Amman: Petra by Night Tour with Optional Day Visit

Experience a magical evening visit to Petra by night, where parts of the ancient city are illuminated by candlelight for a unique atmosphere after dark. This tour includes transportation from Amman and offers the option to add a daytime visit before the night event.

Duration

4 - 15 hours

Free cancellation

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Cancellation Policy


Free cancellation

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience's start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience's start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience's start time will not be accepted.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it's canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Last Minute Availability

Wheelchair accessible

Select participants and date

Maximum 4 participants allowed for this slot.

Highlights

  • Witness Petra by Night, a candlelit experience through the ancient city.
  • Walk along the Siq gorge to see the Treasury in an atmospheric evening setting.
  • Opportunity to visit Petra during the day before the night show (optional).
  • Transportation provided from Amman to Petra and back.
  • Enjoy the setting enhanced by traditional Jordanian music and ambient firelight.

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private Transportation
  • Admission Costs (Tickets for Petra Light Festival and Petra by
  • Night if chosen)
  • Water on board
  • Wi-Fi on board
  • Licensed English-speaking driver.

Excluded

  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
  • A Jordan Pass is required when booking Petra by Night or Petra Light Festival independently.

Full Description

On this experience, you’ll travel from Amman to Petra and enjoy a unique candlelit evening walk through the iconic Nabatean city. The night portion typically begins at around 8:30 PM with a stroll through the Siq, a narrow gorge flanked by sandstone cliffs, and leads to the famed Treasury illuminated by thousands of candles. The setting is enhanced by traditional music and a mystical atmosphere that highlights the ancient setting. You also have the option to explore Petra during the day before the night event, allowing you to see its major archaeological highlights, such as carved façades, royal tombs, and the theatre in daylight before returning after sunset to enjoy the night experience.

Know Before You Go

  • Drive up to Petra in a climate-controlled vehicle with an English-speaking driver
  • A Jordan Pass is required when independently booking the Petra Light Festival
  • This private tour starts only from Amman

What to bring:

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Cash

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