Private Full-Day Aqaba Shore Excursion to Petra and Little Petra
Overview
Rock-cut architecture and the ancient Nabateans await on a private shore excursion from Aqaba to Petra and Little Petra, featuring a guided tour of the site. A personal English-speaking driver will meet you at the cruise boarding point at Aqaba Port.
- 🚐 Travel in a private leisure air-conditioned vehicle for comfort and convenience.
- 🗣️ Your English-speaking driver also serves as your guide, enhancing your understanding of Petra's UNESCO Heritage listed Nabatean Red Rose City.
- ⏳ Enjoy the flexibility to explore Petra at your own pace, avoiding the rush of crowded group tours.
- ⚠️ This is a private tour, ensuring a personalized experience without time constraints.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Tour from Aqaba Port: Shore Excursion from Aqaba port to Petra and Little Petra for classic visit.
Pickup included
- Aqaba port pick-up and drop -off
- Horse ride before the “Siq”
- On board WI-FI
- This is a private tour activity. Only your group will participate
- One day entrance fees to Petra
- Local English-Speaking Guide for the classic visit of Petra (Spanish-French by request-availability)
- Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according number of participants
- 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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PetraYou will leave the hotel early in the morning to drive with your informative English-Speaking Driver 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.
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SiqHewn into a sandstone valley carved by the Nabataean people some 2,000 years ago, this ancient rose-red rock city located 125 kilometers. Transfer from Aqaba Port cruise boarding to Petra at the crossroads of age-old trading routes, to dominate ancient Arabia. Continue to 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 or ride a horse(remove) 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”
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The Treasuryas 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.
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High Place of SacrificeAfter 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.
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AqabaThen, journey back to Aqaba port to board your cruise, 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!
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.