How to Visit Petra, one of the ‘seven wonders of modern world’
Petra is one of the seven wonders of the modern world and its one of a lifetime experience. In 1985 was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site and chosen by the Smithsonian Magazine as one of the 28 places you should visit before you die.
Jordan has so much to offer and visiting Petra was one of the most breathtaking moments we’ve lived through so far. The unbelievable landscape of the pink-hued rock mountain was carved into the rock more than 2,000 years ago.
How to get to Petra
Most of the visitors arrives to Amman, the capital of Jordan. The easiest way to go from the city is by renting a car and driving three hours southbound. In our case, we did a stop at Dead Sea, stayed a couple of days there and then, we drove 3 and a half hours to Wadi Musa (the town where ‘The city of Petra’ is located).
Admission Tickets
You have two options with the tickets. You can buy them at the entrance of Petra Visitor Centre or buy the Jordan Pass before you enter to Jordan. We recommend The Jordan Pass because it includes 1, 2, or 3 days in Petra (depending on the pass you buy), entrance to Wadi Rum protected area, other attractions in Jordan, and the tourist visa fee.
If you want to go to and visit the “Petra by night” event you have to buy the ticket at the Visitor Centre or at your hotel.
The road to the Treasury
Siq is the main entrance where you walk around 1.2 kilometers long between 80-meter-high walls leading to the city of Petra. One of the curiosities of the place is the innovative water system you can find in the curved rocks of the wall.
The Treasury
The first thing you see after the 30-minute walk from Siq is Petra’s most magnificent and well-known façade; the Treasury. Almost 40 meters high decorated with Corinthian capitals and one of the most beautiful things we’ve seen by far.
The experience with the Beduins
If you want to see The Treasury from a different perspective, there are a couple of Bedouins living in Petra and you can climb the rocks (about 10 minutes climb) to have tea with them and see the Treasury from an amazing point. They know exactly the best spots to take pictures. We definitely did this and spend the sunset with their music, in front of this beauty.
Petra by Night
Petra by Night is a show that runs every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday of each week. This event is an amazing and magical way to explore Petra. For us, this was one of the best experiences we lived in Jordan and we’ll never forget it because we did it the day we arrived, and was our first time looking at this beauty.
A Thousand candles lead your way to The Treasury where the Bedouins tell the story of why it’s called Petra, then the magic begins. The treasury is light up in Colors and it’s a must-experience if you visit this place.
Where to stay?
There are lots of options to stay in Wadi Musa. We stayed at Marriot in Petra, five minutes uphill from the Visitors Centre. The hotel has stunning views and an amazing tent restaurant to eat typical food while looking at The Valley and listening to local live music. Perfect to see the sunset.
Where to eat?
The restaurants you’ll find in Wadi Musa are the ones at the hotels. We tried ‘Al Matal Bedouin Tent’ at the Marriot. A unique experience to know better the Bedouin culture and traditional dishes, with music under a tent. The view is unbelievable! You can enjoy the sunset in the hill in front of Petra big rocks.
How many days in Petra?
We recommend three days. Besides the Treasury, Petra has so much to offer. The trail from The Treasury towards the last point of interest (Monastery) takes around 2 hours and includes 40 minutes of hiking and lots of stairs. In between, there are a lot of things to see.
A place full of wonders and authentic beauty carved in rock more than 2.000 years ago, is a must in the list of any adventurous couple that wants to have a glimpse of the Middle East.
How to Visit Petra, one of the ‘seven wonders of modern world’
Petra is one of the seven wonders of the modern world and its one of a lifetime experience. In 1985 was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site and chosen by the Smithsonian Magazine as one of the 28 places you should visit before you die.
Jordan has so much to offer and visiting Petra was one of the most breathtaking moments we’ve lived through so far. The unbelievable landscape of the pink-hued rock mountain was carved into the rock more than 2,000 years ago.
How to get to Petra
Most of the visitors arrives to Amman, the capital of Jordan. The easiest way to go from the city is by renting a car and driving three hours southbound. In our case, we did a stop at Dead Sea, stayed a couple of days there and then, we drove 3 and a half hours to Wadi Musa (the town where ‘The city of Petra’ is located).
Admission Tickets
You have two options with the tickets. You can buy them at the entrance of Petra Visitor Centre or buy the Jordan Pass before you enter to Jordan. We recommend The Jordan Pass because it includes 1, 2, or 3 days in Petra (depending on the pass you buy), entrance to Wadi Rum protected area, other attractions in Jordan, and the tourist visa fee.
If you want to go to and visit the “Petra by night” event you have to buy the ticket at the Visitor Centre or at your hotel.
The road to the Treasury
Siq is the main entrance where you walk around 1.2 kilometers long between 80-meter-high walls leading to the city of Petra. One of the curiosities of the place is the innovative water system you can find in the curved rocks of the wall.
The Treasury
The first thing you see after the 30-minute walk from Siq is Petra’s most magnificent and well-known façade; the Treasury. Almost 40 meters high decorated with Corinthian capitals and one of the most beautiful things we’ve seen by far.
The experience with the Beduins
If you want to see The Treasury from a different perspective, there are a couple of Bedouins living in Petra and you can climb the rocks (about 10 minutes climb) to have tea with them and see the Treasury from an amazing point. They know exactly the best spots to take pictures. We definitely did this and spend the sunset with their music, in front of this beauty.
Petra by Night
Petra by Night is a show that runs every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday of each week. This event is an amazing and magical way to explore Petra. For us, this was one of the best experiences we lived in Jordan and we’ll never forget it because we did it the day we arrived, and was our first time looking at this beauty.
A Thousand candles lead your way to The Treasury where the Bedouins tell the story of why it’s called Petra, then the magic begins. The treasury is light up in Colors and it’s a must-experience if you visit this place.
Where to stay?
There are lots of options to stay in Wadi Musa. We stayed at Marriot in Petra, five minutes uphill from the Visitors Centre. The hotel has stunning views and an amazing tent restaurant to eat typical food while looking at The Valley and listening to local live music. Perfect to see the sunset.
Where to eat?
The restaurants you’ll find in Wadi Musa are the ones at the hotels. We tried ‘Al Matal Bedouin Tent’ at the Marriot. A unique experience to know better the Bedouin culture and traditional dishes, with music under a tent. The view is unbelievable! You can enjoy the sunset in the hill in front of Petra big rocks.
How many days in Petra?
We recommend three days. Besides the Treasury, Petra has so much to offer. The trail from The Treasury towards the last point of interest (Monastery) takes around 2 hours and includes 40 minutes of hiking and lots of stairs. In between, there are a lot of things to see.
A place full of wonders and authentic beauty carved in rock more than 2.000 years ago, is a must in the list of any adventurous couple that wants to have a glimpse of the Middle East.
