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
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
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Top Petra experiences

The most-booked guided tours and transfers — verified by GetYourGuide.

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.

Day trips

Petra in a day — from Amman, Aqaba or the Dead Sea

Skip-the-planning private day trips with pickup, guide and entrance support.

From Amman: private day trip to Petra with pickup

Hotel pickup in Amman, English-speaking driver-guide, Petra entrance and return same day.

⏱ 12h✓ Verified by GetYourGuide

From Aqaba: Petra 1-day tour

From Aqaba: the fastest route to Petra — 2h transfer, full day on site, return by evening.

⏱ Full day✓ Verified by GetYourGuide

From Dead Sea: private full-day Petra tour

From the Dead Sea resorts: private vehicle, ~3h transfer, guided Petra visit, return.

⏱ Full day✓ Verified by GetYourGuide
History & Culture

Petra in context

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

All Petra guides

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