Enjoy ample time to explore glorious Petra on this 3-day private tour from Amman to discover this rock-cut UNESCO World Heritage site, carved 2,000 years ago. The city located 140 miles (225 kilometers) from Amman, was carved in stone more than 2000 years ago in order to dominate the trade routes of ancient Arabia. A day is not enough time to explore the wonders of Petra, however on this private three-day tour, you will have plenty of time to take in the sites of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, such as The Treasury (El-Khazneh), which was seen in the Hollywood film - Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. A local English-Speaking Guide will be included for 2 hours visit of classic Petra on a guided tour, seeing highlights till the Royal Tombs as you learn about their history. Then, the next day if time permits, delve further into Petra’s wonders and other sites as you wish like climbing up the Monastery or The High Place of Sacrifice on your own.
Enter your hotel name booked on your own in Amman City in order to inform the driver off your pickup location
Start your Jordan experience with Amman Hotel pickup, drive to Petra. Check in, dinner and overnight at your selected hotel in Petra.
After breakfast, visit the Nabatean Red Rose City of Petra. Enjoy a 2-hour tour of this awe-inspiring Nabatean city and UNESCO World Heritage site with a local guide. One of the Seven Wonders of the World, Petra was carved into a sandstone gorge more than 2,000 years ago to dominate the trading routes of ancient Arabia and is rightly regarded as the jewel in the crown of Jordan’s historic sites. Walk along the narrow “Siq”, the high-walled fissure in the rocks that winds into the heart of the city. Then, stop in your tracks at your first breathtaking glimpse of the Treasury, known locally as “El-Khazneh” - Petra’s stellar sight. Wonder at its intricate façade and hear how movies such as Indiana Jones, the Transformers, and the Last Crusade were filmed here. Take photos of this glorious monument and then continue your tour. See Petra’s ornate tombs cut into the rock face, and admire the stunning theater that once sat 3,000 spectators.
As you walk, visit the Byzantine church and hear stories as well as facts about the ingenious Nabateans who chose, carved out, and then made this place their home so long ago. Climb either the Monastery or the High Place of Sacrifice, if time permits. Free time to visit the Petra Museum; if there is time. Free time for lunch on your own expense. Return to your hotel in Petra. Dinner and overnight accommodation.
Your visit to Jordan tour finishes after your hotel breakfast. Check out of your hotel and relax on a convenient Amman Hotel drop off. Optional visit: Cost for a 2-day Petra entrance, to be arranged a day before with our driver, to climb the Monastery or the High Place of Sacrifice, and absorb the beautiful views. Make arrangements with the driver for a suitable time to return to Amman Hotel. Optional visit: Cost for a 2-day Petra entrance, to be arranged a day before with our driver, to climb the Monastery or the High Place of Sacrifice, and absorb the beautiful views. Make arrangements with the driver for a suitable time to return to Amman Airport.
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If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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