Petra Day Tour from Amman: Dive into Ancient Arabian Trade Routes and Nabatean City
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Amman
Embark on a captivating day tour from Amman to Petra, an ancient Nabatean city that once thrived as a bustling trade hub. Explore the mesmerizing Siq, a narrow path leading to the city, surrounded by towering cliffs and breathtaking natural beauty.
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Amman - Pickup from your hotel lobby or residence in Amman. The tour is available every day. Our English-speaking driver will take you along the Desert Highway to Petra. Depending on traffic the transfer lasts a minimum of 2.5 hours including one stop one way.

  • Petra Visitors Center - Once you arrive at the visitor center, the driver will assist you to purchase your tickets, and your local guide to go with you inside the site.

  • Petra - Start with your local guide to visit the astonishing rock city of Petra. This fascinating ancient Nabatean capital dominated the Arabian trade routes and is a must-see in the Middle East. You will pass the Siq, a narrow gorge where you get the first close views of the colorful sandstone, ending at the beautiful Treasury. Walk along the Street of Facades to the Royal Tombs, the Theater, and Qasr Al Bint. Free time on your own, then walk the same way back to the entrance gate. The average time customers spent in Petra is 5 hours, but certainly, you are free to shorten or extend the length of your stay. Restaurants you find inside and around the main gate of Petra Archaeological Park.

After 2 hours, your guide will escort you to the meeting point for your journey back to Amman, or he will let explore the site more and you do your way back to the meeting point with your driver.

  • Petra Visitors Center - Meet your driver at the same place he dropped you off, and get ready to drive back to Amman.
  • Amman - Drive back to Amman or the airport
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
  • Fuel surcharge covered
  • English-speaking driver
  • Free WI-FI onboard
  • Complimentary water onboard
  • Local guide at Petra for 2 hours
  • Entry Fees to Petra (optional)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Positioned 140 miles (225 kilometers) away from Amman, Petra was previously a central hub on the trade pathways of old Arabian commerce. Traverse past the stopover used by Nabatean caravans before proceeding towards the metropolitan area. The beginning of your exploration in this eerily magnificent location is marked by a stroll through the Siq, a slim track that served as the primary gateway into the city. The Siq boasts an impressively elongated, deep, and slim canyon of breathtaking natural splendor, bordered by cliffs that rise to 263 feet (80 meters) and extend for three-quarters of a mile (1.2 kilometers).

  • Wear comfortable shoes and clothes suitable for walking uneven terrain.
  • Ask any questions you may have!
  • Purchase the Jordan Pass in advance for discounted entry and access to other Jordanian attractions.
Location
Amman
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Rashu2023
Sep 19, 2023
Petra by night and Amman city tour - Yuones was an amazing driver, kept us entertained, stopping to comfort breaks when needed. Happy to help with anything, my daughter had car sickness, he very quickly took us to a chemist to get medication. Happy to accommodate any needs, a wonderful 2 days with Yuones!!
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Goplaces26336774118
May 16, 2023
Trip to Petra with Hasan - Petra was an amazing experience, and the driver Hasan made it possible, he took me from my hotel in Amman and drove me all the way to Petra, I enjoyed so much the trip with him listening to good music and just chatting during the trip, he’s very funny and a great person to stay with, thank you so much for all
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645yur
Oct 8, 2022
Terrible, will not ever use this again - Ok, my opinion on the driver: 1) the driver could not effectively communicate in English, he did not know this language even on pre-intrm level 2) the driver brought me to a shop with quadruple prices on snacks 3) the driver got mad when he did not get tips This overall ruined my experience from this trip, I am dissapointed
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