Petra Uncovered

Petra Uncovered

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Tour Overview

Visit Petra on this Short Break Adventure, the rose-hued fortress city carved into rock by the Nabataean people. Once the capital of a trading empire that dominated the deserts of modern Jordan, Petra showcases the achievements of this ancient Arab people. Explore the rock-cut architecture, float in the Dead Sea and see Jerusalem in the distance from Mt Nebo. This short trip is the ideal way to start off or round up a voyage to the Middle East. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Spend a day walking around Petra with your local guide – you’ll be blown away by the iconic Treasury facade.

  • Take in views across Jordan from Mt Nebo and admire its preserved ancient mosaics.

  • Float effortlessly in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth.

  • Return to Petra for some solo exploration, discovering hidden corners at your own pace.

  • Cover yourself in therapeutic mud at the Dead Sea and then swim at a private beach nearby.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Amman/Dead Sea/Petra

Location: Amman/Dead Sea/Petra

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Lunch

Ahlan o Sahlan! Welcome to Jordan. Your Short Break Adventure starts at 10 am when you’re picked up from your hotel in Amman and drive to Mt Nebo. When you’ve admired the Byzantine mosaics and the great views (which, on a clear day, extend all the way to the Palestinian Terriroties and Israel), you’ll head to the Dead Sea. Here, at the lowest point on Earth (420 m below sea level), the water is seven times saltier than the ocean. This means you’re extremely buoyant when swimming and will float on the water rather than in it. The mud here is said to have healing properties, and many visitors like to cover themselves from head to toe. Stop at a private beach with less salty pools and a gentle slope to the water – don't forget to pack your swimwear today! After lunch, drive to the mountains of Petra, where you’ll spend the night.

Included Activities:
-Mt Nebo - Site visit
-Dead Sea - visit and swim ...more ...less

Day 2: Petra

Location: Petra

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today, you’ll explore Petra – a site that remained unknown to the Western world until 1812 when it was discovered by Johann Ludwig Burckhardt, a Swiss explorer. According to Arab tradition, Petra is where Moses struck a rock with his staff, and water came forth. You’ll learn all this and more from your local guide during a tour of the ancient city. The day starts with a walk through the narrow Siq to the fabulous Treasury. After admiring this iconic view, continue along the Roman road, passing several impressive tombs and the city's amphitheatre. If you’re feeling energetic, you can take the 800 steps to the Monastery. The evening is free for you to enjoy dinner in one of the many restaurants in the village.

Included Activities:
-Petra - Guided tour

Day 3: Petra/Amman

Location: Petra/Amman

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your Petra pass is still valid today, so you’re free to explore more of the ancient city at your own leisure. You must check out of the hotel by 10 am, but you can store luggage at reception while you roam. You’ll arrive back to the Art Hotel in Amman at approximately 4 pm, where your Short Break Adventure will come to an end. If you wish to spend more time here, just speak to your booking agent.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    Hotel (2 nights)

  • Meals
    2 breakfasts, 1 lunches

  • Mt Nebo - Site visit

  • Dead Sea - visit and swim

  • Petra - Guided tour

What's Not Included

  • Tipping and Gratuities

  • International Travel

Included Activities

  • Mt Nebo - Site visit
  • Dead Sea - Visit including lunch
  • Petra - Guided tour

Transport

  • SECURITY WHILE TRAVELLING:
  • Occasionally you may experience armed security and convoys between select towns or regions. Convoys are used to ensure all travellers are transported safely and, in many cases, tourists are only allowed to travel in scheduled convoys of buses and jeeps. On rare occasions you may have an armed guard in your vehicle. We want to warn you so you are not alarmed. This is a practice designed to keep tourists safe, although at times it can appear a little overboard.

Accommodation

  • The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.
  • Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.
  • OCCASIONAL ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION
  • The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline. On rare occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our usual accommodation. A similar standard of accommodation will be used in these instances.
  • ACCOMMODATION STYLE
  • Some of the accommodation along the way is basic or simple, three and four-star accommodation in the Middle East (with the exception of Israel)  is often not equal to same-star facilities in some western destinations. Rooms are clean and comfortable, however, you may note some small maintenance issues that have been overlooked, please assist us by bringing these to the attention of your group leader or local representative so that we can follow up with our hosts. Many restaurants and hotels do not serve alcohol for religious reasons or due to local laws. Breakfast is included in 95% or our hotels, pleaser refer to our daily itinerary for meal inclusions.
  • TWIN SHARE / MULTI SHARE BASIS
  • Accommodation on this trip is on a twin/multi-share basis.
  • CHECK-IN TIME
  • Throughout the trip, we request that our hotels prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination.  Standard check-in time is 1400 hours.
  • PRE/POST TRIP ACCOMMODATION
  • If you've purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (subject to availability), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights.
  • SHOWERS
  • Showers at some hotels only have hot water at peak times (usually morning and evening). Outside of these times, you may need to speak to reception to obtain hot water.
  • HEATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING
  • As a desert region, this part of the world has extremes of weather. Winter months (approx December to March) can be very cold. All of our hotel accommodation contains suitable bedding, and simple light bedding is provided during camping activities such as an overnight felucca, desert camps or at the Red Sea Beach camp stay. Most of our travellers find the bedding provided here adequate, but for your own comfort and if you are particularly sensitive to the cold, consider bringing your own sleeping bag, thermals, scarf, gloves and a warm jacket. Some of our guesthouses/hotels don't supply heating. In many cases, this would be a major financial and environmental strain on our hotels and the local towns. Summer (approx June to August) can be very hot everywhere we travel, which means that it can be quite uncomfortable for those not used to the heat. Not all our hotels have air-conditioning, and in those that do, it's not always functioning.
  • ROOM ISSUES
  • If you have any issues with your room, please speak to the hotel and your group leader or local representative right away so that the problem can be addressed without delay.

Important Information

  • 1. This Short Break Adventure is a ‘join in’ group departure, which means you are not accompanied by an Intrepid group leader. Instead, our local representative in your destination will fill this role and the configuration of any fellow travellers in the group might change during the trip. This trip will run with a minimum of one person, so you may be joined by other travellers booked on the same date as you, or you may be on your own.
  • 2. This Short Break Adventure starts at 10.00 AM on Day 1 in Amman and finishes at approximately 5.00 PM back in Amman. If required you can request to be dropped back at the Amman Airport. You will be picked up on Day 1 from the Joining Point Hotel listed in the Essential Trip Information for this itinerary. If you require a pick up from another centrally-located hotel in Amman please inform your booking agent at least 14 days prior to departure.
  • 3. Transport will be by way of air-conditioned modern vehicle, you can expect your driver to speak English and have a good knowledge of Jordan and local attractions.
  • 4. Being one of our short break adventures you will not be accompanied by an Intrepid Leader during this tour. You will have a local English speaking driver to assist you and a local Guide for touring Petra.

Mode of Transport

  • SECURITY WHILE TRAVELLING:
  • Occasionally you may experience armed security and convoys between select towns or regions. Convoys are used to ensure all travellers are transported safely and, in many cases, tourists are only allowed to travel in scheduled convoys of buses and jeeps. On rare occasions you may have an armed guard in your vehicle. We want to warn you so you are not alarmed. This is a practice designed to keep tourists safe, although at times it can appear a little overboard.

Check out our Q&As

  • Is this trip right for you

    On Short Breaks, you maintain a good level of independence and freedom, with the added bonus of having the details sorted out for you. You’ll have lots of free time and you won’t be accompanied by a Trip Leader. This means that all included activities and tours will be run by different local Intrepid partners, and these may operate independently from each other. The included activities and transfers will operate on a join-in basis, which means that you could have your Adventure all to yourself, or others may join you along the way. If you would prefer to travel in a group with a dedicated Trip Leader, just get in touch with your booking agent and they will take you through some alternatives.

    This trip packs a lot in so expect early starts and late finishes. If you prefer to explore at a more leisurely pace, this may not be the best trip for you.     ...more ...less

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room

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  • Free Date Changes

    Intrepid Travel allows you to make 10 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 56 days before the start of the tour.

  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    Intrepid Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform intrepid travel, 56 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Intrepid Travel requires a minimum deposit of 400 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of intrepid travel charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

Petra Uncovered

3 Days Starting and ending in Amman

Visiting: Amman/Dead Sea/Petra, Petra, Petra/Amman

Tour operator:

Intrepid Travel

Tour code:

EEAV

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 6

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

12-99

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural

From: $938 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 01-Apr-2025 but subject to change.

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