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 will reach Petra between 7:30 and 8 am. This ancient rock-cut city, originally known as Raqmu, was a thriving trading hub and capital of the Nabataean Kingdom as early as the 5th century BC.

Experience the desert scenery on horseback. You'll ride through narrow gorges to the iconicTreasury or Al Khazneh, a prominent structure in Petra, believed to have been a royal mausoleum.

During the visit, you will learn about the history of the Nabataean people and Petra's significance during Roman rule. The guided tour lasts approximately three to four hours.

Afterwards, enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant.

After the meal, return to your hotel in Amman, arriving 12 hours after pickup.

Ticket to Petra

When booking, choose between the tour with or without a ticket to Petra, which costs approximately 71USD per person.

Group Numbers

A minimum of 2 adult participants is required for this activity. An adult and a child do not meet this requirement.