Jordan · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Full Day Petra Tour from Amman

12 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Wadi Musa. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day trip from Amman to UNESCO-listed Petra
  • 02 Walk through the Siq to the Treasury, Al-Khazneh
  • 03 Guided classic visit of Petra with a local guide
  • 04 See the Theater, Royal Tombs, and Byzantine Church
  • 05 Free time to continue exploring Petra at your own pace
  • 06 Pass by Little Petra, the Nabataean caravan stop
  • 07 Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pick-up and drop-off

Discover Petra, Jordan’s legendary rose-red city, on a full-day journey from Amman. Travel south through desert landscapes before arriving at this UNESCO World Heritage Site for a classic visit that brings ancient Nabataean history to life.

Walk through the dramatic Siq to your first unforgettable view of Al-Khazneh, then continue past Petra’s remarkable monuments, including the Theater, Royal Tombs, and Byzantine Church. With a guided introduction and free time to explore further, this experience also includes a visit past Little Petra for an even broader glimpse into this extraordinary archaeological wonder.

Discover Petra, Jordan’s legendary rose-red city, on a full-day journey from Amman.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Amman, Petra
Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

1. Petra - Wadi Musa

You will leave the hotel early in the morning to Join a small group to drive south to the Nabatean Red Rose City of Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, for a classic visit. As you travel, gaze at the desert landscapes and hear tales of Jordan’s history. Hewn into a sandstone valley carved by the Nabataean people more than 2,000 years ago, this ancient rose-red rock city located 245 kilometers from Amman at the crossroads of age-old trading routes, to dominate ancient Arabia. Reach Petra main site to learn more about its magnificent history. On arrival, leave your vehicle, and enjoy a 2-hour tour of this UNESCO Heritage listed wonder with a local guide.

2. Siq

First, walk through the famous “Siq”, a narrow path of 1.2 kilometers; rock fissure that was once the main entrance to the city, and marvel at your first glimpse of the hauntingly beautiful Treasury “Al - Khazneh” 

3. Al-Khazneh

As the canyon suddenly opens up. Admire this rose-pink masterpiece, originally built to house priceless treasures and capture it on camera. Then, proceed through the widening canyon to witness other monuments such as the 3,000-seater Theater, the Royal Tombs, and the Byzantine Church. As you explore, listen as your guide describes how the Nabateans sculpted the buildings, and learn how they mastered the harsh desert conditions to make their lives here. After around two hours of exploring, enjoy free time. If time permits you can climb up the Monastery on your own or the High Place of Sacrifice: a clifftop altar that was once used for animal sacrifices and other ceremonies. 

4. Little Petra - Al-Baydha

Free time to visit The Petra Museum; if there is time, then rejoin your vehicle and driver. Pass by Little Petra, a small rocky valley with carvings, that archaeologists believe acted as the Nabatean’s caravan before heading to the main city and as an accommodation stop for the traders who traveled through the city. Then, journey back to Amman, where your day trip ends with a hotel drop off. 

Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a sunhat for this unforgettable adventure. Come and explore one of the world’s wonders of architectural engineering combined with the ingenuity of carving for an unforgettable adventure just like that of Indiana Jones and the Transformers!

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Wadi Musa. 2 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Seat in coach transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according to number of participants
  • English-Speaking Driver
  • Local English-Speaking Guide for the classic visit of Petra (Spanish-French by request-availability)
  • One day entrance fees to Petra; if option Jordan Pass not selected
  • Horse ride before the “Siq”
  • On board WI-FI

What's Not Included

  • All type of meals, unless option with lunch selected (Vegetarian meal by request)
  • All type of beverages
  • All type of gratuities (Tips to the Driver, Local Guide, and Horse Boy) – Recommended
  • Personal Expenses
  • Any other service not mentioned

Know before you go

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
  • Airport Pick-up and Drop-off by request.
  • Contact your local operator a day before to reconfirm pick-up arrangements provided in your voucher.
  • For Jordan Pass holders that purchased tour activity with entrance fees, please inform us to reimburse the entrance fees in destination.
  • If travelers select Jordan Pass option, clients should purchase Jordan Pass directly.
  • Tour activity is provided in English. For other languages by request.
  • Clients with mobility issues, please contact us.
  • For Golf Cart service at Petra, by request.
  • Strollers and car seats for infants, please contact us.
  • Most local tourist restaurants in Jordan do not serve alcohol, if you do not want a dry restaurant that does not serve alcohol, please contact us.
  • For Arab and G.C.C. nationals, please book Jordan Pass option; visits without entrance fees included, as reduced entrance fees apply. It is better for Arab and G.C.C. passport holders to pay directly in destination their entrance fees.
  • For health restriction: Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Wadi Musa.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Wadi Musa.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Wadi Musa..

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