Private Full-Day Trip to Petra from Amman

Amman, Jordan

Explore UNESCO World Heritage–listed Petra — the jewel in Jordan’s crown — on this private full-day trip from Amman. Follow a private guide through Al Siq to top attractions including the treasury, the theater and the monastery. Along the way, admire Petra’s fascinating carvings and architecture, and gain insight into the site’s rich heritage. Take the Wadi al-Mahfur ravine route to the famous High Place of Sacrifice and enjoy spectacular views over the rocky, desert terrain.

Following a morning pickup at your Amman hotel or Queen Alia International Airport, take a seat in your air-conditioned car and follow the desert highway toward Wadi Mousa and Petra. Home to UNESCO World Heritage–listed tombs and temples dug out of high, sandstone cliffs, Petra dates back to 300 BC and is widely considered among the world’s top archaeological sites.

Head through Al Siq to Petra then, on arrival, follow your private guide on a tour and take in key sites of interest including the treasury, the theater and the beautifully carved monastery. Along the way admire the spectacular carvings and architecture for which Petra is famous, and gain insight into thousands of years of Jordanian history.

Afterward, walk out through the beautiful Wadi al-Mahfur ravine and take the 1,050 steps to the High Place of Sacrifice, where breathtaking panoramic views await. In the late afternoon — when your time in Petra comes to an end — return in comfort to your starting point to conclude your tour.