Petra Day Tour from Amman: Explore the Ancient Arabian Trade Routes
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86 Ratings
Amman
Embark on a fascinating Petra day tour from Amman and discover the ancient Arabian trade routes. Explore the hauntingly beautiful city, pass by Little Petra, and walk through the majestic Siq gorge.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Amman - You will depart from Amman or the airport to Petra via an air-conditioned sedan, you will have the opportunity to stop and take a break as the journey is close to 2.5 hours south.

  • Petra Visitors Center - Once you are in Petra at the Petra Visitor Center, a guide can be arranged after your ticket purchase and your meeting point to start your tour of Petra. Your dedicated English-speaking tour guide will lead the tour inside Petra and arrange entrance and logistics. It is advised to stay close to your guide to capture the details of the fascinating history of the Nabateans who built the city out of rocks. You will have the opportunity to rest, eat, drink, and use the facilities while in Petra, just inform your guide.

  • Petra Visitors Center - At the end of the tour, your guide will escort you to the meeting point for your journey back to Amman, do expect about a 3-hour journey back to Amman.

What's Included
  • English-speaking driver
  • Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Comfortable air-conditioned transportation
  • Stay connected with on-board WiFi
  • Fuel surcharge included
  • Refreshments available - water inside the vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Meals, Gratuities
  • Entry Fees are not part of the tour package.
  • While on-site guides aren’t included, hiring one at a Location is always an option.
Additional Information

Petra, situated 140 miles (225 kilometers) away from Amman, was a central hub in the trade routes of ancient Arabia. Journey through Little Petra, the Nabatean’s caravan halt before the main city. The exploration of this ethereally charming place commences with a promenade across the Siq, the city’s primary entrance in the past. The Siq, a gorge marked by its profound depth, length, and exceptional natural splendor, is fenced in by cliffs as high as 263 feet (80 meters) and spans over three-quarters of a mile (1.2 kilometers).

  • Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking on uneven terrain and stairs.
  • Dress modestly, covering shoulders and knees, out of respect for local culture.
  • Be mindful of time constraints and prioritize your must-see sights.
  • Enjoy the local experience by interacting with vendors and learning about Jordanian culture.
  • Purchase the Jordan Pass in advance for discounted entry and access to other Jordanian attractions.
Location
Amman
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Rihanac2024
Apr 18, 2024
Had a great time at petra - Mustafa was an amazing driver and got me to Petra in a timely fashion. The car was comfortable and he was friendly. I recommend for anyone looking for transportation to Petra.
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U3736kcbrandont
Apr 17, 2024
All positive - Bardaghawi was awesome. I could literally ask him for anything and he either had recommendations or we would stop and get whatever I needed. The van is also awesome and had WiFi so I was able to jam in the car on the way back from Petra which was awesome! I would suggest that you go as early as possible to beat the crowds.
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Aileenb717
Apr 11, 2024
Amazing experience! - This trip was fantastic! We had Shadi as our driver and he was amazing, very informative and exceptionally helpful. We traveled from Amman to Petra there was complimentary WiFi and water through out the journey. I would highly recommend using Shadi for any transfers in Jordan. I will certainly be using his services again.
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845saharm
Apr 10, 2024
Wow! - I highly recommend this trip! Ahmad abo Anas was an amazing guide, so professional and knowledgeable and friendly. He speaks Arabic English and French! I really really enjoyed the trip, wonderful!
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437jeanmarcr
Apr 10, 2024
Magic day in Petra and Wadi rum desert - Excellent experience with Anas, he was a marvelous driver and companion for the day. He helped me to have a unique experience of Petra and to shape the day, adding some interesting discoveries (Wadi rum, wadi musa, kings road…). Safe and careful driving all day long, even when dealing with an unfortunate flat tire! Highly commendable.
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Wrecker419
Apr 4, 2024
A marvelous day in Petra - Anas, the driver, was excellent- a safe driver, informative, friendly and funny. Khaled, my guide to Petra, was very good - patient with me and a sore knee, informative, friendly and helpful. I had a very pleasant day!!
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Sayantid2021
Mar 31, 2024
We are overwhelmed just for natural beauty of Jordan and obviously our lovely responsible car driver Anas Ahmed.we enjoy - We are overwhelmed just for natural beauty of Jordan and obviously our lovely responsible car driver Anas Ahmed.we enjoyed a lot❤️❤️
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Ragnhei_urerlab
Mar 27, 2024
Amazing experience with driver Younes - My mom and I went on a wondeful day trip to Petra with the amazing driver Younes! He was extremely accommodating and nice, answering our every question about Jordan. He even took us to see extra views along the way and when I told him I had never seen a camel in my life he made sure to drive past camels :) We were so satisfied that we wanted to book another trip with him. Thank you, Younes, for making this day unforgettable!
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Bigtuna820
Mar 26, 2024
Relaxing way to make a long drive easy - Mohammed Bardaghawi was a fantastic driver and tour guide answering all our questions on the drive down. (We were too exhausted to ask any on the way back to Amman). He was professional, courteous, and made the long drive very relaxing. Highly recommend this as a way to get down to Petra for the day.
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736oguzhant
Mar 23, 2024
Marvellous trip to Petra. - The tour was amazing from beginning to the end. We booked a full day, all inclusive tour with my wife. We were picked up from our hotel, transported to Petra and trandported back to our hotel. Special thanks to our driver Shadi during the trip. He was always punctual, attentive to our requests, knowledgable about not only our tour package but overall about Jordan. In Petra, our tour guide was a real professional, explaining the sites in a way increasing the amazement and he was actually a real archeologist. Overall Petra is a very interesting and must-see place. And our tour was perfect to enable us to enjoy this special wonder to the maximum level.
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