About this experience
A one-day private tour of Petra offers the opportunity to see the most famous and popular attractions of the country - giant red rocks and the carved temples, monasteries, and tombs within them, forming the legendary 'Rose City' - and to learn about the history of these places.
Petra is one of the greatest creations of humanity, listed as one of the 'New Seven Wonders of the World' since 2007. Regular tours are conducted in the city and you can travel here from almost any city in Jordan.
This huge ancient complex, both in height and extent, is truly unique. The Nabataeans, a hard-working Arab tribe that settled in the gorge more than two thousand years ago and turned this place into a strategically important center at the crossroads of trade routes connecting India, China, the southern Arab states with Egypt, Rome, Greece, and Syria, carved Petra into the rocks. This is where the Silk Road passed and long caravans brought spices to the west.
What to Expect
The tour starts with a road along the narrow Sik canyon, over a kilometer long. The pedestrian path through the canyon can be confidently called a separate adventure: on both sides of the road rise rocks that amaze the imagination with their extraordinary color and outlines.
A breathtaking view of the Al-Khazneh Palace awaits at the end of the gorge. The massive facade carved into the rock is an incomparable sight that evokes awe. It's easy to feel like a dwarf in front of this ancient 43 meter high building.
This palace in Petra was built at the dawn of the 1st century AD for the Nabataean ruler - as a royal tomb. Today, this building embodies the genius of ancient people's engineering thought, creating a unique architectural monument that is indispensable for a journey to Jordan.
During the Petra tour, you will learn many other interesting facts about the ancient city and see with your own eyes the grand architectural landmarks unparalleled in the world.
Organizational Details
The price includes only guide services.
Additional expenses
- Transportation - for 1 to 3 people - $170
- Entrance ticket to the city - $71 per person
If you are traveling from Israel:
- Your city entrance fee - $130 per person
- You will also need a visa - $60 per person
