Petra day trip from Dead Sea: Treasury, Siq & lunch included

The Treasury reveals itself at the end of a canyon carved into rose-colored stone.

A private day tour from Dead Sea to Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with an English-speaking guide, admission fees and lunch included. You walk through the Siq (a narrow gorge sculpted by the Nabataeans) to reach the Treasury, then continue past the Roman Theater and Street of Facades to the Royal Tombs. A traditional meal in Wadi Musa breaks up the day before the return journey.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. The Treasury30m · entry included
2. The Siq45m · entry included
3. Dead Sea Museum15m

Petra city tour from Dead Sea

• Travel from Dead Sea to Petra
• Walk through the 1200m Siq to Treasury
• Visit the Treasury facade
• Explore the Street of Facades and Roman Theater
• See the Royal Tombs panoramic view
• Enjoy traditional lunch in Petra
• Drop off at Dead Sea Museum

The experience

You leave the Dead Sea shore and travel through Wadi Namala's landscape to reach Petra, where your guide meets you at the entrance. The tour centers on the Siq, a 1200-meter passage that narrows and darkens as it cuts deeper into the rock, then opens suddenly onto the Treasury: a 39-meter-high facade carved directly into the cliff face. The Nabataeans built this as a mausoleum during the reign of King Aretas IV, and the sudden sight of it after the confined passage is the moment most visitors remember. Your guide shows you the channels the Nabataeans carved into both walls to carry water from outside the city to inside, and points out the remains of the ancient gate at the entrance.

After the Treasury, the route continues past the Street of Facades, the Roman Theater, and down the Roman Street toward the Royal Tombs, where you get a panoramic view across the site. Depending on time and your pace, lunch happens either in a local restaurant in Wadi Musa or as a packed meal, arranged so you don't lose daylight at the main attractions. The guide decides based on how much time you've spent at each stop, so the day stays flexible around what interests you most.

The return to Dead Sea happens after you've finished exploring, with air-conditioned transport and WiFi on board. Admission to Petra and all facility fees are included in the price, so there are no separate tickets to buy at the gate.

What’s included

• Private transportation from Dead Sea.
• English-speaking guide.
• admission to Petra and all facility fees.
• lunch in Wadi Musa.
• air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day10 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 09:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 to 95 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 10 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by The Jordanian Mappers

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English throughout, so you hear the history and context as you walk, not just the names of the sites. This works well if you want to understand what you're looking at, not just photograph it.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does it take to walk through the Siq to the Treasury?

The Siq is 1200 meters long and takes most visitors around an hour to walk, depending on pace and how often you stop to look at the carved channels and rock formations along the way.

What is the Treasury and why is it so famous?

The Treasury (Al-Khazneh) is a rock-cut mausoleum 39 meters high and 25 meters wide, carved directly into the cliff during the reign of King Aretas IV around the first century AD. It's one of the most photographed facades in the world because of the sudden, dramatic way it appears at the end of the Siq's narrow passage.

Can I see the Roman Theater and Royal Tombs on the same day?

Yes. After the Treasury, the route continues past the Street of Facades and the Roman Theater, then down the Roman Street toward the Royal Tombs, where you get a panoramic view of the site. How much time you spend at each depends on your pace and interests.

Is lunch included, and where do I eat?

Lunch is included and happens in a local restaurant in Wadi Musa or as a packed meal, depending on how much daylight you want to spend at the ruins. Your guide arranges it to maximize your viewing time at the main attractions.

What should I know about the walk through Petra?

The Siq narrows and darkens as it goes deeper, and the site involves walking on uneven stone surfaces and climbing. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, but it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water.