Private Back Trail Tour of Petra starting from the Monastery
Overview
The marvelous rock-cut city of Petra, a UNESCO-listed wonder, is the highlight of this full-day private trip from Amman. This unique journey starts at Little Petra and includes an expert-led guided tour combined with time for independent exploration.
- 🚌 All transport is provided by a climate-controlled vehicle.
- 👤 The English-speaking driver also serves as your guide during the trip.
- 📏 Walk through the narrow Siq path leading to the main entrance of Petra.
- 🚫 No mention of lunch or other meals included in the tour.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Tour with Jordan Pass: Private back end visit of Petra from Little Petra without entrance fees for clients who purchased Jordan Pass.
Pickup included
- Horse ride before the “Siq”
- On board WI-FI
- Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according number of participants
- Local English-Speaking Guide for Petra back-end trail visit (Spanish-French by request-availability)
- One day Entrance Fees to Petra; if option Jordan Pass not selected
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- English-Speaking Driver
- Any other service not mentioned
- Personal Expenses
- All type of gratuities (Tips to the Driver, Local Guide, and Horse Boy) – Recommended
- All type of beverages
- All type of meals, unless option with lunch selected (Vegetarian meal by request)
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Petra - Wadi MusaYou 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, from the back end visit of Petra, a city 245 kilometers from the capital city of Amman, carved in stone more than 2000 years ago in order to dominate the trade silk and spice routes of ancient Arabia.
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The Royal TombsFirst, you will walk thru the back end from Little Petra (Beida) – Siq Albarid to the farming village going up the mountains for an exceptional breath-taking view of the Monastery, then descend to the Byzantine Church and Qasr el Bint. Proceed to walk thru Wadi Farasa to see the Lion Fountain, Garden Triclinium, and the Roman Soldiers Tomb. You will enjoy the different stone colors and caves. Witness other monuments such as the 3,000-seater Theater and the Royal Tombs.
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The TreasuryReturn to the Treasury “El - Khazneh”, which is the main monument of Petra. Admire this rose-pink masterpiece, originally built to house priceless treasures and capture it on camera.
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SiqThis tour ends by returning thru the “siq”, a narrow path of 1.2 kilometers then to the main entrance of the visitor’s center. 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. Enjoy free time to visit The Petra Museum; if there is time, then rejoin your vehicle and driver. 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 the Indiana Jones and the Transformers!
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.