Private Tour: Petra and Little Petra Day Trip from Aqaba
Why we love it?
The Private Tour: Petra and Little Petra Day Trip from Aqaba offers an immersive experience into one of the world's most iconic archaeological sites. Lasting nine hours, this tour is ideal for travelers seeking a personalized exploration of Petra, with a focus on its stunning rock-cut architecture and rich history. Participants are transported in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, guided by an English-speaking driver, ensuring a smooth journey from Aqaba to Wadi Musa. The tour includes visits to key highlights such as the Siq and Al-Khazneh, allowing guests to appreciate the grandeur of Petra at their own pace. This private tour is particularly suited for those who prefer a tailored experience away from larger groups, making it a distinctive choice for both history enthusiasts and casual travelers alike.
Inclusions
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according number of participants
- English-Speaking Driver
- Aqaba Port pick up and drop off; if option selected
- One day entrance fees to Petra; if option Jordan Pass not selected
- Local English-Speaking Guide for the classic visit of Petra (Spanish-French by request-availability)
- Horse ride before the “Siq”
- This is a private tour activity. Only your group will participate
- On board WI-FI
Exclusions
- 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
Itinerary
Petra - Wadi Musa 77110 Jordan
You will leave the hotel early in the morning to drive 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, Petra - Wadi Musa Jordan
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.
Al-Khazneh, Petra - Wadi Musa Jordan
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. 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.
Little Petra, Petra - Wadi Musa Jordan
Return to Petra’s entrance and rejoin your private 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. Then, journey back to Aqaba, 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!
Please Note
- 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.
- For health restriction: Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.
Know Before You Go
- Infant seats available
- Passport required
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
