Private Petra Day Trip from Wadi Araba Border or Aqaba Airport

Aqaba, Jordan
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Duration10h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Discover the ancient jewel in Jordan’s crown on this private day trip to Petra from Wadi Araba Border. 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 private leisure vehicle and English-Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide.

Options

Tour with Lunch outside Petra

Private Petra day trip with Araba Border pickup and drop-off with lunch in Local Restaurant in route included.

Tour with Lunch inside Petra

Private Petra day trip with Araba Border pick up and drop off included with Lunch inside Petra at Basin Restaurant.

Tour only

Private Petra day trip with Araba border pickup and drop off included.

What's included

  • English-Speaking Driver
  • Wadi Araba Border pick up and drop off
  • 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”
  • 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. 2h
    Meet early in the morning at Wadi Araba Border Jordanian side 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. 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.
  2. Petra - Wadi Musa
    3h
    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. 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. After around two hours of exploring, enjoy free time.
  3. Al-Beidha
    3h · Admission ticket included
    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
  4. 2h
    Then, journey back to Wadi Araba Border, where your day trip ends with you crossing back.
    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

Meeting point

After disembarking from the ship, the assembly meeting point is at the pier. The representative will be holding a sign with the lead traveler’s name.

End point

After disembarking from the ship, the assembly meeting point is at the pier. The representative will be holding a sign with the lead traveler’s name.

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.
  • Clients are advised to bring hats, sun screen, 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.
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