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From Amman: Private Petra Day Trip with Guide

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Activity provider:Zaid Tours and Travel
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From Amman: Private Petra Day Trip with Guide

Activity provider:Zaid Tours and Travel
4.6  / 5
42 reviews
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From US$ 186.67 per person

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Explore the rose-colored city of Petra with a private driver who doubles as your guide.

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Duration 10 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English, French
Pickup included
At your accommodation in Amman. Our driver will be waiting for you at your hotel lobby asking reception for your room. If you have a room number please let us know.
Small group
Limited to 7 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Experience Jordan’s greatest ancient treasures on this private day trip to Petra from Amman
  • Enjoy a 2 hour guided tour of UNESCO-listed Petra: a rock city cut into a sandstone valley
  • Walk or ride a horse along the 'siq' entrance canyon, and behold the rose-tinted Treasury, Royal Tombs, and more
Full description
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. 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 “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. 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.
Includes
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Private Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Driver
  • Entrance fees to Petra (if Jordan Pass option not selected)
  • Horse ride before the “Siq”
  • Local guide for the classic visit of Petra
  • All type of meals, unless option with lunch selected (Vegetarian meal by request)
  • Drinks
  • Tips

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat

Know before you go

  • Tour activities are provided in English
  •  French and Spanish tours are available upon request
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • For clients holding a Jordan Pass, the corresponding entrance fees to be returned directly in destination
  • Pickup and drop-off from Amman Queen Alia International Airport available by request for lay over day tour
  • Local SIM cards and Wi-Fi are available upon request and can be subject to a small additional charge, approximately $20 USD. Prices subject to change by the communication company
  • Tours with lunch: most local tourist restaurants in Jordan are non-alcoholic
  •  Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a sunhat
  • Tour activities are provided in English. French and Spanish tours available upon request
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Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 42 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Service
    4.5/5
  • Organization
    4.5/5

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“Everything perfect” can explain the experience we had. The dream begun from the pick-up at the hotel, thanks to the professionality and kindness of our driver that took care of us during the trip from Amman to Petra. In Petra we have been assigned to a very professional guide italian speaking, that explained in very carefully the history of the site. It was faboulous to hear the history of Petra from him. Jordan people are the best

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August 16, 2023

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Antony – ItalyVerified booking

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Fully enjoyed the tour. Friendly & accommodating driver who arrived for the pick up early and made our way to Petra smoothly. My tour guide at Petra was amazing, he was a local and archeologist who was so thorough with the explanations. Breathtaking views of the city, ruins and of course The Treasury. I was travelling solo and this tour was so worthwhile.

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November 5, 2022

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Louisa – QatarVerified booking

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Saqr was a wonderful driver. He was very kind and accommodating. After our trip ti Petra, he also drove me to the dead sea the next day and to the airport when I departed. The guide for the tour was nice and informative, he leaves you half way and the rest you’re on your own. Don’t pay for someone to take you to the top to take pictures, you can go yourself for free. Just ask someone who has already gone and they’ll tell you how to go up.

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