Petra Travel Guide
Petra Travel Guide
24 Hours in Petra
With only 24 hours in Petra, it is best to begin the trip with an overnight stay in the nearby town of Wadi Musa which has plenty of dining and accommodation options. While many visitors spend a few days exploring this UNESCO World Heritage site, it is still possible to visit Petra in 24 hours.... Read More
Petra
Visiting Petra is one of a handful of true ‘once in a lifetime’ experiences. Petra, the ‘rose red city’, the city ‘half as old as time’, one of the ‘Seven Wonders of the World’, was carved out of the rocky southern Jordanian desert by the Nabateans over 2000 years ago. What was then the capital... Read More
Do I need a tour guide in Petra?
Have you asked yourself: “Do I need a tour guide in Petra?” Getting to Petra is exciting, enchanting and exhilarating. The lost city is steeped in wonder and showcases a vast history and landscape. It is almost a time-capsule, offering a glimpse into history and a thrilling look at the past. Traveling through Petra, there... Read More
Petra Entry Fees
The Petra Entry Fees are a significant expense and form a hefty part of the budget of any traveler visiting Jordan. Entrance to Petra is only permitted with a valid entry ticket and these can be purchased at the ticket office at the entrance to the site. The proceeds of the Petra Entry Fees are... Read More
The High Place of Sacrifice in Petra
The High Place of Sacrifice is located in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Petra. It is named after its high location perched on top of the Jebel Madbah Mountain. Also known as al-Madhbah in Arabic, it was mainly used for the sacrifice of animals to the Nabatean God Dushara. At 170 meters high, the... Read More
Al Siq Canyon in Petra
Al Siq Canyon is the entrance to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Petra. The Siq is a narrow canyon that is 1.2 kilometers long, and visitors need to walk through the 80 meter high cliffs to reach the sites at Petra. The Nabatean city of Petra is located in Jordan’s desert where visitors will... Read More
How to Get from Jerash to Petra
Both Jerash and Petra are home to stunning ancient architecture and scenery. Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage site and was once a thriving Nabatean city located in the Jordanian desert. Jerash is a popular city that is internationally renowned for its preservation and restoration of prominent Roman structures. Along with temples, plazas, and fountains,... Read More How to Get From Aqaba to Petra
One is an ancient regal city with spectacular monasteries and temples carved from sandstone, and the other is a modern coastal holiday resort located directly on the Red Sea. On the first appearance, Petra and Aqaba may seem worlds away but these two popular Jordanian destinations are in fact so close that they can both... Read More
How to Get From Amman to Petra
From the Jordanian capital of Amman to the stunning ancient archaeological site of Petra, this combination offers bright city lights and a wondrous historic charm. Whether traveling on a tight budget or with a larger group there are transport options to suit all. Organized tours from Amman to Petra The most popular option to get... Read More