Home1 Day Archeology tour itinerary for jordan: Explore The Amazing Archaeological Site Of Jordan
Amman, Petra, Aqaba, Jerash, al Karak
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Petra
Petra-Jordan
Explore Petra via Arava Border, the southern crossing connecting Israel and Jordan. Enter the ancient city via a narrow gorge, and enjoy the impressing monuments like the Treasury, Street of Facades and the Royal Tombs which had been carved more than 2000 years ago in the red sandstone.
DAY 01
Program Itinerary
In the morning, the tour representative will welcome you with a sign inside the Jordan terminal of the Arava Border.
Passing by Wadi Rum desert and the Sharah, drive directly for about 2 hours to the breathtaking rock city of Petra, the impressing capital of the Nabatean Arabs. Due to its fantastic architecture and sophisticated water supply system, the archaeological park is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
From the Visitor's centre, start with your guide on horseback or on foot to the Siq, a narrow gorge, and continue to the beautiful Treasury, also called Al Khazneh.
Walk along the Street of Facades to the Royal Tombs, the Theatre and Qasr Al Bint.
Spend some free time on your own and return the same way to the entrance gate.
In the afternoon, meet your driver at the Visitor Centre and return to Arava Border to enter Israel again.
- 259 USD Per Adult (* 4 Persons (Sharing Trip))
- 285 USD Per Adult (* 3 Persons (Sharing Trip))
- 323 USD Per Adult (* 2 Persons (Sharing Trip))
- 464 USD Per Adult (* 1 Person)
Transfers in private, air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver.
English speaking spot guide in Petra (2.5 to 3 hours).
Entrance fee Petra.
Short horse ride in Petra (not mandatory, horse handler expects a tip).
Lunch at local restaurant in Petra.
Entry visa Jordan (non-restricted nationalities)
Departure tax Jordan land border 10 JD = 14 USD per person.
Travel insurance.
Departure tax Israel ca. 30 USD per person.
Transfer Eilat - Arava Border - Eilat.
Beverage.
Tips and private expenses.
Trip Duration: Approximately 9hours
Trip Type: Private Tour by Air-conditioned Vehicle
Trip Runs: Everyday
Tour Starts/Ends: Arava Border
Pick up Time: 08:00 AM
General Notes:
The Arava Border is open 06:30-20:00 (Sun-Thu), 08:00-20:00 (Fri-Sat) and closed on Yom Kippur and Muslim New Year.
You walk several km in Petra and the terrain is uneven. Please bear in mind good walking shoes and a backpack for beverage, camera. etc.
Amman, Petra, Aqaba, Jerash, al Karak
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