Private Petra Day Trip Including Dead Sea from Amman
Description
Experience Jordan’s greatest ancient treasure on this private day trip to Petra from Amman. After traveling from Amman to Petra with an English-Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide, enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of UNESCO-listed Petra: a rock city cut into a sandstone valley 2,000 years ago. Walk towards the “Siq” entrance canyon, and behold the rose-tinted Treasury, visit the Royal Tombs, the Theater, and more sites like the Byzantine Church. During your explorations, learn about Petra’s history from your local guide. Proceed to the lowest point on earth for a visit of the World’s First Natural Spa, the Dead Sea for a short swim.
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Itinerary
You will leave the hotel early in the morning to drive south to the Nabatean Red Rose City of Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, for a classic visit. As you travel, gaze at the desert landscapes and hear tales of Jordan’s history. Hewn into a sandstone valley carved by the Nabataean people more than 2,000 years ago, this ancient rose-red rock city located 245 kilometers from Amman at the crossroads of age-old trading routes, to dominate ancient Arabia. Reach Petra’s main site to learn more about its magnificent history. On arrival, leave your vehicle, and enjoy a 2-hour tour of this UNESCO Heritage listed wonder with a local guide.
First, walk through the famous “Siq”, a narrow path of 1.2 kilometers; rock fissure that was once the main entrance to the city, and marvel at your first glimpse of the hauntingly beautiful Treasury “El - Khazneh”
As the canyon suddenly opens up. Admire this rose-pink masterpiece, originally built to house priceless treasures and capture it on camera. Then, walk through the widening canyon to witness other monuments such as the 3,000-seater Theater, the Royal Tombs, and the Byzantine Church. As you explore, listen as your guide describes how the Nabateans sculpted the buildings, and learn how they mastered the harsh desert conditions to make their lives here. After around two hours of exploring, enjoy free time. 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.
Continue to discover the delights of the Dead Sea. Travel the desert landscapes to the eastern shores of Sowayma. Visit a water’s edge private beach and enjoy free time to swim in the Dead Sea’s waters; lounge on the beach and absorb the beautiful setting never found elsewhere. Alternatively, you can upgrade your tour to a hotel entry with a wider range of facilities, including several outdoor swimming pools, and a stylish spa offering Dead Sea Mud Treatments with revitalizing body scrubs and massages, at client’s own expense. Return to Amman for a hotel drop off.
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Important Information
- 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 – 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, sunscreen, and comfortable walking shoes.
- Swimsuit is required.
- Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.
Reviews(9)
Mazen, the driver, acted as a great guide. His English was good, fluent and not only commented on every single aspect he could possibly come up with, but he also was easygoing enough to have deep conversations about historic aspects of Jordan in general, and the places in particular. We are unhappy about the low availability of tour guides in Spanish. We couldn't start our tour on time, but Mazen was happy to fill in with short show-arounds we wouldn't otherwise have experienced. From herbs, to Ottoman empire fortresses, to local fauna, biblical stories, you name it. He is the kind of guy you want to get a first impression of the country he is representative of. Later on, we had a fun, knowledgeable and fluent fuide in Spanish. It was too bad that it took longer than we would have liked before starting our tour. The only problem was not his Spanish, but the pronunciation of his vowels that made it harder for us to grasp, other than that, he was perfect even showing some photograph skills that came to be phenomenal when we checked them latwr on. Fantaric
Thank you for choosing ZTT and for this wonderful review of your stay. Our aim is always to provide a first-class service, and our professional and dedicated team go the extra mile to ensure our travelers have a memorable stay. It is rewarding to know that our efforts at continuous improvement, are being recognized. We look forward to welcoming you back with us in Jordan for many unforgettable moments to you, your friends, and family. I appreciate the time and effort in sharing your experience.
Everyone will tell you 3 hours in Petra isn’t enough time—and it isn’t. But we had very limited time in Amman, so it worked for what we had. Definitely only going to see the highlights of Petra, but it was 90° that day, so we were okay with it. Our guide at Petra was amazing—he knew we only had a few hours so he made sure we got in as much as we could. The Dead Sea was amazing—once in a lifetime experience. Our driver, Basel, was fantastic—kind and knowledgeable. Definitely a very safe, careful driver. He was really helpful and made the day easy. If you have limited time in Jordan, this is a good way to cram in the highlights!
Thank you for choosing ZTT and for this wonderful review of your stay. Our aim is always to provide a first-class service, and our professional and dedicated team go the extra mile to ensure our travelers have a memorable stay. It is rewarding to know that our efforts at continuous improvement, are being recognized. We look forward to welcoming you back with us in Jordan for many unforgettable moments to you, your friends, and family. I appreciate the time and effort in sharing your experience. 💕
The tour arrangements good. Guide and the car good. As per tour plan everything ok. The tour guide from Petra not so good.
Thank you for choosing ZTT and for this wonderful review of your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back with us in Jordan for many unforgettable moments to you, your friends, and family. I appreciate the time and effort in sharing your experience. However, I would like to know why the guide was not so good. You can share more detailed information by email for our improvement purposes.
Nice early pickup to get to petra to maximise the time. Petra is a must see.. incredible experience..then onto the dead sea via the mountain pass...incredible views and the dead sea is a must do. Money well spent, but special mention to mazen who is such a great driver and host and ensures he caters for your every need. He made Jordan incredible. Thank you mazen and thank you zaid tours you are incredible.
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Driver was best ever. Knowledgable and personable. Tour guide at Petra was excellent as well. He went above and beyond to “do it our way”
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The driver couldn’t speak much English, no Wi-Fi on board. Got to Petra, original guide wasn’t there, eventually one turned up who was really good, however said if we went on the horse he would stop our tour as they would want money for us to get off. Didn’t get lunch at the specified restaurant ended up at a back street cafe, food horrible, would not recommend this trip
I am sorry to read that, reference the lunch, due to force majeure reasons, it was changed and I understand it was under your acceptance. I personally do recommend having the lunch outside after coming back from the long Petra walk back. Unfortunately, you didn’t like our local food, which is part of the travel experience and culture. As for the WIFI, we apologize as driver had an unexpected technical issue on the way. The Driver speaks advanced English and the Petra classic visit was completed successfully with our English-Speaking Guide, meeting and exceeding your expectations as you mention in your questionnaire feedback in destination which reflected totally the opposite of your review, rating all as excellent.
Our driver, Khalid, was the kindest guy you may meet in Jordan. He even let us stay in Petra 2 hours longer than planned. Definitely recommend.
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Great trip! Only had one day in Jordan to tour Petra and Dead Sea. Basel was amazing! He got me to the destinations timely and I was able to see everything on this tour in a tight window. Basel is very knowledgeable of the area so we took the scenic route there and the city route back. Along the way, he gives you the history of the area. Also the tour guide in Petra (Talat) was excellent! I was highly impressed with this tour. If you have a short time in Jordan whether you’re solo or with a group and want to fit this tour in your schedule, I would highly recommend Basel and Talat! They will get the job done safely and you will have much fun. Thanks Zaid Tours and Travel!
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