About this experience
Short on time but want to see one of Jordan's most impressive sights? This one-day tour from Amman or Airport to Petra may be the answer. Your driver will pick you up early morning and take you to Petra, where you'll get the chance to explore one of the new seven wonders in the world
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr–11 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr–11 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For the airport pick-up option, Please note that one standard bag per traveler is allowed during the tour. If you bring additional or oversized luggage, extra charges may apply due to vehicle space limitations.
What is included
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Tip for driver
Itinerary and highlights
Petra, the Rose-Red City, was the impressive capital of the Nabataean kingdom whose ruins remained hidden to most of the world until the Swiss explorer, JL Burckhardt, disguised as an Arab scholar, infiltrated the city in 1812. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site as well as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Meet your private guide at the site and hike or ride a horse down to the entrance of the Siq, a long, winding sandstone canyon that leads to the Treasury. The tour continues to the Street of Facades, the Roman Theater and the Royal Tombs.
A ten-minutes drive north of Petra is Siq Al-Barid, which is also referred to as 'Little Petra' due to similarities with the main site. It is thought to have been an important suburb of Petra and is entered through a narrow opening, similar to Siq but of a much smaller scale. The site includes tombs, temples, water channels and cisterns carved out of the rock as well as the remains of frescoes on plaster.
This is one of the most important features of Beida and is where many religious activities were held, including the Feast of Drink, when the king of the Nabataeans hosted celebrations and provided drinks for his guests. There is also a cave with the remains of a fresco painted by the Nabataeans that represented grape vines, which confirmed the view that Beida was the area of wine production. In the Siq Al Barid the Nabataean irrigation system, which distributed water through long channels, reservoirs carved into the rock, and dams, is evidence of the greatness of this system.
Meeting and pickup information
- Our driver will meet you at your pick-up location and you can contact our team by WhatsApp for more information
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- ru — Guide
- Korean — Guide
- Portuguese — Guide
- cmn — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Arabic — Guide
- zh-TW — Guide
- uk — Guide
- Japanese — Guide
- zh-CN — Guide
- pl — Guide
- Dutch — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Tour Experts
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guided option dose not include guide at Little Petra
- We will do our best to provide a driver who speaks your preferred language, depending on availability
- Please note that it is the client responsibility to review the tour description before confirming the reservation. We cannot be held responsible for bookings made under the incorrect option.
- For the airport pick-up option, Please note that one standard bag per traveler is allowed during the tour. If you bring additional or oversized luggage, extra charges may apply due to vehicle space limitations.
- Complimentary waiting time at the airport is limited to 45 minutes. Beyond this period, additional charges will apply.
- Guided tours are available in multiple languages, subject to availability. If the requested language is not available, the tour will be conducted in English
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
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What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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