Petra Independent Short Break - 3 Days
Trip Snapshot
Genders
- Female49%
- Male51%
Average age
Start / End
- Amman
- Amman
Physical rating
Group size
1 - 6Meals included
3Highlights
- 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.
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Summary
Visit Petra on this Independent Short Break, 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.
Itinerary
Day 1
Amman/Dead Sea/Petra
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.
Day 2
Petra
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.
Day 3
Petra/Amman
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
Meals
Breakfasts: 2, Lunches: 1, Dinners: 0
Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.
Vegetarian options availableTransport
Minibus
Local Guide
GuidedThis adventure is led by a local guide throughout. The main language of this adventure is English. Please contact us for other languages available.
Wifi
Wifi is available during the adventure. In some areas and / or accommodation / transport Wifi may be free.
Dates & Prices
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Customer reviews & ratings
Dia, our guide in Petra, was wonderful!! Our driver, Mohammad, was so kind and experienced and committed to making sure we had a fabulous trip!! Jordan was phenomenal and very safe - it gets unfairly lumped in with regional instability but actually I felt more safe here than other countries I've visited. Wonderful people. Beautiful landscape. Fascinating history. Petra was of course incredible. Highly recommend!! Go now - there are very few tourists and we had Petra to ourselves!
Katherine Aug, 2026 VerifiedGreat short break to a fascinating destination Petra with a great company Intrepid
Kevin Dec, 2025 Verified
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