Private Back Trail Tour of Petra starting from the Monastery
Overview
Discover the marvelous rock-cut city of Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESO – listed Red Rose City of the Nabateans, on a full-day private trip from Amman that combines an expert-led guided tour of the site with time to explore on your own. This full-day trip to Petra from Amman is different from the known classic visits as you start from the end to the beginning visiting the Monastery, the Byzantine Church, The Royal Tombs, the Theater, the Treasury “El- Khazneh” then walk the narrow path known as the “Siq”; the entranceway between stone walls, to the main entrance. Experience this ancient splendid and marvelous place of fascinating history with a different taste! The tour includes pick-up and drop-off at your Amman hotel, with all transport by climate-controlled vehicle, English- Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide, and a well-informed local guide for the adventure!
Inclusions
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according number of participants
- English-Speaking Driver
- One day Entrance Fees to Petra; if option Jordan Pass not selected
- Horse ride before the “Siq”
- Local English-Speaking Guide for the back-end visit of Petra(Spanish-French by request-availability)
- On board WI-FI
- Entry/Admission - Siq
- Entry/Admission - The Royal Tombs
- Entry/Admission - Al-Khazneh
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Petra - Wadi Musa, Petra - Wadi Musa, Ma'an Governorate
You 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.
Stop At: The Royal Tombs, Petra - Wadi Musa Jordan
First, 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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Al-Khazneh, Petra - Wadi Musa Jordan
Return 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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Siq, Petra - Wadi Musa Jordan
This tour ends by returning thru the “siq”, a narrow path of 1.2 kilometers. 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. Then, 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!
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Petra - Wadi Musa, Petra - Wadi Musa, Ma'an Governorate
You 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.
Stop At: The Royal Tombs, Petra - Wadi Musa Jordan
First, 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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Al-Khazneh, Petra - Wadi Musa Jordan
Return 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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Siq, Petra - Wadi Musa Jordan
This tour ends by returning thru the “siq”, a narrow path of 1.2 kilometers. 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. Then, 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!
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- There is no time on the guided tour to a climb up to Petra Monastery. If time allows, clients may opt to do it on their own as Ministry of Tourism and Guide Association rules do not permit guides to climb to the monastery with clients
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
- Airport Pick-up and Drop-off by request.
- Order of visits may change for day tours with more than one visit as long as all sites completed.
- Contact your local operator (phone number, emergency mobile number, or email address) a day before to reconfirm pick-up arrangements provided in your voucher.
- For Jordan Pass holders that purchased tour activity with entrance fees, please inform us to reimburse the entrance fees in destination.
- Clients are advised to bring hats, sun screen, and comfortable walking shoes.
- Tour activity is provided in English. For other languages (Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German) by request.
- Mobile SIM cards including internet bundle are available with assistance of our team upon request and can be subject to a small additional charge approximately: 15 USD. (Prices subject to change by the communication company).
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level.
- Most local tourist restaurants in Jordan do not serve alcohol, if you do not want a dry restaurant please contact us.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Arvernus
August 2020
Le sentier nord menant de la route au site du "Monastère" évite de traverser le site principal de Pétra. Une vue magnifique sur la vallée et la Palestine. Un tout petit passage d'une trentaine de mètres nécessite une attention particulière si l'on est accompagné d'enfants ou d'une personne sujett...
Le sentier nord menant de la route au site du "Monastère" évite de traverser le site principal de Pétra. Une vue magnifique sur la vallée et la Palestine. Un tout petit passage d'une trentaine de mètres nécessite une attention particulière si l'on est accompagné d'enfants ou d'une personne sujette au vertige.