Private Back Trail Tour of Petra starting from the Monastery

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Highlights

Private back end visit of Petra to see Wadi Farasa to see the Lion Fountain, Garden Triclinium, and the Roman Sol from Amman

Amman, Petra

Private Tour

10 Hours

MODERATE

French, English, Spanish

Description

Private tour, exclusively for your party to ensure a personalized experience
Hassel free pick up and drop off from your location
Flexibility to explore independently with free time
Get insights into local culture, history, and nature
Value for money service

Discover the marvelous rock-cut city of Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESO – listed Red Rose City of the Nabateans, on a full-day private trip from Amman that combines an expert-led guided tour of the site with time to explore on your own.This full-day trip to Petra from Amman is different from the known classic visits as you start from the end to the beginning visiting the Monastery, the Byzantine Church, The Royal Tombs, the Theater, the Treasury “El- Khazneh” then walk the narrow path known as the “Siq”; the entranceway between stone walls, to the main entrance.Experience this ancient splendid and marvelous place of fascinating history with a different taste! The tour includes pick-up and drop-off at your Amman hotel, with all transport by climate-controlled vehicle, English- Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide, and a well-informed local guide for the adventure!

Itinerary

Petra - Wadi Musa, Petra - Wadi Musa, Ma'an Governorate

You will leave the hotel early in the morning to drive south to the Nabatean Red Rose City of Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, from the back end visit of Petra, a city 245 kilometers from the capital city of Amman, carved in stone more than 2000 years ago in order to dominate the trade silk and spice routes of ancient Arabia.
The Royal Tombs, Petra - Wadi Musa Jordan

First, you will walk thru the back end from Little Petra (Beida) – Siq Albarid to the farming village going up the mountains for an exceptional breath-taking view of the Monastery, then descend to the Byzantine Church and Qasr el Bint.Proceed to walk thru Wadi Farasa to see the Lion Fountain, Garden Triclinium, and the Roman Soldiers Tomb.You will enjoy the different stone colors and caves.Witness other monuments such as the 3,000-seater Theater and the Royal Tombs.
Al-Khazneh, Petra - Wadi Musa Jordan

Return to the Treasury “El - Khazneh”, which is the main monument of Petra.Admire this rose-pink masterpiece, originally built to house priceless treasures and capture it on camera.
Siq, Petra - Wadi Musa Jordan

This tour ends by returning thru the “siq”, a narrow path of 1.2 kilometers.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.Enjoy free time to visit The Petra Museum; if there is time, then rejoin your vehicle and driver.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 the Indiana Jones and the Transformers!

What's Included

Hotel pick up and drop off

Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according number of participants

English-Speaking Driver

Local English-Speaking Guide for Petra back-end trail visit (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 Excluded

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

Infant seats available

What To Bring

Clients are advised to bring hats, sun screen, and comfortable walking shoes.

Please Note

Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.

Airport Pick-up and Drop-off by request.

Contact your local operator (office phone number, emergency mobile number – out of office hours, or email address) 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.(Tours with Lunch)

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.