Full-Day Petra Tour from Aqaba
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the ancient jewel in Jordan’s crown on by joining a small group on this day trip to Petra from Aqaba. Visit the UNESCO–listed city of the red rose city of Petra and explore deep canyons beneath soaring sandstone cliffs. Marvel at the intricately carved face of the Treasury “Al-Khazneh” after walking the narrow “Siq”, as your guide shares details of its glorious past. Learn of the 6th-century Nabataean people who lived in this marvelous place, and admire other top attractions such as the ancient theater and the royal tombs. Enjoy free time to explore Petra at your leisure before continuing to see lesser-known Little Petra, whose sculpted rock buildings were a suburb of the main city. Board back to Aqaba with your leisure vehicle and English-Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
Airport Pick-up and Drop-off by request.
Contact your local operator (office phone number, emergency mobile number – out of office hours, 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.
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.
Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
English-Speaking Driver
Local English-Speaking Guide for the classic visit of Petra (Spanish-French by request-availability)
One day entrance fees to Petra; if option Jordan Pass not selected
On board WI-FI
Horse ride before the “Siq”
Seat in Coach transfer by air-conditioned leisure vehicle according to number of participants
Aqaba Port pick up and drop off; if option selected
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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
Any other service not mentioned
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Petra - Wadi Musa
You will leave the hotel early in the morning to joining a small group and drive with your informative English-Speaking Driver 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 some 2,000 years ago, this ancient rose-red rock city located 125 kilometers from Aqaba at the crossroads of age-old trading routes, to dominate ancient Arabia.
Siq
Continue to 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 “El - Khazneh” as the canyon suddenly opens up.
Options
From Hotel- Lunch inside Petra
Tour with Lunch inside Petra: Standard Petra day trip from Aqaba Hotel with Lunch inside Petra at Basin Restaurant.
Pickup included
Tour with Aqaba Port Transfer
Standard Petra day trip with Aqaba Port pickup and drop-off
Pickup included
Tour from Hotel with Lunch
With Lunch from Aqaba Hotel: Standard Petra day trip with Aqaba Hotel pickup and drop-off with lunch in route.
Pickup included
Tour With Aqaba Hotel Transfer
Standard Petra day trip with Aqaba hotels pickup and drop off included.
Pickup included
From Hotel-Without Entrance
Tour For Jordan Pass Holders: Standard Petra day trip from Aqaba hotels pickup and drop off included. Entrance fees are not included.
Pickup included
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