Petra Day Trips from Amman
The ancient city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, is the jewel of Jordan. And, though you could spend days exploring this spectacular sandstone settlement, travelers who are short on time can see the highlights of the ancient city during a day trip from Amman. Find out more below.
Private Tours
If you’re on a tight schedule but want to see as much of Petra as possible, private tours are the way to go. With private tours from Amman, you dictate the timings. This means you can get your trip underway as early as you wish, or perhaps a little later, with pickup from your hotel.
Opt for private round-trip transfers from Amman and either explore Petra independently or hire your own local guide. Alternatively, pick a more comprehensive private tour package that includes a guided excursion of Petra. Tours can be tailored to your specific interests, be they art, history, or culture. It’s also possible to add on additional experiences, such as a short horseback or camel ride, as well as visits to Little Petra and the Dead Sea.
Group Tours
Group tours to Petra from Amman offer a good-value and are an efficient and hassle-free way to see the top sights in the ancient Nabataean city. As with private tours, sightseeing experiences vary depending on which tour you choose. Pick a bare-bones excursion that includes transfers from Amman and free time at Petra, or opt for an all-inclusive tour with round-trip transfers, a guided tour of the site, a horseback ride, and even lunch.
Things to Know
Petra is about 140 miles (225 kilometers) from Amman. Driving takes 2.5–3 hours.
Wear comfortable shoes and bring a hat to protect you from the desert sun.
Some tours include entrance fees to Petra.
Full-day tours from Amman typically last 8–13 hours.
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Day Tour to Petra from Amman
It’s at least a 6-hour round-trip from Amman to Petra, Jordan’s signature sight. Enjoy the comfort and flexibility of a private guide and vehicle with none of the delays entailed by multiple pickups on this door-to-door tour. Stroll the majestic Siq to the Treasury, admire the Royal Tombs and the Roman Theater, and discover Qasr al Bint. Your tour includes tea, coffee, water, entrance fees, and in-vehicle Wi-Fi.
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$183.55
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$183.55
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Amman Petra Full-Day Trip
If you have time for one side trip from Amman, make it Petra. Carved 2,300 years ago by the Nabataeans, this southern Jordan UNESCO-listed rock city is one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. This private tour whisks you there and back in a day by private air-conditioned vehicle and with an itinerary customizable to your wishes. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included, with optional local guiding at Petra at own expense.
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$98.00
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$98.00
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One Day Tour To Petra From Amman
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).
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$147.00
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$147.00
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Full-Day Private Round-Trip Transfers to Petra from Amman
If you have time for one day trip from Amman, Petra is a must. This ancient rock-cut city is a UNESCO-listed wonder, and this full-day tour takes you there and back in comfort, with a personal driver. On arrival, choose to explore independently or hire a local guide (additional cost), enjoying ample time to see rock-carved monuments like the Treasury, theater, and more, as you wish.
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$135.00
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$135.00
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Private Petra and Little Petra Round-Trip Transfers from Amman
If you’re short of time in Jordan but eager to visit Petra and do it on your own terms, this 12-hour private round-trip from Amman is ideal. Your package includes round-trip transportation to Petra and Little Petra in a privately chauffeured, air-conditioned vehicle. On arrival at both sites, choose to explore independently or hire a local guide (additional cost) — it's up to you. Entrance fees are at your own expense.
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$135.00
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$135.00
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Private Petra Day Trip Including Little Petra from Amman
Experience Jordan’s greatest ancient treasure on this private day trip to Petra from Amman. After traveling from Amman to Petra with a private driver, enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of UNESCO-listed Petra: a rock city cut into a sandstone valley some 2,000 years ago. Walk or ride a horse along the Siq entrance canyon, and behold the rose-tinted Treasury, Royal Tombs and more. During your explorations, learn about Petra’s history from your local guide and see lesser-known Little Petra, whose sculpted rock buildings were a suburb of the main city.
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$160.26
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$160.26
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Petra: The Wonder of the World in a Day (Lunch Included)
Visit the ancient city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with beautiful, sandstone ruins with this private tour from Amman. Your guide will take you through the site, showing you fantastic spots such as the Treasury, the Roman Theater, and the Temple of the Winged Lion, with time left over to enjoy a traditional lunch in Petra.
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$304.00
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$304.00
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From Amman: one day tour to Petra
Visit Petra, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, on a day tour from Amman. Ride horses to the Siq (canyon entrance to the city), then continue on foot through narrow passageways carved into enormous pink sandstone cliffs. See the Al Khazneh—also known as “The Treasury”—the ornate temple made famous in the film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and other archeological sites along the way.
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$90.00
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$90.00
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Private Tour Petra and Shobak Castle from Amman
Visit two of Jordan's most spectacular historic sites with this full0day tour from Amman. You'll start at the UNESCO World Heritage city of Petra, with beautifully preserved sandstone architecture that dates back some two millennia. Then you'll head to a local restaurant for lunch, followed by a visit to Shobak Castle, a beautiful old site dating to the 12th century.
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$263.00
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$263.00
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Petra day trip from Amman
Experience 2,000-year-old Petra on a full-day private tour from Amman that frees you from any worries about transport or haggling with guides. Admire Jordan’s landscapes en route to the UNESCO-listed rock-hewn city, and enjoy a privately guided tour to ensure you don’t miss any detail about its Treasury, tombs, and key monuments. Lunch, admission, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included to make your trip complete.
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$184.50
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$184.50
Full-Day Tour Petra From Amman
Visiting Petra in a day from Amman is tricky without a car. Use this full-day chauffeur service to travel with ease between the two. Meet your driver at your Amman hotel and depart in a WiFi-equipped vehicle. Enjoy time to independently explore the ancient city of Petra before returning with your driver to Amman.
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$94.00
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$94.00
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Petra and Little Petra Day Full-Day Private Tour from Amman
Visit Petra and Little Petra on a full-day, private trip from Amman to the ancient Nabatean city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll have the option to explore on your own or visit with a local guide, starting with the winding slot-canyon path that leads to the magnificent Treasury. Adding Little Petra to your trip means you'll see a side of the site that many visitors miss, including Neolithic ruins, sandstone cliffs, and a fresco that dates back to Nabatean times.
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$109.00
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$109.00
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Full-Day Trip To Petra And Wadi Rum
Organizing your own Petra and Wadi Rum day trip while in Amman can mean spending hard-earned vacation time arranging a driver. This private tour eliminates this hassle while giving you valuable flexibility. Journey to Petra by private vehicle, and opt to tour the rose-red city with a local guide (own expense) or alone. Next, continue to Wadi Rum for an optional 4x4 tour and dinner at this UNESCO-listed desert wilderness.
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$322.06
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Private Full-Day Petra Tour with Lunch from Amman
Visit Petra with ease on this private day trip from Amman, so skipping the need to organize your own transport, tickets, or guiding. Cruise to the UNESCO-listed site by private air-conditioned vehicle with a personal driver. Meet a pre-arranged private guide and tour the highlights as you hear stories of Petra's history you might miss if exploring on your own. Hotel pickup and drop-off, entry fees, and lunch are included.
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$19.00
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$19.00
Private Petra Round-Trip from Amman
If you’re planning to visit Petra, this private day-trip from Amman gives you various ways to check it off your list. Choose just private round-trip transport to the ancient city, leaving you to explore independently or hire your own local guide. Or, upgrade to add on a local guided tour, or to an all-in-one package including local guide and entry fees. Whichever you choose, you’ll love the ancient rock buildings and timeless scenery.
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$135.00
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$135.00
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Petra the Desert Rose & Wadi Rum Private 1 day Excursion
Visit Petra and Wadi Rum in one day with ease on this full-day tour from Amman. Depart from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle and make your way to Petra. Accompanied by a guide, explore the site and take a break for lunch. Continue to Wadi Rum, where you will go into the desert in a jeep.
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$379.00
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$379.00
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Tour To Petra From Amman Full-Day
Discover the ancient Nabatean city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a full-day, private trip from Amman. You'll make the 3-hour journey to Petra in the comfort of a private, climate-controlled vehicle, with the option to spend up to four hours exploring, entering the site on a winding path that passes between spectacular cliff walls. The driver can arrange a local guide upon arrival, or you can see Petra on your own before returning to Amman.
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$199.00
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$199.00
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Private Tour from Amman: Petra with Camel Ride
Petra is one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, so it’s important to make the most of its sights if you visit. Ensure you see and hear about all its highlights on this private day trip from Amman, with a guide for background and a pre-arranged camel ride to save you haggling with camel guides. Private air-conditioned transport and hotel pickup and drop-off are part of the package.
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$278.00
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$278.00
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Face masks provided for travelers
Private Petra Day Trip Including Amman Sightseeing from Amman
Discover UNESCO–listed heritage and ancient treasures from a lost civilization on this Petra day trip from Amman. Visit the UNESCO–listed city of Petra and delve into deep canyons beneath towering sandstone cliffs with your guide. Admire intricate rock carvings on the mighty facade of the Treasury (Al-Khazneh) and listen as your guide explains their significance. Explore the desert-city on foot and discover top attractions such as the amphitheatre and royal tombs. Then, enjoy free time at your leisure in Petra before your return journey to Amman.
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$185.90
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$185.90
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Private Day Trip to Petra and Dead Sea from Amman
Even if you only have a night or two in Jordan, check off the nation’s two signature sites in one action-packed day on this transport-only tour. Let your private driver take the strain as you travel in comfort and style to the rose-red city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the world-famous Dead Sea. Please note: Winter tours omit the Dead Sea as the days are too short.
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Sightseeing Tour to Petra from Amman
Discover age-old Petra, voted one of the Seven New Wonders of the World in 2007, on this full-day trip from Amman. Journey south through the Jordanian desert, and tour Petra’s highlights with a local guide. Walk through the Siq sandstone canyon, the entrance to the 2,000-year-old, rose-red city; and marvel at the spectacular Treasury, considered Petra’s showpiece. Continue on foot to behold further treasures, such as the Royal Tombs and amphitheater as your guide recounts their history. Later, break for lunch at a local restaurant before your return to Amman.
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$230.00
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$230.00
Petra Day Tour- Best of Petra Tour From Amman with Guide and Lunch Included
Visit the magnificent city of Petra on a full-day, private tour from Amman that includes a guided walking tour of the UNESCO site. Exploring with a personal guide means the flexibility to take Petra in at your own pace, never being rushed by a group as you follow a towering slot canyon to the Treasury, see rock-cut architecture, and discover the fascinating history of the desert stronghold.
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$475.00
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$475.00
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Private Full Day Petra Tour With Little Petra from Dead Sea
The ancient rock-cut city of Petra and its neighbor, Little Petra, lie within day-tripping distance of the Dead Sea. With this private tour, avoid having to organize transport independently, with pre-arranged round-trip travel and tours at both sites. See Little Petra and Petra’s highlights such as the Treasury and Royal Tombs, all as local guides share their history. Entry fees, a Petra horse ride, and hotel pickup and drop-off included.
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$237.18
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$237.18
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Private Tour Petra with Monastery El Deir and lunch
Visit Petra in a day from Amman is tricky without hiring a car. On this full-day private tour, see the ancient city with ease with an air-conditioned vehicle and driver. Depart from your Amman hotel and travel to Petra. In the company of a guide, explore the area, including the Treasury. Enjoy a local lunch before heading to Monastery El Deir.
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$316.00
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$316.00
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
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