Petra and Shobak Castle Private Guided Tour
- 3–10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 16 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Begin your day with a visit to Shobak Castle, a 12th-century Crusader fortress overlooking the surrounding hills. Explore its impressive stone walls, towers, and underground passages, and enjoy panoramic views of the dramatic landscape. After Shobak, continue south to the world-famous Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Walk through the narrow Siq canyon to reach the iconic Treasury, then explore Petra’s tombs, temples, and hidden pathways carved into rose-red rock. The combination of natural beauty and ancient architecture makes Petra an unforgettable highlight of your journey.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Tip for driver
Itinerary
Hilltop site with the stone remains of an 1100s crusader castle, noted for its hidden tunnels.
Petra, the Rose-Red City, was the impressive capital of the Nabataean kingdom whose ruins remained hidden to most of the world until the Swiss explorer, JL Burckhardt, disguised as an Arab scholar, infiltrated the city in 1812. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site as well as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Meet your private guide at the site and hike or ride a horse down to the entrance of the Siq, a long, winding sandstone canyon that leads to the Treasury. The tour continues to the Street of Facades, the Roman Theater and the Royal Tombs.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Tour Experts
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guided option dose not include guide at Shobak castle
- We will do our best to provide a driver who speaks your preferred language, depending on availability
How it compares in Amman
- Its from-price is 47% below the median of the 260 day trips we list in Amman.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 145 of 260.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Amman
Amman, Jordan's capital, spreads across a series of hills, with Roman ruins, crowded downtown souks and a warm welcome at the start of any Jordan journey.
The Amman Citadel crowns Jabal al-Qal'a with the Temple of Hercules, the Umayyad Palace and sweeping views over the city. Below, the Roman Theatre, carved into the hillside, seats thousands, and the downtown souks around the Grand Husseini Mosque sell spices, gold and sweets, with the scent of coffee and cardamom in the air.
Top-ranked sights in Amman: Petra, Jerash (Gerasa), Ajloun Castle.
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