Petra
The ancient city of Petra is one of Jordan’s national treasures and by far its best known tourist attraction. Petra is the legacy of the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled in southern Jordan more than 2,000 years ago. Admired then for its refined culture, massive architecture and ingenious complex of dams and water channels, Petra is a UNESCO World Heritages Site and one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. Inhabited by the Nabateans, Edomites and Romans, Petra brought together the knowledge and skill of these civilizations to create this world wonder. Caravans laden with incense, silks, spices and other exotic goods would rest at Petra.
This site is one of Jordan’s UNESCO world heritage sites
Languages spoken | Jordanian Arabic , English |
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Currency used | JOD , USD |
Area (km2) | 264 km2 (102 sq mi) |
Country name | Petra |
Sports & nature
al-khubtha trail
This trail starts from the Visitors’ Center and takes you into the ancient city of Petra through the Siq and past some magnificent monuments. This includes what is known as the ‘street of facades’, as well as a theater craved out of the rock, after which you will explore the intricately carved ‘royal tombs’, which include the Urn Tomb, Silk Tomb, Corinthian Tomb and Palace Tomb, before reaching Al-Khubtha High Place and Cistern to enjoy the breathtaking view.
The trail takes around 4 -5 hours to complete
Difficulty: Hard
Nightlife info
petra museum
Located at the main tourist street and only three minute walk from the main gate to Petra. Opening Times are seven days a week throughout the year from 8:30am until 7:30pm
It contains 280 artifacts, dating back to different ages, the exhibition consists of five halls showing the history of Petra and information about the nabatean's life and their civilization.
Culture and history info
al-siq to treasury trail (main trail)
This trail is the most visited trail in Petra, the trail starts from the visitor center of Petra through The Siq to The Treasury. While most tourists think that the trail ends at the ancient city’s main attraction, The Treasury, the main trail continues past the Siq, Royal Tombs, Colonnaded Street and ends by Qasr Al-Bint (The Girl’s Palace).
Duration: This depends on the pace of the tourist but can take up to an hour from the visitors’ center to the Treasury.
Level: Easy
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This 10-day tour offers you a complete experience of Jordan. From north to south, you will visit the beautiful highlights of Jordan, among which some are treasures of human heritage. You will immerse in the magic and stillness of Wadi Rum Desert, walk through ancient roads build thousands of years ago by bygone civilizations and be lulled by the healing salty thermal waters of the Dead Sea. The hearth-warming Jordanian people will welcome you in high standard accommodations, where you will get to taste exquisite cuisine and engage in countless activities.
Biblical And Classic Jordan Tour – 8 Days / 07 Nights
مطار الملكة علياء الدولي، Queen Alia Airport Road, Amman, JordanFrom Airport To Airport
Experience three of Jordan’s gems: The stunning World Wonder: Petra, the exquisite desert landscapes of Wadi Rum, and the spectacular natural wonder: of the Dead Sea. Spend a full day and one night in Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with beautiful, carved vibrant red, white, and pink sandstone ruins. Explore Al-Siq, the Treasury, the Street of Facades, the Royal Tombs, and Pharaoh’s Castle. Spend the night in Petra, admiring the details of the carved sandstone. On the next day, head towards Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon. Wadi Rum is a getaway of sand, sun, and stars. It is a protected area of dramatic desert wilderness. Spend the day in this sweeping desert and admire the brilliantly colored sands and stark rock formations. Continue to the Dead Sea on the third day. The Dead Sea is a natural wonder; perfect for religious tourism as well as fun with the family. With its mixture of history and the sun, enjoy an informative day at the beach.
Experience three of Jordan’s gems: The stunning World Wonder: Petra, the exquisite desert landscapes of Wadi Rum, and the spectacular natural wonder: of the Dead Sea. Spend a full day and one night in Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with beautiful, carved vibrant red, white, and pink sandstone ruins. Explore Al-Siq, the Treasury, the Street of Facades, the Royal Tombs, and Pharaoh’s Castle. Spend the night in Petra, admiring the details of the carved sandstone. On the next day, head towards Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon. Wadi Rum is a getaway of sand, sun, and stars. It is a protected area of dramatic desert wilderness. Spend the day in this sweeping desert and admire the brilliantly colored sands and stark rock formations. Continue to the Dead Sea on the third day. The Dead Sea is a natural wonder; perfect for religious tourism as well as fun with the family. With its mixture of history and the sun, enjoy an informative day at the beach.