Full-Day Trip in Petra from Aqaba
Description
The city of Petra, the capital of the Nabataean Arabs, is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world, It is Located 240 km south of the capital Amman, and 120 km north of the Red Sea town of Aqaba Petra the world wonder is undoubtedly Jordan's most valuable treasure and greatest tourist attraction, and it is visited by tourists from all over the world. It is not known precisely when Petra was built, but the city began to prosper as the capital of the Nabataean Empire from the 1st century BC, which grew rich through trade in frankincense, myrrh, and spices. Petra was later annexed to the Roman Empire and continued to thrive until a large earthquake in 363 AD destroyed much of the city in the 4th century AD.
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We will pick you up from anywhere in Aqaba and drive you to Petra with a short stop on the way. It takes about two to two and a half hours to reach the Petra Visitor Center, where we begin our walking journey to the eighth wonder of the world. After walking 800 meters we reach the Siq (a rock channel 1,200 meters long, 3 to 12 meters wide, and 80 meters high). The Siq opens into Petra's most magnificent façade - the Treasury or Al-Khazneh. After the treasury, the path widens into a wide avenue of facades flanked on either side by the tombs that characterize the entire site. The Avenue of Facades leads us to the 5,000-seat theatre, carved into the middle of the main tomb area: On the other side of the stage on the western side of Mount Khakhbatha, we reach our final point – the Royal Tombs. After the Fofi tour, we return to Aqaba, which takes two to two and a half hours
The natural passage leading visitors through red-rock walls on the way to temples & other sites.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(8)
This is just a taxi to and from the site. I appreciate the ad doesn't clearly state that it is anything but. However, it should clearly state that this is a pickup and drop-off only. There is no guide involvement, the tickets aren't include (the add does not say they are but prepare for the 50 JOD cost per ticket). The company did not confirm the day prior, I had to chase both Viator and the taxi. They showed up 30 minutes late then didn't realise that I was going to Petra so had to swap drivers. If going, read the description as nothing other than the trip to the site is included.
Great transfer service from Aqaba to Petra and back. Pick-up service from hotel at a time of your choosing. The driver Odai was professional and spoke good English. Safe drive in clean and comfortable car. For a small extra fee, Odai was kind enough to wait an additional 1.5h (4.5h total) for me to explore Petra. Highly recommend this trip.
There were extra charges imposed on us. Please be aware the price charged for round trip service will incur other fees related to transportation. He charged us an additional 48 JOD.
Hello, your trip was from Wadi Rum to Petra and back to Wadi Rum. For this, you had to pay an additional fee. On the page, there is a trip from Aqaba to Petra and back only.
Kind and efficient, thank you for taking me around Jordan for such a fair price! Conversation was amazing and you were on time for my pick up and drop off
There was a special driver on the trip. I recommend him. He was with us throughout the trip, spoke English, and provided us with internet service
It was a great experience with oday we spent 3 days in Jordan he is friendly & practically I recommended him for sure if you come to Jordan
Excellent driver, very punctual, speaks English, his car is modern, there is Wi-Fi service inside the car, I recommend it
The past driver.whenever you coll him ,he's always available to pick you on matter where you are I highly recommend this driver
