Private Tour
Private Full-Day Aqaba Shore Excursion to Petra and Wadi Rum
Overview
Available languages
10 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover an ancient city, then go off-roading through the Jordanian desert on a private Aqaba shore excursion to Petra UNESCO – listed Heritage of the Nabatean Red Rose City and the Valley of Moon Desert of Wadi Rum. Reaching the two sites in a single day can be a challenge if you don’t have your own private vehicle, but traveling with a private English – Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide ensuring you can experience Petra’s rock-cut architecture and the towering cliffs of Wadi Rum even if you have limited time in Jordan. You will have the flexibility to take in Petra and Wadi Rum at your own pace, without being rushed by a crowded group tour since this is a private tour.
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.
Tour activity is provided in English. For other languages by request.
Clients with mobility issues, please contact us.
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 Golf Cart service at Petra, by request.
This is a private visit, pick up time is adjustable to meet cruise ship arrival time.
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 To Expect
Petra - Wadi Musa
Meet your driver at your Aqaba hotel, and relax as you travel to the spectacular rock city of Petra, hewn by the Nabataeans along trade routes 2,000 years ago. Once here, meet up with a local guide and set off to explore this UNESCO Heritage listed wonder Petra Red Rose Nabatean City.
The Treasury
Make your way through the “Siq”, the 1-mile (1.5 kilometer) entrance gorge, and marvel at the magnificent Treasury “Al-Khazneh”, where it’s believed many riches were hidden. Then, explore Petra's other wonders, like the Amphitheater, the Royal Tombs, and the Byzantine Church as your guide shares their history. 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.
What‘s Included
Entrance Fees to Wadi Rum
English-Speaking Driver
Local English-Speaking Guide for the classic visit of Petra (Spanish-French by request-availability)
One day entrance fees to Petra
This is a private tour activity. Only your group will participate
Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according to number of participants
On board WI-FI
Horse ride before the “Siq”
Classic 2 hours 4 x 4 jeep visit with local Bedouin driver/guide
Aqaba port 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 Driver,Petra Local Guide & horse boy,Wadi Rum Bedouin) – Recommended
Personal Expenses
Any other service not mentioned
Options
Tour Only
Petra and Wadi Rum Tour : Shore Excursion from Aqaba port to Petra for classic visit and Wadi Rum for 2 hours Bedouin jeep tour.
Pickup included
Tour with Camel Ride
Tour with camel ride: Shore Excursion from Aqaba port to Petra for classic visit and Wadi Rum for 2 hours jeep tour with 30 minutes camel ride.
Pickup included
Tour with Lunch
Shore Excursion from Aqaba port to Petra for classic visit and Wadi Rum for 2 hours jeep tour with lunch in route.
Pickup included
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
the whole trip was...
PATRICK B,,May 16, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00the whole trip was excellent, nice comfortable vehicle and the different guides where very good, friendly and attentive.
Amazing must do experience
Judith H,,Feb 24, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic day and Bas our guide was the best. Also our guide at Petra was very knowledgeable and catered to 4 oldies and one younger person. Taking time to explain everything and walk at a slower pace for us. Checked we were hydrated and asked if we wanted to stop for breaks. Petra was amazing and then we had the chance to see Wadi Rum as well. Our Bedouin driver in his 4WD was also careful with 4 oldies riding in the back of the truck. Bas made sure we were back at the ship on time and answere any questions and looked after us so well. Thanks Bas
Our ship docked in Aqaba. Prox 3...
EDWIN B,,May 28, 2018
- Review from Viator
5.00Our ship docked in Aqaba. Prox 3 hour drive to Petra. Driver Nasser was very knowledgable and spoke good English. Picked up English speaking tour guide in Petra. This was a once in a life time experience. On return from Petra did tour of Wadi Rum which highly recommend-very exciting driving through the desert, seeing the formations meeting Bedouins. On way back Nasser took us on some sightseeing that was not a part of the original package. Highly recommend -would not want to miss chance to see Petra and Wadi Rum was an excellent bonus. This is long day but was one of the highlights of our 28 day cruise. Pricing much more reasonable than through the cruise line.
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