Petra Tours & Holidays

Once lost, the famous city of biblical Nabateans is now of one of Jordan's most famous landmarks.

The golden-red façade of Petra’s Treasury is one of the most iconic historical images in the world. But there’s so much more to this Wonder of the World than this one building. The ancient city of Petra is awash with history and culture – from the nomadic Bedouin people still populating the surrounding areas and mingling with tourists, to the countless ancient sites and walks to suit a range of fitness levels. You’ll have ample time to explore this UNESCO world heritage site, with the expertise of your local guide to tell you fascinating stories of the Nabatean people who lived here.

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Petra highlights

The Siq

The Siq is the narrow entrance into Petra, created by a natural split in the rocky mountain, that ranges from 80 to 200 metres high. It’s just over a kilometre long and in some places only three metres wide. You will need to walk the length of The Siq to reach the famous Treasury and to enter the rest of Petra. Don’t worry, you won’t be bored on the walk, as there are many tombs and ancient relics to spot along the way.

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Al Khazna (The Treasury)

When most people picture Petra, it’s The Treasury façade that they’re really thinking of … that or Indiana Jones racing around looking for the Holy Grail. And to be fair, it’s such a magnificently preserved building that it’s worthy of the hype. Almost 40 metres high and adorned with intricate figures and columns, your first glimpse of this 1st century BC masterpiece when you reach the end of The Siq is a sight you’ll never forget.

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The Street of Facades

If you can tear yourself away from The Treasury and continue deeper into Petra, the next thing you’ll encounter is The Street of Facades. This is the name given to the southern cliff face with a row of Nabatean tombs carved into it. The tombs vary in size and decoration, some having steps and pillars, while others have deep upper caves inside them, that are believed to have been used for royal burials.

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High Place of Sacrifice

An ancient place of worship, with stunning 360-degree views of Petra, the High Place of Sacrifice was used by the Nabateans for important religious ceremonies. When you look at the walk on a map, it doesn’t look as though it will be much of a challenge, however, it’s a steep and steady climb up rock steps with a challenging but beautiful trail down the other side, with views of Wadi Farasah.

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The Royal Tombs

The four most spectacular facades on the main path are known as the Royal Tombs, made up of the Urn Tomb, the Silk Tomb, the Corinthian Tomb and the Palace Tomb. The Urn Tomb is adorned with a small jar on top of the pediment, the Silk Tomb’s façade is made of uniquely coloured, swirling rock and the Corinthian Tomb is named because of its Corinthian style architecture. The Palace Tomb is the most magnificent of all, with a five-storey façade and rainwater pool.

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Ad Deir (The Monastery)

The Monastery is one of the biggest monuments in Petra, clocking in at 47 metres wide and over 48 metres high. It dates back to the early 2nd Century AD, where it was used as a meeting place for religious associations, before later being adapted to a Christian Chapel. Similar to the High Place of Sacrifice, you can’t reach the Monastery without a fairly intense walk – but it makes the cup of tea at the top taste even better.

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