Private Full-Day Aqaba Shore Excursion to Petra and Little Petra
Highlights
Aqaba, Petra
Private Tour
9 Hours
EASY
English, French, Spanish
Description
· 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 rock-cut architecture of the ancient Nabateans on a private shore excursion from Aqaba to Petra and Little Petra that includes a guided tour of the site.Meet you at the cruise boarding point at Aqaba Port.Traveling between Aqaba and Petra in a private leisure air-conditioned vehicle with your own English – Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide is ideal for exploring Petra's UNESCO Heritage listed wonder Nabatean Red Rose City.You will have the flexibility to take in Petra at your own pace, without being rushed by a crowded group tour since this is a private tour.
Itinerary
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Petra - Wadi Musa 77110 Jordan
You will leave the hotel early in the morning to drive with your informative English-Speaking Driver 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.
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Siq, Petra - Wadi Musa Jordan
Hewn into a sandstone valley carved by the Nabataean people some 2,000 years ago, this ancient rose-red rock city located 125 kilometers.Transfer from Aqaba Port cruise boarding to Petra at the crossroads of age-old trading routes, to dominate ancient Arabia.Continue to 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.First, walk or ride a horse(remove) 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 “El - Khazneh”
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Al-Khazneh, Petra - Wadi Musa Jordan
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.
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High Place of Sacrifice, Petra - Wadi Musa Jordan
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.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.
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Aqaba, Aqaba, Al Aqabah Governorate
Then, journey back to Aqaba port to board your cruise, 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!
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.