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From Aqaba: Private Full-Day Wadi Rum and Petra Tour

4.3/5 Aqaba from Zaid Tours and Travel
  • Duration10 hours
  • Max Travelers7 people
  • Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
  • CategoryBus Tours, Car Tours

Overview

Visit south Jordan’s must-sees of Petra and the Desert f Wadi Rum in one day on a private full day trip from Aqaba. Enjoy a guided tour of UNESCO Heritage listed wonder of Petra’s Red Rose Nabatean city highlights: including the “Siq”, the Treasury “El – Khazneh”, the Amphitheater, and the Royal Tombs. Then proceed to Wadi Rum to experience the red-and-pink cliffs and canyons of this unique and special desert valley of moon on a 2-hour 4×4 jeep tour. Your experience includes private round-trip transport with English – Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide.

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From Aqaba: Private Full-Day Wadi Rum and Petra Tour From Aqaba: Private Full-Day Wadi Rum and Petra Tour From Aqaba: Private Full-Day Wadi Rum and Petra Tour From Aqaba: Private Full-Day Wadi Rum and Petra Tour From Aqaba: Private Full-Day Wadi Rum and Petra Tour From Aqaba: Private Full-Day Wadi Rum and Petra Tour

What's included

  • Entrance Fees to Wadi Rum (if option Jordan Pass not selected)

  • Private transportation in premium air-conditioned modern vehicle based on number of travelers

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Aqaba

  • Aqaba Port pick up and drop off (if option Jordan Pass not selected)

  • This is a private tour activity. Only your group will participate

  • Private English-Speaking Driver u2013 Guide

  • On board WI-FI

  • Jeep Tour included for Jordan Pass option

  • Horse ride before the u201cSiqu201d

  • Classic 2 hours 4 x 4 jeep visit with local Bedouin driver/guide

  • Private Local Licensed Guide for the classic visit of Petra (Spanish-French by request-availability)

  • One day entrance fees to Petra (if option Jordan Pass not selected)

What's Not included

  • All type of meals, unless option with lunch selected (Vegetarian meal by request)

  • All type of beverages

  • All type of gratuities (Tips to Driver,Petra Local Guide & horse boy,Wadi Rum Bedouin) u2013 Recommended

  • Personal Expenses

  • Any other service not mentioned

Itinerary

  • Meet your driver at your Aqaba hotel, and relax as you travel to the spectacular rock city of Petra, hewn by the Nabataeans along trade routes 2,000 years ago. Once here, meet up with a local guide and set off to explore this UNESCO Heritage listed wonder Petra Red Rose Nabatean City

  • Make your way through the u201cSiqu201d, the 1-mile (1.5 kilometer) entrance gorge,

  • Marvel at the magnificent Treasury u201cAl-Khaznehu201d, where itu2019s believed many riches were hidden. Then, explore Petra's other wonders, like the Amphitheater, the Royal Tombs, and the Byzantine Church as your guide shares their history. After around two hours of exploring, enjoy free time, and lunch on your own expense.

  • If time permits you can climb up the Monastery on your own or the High Place of Sacrifice: a clifftop altar that was once used for animal sacrifices and other ceremonies. Free time to visit The Petra Museum; if there is time, then rejoin your vehicle and driver.

  • Next, continue to Wadi Rum Desert Valley of Moon where the movies The Martian and Star Wars: The Rise of Sky Walker were filmed. This vast chunk of desert mountains, valleys, cliffs, and rocks is known for its ever-changing pink-and-red colors, Bedouin settlements, and connections with T.E. Lawrence, also known as World War I's u201cLawrence of Arabiau201d. On arrival, enjoy a roughly 2-hour tour by 4x4 local jeep. Trundle around the canyons and cliffs, and absorb the timeless scenery. See landmarks including the Seven Pillars of Wisdom Rocks named after Lawrenceu2019s autobiography, and view some of the valley's pre-Christian rock carvings. Sip mint tea in a Bedouin tent. Then, journey back to Aqaba, where your day trip ends with a hotel drop off.

Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.

  • Airport Pick-up and Drop-off by request.

  • Contact your local operator (office phone number, emergency mobile number u2013 out of office hours, or email address) a day before to reconfirm pick-up arrangements provided in your voucher.

  • For Jordan Pass holders that purchased tour activity with entrance fees, please inform us to reimburse the entrance fees in destination.

  • If travelers select Jordan Pass option, clients should purchase Jordan Pass directly.

  • Tour activity is provided in English. For other languages by request.

  • Clients with mobility issues, please contact us.

  • For Golf Cart service at Petra, by request.

  • Strollers and car seats for infants, please contact us.

  • Most local tourist restaurants in Jordan do not serve alcohol, if you do not want a dry restaurant that does not serve alcohol, please contact us.

  • For Arab and G.C.C. nationals, please book Jordan Pass option; visits without entrance fees included, as reduced entrance fees apply. It is better for Arab and G.C.C. passport holders to pay directly in destination their entrance fees.

  • Clients are advised to bring hats, sun screen, and comfortable walking shoes.

  • Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% Refund 24 hours or more before the start time
0% Refund Less than 24 hours before the start time

Reviews

4.3/5 12 reviews
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