Private shore excursion to Petra from Aqaba cruise port
Description
Make the best of your visit to Jordan and visit one of the most emblematic and historical Nabatean capital which dominated for a long time the Arabian trade routes. The city of Petra is one of the must see places in the Middle East. Enjoy a private transfer from your hotel or cruise port in Aqaba to Petra all along the desert highway (around 2,5 hours). Once in Petra meet your private official tour guide and discover this wonderful site. Make sure you bring good walking shoes and a backpack for beverages, camera and other stuff. Terrain is uneven and whole Petra is only walkable.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pick up in your hotel or cruise terminal at your desired time (recommended 07:30/08:00 AM)
Arrival after 2,5 hs drive in the desert highway
Meet your official tour guide for a 2,5 hs private guided tour
Siq is a narrow gorge where you will get your first close views of the colourful sandstone.
Walk along the street of Facades and see the stunning Royal Thombs
Carved into the side of the mountain at the foot of the High Place of Sacrifice, the theatre consists of three rows of seats separated by passageways
The Nabataean temple of Qasr Al-Bint is standing within a large paved temenos to a height of 23m. it is surrounded by a peribolos, an enclosure wall, to which seats were added during the time of King Aretas IV ( 9BC-AD40) according to two inscriptions, one of which is still engaged between the seats.
Drop off in your hote or the cruise port in Aqaba
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up in your hotel or place of choice inside Ammam
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- In case of needing infant seat please request at time of booking
