From Petra: Shobak Castle + Sunset + Dinner
A half-day private tour from Petra featuring Shobak Castle, a 12th-century Crusader fortress, followed by the Wadi Dana sunset viewpoint and a traditional Jordanian dinner at a local family-run guest house. The experience lasts roughly eight hours with three main stops, all in a private AC vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide.
From Petra: Shobak Castle + Sunset + Dinner
A half-day private tour from Petra featuring Shobak Castle, a 12th-century Crusader fortress, followed by the Wadi Dana sunset viewpoint and a traditional Jordanian dinner at a local family-run guest house. The experience lasts roughly eight hours with three main stops, all in a private AC vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide.
- Shobak Castle — 3-hour guided visit
- Wadi Dana sunset viewpoint
- Traditional Jordanian dinner
- Private vehicle & driver-guide
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How the tour flows, stop by stop.
Hotel Pickup
Picked up from your Petra-area hotel by your private driver-guide. 30-minute drive north along the King's Highway to Shobak Castle.
Shobak Castle Exploration
Explore the Crusader fortress with your guide. Climb the towers, descend into underground passages, and learn about Baldwin I's 12th-century campaign.
Wadi Dana Sunset
A 45-minute walk on a well-marked trail leads to a viewpoint overlooking the 1,500 m drop into the wadi — Jordan's largest nature reserve.
Traditional Dinner
Hosted dinner at a local family-run guest house in the Shobak / Dana area. Authentic Jordanian dishes prepared the traditional way.
Return Journey
30-minute drive back to your Wadi Musa hotel. Door-to-door drop-off.
What’s included — and what’s not
✓ Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Wadi Musa
- Private AC vehicle for your group
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Shobak Castle entry ticket and guided walk
- Wadi Dana viewpoint visit
- Traditional dinner at guest house
- Onboard WiFi and bottled water
- Free cancellation 24 hours prior
✕ Not included (or optional)
- Petra entry fee ($70)
- Overnight accommodation
- Alcoholic beverages
- Driver/guide gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Shobak Castle Tour — FAQ
From Petra. Pickup is from your Wadi Musa / Petra-area hotel. The tour is designed for travelers already staying near Petra who want an additional half-day experience.
Default start time is 1:00 PM, designed to reach the Wadi Dana viewpoint at golden hour and have dinner around 7:00 PM.
The castle has been stabilized for visitors. Walking surfaces are stone (uneven), some staircases are steep, and a few sections have low ceilings or narrow passages.
Within reason. Since this is a private tour, you can adjust pace and timing — spend longer at the castle, skip the dinner if you have a hotel reservation.
Closed-toe walking shoes (essential), light layers (desert temperatures drop sharply after sunset), sun hat for the afternoon castle visit. Bring a water bottle, camera, and light backpack.
The dinner is at a family-run guest house in a traditional Jordanian setting — alcohol is not served at most such establishments.
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) — mild afternoons, comfortable sunset temperatures.
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