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Petra Day Trip from Amman

The Treasury, the Siq and the Royal Tombs in one unhurried day

  • 12–13 hours
  • Petra
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Al-Khazneh, the Treasury of Petra, carved in rose-red rock The Siq, the narrow canyon leading into Petra The Royal Tombs carved into the cliffs of Petra The Monastery, Ad Deir, carved into the cliffs of Petra The Nabataean theatre carved into rock at Petra Al-Khazneh, the Treasury of Petra, seen from the Siq
Duration
12–13 hours
Start
Pick-up 7:30 from your hotel
Group
Private – your group only
Guide languages
English, Arabic

Highlights

  • A relaxed 7:30 start from your Amman hotel
  • Two-hour guided walk with a licensed Petra guide (optional add-on)
  • Free time for the Monastery climb
  • Door-to-door private transport

About this experience

This is the most popular day in Jordan for good reason. The day starts early on the Desert Highway, so you enter Petra before the big groups, and you walk through the Siq to the Treasury, the Street of Facades and the Royal Tombs – with a licensed local guide telling the story of the Nabataeans when you add the guide option.

After the main sites (about two hours, guided when you add a guide) you have free time: climb the roughly 800 steps to the Monastery if you have the energy, have lunch at the Basin restaurant, or simply sit with a mint tea and watch the colours change. Your driver waits in Wadi Musa and takes you back to your hotel in the evening.

Itinerary

  1. 07:30

    Hotel pick-up

    Your driver meets you in the lobby of your Amman hotel.

  2. 10:30

    Arrive at Petra Visitor Centre

    Coffee stop on the Desert Highway on the way. If you added a guide, they meet you at the gate.

  3. 10:45

    The Siq and the Treasury

    Walk the 1.2 km canyon to Al-Khazneh with stories of Nabataean water engineering and trade.

  4. 12:00

    Street of Facades, theatre and Royal Tombs

    The visit continues into the heart of the city (guided when you add a guide).

  5. 13:00

    Free time

    Climb to the Monastery (about 1 hour up), visit the Great Temple, or relax. Lunch at the Basin or a local restaurant.

  6. 16:30

    Return journey

    Meet your driver in Wadi Musa and drive back north.

  7. 19:30

    Back at your hotel

    Arrival time depends on how long you stay in Petra.

Times are a guide – on a private tour you can change the pace and the order.

Guides and meals described above are included only when “What's included” lists them; otherwise you can add them under “Add to your booking”.

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The detailed day-by-day programme with approximate timings, plus a guide to every place you will visit and useful travel tips – ready to print or share.

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What's included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle for your group only
  • Professional English- or Arabic-speaking driver
  • Bottled water and Wi-Fi in the vehicle
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Fuel, parking and road tolls

What's not included

  • Entrance tickets – free with the Jordan Pass, or add them under “Add to your booking”
  • Licensed guide – add one under “Add to your booking”
  • Lunch – add it under “Add to your booking” (drinks not included)
  • Optional activities (see “Add to your booking”)
  • Tips for driver and guide (optional)
  • Personal expenses and travel insurance

What to bring

  • Passport or ID (needed at checkpoints and some sites)
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
  • A light jacket from November to March
  • Cash in Jordanian dinars for small purchases and tips

Good to know

  • Buy the Jordan Pass online before you travel: it covers Petra, Wadi Rum, Jerash and more than 40 other sites, and, for eligible visitors, waives the tourist visa fee if you stay at least 2 consecutive nights (3 days).
  • This is a private tour: the time at each stop is flexible and you can change the order on the day.

Places you visit

Questions travellers ask

How much walking is involved?

Plan on 8–12 km on sand and uneven stone. Horses and donkeys are available inside for part of the way.

Can I stay overnight in Petra instead?

Yes – choose our two-day Petra package, or add a night and we will adjust the return date.

Is the price per person or per group?

Not per person: the price is for your private car with driver, for your group only – choose the vehicle that fits your group. Add-ons such as tickets, guides and meals are priced as shown next to each one, and the total updates live as you choose.

Can I change the pick-up time?

Yes. The standard pick-up is 7:30 from your Amman hotel; you can ask for an earlier or later time after booking by message or WhatsApp.

How do I pay?

Choose your payment method at checkout. You will receive an instant booking email, and our team confirms your driver (and guide, if you added one) within a few hours.

Cancellation policy

Day tours, activities, transfers and private services

  • Up to 48 hours before the start Free – full refund
  • Less than 48 hours before the start 50% of the booking price
  • No-show 100% of the booking price

Full cancellation and refund policy

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