Private Full-Day Aqaba Shore Excursion to Petra and Little Petra

4.8 (4 reviews) Aqaba, Jordan
Duration9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the rock-cut architecture of the ancient Nabateans on a private shore excursion from Aqaba to Petra and Little Petra that includes a guided tour of the site. Meet you at the cruise boarding point at Aqaba Port. Traveling between Aqaba and Petra in a private leisure air-conditioned vehicle with your own English – Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide is ideal for exploring Petra's UNESCO Heritage listed wonder Nabatean Red Rose City. You will have the flexibility to take in Petra at your own pace, without being rushed by a crowded group tour since this is a private tour.

Options

Tour with Lunch

Shore Excursion from Aqaba port to Petra and Little Petra for a classic visit with lunch.
Pickup included

Tour Only

Tour from Aqaba Port: Shore Excursion from Aqaba port to Petra and Little Petra for classic visit.
Pickup included

Tour with Lunch inside Petra

Shore Excursion from Aqaba port to Petra and Little Petra for classic visit with lunch inside the site at Basin Restaurant.
Pickup included

What's included

  • English-Speaking Driver
  • Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according number of participants
  • 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
  • On board WI-FI
  • Horse ride before the “Siq”
  • 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 the Driver, Local Guide, and Horse Boy) – Recommended
  • Personal Expenses
  • Any other service not mentioned

What to expect

  1. Petra
    2h
    You will leave the hotel early in the morning to 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.
  2. Siq
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Hewn into a sandstone valley carved by the Nabataean people some 2,000 years ago, this ancient rose-red rock city located 125 kilometers. Transfer from Aqaba Port cruise boarding to Petra at the crossroads of age-old trading routes, to dominate ancient Arabia. 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 or ride a horse(remove) 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”
  3. The Treasury
    2h · Admission ticket included
    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.
  4. High Place of Sacrifice
    1h
    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.
  5. Aqaba
    2h
    Then, journey back to Aqaba port to board your cruise, where your day trip ends with a hotel drop off.
    Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a sunhat for this unforgettable adventure. Come and explore one of the world’s wonders of architectural engineering combined with the ingenuity of carving for an unforgettable adventure just like that of Indiana Jones!

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

After disembarking from the ship, the assembly meeting point at the pier. The representative will be holding a sign with the lead traveler name. If you require a change in the pickup time, please consult us.

We require passport copies or passport details as per the below information from the Aqaba Port regulations, for our representative to meet you at the assembly meeting point at the pier. Failure to do so the meeting point will be outside this area.
Passport details required: First Name, Last Name, Passport Number, Passport Issue Date, Passport Expiry Date, Date of Birth, and Nationality.

Additional information

  • 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 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.
  • For Golf Cart service at Petra, by request.
  • This is a private visit, pick up time is adjustable to meet cruise ship arrival time.
  • 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.

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