Day 01
Amman to Petra Private Day Tour
7:00 AM - Pickup from Your Location in Amman
- Meet your private driver/guide at your hotel or residence.
- Begin the scenic 3-hour drive south through the Desert Highway or the King's Highway, if requested, passing rural landscapes and mountains.
10:00 AM - Arrive at Petra Visitor Center
- Purchase tickets, or use pre-arranged ones.
- Receive a brief orientation about Petra and your walking route.
10:15 AM - Enter the Siq
- Begin the walk through the dramatic 1.2 km canyon, with towering cliffs guiding your way.
- Learn about Nabataean water channels and carvings along the rock walls.
10:45 AM - Arrive at the Treasury (Al-Khazneh)
- Marvel at Petra's most iconic facade.
- Take photos and enjoy insights from your guide.
11:15 AM - Explore the Street of Facades and Royal Tombs
- Stroll past carved tombs, the ancient amphitheater, and cave dwellings.
- Learn about Nabataean burial customs and city planning.
12:30 PM - Lunch Break
- Enjoy a local meal inside Petra at a restaurant such as Basin Restaurant by Crown Plaza, with buffet or a la carte options.
- Take a short rest in the shade or at a cafe.
1:30 PM - Optional Hike to the Monastery (Ad-Deir)
- Take a 45-minute to 1-hour hike up 900 steps, rewarded with panoramic views.
- Stunning architecture awaits at the top.
- For non-hikers, an alternative is to relax at the cafe near Qasr al-Bint or explore more of the lower Petra area.
3:00 PM - Begin Walk Back to Exit
- Retrace your steps through the Colonnaded Street and the Siq.
- Take any final photos and soak in the views.
4:00 PM - Depart from Petra
- Reunite with your driver for the return journey to Amman.
7:00 PM - Drop-Off at Your Location in Amman
- End of tour and relax after a full day immersed in ancient wonder.
