Private 2-Day Tour of Petra from Amman

Private 2-Day Tour of Petra from Amman

Discover the famous World Heritage Site, Petra, on this 2 day, private tour. You will begin your journey with a hotel pickup in Amman by your host, at 12pm. You will then be driven to the ancient site, about a 3 hour drive, by air-conditioned sedan or mini-van. Once you arrive in Petra, you will be able to see the Treasury, the newly renovated Petra Museum, learn how Petra was carved into the sheer rock face by the Nabataeans, and much more. Breakfast will be included on the morning of the second day, and you will be driven back to your hotel in Amman, concluding your adventure. 

Your journey starts at 12pm with a pick up at your hotel from your host. The drive to Petra is a 3 hour drive south. You will be driven in an air-conditioned, modern vehicle, and en route you will have a chance to stop for a snack, along the way. In Wadi Musa, your driver will assist with your hotel check-in at Petra that night. The tour of Petra starts at 8:30pm sharp and is advised to be at the meeting location 15 minutes prior. 

You will be met by your group leader to take you through the Siq to the Treasury, both of which are lit with more than 1,000 candles. Once you arrive to the Treasury in, your group leader will direct you to the Treasury to relax and enjoy traditional Jordanian music while enjoying a hot cup of tea. Your guide will also share the story about Petra and the Nabataeans civilization, before walking back down the Siq and returning to your Petra hotel for the night. You will be staying in a 3 star hotel of your choice are family run boutique business with great service.

The next morning after breakfast, you will experience Petra by day. Your driver will meet you in the morning, with an 8am departure to arrange your tour. At the ticket window, be sure to visit the newly renovated Petra Museum included in your ticket price. Thousands of years of history housed in the new modern museum. You will also see the remains of this kingdom, including the royal tombs, an obelisk, the Treasury, streets, temples, a theater, and a monastery. In Petra, there a plenty of eateries for a snack or to have lunch. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and a sun hat.

Once you are ready to return back to Amman, your driver will be waiting for you at the agreed upon location for your transfer back to the capital.