Overview
Book your guided tour of the ancient city of Petra, you will be amazed by the old entrance to the city and marvellous carved rock formations that surround the city.
Highlights
- Explore the extraordinary historical city of Petra
- Marvel at the rock-carved monuments of the ancient town
- Enjoy learning the history of the city from a local English-speaking guide
Explore the antiquities of Petra on this guided tour! You'll walk through one kilometer gorge of the Siq which constitutes the entrance to the city and admire the golden dazzling colors of the rock formations around you. You'll admire the monuments carved into the pink rock facades by the Nabatean population over 2000 years ago while proving their extraordinary engineering skills as well as the trading ones.
You'll then reach the temple of Al Khazneh and discover the elaborate rock-cut tombs decorated with intricate carvings, or the magnificent Roman-style theater, the sacrificial altars and the streets surrounded by colonnades.
After, you'll enjoy the panoramic view from the Ad Deir Monastery and learn about Petra's history at the Archaeological Museum and Nabataean Museum. Before going back to your hotel, you'll have some time to buy traditional souvenirs made by the artisans of Wady Musa, or you can visit a nearby area where Bedu communities live.
What's included
- Transfers in a modern A/C vehicle
- Professional English speaking driver
- Entrance ticket to Petra with optional horse ride from the main gate to the beginning of the Siq
- Private local English speaking Guide at Petra site, all the way up to Qaser Al Bint
- 1 bottle of water
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Tips
Meeting & pickup
Hotel / designated pickup available
- • Please indicate your pick up location in Wadi Rum Or Aqaba at check-out and confirm this with the local operator after booking
- • Please indicate your preferred pick up point from Amman or Dead Sea at check-out and confirm this with the local operator after booking
Additional info
- There are several pick up options available: your accommodation in Amman or in the Dead Sea Resort, Aqaba City Resort or from Wadi Rum
- Please wear weather appropriate, comfortable clothing and shoes for walking
- It is recommended to bring a hat, plenty of water and sunscreen (especially during summer)
- You'll need to present a valid ID or a copy of your passport at Petra visitor center
- Please note that if you are arriving on a cruise at Aqaba port the pick up time will vary according to your arrival time, visitors that will arrive by cruise at Aqaba port need to leave their passport details when booking
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 36 hours before the experience starts for a full refund.
Questions
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