Petra Day Tour from Aqaba

Petra Day Tour from Aqaba Highlights

Enjoy a fully-guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site

Walk through the Siq, a narrow gorge filled with niches, shrines, and carvings

Visit Petra's top sites, including the Treasury, Jabal Madbach, Tombs, Theater and Mountaintop Tombs

Enjoy free time to explore more of Petra at your own pace

Experience the amazing landscapes of the Wadi Rum Desert as you drive back to Aqaba

Why we chose this tour

Our Petra Day Tour from Aqaba is an all-inclusive journey to this remarkable destination, ranking high on every adventurer's bucket list. This tour is perfect for the active traveler who is determined to see the highlights of Petra in an efficient and convenient manner, without compromising on quality. Even with just a single day to spare, a visit to Petra will provide you with memories to last a lifetime.

Our Petra Day Tour from Aqaba will take you to visit the astonishing Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a Nabatean city that was lost for millennia and only discovered in the last several hundred years. The Petra Day Tour from Aqaba will transport you to this magical rose-hued city to take in all of its amazing attractions.

Wake up bright and early to start your drive north to Petra. At Petra, you’ll enjoy a fully guided tour of the site’s famous landmarks, including the Treasury, and learn about some best-kept secrets of the area. You’ll experience a combination of awe, inspiration, and exhilaration as you take in the astounding man-made structures still standing from thousands of years ago. After your mesmerizing tour of Jordan’s top attraction, you’ll head back to Aqaba, passing through the scenic Wadi Rum desert.

This tour is also available starting in Eilat, Jerusalem, and Tel Aviv, for those staying in Israel who wish to explore Petra for the day.

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Petra Day Tour from Aqaba Itinerary

Pickup from Aqaba (9:00)

You will be picked up from your hotel in Aqaba.

Travel north to Petra (approx 2 hours)

You will drive through the scenic Wadi Rum desert and will be able to rest before a long day of touring.

Guided tour of Petra (approx 2.5 hours)

Your experienced local guide will take you through the Siq, to the Treasury, and to a few other main areas on a guided tour. You will be able to truly experience the history you will learn about.

Free time in Petra (approx 2 hours)

You will have the chance to explore Petra further on your own and grab lunch before leaving.

Drive back to the border and cross into Israel (approx 3 hours)

You will drive back to the border, cross back into Israel with full assistance from a representative, and board the bus back to your start location.

Drop off Aqaba (18:00)

You may have time for a short overview of the city of Aqaba before being dropped off at your hotel.

NB - all timings on Petra Day Tour from Aqaba are approximate

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Important Details

Includes

Transportation

Guided tour of Petra

Water bottle

Petra entrance fee - worth up to $100 USD

Excludes

Lunch

Personal travel insurance

Gratuities

What to Bring

Walking shoes

Water and snacks

Hat and sunscreen

Cash for border and visa fees

Discounts

5% discount for students and children under 12 years old.

Essential Information

Cancelation policy: You may cancel via email up to 24 hours before the tour departure time for a 95% refund.

Maximum of 25 passengers per guided group in Petra. Please note that while in transportation, groups may be larger, as larger buses are more comfortable and accommodating.