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Day Tours in Jordan

Petra Day Tour from Aqaba with Horse Ride and Aqaba Sightseeing

Full day
Pickup: Aqaba hotel pickup
4.4/5 company rating on TourRadar

DurationFull day
Starts09:00 AM, hotel pickup
GuideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
CancellationFree cancellation up to 36 hours before the start time.

Overview

This Petra tour from Aqaba picks you up at your hotel on Jordan's Red Sea coast and takes you to Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, for a full guided day. You ride a short stretch on horseback, walk through the Siq to the Treasury and explore tombs, temples and the Roman theater with a licensed guide. On the way back you also get a sightseeing tour of Aqaba.

Petra Tour from Aqaba: How the Day Works

Pickup is at around 09:00, and you drive north into the mountains to Petra. Your visit includes a horseback ride of about 800 meters, the Siq, the Treasury and the heart of the ancient city, where hundreds of facades, crypts, baths, mourning halls and temples line the valley. The Roman theater, built in the 1st century BC, seats around three thousand people. After a lunch stop at a local restaurant with a wide choice of oriental dishes, you return to Aqaba for a short city tour and reach your hotel at around 19:00.

This Petra tour from Aqaba suits travelers staying in Aqaba who want to see Petra without changing hotels or arranging transport and tickets themselves. Since you start and end in Jordan, there is no border crossing during the day. The Nabateans built Petra more than 2,000 years ago and grew rich selling water to passing caravans, and your guide explains how the city declined after the earthquake of 363 AD.

The tour departs daily, subject to availability. It is guided in English, and you choose your language as the first option on the booking form: a local Spanish or French-speaking guide in Petra costs nothing extra, while a local German, Italian or Russian-speaking guide is available for a small flat fee per booking. Prices are per person, children and infants have their own rates, and the booking form shows the exact price for your option and number of travelers. Lunch is not included, but you can add it on the booking form. You can cancel for free up to 36 hours before the start time. Staying across the bay in Eilat? Our Petra tour from Eilat includes the border crossing, or stay longer with the Petra and Wadi Rum 2 day tour or the 4 day Jordan tour with Aqaba, Petra and Wadi Rum. Book your Petra tour from Aqaba today.

Plan your visit: free travel guides

Highlights

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Aqaba
Horseback ride of about 800 meters
Walk through the Siq to the Treasury
Tombs, temples, crypts and the Roman theater with a licensed guide
Petra entrance fee included
Sightseeing tour in Aqaba
No border crossing during the day
Departs daily, subject to availability

Itinerary & route

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Numbers match the itinerary below. Solid lines are walking legs, dashed lines are drives. Map is for orientation only.

1

09:00 AMPickup from your hotel in Aqaba
Your Petra tour from Aqaba begins with pickup from your hotel in Aqaba at around 09:00, and the exact time is confirmed after booking. Our team meets you at the hotel, and you travel in a comfortable bus.
MorningDrive north to Petra
From the coast the road climbs through the desert mountains of southern Jordan toward Petra. Use the drive to rest and drink plenty of water before the walk.
2

Late morningHorse ride and the Siq
A short horseback ride of about 800 meters is included in your visit. Then you walk through the Siq, the narrow, winding gorge that forms the main entrance to the ancient city.
3

Late morningThe Treasury
The Siq opens onto the Treasury, the most famous facade in Petra and one of the reasons it is counted among the wonders of the world. Take a moment for photos before you move on.
4

MiddayTombs, temples and the Roman theater
With your licensed guide you explore a city of more than 800 carved monuments: facades, crypts, baths, mourning halls, temples and the Roman theater with its three thousand seats. Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and our Petra visit guide has more tips for your visit.
AfternoonLunch at a local restaurant
After the visit the group stops at a local restaurant with a wide selection of oriental dishes. Lunch is not included in the tour price, but you can add it on the booking form.
5

Late afternoonSightseeing in Aqaba
Back on the coast you get a short sightseeing tour of Aqaba, Jordan's only port, on the Gulf of Aqaba right across the water from Eilat.
6

07:00 PMReturn to your hotel
You are back at your hotel in Aqaba at around 19:00, with the evening free to enjoy the Red Sea.

What's included

Included

Meeting and assistance from your hotel in Aqaba and back
Transport in a comfortable bus
Petra entrance fee
Horseback ride of about 800 meters
Sightseeing tour in Aqaba
English-speaking guide
Local Spanish or French-speaking guide in Petra, if chosen on the booking form

Not included

Lunch (can be added on the booking form)
Tips
Personal expenses
Private insurance
Local German, Italian or Russian-speaking guide in Petra (small flat fee per booking, chosen on the booking form)
Hotel nights before or after the tour (can be added on the booking form)

Pickup & meeting point

Aqaba hotel pickup 09:00No pickup fee

You choose your pickup city when you book. We confirm the exact pickup time and place by email or WhatsApp the day before the tour.

Tour ends with: Return to your hotel

Know before you go

Pickup and Start Time

Pickup is from your hotel in Aqaba at around 09:00, and the exact time is confirmed after booking. You are back at your hotel at around 19:00. The tour departs daily, subject to availability.

Accommodation

This is a day tour without a hotel night. You can add a 3-star hotel night before or after the tour on the booking form, for travelers sharing a double room.

Booking Options and Prices

First choose your tour language. Prices are per person, and children and infants have their own rates. Lunch can be added on the booking form. The booking form shows the exact price for your option and number of travelers.

Border and Visa

The tour starts and ends in Aqaba, so there is no border crossing during the day. Bring a valid passport. For the reservation we need your nationality, passport number, issue and expiry dates and date of birth.

What to Bring

Valid passport
Good walking shoes
Very warm clothing in winter, cool clothing and a head covering in summer
Sunglasses, sunscreen and water
Cash for tips and personal expenses

Physical Requirements

Several hours of walking on uneven ground, plus a short horse ride. A normal level of fitness is enough. No insurance company covers accidents involving horses or other animals.

Age and Children

Children are welcome. Children and infants have their own rates, shown on the booking form.

Language

The tour is guided in English, and you choose the language as the first option on the booking form. A local Spanish or French-speaking guide in Petra is available at no extra charge. A local German, Italian or Russian-speaking guide in Petra is available for a small flat fee per booking, not per person.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 36 hours before the start time. Cancellations after that are not refunded.

Cancellation policy

When you cancel	Cancellation fee
36+ hours before the start time	Free cancellation
The day before the tour	25% fee
On the day of the tour, or no-show	100% fee (no refund)

Need to change your date instead? Message us before the tour and we will do our best to move your booking. If we cancel or materially change a tour, you can choose an alternative date, a credit or a refund. Read the booking terms.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Petra tour from Aqaba include?

The price includes meeting and assistance from your hotel and back, transport in a comfortable bus, the Petra entrance fee, a horseback ride of about 800 meters, a sightseeing tour in Aqaba and an English-speaking guide. Lunch, tips, personal expenses and private insurance are not included.

Can I book the tour in another language?

Yes. The tour is guided in English, and the language is the first option you choose on the booking form. A local Spanish or French-speaking guide in Petra is available at no extra charge, and a local German, Italian or Russian-speaking guide in Petra is available for a small flat fee per booking, not per person.

Do I need to cross a border on this tour?

No. The tour starts and ends at your hotel in Aqaba, so there is no border crossing during the day. Bring a valid passport. If you are staying in Eilat, our Israel Jordan border crossing guide explains how to cross to Aqaba.

What time is pickup?

Pickup from your hotel in Aqaba is at around 09:00, and the exact time is confirmed after booking. You are back at your hotel at around 19:00.

Is lunch included?

No. The group stops for lunch at a local restaurant with a wide choice of oriental dishes, and you can add lunch on the booking form or pay at the restaurant.

How does the price work?

Prices are per person, and children and infants have their own rates. The booking form shows the exact price for your option and number of travelers.

How much walking is involved?

Expect several hours of walking on sand, gravel and uneven stone in Petra. A normal level of fitness is enough. The short horse ride is part of the visit, and please note that no insurance company covers accidents involving horses or other animals.

What should I wear?

In winter bring very warm clothing, and in summer wear cool, comfortable clothes and a head covering. Good walking shoes are essential, and bring cash for tips.

When is the best time to visit Petra?

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for walking. Summer days are hot and winter mornings can be cold, so dress for the season. Our travel guide has more planning tips.

Can I cancel my booking?

Yes. You can cancel for free up to 36 hours before the start time. After that the booking cannot be refunded. Full details are in our booking terms.

Why book with Booking-Tours

Local operator in Eilat since 2008Our own office and team on the ground, not a call center abroad.
Licensed local guidesSmall details, good pacing and real stories at every stop.
Real people on WhatsAppHelp in English, Russian and Hebrew before and during your trip.
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