amman: Explore Jordan's Ancient Treasure
4.6
116 Ratings
Amman
Embark on a private day trip from Amman to Petra and uncover Jordan’s ancient treasure. Explore the UNESCO-listed rock city, ride through the Siq entrance canyon, and discover the lesser-known Little Petra.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Petra - Wadi Musa - You will leave the hotel early in the morning to drive south to the Nabatean Red Rose City of Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, for a classic visit. As you travel, gaze at the desert landscapes and hear tales of Jordan’s history. Hewn into a sandstone valley carved by the Nabataean people more than 2,000 years ago, this ancient rose-red rock city located 245 kilometers from Amman at the crossroads of age-old trading routes, to dominate ancient Arabia. Reach Petra main site to learn more about its magnificent history. On arrival, leave your vehicle, and enjoy a 2-hour tour of this UNESCO Heritage listed wonder with a local guide
- Siq - First, walk through the famous “Siq”, a narrow path of 1.2 kilometers; rock fissure that was once the main entrance to the city, and marvel at your first glimpse of the hauntingly beautiful Treasury “El - Khazneh”
- Al-Khazneh - As the canyon suddenly opens up. Admire this rose-pink masterpiece, originally built to house priceless treasures and capture it on camera. Then, proceed through the widening canyon to witness other monuments such as the 3,000-seater Theater, the Royal Tombs, and the Byzantine Church. As you explore, listen as your guide describes how the Nabateans sculpted the buildings, and learn how they mastered the harsh desert conditions to make their lives here. After around two hours of exploring, enjoy free time. If time permits you can climb up the Monastery on your own or the High Place of Sacrifice: a clifftop altar that was once used for animal sacrifices and other ceremonies.
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Petra - Free time to visit The Petra Museum; if there is time, then rejoin your vehicle and driver. Pass by Little Petra, a small rocky valley with carvings, that archaeologists believe acted as the Nabatean’s caravan before heading to the main city and as an accommodation stop for the traders who traveled through the city. Then, journey back to Amman, where your day trip ends with a hotel drop off.
Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a sunhat for this unforgettable adventure. Come and explore one of the world’s wonders of architectural engineering combined with the ingenuity of carving for an unforgettable adventure just like that of Indiana Jones and the Transformers!
What's Included
- One day Petra entrance fees included (unless Jordan Pass option chosen)
- Experienced English-speaking driver
- Local guide for classic Petra tour (Spanish/French upon request)
- Wi-Fi available on board
- Complimentary horse ride at Petra
- Comfortable private transfer in a new air-conditioned vehicle
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
- All type of meals, unless option with lunch selected (Vegetarian meal by request)
- All type of beverages
- All type of gratuities (Tips to the Driver, Local Guide, and Horse Boy) – Recommended
- Personal Expenses
- Anything else not mentioned
Additional Information
Discover Jordan’s most iconic ancient site on a private day trip to Petra from Amman. Journey from Amman to Petra with a personal driver and embark on a 2-hour guided tour of the UNESCO-listed city, carved into a sandstone valley over 2,000 years ago. Stroll through the ‘Siq’ entrance canyon and marvel at the rose-colored Treasury, Royal Tombs, and other landmarks. As you explore, your local guide will share insights into Petra’s history, and you’ll also visit the lesser-known Little Petra, a suburb with its own rock-carved buildings.
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
- Airport Pick-up and Drop-off by request.
- Contact your local operator (phone number, emergency mobile number, or email address) a day before to reconfirm pick-up arrangements provided in your voucher.
- For Jordan Pass holders that purchased tour activity with entrance fees, please inform us to reimburse the entrance fees in destination.
- Tour activity is provided in English. For other languages by request.
- For clients with mobility issues, please contact us.
- For Golf Cart service at Petra, by request.
- Strollers and car seats for infants, please contact us.
- Most local tourist restaurants in Jordan do not serve alcohol, if you do not want a dry restaurant that does not serve alcohol, please contact us.
- For Arab and G.C.C. nationals, please book Jordan Pass option; visits without entrance fees included, as reduced entrance fees apply. It is better for Arab and G.C.C. passport holders to pay directly in destination their entrance fees.
- Clients are advised to bring hats, sunscreen, and comfortable walking shoes.
- If travelers select Jordan Pass option, clients should purchase Jordan pass directly.
- Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.
Location
Amman
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(116 Ratings)
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Bobmc9687uy
Jun 18, 2024
Petra is beyond amazing. - Firstly, our driver and guide were simply incredible. Firas (our driver) was kind, knowledgeable, funny and engaging the entire way there and back. Upon arrival to Petra, he managed the process of acquiring our tickets and introducing us to our guide, Mariam.
Marium was probably the best guide our family has ever had in our travels. The vast majority of guides in this part of the world are men, so my girls loved that we were able to get such an incredible woman. Mariam was a teacher in her prior career and it showed in her current one. She was great with my two girls and family overall and had the perfect amount of information to share along our journey through Petra. The sites and history of this magical place were beyond beautiful and mesmerizing. Additionally, but not to be overlooked, Mariam was a great photographer. She was very creative for all videos and photos.
The volume of tourists on our trip was well below the norm given the current conflicts in adjacent countries, but we felt more than safe the entire time. Overall, I highly recommend this tour and our guides.
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Andrea
Apr 18, 2024
Nice short trip to Jordan - Mahmoud has been a very helpful and caring driver. He even brought us to some places away from usual tourist routes in Amman. His connection with the right guide allowed us to spend a magnificent day in Petra.
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Andrea_c
Apr 10, 2024
Great day ion Petra - Mahmoud is the best driver, super available for any customer need.
The guide in Petra has been great as well.
Very advisable tour.
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Tammy_k
Jan 14, 2024
Petra - Was everything that I expected the walk up to the monastery was a bit grueling and we had rain on the way down, but was an absolutely beautiful site.
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Bill
Nov 6, 2023
Fantastic BUT Nickle & Dimed ALL DAY LONG - Due to Petra itself was bit disappointed that after $300 per person we had to spend an added $100 for a cart $50 and mule $50 then $35 to see tombs close up so all in $435 and negotiate each time. Except for cart which we needed due to mobility
Petra itself was fabulous but be prepared to be bothered by vendors ALL day long even at the lunch included
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Alejandra_c
Sep 30, 2023
Nice Petra - The tour was very nice. They were kind and help us adapting the schedule to our needs. Very well organized. The driver and the guide make us have a great time. We really got a good impression of Petra and Amman in just one day,
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Janice
Aug 23, 2023
Great experience - The staff was very attentive and punctual. They gave us an explanation of everything we visited. Mumnthir was our guide and he was very friendly throughout the journey
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Chloe_o
Jun 12, 2023
Incredible experience! - Incredible experience! Cannot recommend this tour enough. Our local guide in Petra, called Joseph, was the absolute best! We didn't realise just how big Petra is so ended up staying on with Joseph after the tour finished just after the Treasury building (around 2.5hrs - we started at midday) and spent another 8hrs with him walking up to the view point of the Treasury from above and then over to the Monastery with the 800 steps ascent and decent! Then we returned to the Treasury for the Petra by Night Show. Both my Mum and I said it was one of the best days ever and felt like a real adventure - we covered every part of Petra in that one day! Joseph was so accommodating and flexed the tour to whatever we wanted to do and was very knowledgeable about all of Petra. Our driver from Amman was also very nice and accommodating - we asked before the tour to pay extra to stay over night in Wadi Musa so we could cover all of Petra in one day and see Petra by Night - which would highly recommend! Also make sure you bring trainers/walking shoes as there is quite a big distance to cover if you want to see all the way from the Siq to the Monastery (we walked 13miles over the 10/11 hours we were with Joseph!) and bring snacks but there are places to buy drinks and snacks in Petra too. Honestly the best trip would highly recommend both the driver and Joseph our tour guide, and recommend extending the tour while with the guide to see all of Petra if you can!
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Felipe_m
May 5, 2023
Incredible driver, clean... - Incredible driver, clean and comfortable car , and amazing guide with a lot of knowledge. The lunch was not good
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Mekeda_e
Aug 29, 2023
A hidden treasure in a hidden city - Our driver was very friendly, kind, and knowledgeable. He made sure that we were taking cared of with water, food, and once we arrived at petra he wasn't our tour guide inside of Petra which was a bummer. I think if that can be changed the experience would have been 100 percent better. Petra is definitely a sight to see please wear sneakers on this excursions it involves a lot of walking. But its worth it.
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