Petra Day Trip

Travel back in time with a visit to the ancient Rose City of the desert. Ride through a narrow gorge on horseback to discover Petra, a millennia-old metropolis carved into the rock.

Description

At the scheduled time in the morning, you'll be picked up from your hotel in Amman for your adventure into the desert in the south of Jordan. You'll reach Petra between 7:30 and 8 am. This ancient rock-cut city, originally known as Raqmu, was a trading hub and the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom dating back to the 5th century BC.

Experience the desert scenery on horseback. Riding through the narrow gorges, you'll reach the iconic Treasury or Al Khazneh, an elaborate temple believed to be a royal mausoleum. The guided tour will last approximately three to four hours.

After the visit, you can enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant. After lunch, you'll return to your hotel in Amman, arriving 12 hours after pickup.

Ticket to Petra

You can choose between the tour with or without a ticket to the archaeological site of Petra. The ticket to visit the site costs approximately 71USD per person.

Group Numbers

A minimum of 2 adult participants is required for this activity to proceed. An adult and a child will not be counted as sufficient.