Petra

Jordan's rose-red city — 2,000 years of Nabataean history carved into desert rock

★ #1 site in Jordan UNESCO World Heritage New 7 Wonders of the World 1–3 days recommended

Complete visitor guide Jordan Pass info

Opening hours 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (summer)
6:00 AM – 4:00 PM (winter)

Entry fee 50 JOD (1 day) · 55 JOD (2 days) · 60 JOD (3 days)
Free with Jordan Pass (≥3 nights)

Getting there 3h from Amman · 2h from Aqaba
1h45 from Wadi Rum

Best time March–May, September–November
Avoid July–August heat

Must-read

Petra essentials

Start here — everything you need before you go.

Adventure

Hikes within Petra

Beyond the Siq and Treasury — the trails that reveal the full scale of the city.

Photography

Photography in Petra

Light, timing, and the shots most visitors miss.

Cross-border

Day trips to Petra

Visiting Petra from neighboring countries or cities.

Petra by Night

Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings — 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM. The Siq is lit by 1,500 candles; Bedouin music fills the Treasury courtyard. Cost: approximately 17 JOD, not included in Jordan Pass.

Petra by Night guide

History & Culture

Petra in context

The history, the people, and what to do around the rose-red city.

All Petra guides

19 in-depth articles about Jordan's most iconic destination.