Jordan · Archaeology

1-Day Petra City Tour from Aqaba via the Kings Highway

1 Day Round trip from Kings Hwy. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Walk through the Siq, Petra's narrow gorge entrance to the ancient city
  • 02 See Petra's main theatre carved directly into the rock
  • 03 Visit the Collection of Royal Tombs and the tombs along Facades Street
  • 04 Explore the Roman area with colonnaded streets, temple remains, and Byzantine churches

Explore Petra, or Raqmu, one of Jordan's most famous archaeological sites in the southwestern desert. Travel along the Kings Highway with views of Petra Mountain and the Araba desert before entering the site through the Siq, the narrow gorge leading into the ancient city. Discover the Dijon blocks, the Treasury, the tombs along Facades Street, the Byzantine churches, and other remarkable rock-cut monuments. There is also time for photos, lunch at a restaurant, and the option to hike up to the Monastery.

Walk through the gate on your way down to the Siq, the narrow gorge, and see the Dijon blocks and the large Obelisk Tomb.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Cities Aqaba, Tafileh, Petra
Languages Danish, English, French, German, Indonesian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Petra Highlights via the Kings Highway

  • Pick up from the port, airport, border, or hotel.

  • Drive along the Kings Highway and enjoy views of Petra Mountain and the Araba mountains.

  • Arrive at the Petra Visitor Center and meet your guide.

  • Walk through the gate on your way down to the Siq, the narrow gorge, and see the Dijon blocks and the large Obelisk Tomb.

  • Continue through Facades Street to see tombs of different sizes, as well as the steps leading to the High Place of Sacrifice.

  • See Petra's main theatre, carved out of rock, while on the other side you will notice caves carved into the rock with their colorful ceilings.

  • Marvel at the Collection of Royal Tombs, which could also be one of the hiking options on the way back.

  • Find yourself in the Roman area, which includes Nymphaeum, colonnaded streets, and the remains of temples beside Byzantine churches.

  • Enjoy lunch in a restaurant.

  • Return to Aqaba to your hotel, border, airport, or port.

Petra Mountain, the Siq, the Treasury, Ad Deir

Where this trip takes you

Petra Mountain, the Siq, the Treasury, Ad Deir

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kings Hwy. 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Meet and assist at the hotel

  • Transportation by air-conditioned car with an escorted driver

  • Petra entrance fees

  • English-speaking Jordanian guide

  • Lunch at a restaurant

What's Not Included

  • Drinks

  • Tips

  • Insurance

Know before you go

  • The tour is also available in Irish, Italian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, and Ukrainian.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Aqaba, Jordan
Tour start
Kings Hwy., At-Tafila, Jordan
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Kings Hwy..

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