About Petra — Rose City
The ancient capital of the Nabataean Kingdom, hidden deep within a dramatic narrow gorge (The Siq). Marvel at Al-Khazneh (The Treasury) and climb to Ad-Deir (The Monastery).
Key Highlights & Must-See Landmarks
- Walk through the 1.2km narrow Siq gorge
- Al-Khazneh (The Treasury) reveal
- Ad-Deir (The Monastery) 800-step hike
- Royal Tombs & Roman Colonnaded Street
Local Insider Tips
- 1Arrive at 6:00 AM when gates open to capture empty Siq photos.
- 2Wear sturdy hiking boots with grip for the Monastery stairs.
- 3Buy the Jordan Pass in advance to save on 50 JOD entrance tickets.
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Private Tours Visiting Petra
Budget Tour 1 — Petra, Dead Sea & Jerash
Jordan's Essential Icons in 3 Unforgettable Days
Budget Tour 2 — Amman, Jerash, Madaba, Petra & Dead Sea
Comprehensive 3-Day Journey Across North & South Wonders
Budget Tour 3 — 4-Day Complete Northern & Southern Highlights
4 Days Exploring Roman Ruins, Crusader Castles, Petra & Dead Sea
Budget Tour 4 — Petra, Wadi Rum Desert & Dead Sea
4 Days of Desert Safari, Bedouin Camp Stars & Dead Sea Float
Jordan Story Classic 1 — Amman, Petra, Madaba, Dead Sea & Jerash
5 Days Following Jordan's Classic Route: Petra, Holy Sites, Dead Sea & Roman Jerash
Jordan Story Classic 2 — 7-Day Grand Expedition
Complete 7-Day Immersion from Roman North to Red Sea Aqaba
Jordan Luxury Tour 1 — Heritage & 5-Star Serenity
6 Days of Chauffeur Comfort, 5-Star Resorts & Private Guides
Jordan Luxury Tour 2 — 7-Day Royal Deluxe Journey
7 Days of Executive Chauffeur, Luxury Martian Dome & Dead Sea Spa
Jordan Luxury Tour 3 — 8-Day Royal Heritage & Red Sea
The Pinnacle 8-Day Jordan Luxury Experience with Red Sea Yachting
Jordan Holy Land Tour 1 — 6-Day Sacred Trail
6 Days Following Biblical Prophets, St. George Mosaics & Petra
Jordan & Holy Land Tour 2 — Biblical Pilgrimage
7 Days Following the Footsteps of Moses, John the Baptist & Kings
Jordan Holy Land Tour 3 — 8-Day Complete Pilgrimage
8 Days Visiting Jordan River, Mt Nebo, Machaerus, Lot's Cave & Petra
Islamic Heritage Tour — Companions Tombs & Battlefields
5 Days Visiting Tombs of Sahaba (Companions) & Mutah Battlefield
Islamic & Historical Jordan Tour — 6 Days
6 Days Combining Islamic Shrines, Ajloun Saladin Fortress & Petra
Wadi Rum & Petra Express Day Safari from Amman
1-Day VIP Private Chauffeur Excursion to Petra & Wadi Rum Dunes
Petra Rose City Express Day Tour from Amman
1-Day Private Chauffeur Day Trip to Petra Treasury