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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Enjoy a day trip to Petra and Shobak Castle from Amman. The UNESCO World Heritage Site Petra is Jordan’s top attraction, famous for its 2,000 years old sandstone architecture. On the way back to Amman you stop at the small Crusader castle in Shobak. This private tour includes lunch at a local restaurant.
What's included
Lunch local restaurant (beverage not included)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by private, air-conditioned vehicle with English speaking driver
Local English speaking guide in Petra (2 to 2.5 hours)
Bottled water on board of the vehicle
Travel insurance
Guide in Shobak Castle
Horse drawn carriage, camel or donkey ride in Petra
Gratuities
What to expect
Amman
3h
07:00am be ready at your hotel lobby in Amman. Your English speaking driver meets you with a signage in your name, and you drive along the fastest route, the Desert Highway, in southern direction to Petra. The transfer time is about 3 hours depending on traffic. Free WiFi and free bottled water is provided in the vehicle.
Petra
4h · Admission ticket included
Reaching Petra your driver matches you with your private guide. The guide will introduce you to the history of Petra, built by the Nabateans. The tour covers the Treasury, the Street of Facades, the Theatre and some of the Royal Tombs. The guided tour lasts 2.5 hours but you can stay up to 3.5 hours inside Petra Archaeological Park. The driver waits for you at the main gate to take you for lunch at a local restaurant.
Shobak Castle
1h · Admission ticket included
Afterwards drive 25 km to Shobak castle. You have free time at the castle, a guide is not included. Shobak was known as Montreal and had been built in 1115 by Baldwin I of Jerusalem. At that time it was located along the pilgrimage and caravan routes. The location and the views from Shobak castle are still worth a visit.
Amman
2h
2.5 hours transfer to your hotel in Amman.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
any hotel or residence in Amman
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Comfortable walking shoes, especially in spring and summer sun protection
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
