Private Tour Petra and Shobak Castle from Amman
Enjoy a day trip to Petra and Shobak Castle from Amman. The UNESCO World Heritage Site Petra is Jordan’s top attraction, famous for its 2,000 years old sandstone architecture. On the way back to Amman you stop at the small Crusader castle in Shobak. This private tour includes lunch at a local restaurant.
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Stop At: Amman, Amman, Amman Governorate
07:00am be ready at your hotel lobby in Amman. Your English speaking driver meets you with a signage in your name, and you drive along the fastest route, the Desert Highway, in southern direction to Petra. The transfer time is about 3 hours depending on traffic. Free WiFi and free bottled water is provided in the vehicle.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Petra - Wadi Musa 77110 Jordan
Reaching Petra your driver matches you with your private guide. The guide will introduce you to the history of Petra, built by the Nabateans. The tour covers the Treasury, the Street of Facades, the Theatre and some of the Royal Tombs. The guided tour lasts 2.5 hours but you can stay up to 3.5 hours inside Petra Archaeological Park. The driver waits for you at the main gate to take you for lunch at a local restaurant.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Shobak Castle, Shoubak Jordan
Afterwards drive 25 km to Shobak castle. You have free time at the castle, a guide is not included. Shobak was known as Montreal and had been built in 1115 by Baldwin I of Jerusalem. At that time it was located along the pilgrimage and caravan routes. The location and the views from Shobak castle are still worth a visit.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Amman, Amman, Amman Governorate
2.5 hours transfer to your hotel in Amman.
Duration: 2 hours
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Comfortable walking shoes, especially in spring and summer sun protection"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"Face masks required for travelers in public areas"
"Face masks required for guides in public areas"
"Face masks provided for travelers"
"Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff"
"Social distancing enforced throughout experience"
"Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized"
"Regular temperature checks for staff"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
07:00 AM
Duración: 10 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
any hotel or residence in Amman
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.