Petra: Private Day Trip Including Little Petra & Guide from Amman
Description
Experience Jordan’s greatest ancient treasure on this private day trip to Petra from Amman. After traveling from Amman to Petra with a private driver, enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of UNESCO-listed Petra: a rock city cut into a sandstone valley some 2,000 years ago. Walk along the “Siq” entrance canyon, and behold the rose-tinted Treasury, Royal Tombs, and more. During your explorations, learn about Petra’s history from your local private guide and see lesser-known Little Petra, whose sculpted rock buildings were a suburb of the main city.
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You will leave the hotel early in the morning to drive south 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. Hewn into a sandstone valley carved by the Nabataean people more than 2,000 years ago, this ancient rose-red rock city located 245 kilometers from Amman at the crossroads of age-old trading routes, to dominate ancient Arabia. Reach 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 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”
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. 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. Then, journey back to Amman, 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 and the Transformers!
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
- Airport Pick-up and Drop-off by request.
- Contact your local operator (office phone number, emergency mobile number – out of office hours, or email address) a day before to reconfirm pick-up arrangements provided in your voucher.
- For Jordan Pass holders that purchased tour activity with entrance fees, please inform us to reimburse the entrance fees in destination.
- If travelers select Jordan Pass option, clients should purchase Jordan Pass directly.
- Tour activity is provided in English. For other languages by request.
- Clients with mobility issues, please contact us.
- For Golf Cart service at Petra, by request.
- Strollers and car seats for infants, please contact us.
- Most local tourist restaurants in Jordan do not serve alcohol, if you do not want a dry restaurant that does not serve alcohol, please contact us.
- For Arab and G.C.C. nationals, please book Jordan Pass option; visits without entrance fees included, as reduced entrance fees apply. It is better for Arab and G.C.C. passport holders to pay directly in destination their entrance fees.
- Clients are advised to bring hats, sunscreen, and comfortable walking shoes.
- Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.
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Our visit to the magnificent Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai became truly memorable thanks to our guide, Mr. M. Jonson (Contact: 9842790960). His guidance added immense value to the entire experience. Mr. Jonson has exceptional knowledge of the temple’s history, architecture, and spiritual significance. He explained the stories of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar in a very engaging and easy-to-understand manner. His narration of the temple’s intricate carvings, towering gopurams, and sacred rituals made us appreciate the richness of this historic place even more. What stood out was his patience and professionalism. He ensured we followed the temple customs properly and gave us enough time to absorb the surroundings without feeling rushed. He was always ready to answer questions and share interesting insights that we would have otherwise missed. His friendly attitude and genuine passion for guiding made the entire visit both educational and spiritually fulfilling. If you are planning to visit Madurai, I strongly recommend taking a guided tour with Mr. M. Jonson for a truly enriching experience.
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One of the best day trips we had on our trip to Jordan. Our Driver Mr. Issa was very friendly, knowledgeable and really made the tour more memorable. We had enough time to cover all the main trials and it is a lifetime experience.
Thank you for choosing ZTT and for this amazing review of your stay. I hope you can post this review on our TripAdvisor page to share with more travelers. Our goal is always to provide a distinguished service, and our professional and dedicated team go the extra mile to ensure our travelers have wonderful trip. It is rewarding to know that our efforts at continuous improvement, are being recognized. We will be waiting for you again in Jordan!
Amazing beauty. Fraternity of the person who received and guided us. Amman seemed to us to be a very organized city. The majesty of nature and culture of what Petra represented to humanity
Gracias por elegir ZTT y por esta maravillosa revisión de su estadía. Nuestro objetivo es siempre brindar un servicio de primera clase, y nuestro equipo profesional y dedicado hace un esfuerzo adicional para garantizar que nuestros viajeros tengan una estadía memorable. Es gratificante saber que nuestros esfuerzos de mejora continua están siendo reconocidos. Esperamos darle la bienvenida nuevamente con nosotros en Jordania para muchos momentos inolvidables para usted, sus amigos y su familia. Agradezco el tiempo y esfuerzo en compartir su experiencia.
My guide, Hassan, did an excellent job introducing me to Jordan. He was very friendly and flexible. I was able to fully enjoy Petra and its many sites. I plan to do a longer trip to Wadi Rum and Aqaba in the future.
Thank you for your comments and for sharing your experience with us. The nicest complement that our team can get is your desire to return to Jordan with us. We are truly happy to learn that you enjoyed your holiday with us and even, it was difficult to leave. What a complement indeed! Looking forward to your next visit.
Firstly, our driver and guide were simply incredible. Firas (our driver) was kind, knowledgeable, funny and engaging the entire way there and back. Upon arrival to Petra, he managed the process of acquiring our tickets and introducing us to our guide, Mariam. Marium was probably the best guide our family has ever had in our travels. The vast majority of guides in this part of the world are men, so my girls loved that we were able to get such an incredible woman. Mariam was a teacher in her prior career and it showed in her current one. She was great with my two girls and family overall and had the perfect amount of information to share along our journey through Petra. The sites and history of this magical place were beyond beautiful and mesmerizing. Additionally, but not to be overlooked, Mariam was a great photographer. She was very creative for all videos and photos. The volume of tourists on our trip was well below the norm given the current conflicts in adjacent countries, but we felt more than safe the entire time. Overall, I highly recommend this tour and our guides.
Thank you for choosing ZTT and for this wonderful review of your stay. Our aim is always to provide a first-class service, and our professional and dedicated team go the extra mile to ensure our travelers have a memorable stay. It is rewarding to know that our efforts at continuous improvement, are being recognized. We look forward to welcoming you back with us in Jordan for many unforgettable moments to you, your friends, and family. I appreciate the time and effort in sharing your experience and emphasizing how safe and hospitable Jordan is. Despite the conflicts around us, Jordan remains and continues to be a safe haven welcoming tourists from all over the world.
Mahmoud has been a very helpful and caring driver. He even brought us to some places away from usual tourist routes in Amman. His connection with the right guide allowed us to spend a magnificent day in Petra.
Thank you for choosing ZTT and for this wonderful review of your stay. Our aim is always to provide a first-class service, and our professional and dedicated team go the extra mile to ensure our travelers have a memorable stay. It is rewarding to know that our efforts at continuous improvement, are being recognized. We look forward to welcoming you back with us in Jordan for many unforgettable moments to you, your friends, and family. I appreciate the time and effort in sharing your experience.
Mahmoud is the best driver, super available for any customer need. The guide in Petra has been great as well. Very advisable tour.
Thank you for your comments and for sharing your experience with us. The nicest complement that our team can get is your desire to return to Jordan with us. We are truly happy to learn that you enjoyed your holiday with us and even, it was difficult to leave. What a complement indeed! Looking forward to your next visit.
Was everything that I expected the walk up to the monastery was a bit grueling and we had rain on the way down, but was an absolutely beautiful site.
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Due to Petra itself was bit disappointed that after $300 per person we had to spend an added $100 for a cart $50 and mule $50 then $35 to see tombs close up so all in $435 and negotiate each time. Except for cart which we needed due to mobility Petra itself was fabulous but be prepared to be bothered by vendors ALL day long even at the lunch included
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The tour was very nice. They were kind and help us adapting the schedule to our needs. Very well organized. The driver and the guide make us have a great time. We really got a good impression of Petra and Amman in just one day,
Thank you for choosing ZTT and for this wonderful review of your stay. Our aim is always to provide a first-class service, and our professional and dedicated team go the extra mile to ensure our travelers have a memorable stay. It is rewarding to know that our efforts at continuous improvement, are being recognized. We look forward to welcoming you back with us in Jordan for many unforgettable moments to you, your friends, and family. I appreciate the time and effort in sharing your experience.
