Petra Shore Excursion from Aqaba: Private Tour with Lunch

Walk the Siq and stand in front of Petra's carved facades without leaving the ship behind

A private Petra sightseeing tour departing from Aqaba port takes you through the Siq narrow gorge to the Rose Red City, where a licensed guide walks you past the Treasury, royal tombs, theater and Roman street. The full day includes hotel pickup from the port, buffet lunch, water and soft drinks, and a local guide for two hours in your choice of English, Spanish, French or German. You travel through Wadi Rum and the Sharah mountains en route.

Step-by-step itinerary

Petra sightseeing from Aqaba port

• Meet licensed guide at Petra visitor center
• Walk through the Siq to Petra
• See the Treasury
• Visit the theater and royal tombs
• Explore Roman street and other sites

The experience

Your guide meets you at the Petra visitors center after the drive from Aqaba port, then leads you down into the site itself. The walk through the Siq (a narrow gorge carved into rose-colored stone) opens onto the Treasury facade, and from there the route takes you past the theater, royal tombs and the Roman street. A licensed English-speaking driver handles the transport, and the guide stays with you for two hours to explain what you're seeing at each stop along the way.

The day runs between 8 and 12 hours depending on your ship's schedule, which you'll provide at booking along with your passport details and re-boarding time. Port pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't arrange separate transport. Buffet lunch, water and soft drinks come with the tour. Alcoholic drinks are available to purchase if you want them. The route also passes through Wadi Rum and the Sharah mountains, so you see the landscape that surrounds Petra on the drive.

Group size shapes the experience: you can book for one person, two, three, four, five, or larger groups up to fifteen passengers. Some options include lunch at a five-star hotel instead of the buffet. A local guide fluent in French, German, Spanish or other languages can be arranged when you book, and infants under three travel free.

What’s included

• Buffet lunch.
• English-speaking driver and local guide for two hours.
• water and soft drinks.
• port pickup and drop-off.
• entry to Petra and access to the Treasury, royal tombs, theater and Roman street.

Options for this experience

5 options

15 PassengersGuide in 4 languages · No fixed timeSmall, medium or big bus; includes pickup

3-PassengersGuide in 4 languages · 15 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 12:00Car for 3 passengers; pickup is included

Lunch for 4 passengers at a 5-star hotelGuide in 4 languages · 12:00Lunch at Moevenpick Resort Petra; pickup is included

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2-PassengersGuide in 4 languages · 13 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 12:00Car for 2 passengers; pickup is included

Lunch for 2 passengers at a 5-star hotelGuide in 4 languages · 08:00Buffet lunch at Moevenpick Resort Petra (drinks not included); includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day15 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 12:00

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AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Red Rock Tours

Is this one for you?Book the private option that matches your group size if you want the guide and pace tailored to your party and your ship's schedule. Larger groups (eight or more passengers) include a guide as part of the booking. Smaller groups can add a guide when you reserve. Provide your ship details at checkout so the operator times the return to your re-boarding window.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

How long does the drive take from Aqaba port to Petra?

The full tour runs between 8 and 12 hours total, which includes the drive to Petra, time at the site with your guide, the return journey, and lunch. The exact length depends on your ship's docking and re-boarding times, which you provide when you book.

What exactly is the Siq that the tour mentions?

The Siq is a narrow gorge carved into the rose-colored stone that leads into Petra. You walk through it to reach the Treasury and the rest of the carved facades inside the city.

Does the tour include time to explore on my own, or does the guide lead the whole way?

A licensed guide walks you through the site for two hours, explaining what you see at each stop: the Treasury, royal tombs, theater and Roman street. The guide's role is to show you the main attractions and provide context. The itinerary is structured around these key sites.

Can I book this tour if I'm traveling alone, or is there a minimum group size?

You can book for one person, two, three, four, five, or larger groups up to fifteen passengers. Each group size is a separate booking option, so you choose the one that matches your party.

What happens if my ship is delayed and I'm not back by re-boarding time?

You must provide your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time at booking so the operator can plan the tour to get you back on time. Confirm these details when you reserve.