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Meet Your Guide
I am a Bedouin from Petra. I was born in a Bedouin tent on the mountain heights above Petra. When,... more
The wonder of the Rose-Red city in a private tour
Hidden behind an almost impenetrable barrier of rugged mountains, the rock-carved city of Petra is full of mysterious charm. The approach through the cool gloom of the Siq, a long narrow gorge whose steeply rising sides all but obliterate the sun, provides a dramatic contrast with the magic to come. Suddenly the gorge opens into a natural square dominated by Petra's most famous monument, the Khasneh, whose intricately carved facade glows in the dazzling sun.
More facades beckon you or on until the ancient city gradually unfolds, one monument leading to the next for kilometer after kilometer. The sheer size of the city and the quality of beautifully carved facades is staggering and leads one to reflect on the creativity and industry of the Nabateans who made Petra their capital more than 2, 000 years ago. From their capital at Petra the Nabateans had established an elaborate network of caravan routes which brought spices, incense, myrrh, gold, silver and precious stones from India and Arabia.
Itinerary
We meet in the lobby of your hotel in Petra or in the visitor center. The site tour begins after getting the tickets, we start our walk through the monuments carved out of the rock such as Djinn blocks, the obelisk tomb, the Siq (most enjoyable walk of the site) which is a natural narrow gorge that is over a kilometer long that serves as the main entrance into Petra. The Siq meanders gently towards the ancient city and opens onto a spectacular view of the Treasury (Al Khazna), an intricate façade that first greets you. Then I take you through the street of facades, the theater, the Royal Tombs, the Colonnaded street, The Byzantine Church, and then to Qasr El Bint where you can have lunch in one of the two restaurants nearby. The guided part ends there and you can explore more or simply walk back. The distance is around 5 kms (one way) and expected to take around 5 hours.
Meeting Point + Tour Duration
Meeting Point Options: Hotel, Monument/Building, Suggested by Guide: We meet in the lobby of your hotel in Petra or in the visitor center.
Duration: 5 hours
Please take in consider any variables that might affect the duration (weather, time of year etc.)
Transportation
No transportation needed.
What’s Included
- Guiding Services
Estimated Local Cash Needed
80 JOD - per person, for:
-entrance ticket to Petra.
-Lunch and water.
-Souvenirs.
Note : 1 JOD equals $1.4 US.
What’s Extra
- Personal Expenses
- Souvenirs
- Food, Drinks, Snacks
Other: - Admission tickets.
A Recent Review of this tour
Read More Reviews For This TourMahmoud is excellent. He communicated well on where to meet prior to the tour. He is very knowledgeable. He has all the qualities of an excellent tour guide: proficient English, great fund of knowledge, adaptable, charismatic personality, and good with kids. He is a native Bedouin of Wadi Musa, 'Petra Town', and knows many people. We recommend Mahmoud with our highest recommendation.
Ashley Limkemann
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Tour Price$435 USD PER TOURFor up to 10 people (duration: 5 hours) deposit ?
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