Full-Day Petra Tour from Dead Sea
You will be pick up from your Dead Sea hotel to explore the rose-colored city of Petra by joining a small group, settle into your air-conditioned comfortable vehicle with your driver, who doubles as your guide on your journey to and from Petra, UNESCO – listed Heritage and one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Experience Jordan’s greatest ancient treasure on this day trip to Petra from Dead Sea. After traveling from Amman to Petra with an English-Speaking Driver, enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of UNESCO-listed Petra: a rock city cut into a sandstone valley 2,000 years ago. Walk towards the “Siq” entrance canyon, and behold the rose-tinted Treasury, visit the Royal Tombs, the Theater, and more sites like the Byzantine Church. During your explorations, learning about Petra’s history from your local guide continue to see lesser-known Little Petra, whose sculpted rock buildings were a suburb of the main city.
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Tour For Jordan Pass Holders
Classic Visit of Petra seat in coach day tour from Dead Sea without entrance fees for clients who purchased Jordan Pass.
Pickup included
What's included in Full-Day Petra Tour from Dead Sea
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Petra - Wadi Musa
You will leave the hotel early in the morning to Join a small group 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.
Siq
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 “Al - Khazneh”
The Treasury
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.
Inclusions
- One day entrance fees to Petra; if option Jordan Pass not selected
- English-Speaking Driver
- Local English-Speaking Guide for the classic visit of Petra (Spanish-French by request-availability)
- On board WI-FI
- Horse ride before the “Siq”
- Seat in Coach transfer by air-conditioned leisure vehicle according to number of participants
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- All type of meals, unless option with lunch selected (Vegetarian meal by request)
- All type of beverages
- All type of gratuities (Tips to the Driver, Local Guide, and Horse Boy) – Recommended
- Personal Expenses
- Any other service not mentioned
- 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.
- Tour activity is provided in English. For other languages by request.
- Clients with mobility issues, please contact us.
- 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.
- 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.
- For Golf Cart service at Petra, by request.
- Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.
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Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
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• Your local contact is Zaid Tours and Travel on + 962 6 4622197. • Zaid Tours and Travel opening hours are between 09:00 and 17:00 hours, Saturday to Thursday except Friday the weekend and local holidays. • For emergencies you can contact the 24-hour mobile number on + 962 79 5635222. • By email at [email protected] • You can present either a paper or an electronic mobile voucher for this activity. • Complimentary pick-up is offered for this tour activity from your centrally located hotel in Amman. • At least 24 hours prior to your tour activity date to verify your pick-up time and pick-up location. If you are not arriving within the specified time frame, please contact Zaid Tours and Travel prior to your travels, or immediately upon arrival at your destination. • If your hotel details have changed from the original schedule advised, please contact Zaid Tours and Travel emergency mobile at least up to 12 – 6 hours in advance. • We are following hygienic- safety measurements and procedures required in Jordan by the Ministry of Health at the sites and during the visits.
