Petra
Jordan's rose-red city — 2,000 years of Nabataean history carved into desert rock
6:00 AM – 4:00 PM (winter)
Free with Jordan Pass (≥3 nights)
1h45 from Wadi Rum
Avoid July–August heat
Top Petra experiences
The most-booked guided tours and transfers — verified by GetYourGuide.
Petra essentials
Start here — everything you need before you go.
Hikes within Petra
Beyond the Siq and Treasury — the trails that reveal the full scale of the city.
Photography in Petra
Light, timing, and the shots most visitors miss.
Day trips to Petra
Visiting Petra from neighboring countries or cities.
Petra by Night
Sunday to Thursday evenings, five nights a week — 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM. The Siq is lit by around 2,000 candles; Bedouin music and a projection-mapping show on the Treasury facade fill the courtyard. Cost: approximately 30 JOD (children under 10 free), not included in Jordan Pass.
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.
From Aqaba: Petra 1-day tour
From Aqaba: the fastest route to Petra — 2h transfer, full day on site, return by evening.
From Dead Sea: private full-day Petra tour
From the Dead Sea resorts: private vehicle, ~3h transfer, guided Petra visit, return.
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.
- 2-day Petra and Wadi Rum tour: is it enough?
- Aqaba to Petra: best ways to make the journey
- Dana to Petra trek: the complete planning guide
- Family-friendly Petra: honest guide for parents with children
- Golden hour at Petra: when is the best light at the Treasury?
- High Place of Sacrifice, Petra: is the climb worth it?
- Jordan in winter: does it snow in Petra, and is it worth visiting?
- Monastery hike, Petra: everything you need to know about Ad Deir
- The Nabataean civilization: who built Petra and how?
- Petra: 1 day vs 2 days — what you actually see each way
- Petra back door: entering Petra from Little Petra via the Monastery
- Petra by Night: honest review — is it worth it?
- Petra: complete visitor guide
- Petra from Amman: every option compared honestly
- Petra from Aqaba: the 2-hour drive and your best options
- Petra from Eilat: can you visit Petra in a day from Israel?
- Petra from Sharm El Sheikh: the ferry day trip honestly reviewed
- Petra photography guide: best spots, light times and gear
- Petra vs Jerash: which should you prioritise?