About this experience
Enjoy a day trip to Petra and Shobak Castle from Amman. The UNESCO World Heritage Site Petra is Jordan’s top attraction, famous for its 2,000 years old sandstone architecture. On the way back to Amman you stop at the small Crusader castle in Shobak. This private tour includes lunch at a local restaurant.
At a glance
- Duration: 10 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 10 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- Lunch local restaurant (beverage not included)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private, air-conditioned vehicle with English speaking driver
- Local English speaking guide in Petra (2 to 2.5 hours)
- Bottled water on board of the vehicle
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Guide in Shobak Castle
- Horse drawn carriage, camel or donkey ride in Petra
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
07:00am be ready at your hotel lobby in Amman. Your English speaking driver meets you with a signage in your name, and you drive along the fastest route, the Desert Highway, in southern direction to Petra. The transfer time is about 3 hours depending on traffic. Free WiFi and free bottled water is provided in the vehicle.
Reaching Petra your driver matches you with your private guide. The guide will introduce you to the history of Petra, built by the Nabateans. The tour covers the Treasury, the Street of Facades, the Theatre and some of the Royal Tombs. The guided tour lasts 2.5 hours but you can stay up to 3.5 hours inside Petra Archaeological Park. The driver waits for you at the main gate to take you for lunch at a local restaurant.
Afterwards drive 25 km to Shobak castle. You have free time at the castle, a guide is not included. Shobak was known as Montreal and had been built in 1115 by Baldwin I of Jerusalem. At that time it was located along the pilgrimage and caravan routes. The location and the views from Shobak castle are still worth a visit.
2.5 hours transfer to your hotel in Amman.
Meeting and pickup information
- any hotel or residence in Amman
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Petra Nights Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Comfortable walking shoes, especially in spring and summer sun protection
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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