
Day Trip to Petra by Plane
Travel to Jordan by plane and discover the remains of Petra, the ancient capital of the Nabataeans, along with the mysteries of this architectural jewel. Tour Details.
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Travel to Jordan by plane and discover the remains of Petra, the ancient capital of the Nabataeans, along with the mysteries of this architectural jewel.
Tour Details
After being picked up at your hotel in Cairo, we will travel by air-conditioned bus to the international airport to take a plane to Amman.
Upon arrival at the Jordanian terminal, we will transfer by bus to the Petra archaeological site. A guided tour will be led by an English-speaking guide. We will explore various temples excavated in the sheer rock cliffs, including the renowned Al-Khazneh or 'The Treasury', a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The tour will continue to the tombs of Petra, recognized as one of the most significant historical sites in the Middle East. Noteworthy for its role in popular films, it is also famous as the resting place of the Holy Grail in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
After the site tour, we will have lunch in Petra before returning to Amman for the flight back to Cairo, followed by bus transportation to your hotel.
Extra Day in Aman
You may extend your experience by adding another day in Aman. After lunch in Petra, we will transfer you to a central hotel in Amman for an overnight stay. The following day includes breakfast and a guided tour of the center of Aman, covering major attractions like the Roman theatre, the Citadel, and mosques.
After the Aman tour, we will head to the Jordanian airport for your return flight to Cairo, followed by transportation to your hotel in Cairo.
Important Information
To travel to Jordan, ensure you have a valid passport. At the Jordan airport, expect to pay arrival and departure fees totaling approximately 60 US dollars.
Prices
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop–off
- Return flights between the hotel and Cairo airport
- Return plane tickets to Aman
- Transfer between Aman airport and Petra
- English–speaking guide
- Lunch in Petra
- Extra night in Aman (optional)
- Guided tour of Aman (optional)
Not included
- Visa fees upon entry to Jordan 60USD
Tips
- Accessibility: Yes, imperative to point out when the booking is made