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Sightseeing Tour of Petra, the ‘Rose-Red’ City

from $181.25 - per person and all inclusive!
Location: Amman, Jordan
Duration: 9 hours
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Sightseeing Tour of Petra, the ‘Rose-Red’ City - Overview

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petra, a city that is arguably the most beautiful in all of the Middle East. A legacy of the Nabataeans, the site of this magnificent city was lost to the world for over 1000 years until its rediscovery in 1812 AD. Carved into rose-coloured stone, Petra is one of Jordan’s national treasures.

The ancient city has rock-cut obelisks, temples, sacrificial altars and colonnaded streets. High above, overlooking the Red Mountains is the impressive Ad-Deir Monastery. Within the famous Petra ruins are the Petra Archaeological Museum and the Petra Nabataean Museum, both of which showcase fascinating artefacts unearthed from excavations in the Petra region.

Explore the ‘Rose-Red City’ of Jordan, the most impressive ancient city in Middle East.

  • Nabataean king and represents the engineering genius of these ancient people.
  • See the fabulous ruins and the breathtaking grandeur of Petra
  • This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a must-visit on any trip to Jordan
  • See the awe-inspiring Treasury carved out of the dusky pink rock-face and dwarfing
  • everything around it. It was carved in the early 1st century as the tomb of an important
Location : Amman
Schedule : Start time: 0700h (07:00am)
Duration: 9 hours

Available Days / Dates :

Daily except 25 Dec
Pickup :
    Your hotel in Amman, Dead Sea area or Aqaba (Please mention your hotel details at the time of booking. If you do not have this information now, please contact the local activity operator 24 hours prior to the start of the tour with these details.)
Drop-off : Your hotel in Amman hotels, Dead Sea or Aqaba hotels

Sightseeing Tour of Petra, the ‘Rose-Red’ City - Itinerary


You will be picked up from your hotel in a private air-conditioned car/mini van and taken on a sightseeing tour of Petra.

Arrive at Petra where you will be met by a local English-speaking guide who will take you on a guided tour around the impressive Petra ruins. This ancient city was carved out of the distinctive rose-red coloured craggy rocks by the Nabateans, an industrious Arab tribe which settled here more than 2,000 years ago.

Petra comprises a complete urban infrastructure which includes temples, baths, private houses, high places, paved streets, public buildings, markets, theaters, reservoirs and cisterns.

Its entrance, a one-kilometer long fissure through the towering cliffs, the ‘Siq, provides a dramatic approach and induction to the city. You will be taken on a short horseback ride through the Siq (a distance of about 1 kilometer) and down to the Treasury. The narrow winding path through the canyon dramatically opens up to expose the awesome facade of the Treasury (Al-Kazneh). Carved out of the dusky pink rock-face, the Treasury dominates the landscape. It was carved in the early 1st century as the tomb of an important Nabataean king and represents the engineering genius of these ancient people.

Continue to the massive Nabataean-built Roman-style theatre, which could seat 3,000 people. Explore the still-intact several obelisks, temples, sacrificial altars and colonnaded streets.

High above the Petra Valley is the Monastery (El Deir) and the High Place of the Sacrifice (Al Madbah). A flight of 800 rock-cut steps will take you there.

Within the site are also two excellent museums, the Petra Archaeological Museum and the Petra Nabataean Museum, both of which represent finds from excavations in the Petra region and an insight into Petra's colourful past.

Lunch will be within the Petra site (payable direct.)

Inside the site, several artisans from the town of Wadi Musa and a nearby Bedouin settlement have set up small stalls selling local handicrafts, such as pottery and Bedouin jewellery and bottles of striated multi-coloured sands from the area

At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back at your hotel in Amman.

Inclusions, Exclusions and Other Useful Information

Inclusions
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Transportation in a private air-conditioned car/mini van
English speaking guide
Entrance fee to Petra ruins
Short horse ride in the Petra ruins
Local English-speaking guide for 2 hours in the Petra ruins
Exclusions
Meals
Additional Info
As the Ministry of Jordan does not allow a driver to also be a guide, a guide is not included in the cost of your tour. However, your driver will be very informative and be able to point out and explain sites as you drive past. Many people prefer to visit the sites and follow the walking tracks on their own, although there will be local guides available for hire on arrival at the particular destination.
There is a restaurant in the Petra site where you can stop for snacks and meals.
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.
Please Note
Please call the activity operator at least 24 hours prior to start of the tour for reconfirming departure details.
Dos & Don'ts
Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and a hat to protect you from the sun. Carry plenty of drinking water. Don’t forget your camera

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What happens after you book
Please print the electronic voucher sent to you and give them to the operator on the day of the activity.
The voucher also includes the operator's complete contact details, and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you have.
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