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Undoubtedly the most famous attraction in Jordan is the Nabatean city of Petra, nestled away in the mountains south of the Dead Sea. Petra, which means “stone” in Greek, is perhaps the most spectacular ancient city remaining in the modern world, and certainly a must-see for visitors to Jordan and the Middle East.
Petra is located just outside the town of Wadi Mousa in southern Jordan. It is 260 kilometers from Amman via the Desert Highway and 280 kilometers via the King’s Highway. There are numerous and varied accommodations available in Wadi Mousa, as well as a few hotels on the panoramic drive between Wadi Mousa and the nearby (15 kilometers) village of Taybet.
The driving time to Petra from Amman is around 3 hours, so the tour will take the whole day.
Hotel lobby / Hotel in Amman
Hotel lobby / Hotel in Amman
09:00 – 19:00
The tour starts at 09:00, your driver meets you in the lobby of your hotel.
After we pick you up from your hotel in Amman we will drive towards the rose-red city of Petra, the biggest attraction of Jordan. Petra was first established around the 6th century B.C. by the Nabatean, a nomadic tribe who settled in the area and laid the foundations of a commercial empire that extended into Syria.
Upon arrival, you will begin the trip on horseback to the canyon, the so-called Siq, and then by foot to the most beautiful monument: the Treasury. Although it served as a royal tomb, the Treasury gets its name from the legend that pirates hid their treasure there, in a giant stone urn which stands in the centre of the second level. Believing the urn to be filled with ancient treasures, the Bedouins periodically fired guns at it: proof of this can be seen in the bullet holes which are clearly visible on the urn.
Among other monuments you will see are the Street of Facades, the Royal Tombs and Pharaoh’s Castle.
Petra was also chosen to be one of the New 7 Wonders of the world.
You will have time for lunch in the local restaurant.
After the tour, we will drive you back to your hotel in Amman. The tour ends at your hotel’s lobby.
During the tour, it is recommended to wear clothing that covers the knees and shoulders.
Please wear comfortable footwear as you will require a lot of walking.
The prices above are suitable for pick up and drop off in Amman. For the pick up and drop off to Dead Sea Hotels there will be a supplement of 55 USD per car.
Arthur Green:
This place is even difficult to describe! If they asked me which places in the world made the greatest impression on me – Petra would be in the top ten.
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