Full Day Petra Tour from Amman

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1. You will leave the hotel early in the morning to Join a small group 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 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.

   3 h

2. 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 “Al - Khazneh”

   2 hEntrada incluída

3. As the canyon suddenly opens up. Admire this rose-pink masterpiece, originally built to house priceless treasures and capture it on camera. Then, proceed 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.

   2 hEntrada incluída

4. Free time to visit The Petra Museum; if there is time, then rejoin your vehicle and driver. Pass by Little Petra, a small rocky valley with carvings, that archaeologists believe acted as the Nabatean’s caravan before heading to the main city and as an accommodation stop for the traders who traveled through the city. Then, journey back to Amman, where your day trip ends with a hotel drop off. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a sunhat for this unforgettable adventure. Come and explore one of the world’s wonders of architectural engineering combined with the ingenuity of carving for an unforgettable adventure just like that of Indiana Jones and the Transformers!

   4 h

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How it compares in Amã

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 260 viagens de um dia we list in Amã.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 37 of 260.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Amã

Amã, capital da Jordânia, estende-se por colinas, com ruínas romanas, souks apinhados e uma calorosa receção no início de qualquer viagem.

A Cidadela de Amã coroa o Jabal al-Qal'a com o Templo de Hércules, o Palácio Omíada e amplas vistas sobre a cidade. Em baixo, o Teatro Romano, talhado na encosta, tem lugar para milhares de pessoas, e os souks do centro em torno da Grande Mesquita Husseini vendem especiarias, ouro e doces, com o aroma de café e cardamomo no ar.

Top-ranked sights in Amã: Petra, Jerash (Gerasa), Ajloun Castle.

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