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Full-Day Tour to Petra

By Al Rayan Tours
8.0 out of 10
Very good
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$385 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

The city of Petra, capital of the Nabataean Arabs, is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world, it is Located 240 km south of the capital Amman and 120 km north of the red sea town of Aqaba (see the Map), Petra the world wonder, is undoubtedly Jordan's most valuable treasure and greatest tourist attraction, and it is visited by tourists from all over the world.

It is not known precisely when Petra was built, but the city began to prosper as the capital of the Nabataean Empire from the 1st century BC, which grew rich through trade in frankincense, myrrh, and spices.

Petra was later annexed to the Roman Empire and continued to thrive until a large earthquake in 363 AD destroyed much of the city in the 4th century AD.

The earthquake combined with changes in trade routes, eventually led to the downfall of the city which was ultimately abandoned.

Activity location

  • Siq
    • Petra - Wadi Musa, Jordan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Siq
    • Petra - Wadi Musa, Jordan

Check availability

1 Day Private Tour from Amman
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Start from Amman City
Pickup included

Price details
NZ$561.26 x 1 AdultNZ$561.26
Paid at activityNZ$184.29
Total
Price is NZ$745.55
Until Wed, 17 Sept
1 Day shared tour from Amman
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Shared Tour : You will have your own set in the tour bus including other travellers from different countries
Big bus
Pickup included

Price details
NZ$201.05 x 1 AdultNZ$201.05
Paid at activityNZ$184.29
Total
Price is NZ$385.34
Until Wed, 17 Sept
1 Day Private Tour from Madaba
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Pick up from Madaba City
Pickup included

Price details
NZ$586.39 x 1 AdultNZ$586.39
Paid at activityNZ$184.29
Total
Price is NZ$770.68
Until Wed, 17 Sept
1Day Private Tour from DeadSea
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Pick up from Dead Sea Hotels
Pickup included

Price details
NZ$613.20 x 1 AdultNZ$613.20
Paid at activityNZ$184.29
Total
Price is NZ$797.49
Until Wed, 17 Sept
Privat Tour with lunch
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Lunch: Oriental open buffet lunch
Pickup included

Price details
NZ$619.90 x 1 AdultNZ$619.90
Paid at activityNZ$184.29
Total
Price is NZ$804.19
Until Wed, 17 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pick up and drop off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transfers in private, A/C, new vehicle with English speaking driver
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge – recommended
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    All type of meals, unless option with lunch (Vegetarian meal by request)

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • There will be enough time to see every thing
  • Contact your local operator (phone number, emergency mobile number, or email address) a day before to reconfirm pick-up arrangements provided in your voucher.
  • Clients are advised to bring hats, sun screen, and comfortable walking shoes.

Activity itinerary

Siq
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Siq, the main road that leads to the city, starts from the Dam and ends at the Treasury. It is a rock canal that measures 160 metres in length, 3 to 12 metres in width and reaches up to 80 metres in height. The main part of the Siq is created by natural rock formation and the rest is carved by the Nabataeans.
Al-Khazneh
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Treasury, or Al Khazna. It is almost 40 metres high and intricately decorated with Corinthian capitals, friezes, figures and more. The Treasury is crowned by a funerary urn, which according to local legend conceals a pharaoh’s treasure. Although the original function is still a mystery, The Treasury was probably constructed in the 1st century BC, However, in reality the urn represented a memorial for royalty. The Treasury consists of two floors with a width of 25.30 metres and a height of 39.1 metres.
Street of Facades (Pass by)
It is a name given to the row of monumental Nabataean tombs carved in the southern cliff face that lies past the Treasury and adjacent to the outer Siq., that when you pass the Treasury, the Siq begins to widen gradually as it reaches into an open area. On both sides, there are a number of Nabataean burial interfaces decorated with grindstones along with other decorations; and some of these interfaces were destroyed by natural factors, it is believed that these interfaces represents some of the senior officials in the city or princes.
Roman Theater (nabataean Theater)
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Carved into the side of the mountain at the foot of the High Place of Sacrifice, the theatre consists of three rows of seats separated by passageways. Seven stairways ascend the auditorium and it can accommodate 4000 spectators. the monument was carved in the the mountainside during the reign of King Aretas IV (4BC-AD27) the Romans rebuilt the stage back wall.
The Urn Tomb
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
This derived its name from the jar that crowns the pediment.It was probably constructed around 70 AD. It is preceded by a deep courtyard with colonnades on two sides. High up in the facade there are 3 niches which give on to small burial chambers, but which was adapted in 446 AD to serve as a Byzantine church

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    Siq
    • Petra - Wadi Musa, Jordan

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    Siq
    • Petra - Wadi Musa, Jordan

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