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6 Hours Private Tour in Petra
Petra, Jordan
$135
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Overview
The 6-Hour Private Tour in Petra showcases the ancient city's hidden gems through the eyes of local Bedouin guides. Their insights and stories will enrich your visit, offering a unique perspective on this historical marvel.
- 🏺 Authentic local insights from native Bedouin guides, providing profound knowledge of Petra’s history and culture.
- ☕ Experience traditional Bedouin hospitality with a tea break in a cave home or under a tent, enhancing your connection to local customs.
- 📸 Capture stunning photos of Petra’s iconic facades at the best times and locations, away from the crowds.
- 🌍 Support the local Bedouin community directly with your booking, helping to preserve their cultural heritage.
- 🗣️ English-speaking human tour guide included to ensure a personalized and informative experience.
- 🍽️ Enjoy lunch inside an ancient Nabatean cave, converted into a Bedouin home, for an authentic dining experience.
- 🏞️ Visit key sites such as the Royal Tombs, Byzantine Church, and the Monastery, each with unique architectural features and historical significance.
- 🚶♂️ Hike Wadi Farasa Trail, a captivating route that combines natural beauty with archaeological wonders, suitable for all fitness levels.
- 🚌 Convenient public transportation options are available nearby, making access to Petra easy and straightforward.
- 🕒 The total tour duration, including exploration time, ranges from 3 to 6 hours based on your pace at each site.
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6 Hours Private Tour in Petra
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Lunch
Meeting point
At the bottom of this trail next to the Why Not Shop.
Return details
At the bottom of this trail next to the Why Not Shop.
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Petra By LocalTravellers will experience Petra with a local ( with or w/o mule ) visiting the beautiful places like Wadi Farasa Trail, The Royal Tombs, The Byzantine Church and The Monastery with lunch inside an ancient Nabatean Cave converted into a Bedouin Cave home. See the life of the locals with a very unique experience.
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The Monastery, also known as Ad-Deir or Al-Deir in Arabic, is one of Petra's most iconic and majestic structures. It is renowned for its grand scale and the intricacy of its carved façade, which features classical Nabataean design elements combined with Hellenistic influences. The Monastery is particularly notable for its large, impressive doorway and the urn crowning its tholos, a circular structure at the center of the façade. Archaeological insights suggest that the Monastery was carved out of the rock in the mid-first century AD, possibly before the Roman annexation of the Nabataean Kingdom in 106 AD. Despite its name, which was given by Bedouin tribes who believed it to be a monastery, the structure's original purpose is not definitively known. It may have served as a Nabataean temple or a monumental tomb, similar in function to Petra's famous Treasury, but this remains a topic of scholarly debate.
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The Royal TombsThe Royal Tombs of Petra, hewn from the rose-red sandstone cliffs, are among the most magnificent and culturally significant architectural feats within the ancient city. These tombs include the Urn Tomb, the Silk Tomb, the Corinthian Tomb, and the Palace Tomb, each showcasing the advanced craftsmanship of the Nabataeans and their unique blend of Eastern traditions with Hellenistic architectural styles. The Urn Tomb, notable for the large urn atop its façade, is perhaps the most famous of these tombs. Originally built around 70 AD, it was later repurposed into a Byzantine church around 446 AD, illustrating the historical and cultural transitions of the region. The Silk Tomb is distinguished by its vivid, multi-colored sandstone layers that resemble silk drapes, making it a visual testament to natural artistry. These tombs were not just burial places but also served as a statement of wealth and power, reflecting the socio-economic status of those entombed within.
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Byzantine ChurchThe Byzantine Church, also known as the Petra Church, is a notable archaeological site within Petra, renowned for its splendid mosaic floors which are among the best preserved in the region. Located on an elevated ground north of the Colonnaded Street, the church is part of a cluster of Byzantine era buildings that also includes the Ridge Church and the Blue Chapel. It was likely constructed in the second half of the 5th century, as suggested by its architectural style and decorative elements and actively used until the early 7th century when it was destroyed by a fire. Archaeological excavations, which began in 1992 and concluded in 2002, have unearthed valuable insights about the church's structure and function during the Byzantine period. The church is characterized by a large triple-aisled basilica with three apses and a richly decorated nave that prominently features mosaic floors depicting various Christian symbols and scenes.
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Petra - Wadi MusaThe Wadi Farasa Trail in Petra is a captivating hike that offers a blend of natural beauty and archaeological splendor, perfect for those keen to explore beyond the more frequented paths of Petra. This trail is relatively less touristy and winds through various fascinating sites, beginning with the Street of Facades and ascending towards the High Place of Sacrifice. This initial ascent takes about 45 minutes and leads to several notable monuments, including the striking Lion Monument, believed to have once functioned as a water fountain. As you continue into Wadi Farasa, the trail presents a series of significant archaeological features like the Garden Triclinium and the Roman Soldier's Tomb, which are complemented by the stunning natural landscape. The path also passes the Renaissance Tomb and culminates at the Qasr al-Bint, a major religious and cultural structure within Petra. The trail offers an immersive experience into the heritage of Petra.
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6 Hours Private Tour in Petra
Petra, Jordan
$135
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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