Visit the ancient capital of the Nabataeans in the middle of the desert on this tour of Petra, one of the great archaeological sites of Jordan!
Tour of Petra
We'll pick you up at the time indicated at your hotel in Petra or Wadi Musa and, from there, we'll travel to the ancient capital of the Nabataeans. Ready to discover one of the great archaeological treasures of Jordan?
The tour will begin by riding into the great Siq or Petra Gorge. Did you know that they filmed some scenes of the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade in this narrow gorge? You might remember the scenes when Indiana Jones was trying to find the Holy Grail!
Once through the gorge, we'll admire the facade of the Khazné or Treasury of Petra. It's thought that this extraordinary monument carved into the rock was an ancient mausoleum, although there are also other theories.
After a three to four-hour guided tour, you'll have free time to continue your visit to Petra, a perfect opportunity to see the royal tombs of the Nabataeans. What are the origins of these ancient desert people? Why was their capital so important for the Roman Empire?
After the tour of Petra and its captivating surroundings, we'll head to a local restaurant where you'll have an hour free for lunch.
Finally, we'll return to your hotel, where arrival is scheduled after 9 - 10 hours of activity.
Pickup
This activity includes pickup from hotels in Petra and Wadi Musa. If you're staying in Little Petra, on the day of the tour, you'll pay an additional fee, depending on the number of people.
Entrance to Petra
At the time of booking, you can choose the option with or without entrance to Petra. Please note that the ticket to visit this archaeological site in Jordan costs approximately US$ 71 per person.
Excursion from Amman
If you're staying in the capital of Jordan, you can book this excursion to Petra from Amman.
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