Private Full Day Tour from Amman to Petra City

The Treasury rises almost 40 meters, carved into rose-colored stone three centuries before our era began.

A private full-day tour from Amman to Petra City, one of the seven wonders of the world, built in the 3rd century BC by the Nabataeans. You're picked up at 7 AM, arrive at Petra by 10 AM, and spend the day exploring the Djinn blocks, the Treasury, the Siq and the water canals before returning to Amman. The tour runs nine hours total and includes an air-conditioned luxury car with an English-speaking driver, power bank, Wi-Fi, soft drinks and mineral water.

Options for this experience

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From US$ 210 to US$ 280 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Transportation only 07:00 and 08:00 Guide in 5 languages Up to 15 per booking Includes pickup

Petra Inclusive 07:00 and 08:00 Guide in 5 languages Up to 3 per booking Tour guide and Petra fees: covers transportation from Amman, a 2-hour local site tour at Petra, and site entry fees. Includes pickup and drop-off. Duration: 2 hours. Pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Full day tour to Petra city

• Pick up from preferred location
• Drive to Petra city starting at 7:00 AM
• Arrive at Petra at 10:00 AM
• Explore Djinn blocks
• Visit Petra Treasury (Al Khazna)
• Walk through the Siq and see water canals
• Discover other significant Petra locations
• Drive back to Amman city
• Drop off at preferred location

Stops and time spent at each 3 stops

1. Amman passing by
2. Petra Jordan Tours 6h
3. Amman passing by

What’s included

• Air-conditioned luxury car with Wi-Fi.
• English-speaking driver.
• power bank.
• soft drinks and mineral water.
• hotel or location pickup in Amman.

Times

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• Every day 07:00 08:00

Information

Nine-hour guided tour from Amman to Petra, one of the world's seven wonders. Explore the Treasury.

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Live guide English, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. You can choose from 28 pickup points. See the pickup points

Ages Adult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 70 years) · Youth (6 to 17 years) · Child (2 to 5 years) · Infant (under 2)

Cancellation and refunds Free 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.

Good to know

Moderate physical effort Infant seats available Public transport nearby Not recommended with heart problems

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The experience

The day starts with pickup from your location in Amman at 7 AM. A three-hour drive in an air-conditioned car gets you to Petra by mid-morning, giving you most of the daylight to walk the ancient city. Your driver speaks English and the car carries Wi-Fi, a power bank, soft drinks and mineral water for the road.

At Petra itself, the Djinn blocks stand first: three enormous squat monuments built in the 1st century AD, named from the Arabic word for spirit. The Treasury, or Al Khazna, rises almost 40 meters high with Corinthian capitals and intricate friezes carved into the rock face. Recent excavations have uncovered a graveyard beneath it. The famous Siq, a narrow gorge that opens into the city, and the water canals that once fed the settlement are waiting to be walked. The site sprawls across the ancient city, and you move through it at your own pace with your driver available.

After a full day of exploration, the drive back to Amman takes the afternoon and early evening. You're dropped at your preferred location, arriving after a nine-hour round trip.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 17 years); Child (2 to 5 years); Infant (under 2).

What is the Djinn blocks and why are they called that?

The Djinn blocks are three enormous squat monuments built by the Nabataeans in the 1st century AD, standing guard beside the path into Petra. They take their name from the Arabic word for spirit, which is the source of the English word "genie." Little else is known about why they were built.

How long does the drive from Amman to Petra take?

The drive from Amman to Petra takes three hours. You're picked up at 7 AM and arrive at Petra by 10 AM, leaving most of the daylight for exploring the ancient city.

What's inside the Treasury and how tall is it?

The Treasury, called Al Khazna, stands almost 40 meters high and is decorated with Corinthian capitals, friezes and figures carved into the rock. Its original purpose is unclear, but recent excavations have uncovered a graveyard beneath it.

What does the tour include besides the car and driver?

The tour includes an air-conditioned luxury car with Wi-Fi, a power bank, soft drinks and mineral water. Your driver speaks English and handles all the driving. You explore Petra on foot at your own pace.

Can I choose when to be picked up from my hotel or location?

Yes, you're picked up from your preferred location in Amman. The standard pickup time is 7 AM to reach Petra by 10 AM and maximize daylight for exploring.

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