Jordan · Walking Tours

1-Day Petra Walking Tour from Aqaba with Al Deir Monastery

1 Day Round trip from Wadi Musa Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Walk through the Siq, Petra's dramatic canyon entrance
02 See the Treasury, made famous by Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
03 Explore the Street of Facades lined with Nabataean tombs and monuments
04 Climb more than 800 steps to Al Deir Monastery
05 Enjoy spectacular views from the High Place of Sacrifice

Venture into the ancient ruins of Petra on this one-day tour from Aqaba. Built more than 2,000 years ago by the Nabateans, Petra was carved directly into the cliffs and remains one of Jordan's most remarkable archaeological sites. Walk through the Siq, the canyon entrance to the city, to reach the Treasury, and discover Roman influences in the amphitheater, colonnaded streets, and other monuments along the way.

Continue to the Street of Facades, a street lined with tombs and monuments, and lastly climb the 800+ steps to the Al Deir Monastery at the top of the mountain to enjoy the spectacular views from the High Place of Sacrifice.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Aqaba, Petra

Languages Arabic, English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Petra Highlights Tour from Aqaba

7.00: Pick up from your Aqaba hotel for a two-hour drive to Petra.
9.00: Arrive at Petra and meet your Petra tour guide on site.
9.00 - 13.00: Proceed on a guided tour of the city, walking down the Siq to the Treasury, made famous by Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Continue to the Street of Facades, a street lined with tombs and monuments, and lastly climb the 800+ steps to the Al Deir Monastery at the top of the mountain to enjoy the spectacular views from the High Place of Sacrifice.
13.00 - 15.00: Explore some of the area on your own.
15.00: Return to Aqaba.