Petra Tour from Aqaba - 1 day
Join our 1 day Petra tour from Aqaba for an unforgettable visit to the city of Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, carved into the reddish rock of the region by the Nabateans thousands of years ago and forgotten for generations. Departing every day with guaranteed departures, our 1 day Petra tour from Aqaba provides the perfect introduction to this unique site.
Starting in the morning with pickup from your hotel in Aqaba, the one day Petra tour then heads north along the desert highway through the unique scenery of Wadi Rum (where Lawrence of Arabia roamed), arriving to Petra, and entering the site through the impressive Visitor Center. Continue with either a short horseback ride or on foot, and pass through the amazing siq as the Treasury, the iconic site of Petra, appears before your eyes. Your guide will continue with a tour of the highlights of Petra, giving a comprehensive introduction to the site. After exiting Petra, we’ll head for lunch at an authentic local restaurant, before heading back towards Aqaba, stopping en route for a quick break to see the stunning red desert of Wadi Rum, and, if time permits, a quick tour around Aqaba. Our Petra 1 day tour from Aqaba is available daily with guaranteed departures and is the most popular way to get an introduction to this unforgettable site.
Petra one day Tour from Aqaba Highlights
- Pickup from your hotel in Aqaba
- Travel north along the ‘desert highway’ to the ‘lost city of Petra’
- Enjoy a comprehensive tour of Petra, including the Siq, Obelisk Tomb, Calligraphy, Treasury, Jabal Madbach (the sacrificial palace), Tombs, Theater, Mountaintop Tombs
- Eat an authentic Jordanian style lunch
- Drive through Wadi Rum and stop to take in the impressive scenery
- Return to your hotel in Aqaba
Petra Day Tour from Aqaba – Itinerary
- 09:00 – Pickup from your hotel in Aqaba and head north through the desert highway to Petra
- 11:30 – Arrival to Petra, enter the site through the visitor center and enjoy a guided tour of the highlights of this wonder of the world
- 15:30 – Lunch in an authentic Jordanian restaurant at Petra
- 16:30 – Departure from Petra, transfer south through Wadi Rum stopping en route for a photo stop
- 18:00 – Arrival to Aqaba for a quick city tour before dropoff at your hotel
NB – all timings are approximate and subject to change
Petra tour from Aqaba – Important Information
- The tour price includes: hotel pickup and transport from Aqaba to Petra, entrance fees to Petra National Park, optional horseback ride at Petra, lunch, guiding
- Price excludes: drinks, gratuities, personal travel insurance
- Pickup can be from any hotel in Aqaba
- Petra one day tour is available daily (seven days a week) from Aqaba
Languages – Petra Tour from Aqaba
- Tour language is English every day.
- Spanish, Russian, German, Italian, Polish or French guide is available daily for $90 per guide.
