Tours and Trips in Petra

Located 140 miles (225 kilometers) from Amman, Petra once dominated the trade routes of ancient Arabia. Pass by Little Petra the Nabatean's carvan stop before heading to the main city. Your visit to this hauntingly beautiful place begins with a walk through the Siq, a narrow path that was once the main entrance to the city. An impressively long, deep and narrow gorge of stunning natural beauty, the Siq is hemmed in by cliffs soaring up to 263 feet (80 meters), and measures three-quarters of a mile (1.2 kilometers).

Add a trip to Petra to your time at the Dead Sea with a full-day, private tour that explores the best of the ancient city. The flexibility and convenience of a private tour mean you'll have more time at Petra, going beyond the main site to discover the spectacular hilltop monastery. This full-day Petra tour includes pickup and drop-off at Dead Sea hotels, as well as admission to the site and a buffet lunch at the Basin Restaurant.

Visiting Petra from Aqaba is easiest by guided tour: freeing you from arranging your own transport, ticket, and guide. With this day trip, travel to the UNESCO-listed rock city by shared coach or minivan, and explore in a small group for a less-crowded experience. See the Siq, Treasury, and more; get free time to explore alone, and enjoy a short horseback ride as an included extra, all alongside included admission.

Experience the magic of Petra after dark on this 4-hour Petra by night walking tour. At dusk, travel to the entrance of the UNESCO-listed city and walk through the Siq gorge, whose shapes are lit by flickering candles. Absorb the romantic atmosphere and at the last bend, marvel at the sight of the Treasury, bathed in the glow of hundreds of candlelit lanterns. Sit on Bedouin-style rugs, sip tea, and enjoy the timeless setting to the soft notes of a Bedouin "˜rababa' bowed instrument or "˜ney' flute. An unforgettable experience.

Combine one of the New7Wonders of the World with the Middle East's top attractions on a private 5-day tour of Jordan from Amman. Designed for travelers seeking a personalized experience, this tour covers the historic center of Amman, the ancient city of Jerash, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petra, the Dead Sea, and the otherworldly desert landscapes of Wadi Rum. Four nights accommodation, meals and entrance fees as per the itinerary, and airport transfers are included.

Making your own day trip to Petra from Aqaba means arranging your own transport and a guide once there - both unwanted diversions on a hard-earned vacation. With this private full-day tour, everything's laid on: from return private transport to a licensed guide at Petra, your entry fee, and lunch. So all you need do is admire the ancient rock city with your personal guide, with no distractions or travel worries.

Explore the hidden treasures of ancient Little Petra on a 3-hour afternoon trip from Petra. Traveling by 4x4, drive to the Little Petra area, once a trading outpost of the ancient, main Petra. Head through the entrance canyon to see caves and buildings once used by visiting traders, and view other highlights including an age-old cistern, Neolithic ruins, and Crusader fort. Tea, snacks, transport, and hotel or camp pickup and drop-off in Petra included.