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Full-Day Petra Tour from Aqaba

From $237 • 9 hours • Zaid Tours and Travel • Aqaba, Jordan, Wadi Musa • Pickup available • Free until 1 day before

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Why we love it?

The Full-Day Petra Tour from Aqaba offers an immersive experience into one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Petra, located in Wadi Musa. Lasting nine hours, the tour is ideal for history enthusiasts and travelers seeking to explore ancient archaeological sites. Participants will be transported in an air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel pick-up and drop-off included for convenience. Highlights of the tour include walking through the Siq, the narrow gorge leading to the iconic Al-Khazneh, or Treasury, showcasing Petra's stunning rock-cut architecture. This tour suits those looking for a comprehensive day trip to experience Jordan's rich cultural heritage.

Inclusions

Hotel pick up and drop off
Seat in Coach transfer by air-conditioned leisure vehicle according to 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
Horse ride before the “Siq”
Local English-Speaking Guide for the classic visit of Petra (Spanish-French by request-availability)
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, Petra - Wadi Musa, Ma'an Governorate

You will leave the hotel early in the morning to joining a small group and 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

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.