{"id":7567,"date":"2019-08-09T15:50:41","date_gmt":"2019-08-09T14:50:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/petra-visit-the-mysterious-city-of-jordan\/"},"modified":"2026-01-02T22:00:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T20:00:30","slug":"visit-petra-jordan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-petra-jordan\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Petra in Jordan: What to see and do in this mysterious city"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The city of<strong> Petra <\/strong>is one of the most beautiful places we have visited in the world.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a place <strong>preserved from tourism<\/strong>, at the opening you will have the chance to wander in an almost deserted site. We were totally enchanted by this place.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;re going to detail <strong>our itinerary for visiting Petra<\/strong>, so you don&#8217;t miss a thing on the spot, as well as our best addresses. As always, our aim is to help our readers organize their trip with ease.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"977065\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #977065;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/P1010206-1200x900.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2608 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sommaire d\u00e9taill\u00e9<\/span>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-petra-jordan\/#Is_it_dangerous_to_visit_Petra\" >Is it dangerous to visit Petra?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-petra-jordan\/#History_of_Petra_when_was_the_city_founded\" >History of Petra: when was the city founded?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-petra-jordan\/#Where_is_the_site_of_Petra_map\" >Where is the site of Petra? [map]<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-petra-jordan\/#How_do_I_get_from_Amman_to_Petra_how_far\" >How do I get from Amman to Petra (how far)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-petra-jordan\/#The_main_sites_the_Siq_the_Khazneh_and_the_Deir\" >The main sites: the S\u00eeq, the Khazneh and the Deir<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-petra-jordan\/#Visit_Petra_in_2_or_3_days\" >Visit Petra in 2 or 3 days:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-petra-jordan\/#Petra_by_night_organize_your_visit\" >Petra by night: organize your visit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-petra-jordan\/#Is_Petra_one_of_the_7_wonders_of_the_world\" >Is Petra one of the 7 wonders of the world?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-petra-jordan\/#Practical_information\" >Practical information<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-petra-jordan\/#Entrance_ticket_Jordan_pass\" >Entrance ticket: Jordan pass<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-petra-jordan\/#Passport\" >Passport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-petra-jordan\/#Where_to_stay_which_hotel\" >Where to stay, which hotel?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_dangerous_to_visit_Petra\"><\/span>Is it dangerous to visit Petra?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;d like to reassure you that visiting Petra is absolutely safe. As explained in the article about our trip to Jordan, before leaving we consulted the <strong>diplomatie.gouv <\/strong>website <strong>. <\/strong>For Jordan, we didn&#8217;t deviate from the rule: the government website advised us to avoid the border zones<strong>(with Syria and Iraq)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Petra is Jordan&#8217;s most visited site, located in the center of the country, so you&#8217;ll feel <strong>totally safe<\/strong>. Of course, as with any trip, we advise you to use common sense and be careful with your belongings.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We never felt unsafe during our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-jordan\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2607\">vacations in Jordan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:50.00000%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/P1010135-1024x768.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/P1010135-1024x768.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/P1010135-1024x768.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/P1010135-1024x768.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/P1010135-1024x768.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1600&#038;ssl=1 1600w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"18462\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/petra-jordanie\/p1010135-4\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/P1010135-1024x768.jpg\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/P1010135-1024x768.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:50.00000%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/P1010274-1024x768.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/P1010274-1024x768.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/P1010274-1024x768.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/P1010274-1024x768.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w,https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/P1010274-1024x768.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1600&#038;ssl=1 1600w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"1200\" data-id=\"18464\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/petra-jordanie\/p1010274-4\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/P1010274-1024x768.jpg\" data-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/P1010274-1024x768.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"histoire\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_Petra_when_was_the_city_founded\"><\/span>History of Petra: when was the city founded?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Petra<\/strong> is a city carved in pink sandstone rocks. This site was built towards the end of the <strong>8th century B<\/strong>.C., then the <strong>Nabateans settled there <\/strong>in the <strong>6th<\/strong> century. Many trade routes led to the city, allowing Petra to become a prosperous city.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At its peak, the city of Petra had about <strong>25,000 inhabitants<\/strong>. You will certainly realize that only a few buildings have survived the time!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"986d5c\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #986d5c;\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/P1010234.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14850 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/P1010234.webp 1365w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/P1010234-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/P1010234-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/P1010234-512x384.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/P1010234-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The city was <strong>abandoned<\/strong> towards the end of the 8th century following several natural disasters and the trade routes through <strong>Petra<\/strong> were gradually abandoned.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This site is now classified as a world heritage site by <strong>UNESCO<\/strong> and is part of the <strong>7 new wonders of the world<\/strong>. A well-deserved title!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have time before your visit, we recommend you watch the documentary &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7IlsGHpRtvg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">C&#8217;est pas sorcier P\u00e9tra<\/a>&#8220;, as always <strong>very comprehensive and easy to understand<\/strong>, thanks Jamie \ud83d\ude42 An ideal family activity!<\/p>\n\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7IlsGHpRtvg?si=gm3wsc5odDY4dCSC&#038;start=1\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"petra\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_site_of_Petra_map\"><\/span>Where is the site of Petra? [map]<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The incredible city of <strong>Petra<\/strong> is located 3 hours from the Jordanian capital, Amman. You have two options to get there:  <\/p>\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=12Y7Ctpodo7xPsmFdB_Pp4EYZqGOlPqpn\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_from_Amman_to_Petra_how_far\"><\/span>How do I get from Amman to Petra (how far)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The distance between <strong>Amman and Petra is around 250 km<\/strong>, and it takes around 3 hours to drive between the two cities, much of which is on dual carriageway.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>By car:<\/strong> you can easily book a car in Jordan by comparing the prices of different rental companies<strong>.<\/strong> Prices are around \u20ac35 per day, depending on the season. There is a parking lot at the entrance to the site and the hotels usually offer shuttles that will drop you off at the entrance to the site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>By bus<\/strong>: from <strong>Amman <\/strong>the Jordanian company <strong>Jett bus<\/strong> offers a daily trip, departing at 6:30 am for about 11 JOD (14\u20ac). The buses are comfortable (information given by my sister), you will not see the 3 hours of travel. You can finish your night during the trip \ud83d\ude09  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can book your ticket online, directly on the company&#8217;s website or at its ticket office in Amman. Then you can book a <strong>Careem <\/strong>(local Uber) to take us to the bus station on the morning of your departure.  <\/p>\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"467764\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"fr-FR\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"GCH95UJ\" data-gyg-cmp=\"petra\"><span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/amman-l1035\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-Z1xyXGO wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>Our transport tips<\/span>\n<p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/amman-l1035\/au-depart-d-amman-excursion-privee-ou-en-groupe-d-une-journee-a-petra-et-wadi-rum-t467764\/?partner_id=GCH95UJ&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=petra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>&#x27a1;&#xfe0f; Info and booking for an all-inclusive excursion from Amman<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bus company:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jett.com.jo\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.jett.com.jo\/en<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Car<\/strong>: To compare rental prices, we recommend the RentalCars website to find the best rate. In the middle of August, we found a car for <strong>35\u20ac a day<\/strong>.<\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"siq\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_main_sites_the_Siq_the_Khazneh_and_the_Deir\"><\/span>The main sites: the S\u00eeq, the Khazneh and the Deir<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Siq<\/strong>: you will take this <strong>magnificent canyon<\/strong> 1.2 kilometers long, with incredible colors, twice a day because it is the access road to the city of Petra.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will certainly feel very small surrounded by these high walls of about 10 meters high.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When approaching the city, the <strong>Siq<\/strong> is at times only 3 meters wide. You&#8217;ll really look forward to discovering the wonders that are hidden at the end of the road!  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"784d3b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #784d3b;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/P1010241-e1565381313377-jpg-webp-900x1200.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2610 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/P1010241-e1565381313377-jpg-webp-900x1200.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/P1010241-e1565381313377-jpg-webp-400x533.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/P1010241-e1565381313377-jpg-webp-384x512.webp 384w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/P1010241-e1565381313377-jpg-webp-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/P1010241-e1565381313377-jpg-webp.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Khazneh<\/strong> (the treasure): this <strong>Nabatean tomb <\/strong>is the first building you will discover when you leave the canyon! You will be overwhelmed by its grandeur and beauty.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is the most touristic site of the city. By leaving as soon as the site opens, you will have the chance to contemplate its facade almost alone in the world.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"886a5b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #886a5b;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/P1010161-1200x900.webp\" alt=\"Petra Gate\" class=\"wp-image-2606 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Deir<\/strong>: this <strong>Monastery <\/strong>is deserved, you will reach it after having climbed not less than <strong>800 steps<\/strong> carved in the rock. Once on top, you can enjoy an incredible view of the surrounding valleys.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"91827d\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #91827d;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/P1010521-1200x900.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2612 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"petra2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_Petra_in_2_or_3_days\"><\/span>Visit Petra in 2 or 3 days:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To avoid the crowds and the heat, we advise you to arrive as soon as <strong>the site opens around 6:00\/6:30 am<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No more sleeping in during your few days in <strong>Petra<\/strong>, you will still be allowed to take naps every afternoon by the pool or in your hotel room.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will be able to enjoy the whole morning on the site. We took our breakfast, prepared the day before, when we arrived at the <strong>Siq<\/strong>. It was composed of bananas, mustabal, hummus, seeds and Pita bread. We needed strength to get through the morning. Since we were coming back to the hotel around 12:00.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also take a bottle of water of one and a half liter, the prices are exorbitant on the spot.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"91755e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #91755e;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/P1010369-jpg-webp-1200x900.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2611 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/P1010369-jpg-webp-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/P1010369-jpg-webp-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/P1010369-jpg-webp-512x384.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/P1010369-jpg-webp-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/P1010369-jpg-webp.webp 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To access the site, you have to travel 1.2 kilometers, so we couldn&#8217;t split our visit into two parts.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are used to organize ourselves in the following way on tourist sites, like <strong>Bagan<\/strong> or <strong>Angkor<\/strong>. We visited a first part as soon as the site <strong>opened<\/strong> to avoid the crowd of tourists, then we went back to the hotel to have breakfast and go back to sleep for a few hours. Once refreshed, we left for a second <strong>exploration at the end of the day<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We stayed on the site for almost <strong>4 hours<\/strong> in a row, taking several long and well-deserved breaks!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We came back exhausted from <strong>our first day of exploration<\/strong>. The next two days we lightened the itinerary.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you only have <strong>two days on site you can merge our day 2 and 3!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your visit will start daily at the <strong>Visitor center (1)<\/strong> then you will walk along the <strong>Siq (2) <\/strong>and finally you will reach<strong> the Khazneh (3)<\/strong>. The numbers correspond to the points on the map below.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Day 1<\/strong>: <strong>The Khazneh (3)<\/strong> from below and then upwards to have a bird&#8217;s eye view, taking a path behind <strong>the tombs (5),<\/strong> the <strong>lower city<\/strong> <strong>(4)<\/strong> (Roman theater, column alley &#8230;), <strong>the Byzantine church, the Blue Chapel (6<\/strong> ) and the <strong>royal tombs<\/strong> <strong>(5) <\/strong>.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Day 2: <\/strong> The <strong>Deir<\/strong> <strong>(north east of the map)<\/strong> and <strong>walk on the heights<\/strong> to enjoy a breathtaking panorama!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Day 3: <\/strong> <strong>High Place of Sacrifice (7)<\/strong>, magnificent viewpoint on the whole site of Petra!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1Q_ZKc28VUncbvnlsONOGO_uw1T__sQU7&#038;hl=fr\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Petra_by_night_organize_your_visit\"><\/span>Petra by night: organize your visit  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend<strong> <\/strong>not to miss the <strong>Petra by Night<\/strong> show. Some 2,000 candles are set up along the Sik and at the Treasury.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The atmosphere is magical when you arrive in front of the <strong>treasure<\/strong>, lit only by the light of hundreds of candles<strong>.<\/strong> Sit back in silence to take in the spectacle.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This <strong>nocturnal experience<\/strong> starts at 8.30pm from the visitors&#8217; center and lasts about 2 hours, the price is<strong> 17JD<\/strong> (about 21\u20ac) we advise you to check the days and times on the official website.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"6d483f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #6d483f;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"18454\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/c8f1hj_utrk-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Petra by night\" class=\"wp-image-18454 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/c8f1hj_utrk-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/c8f1hj_utrk-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/c8f1hj_utrk-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/c8f1hj_utrk-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/c8f1hj_utrk-jpg.webp 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"331505\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #331505;\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"18497\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/xqdxuovb82a-1-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Petra by night\" class=\"wp-image-18497 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Petra_one_of_the_7_wonders_of_the_world\"><\/span>Is Petra one of the 7 wonders of the world?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Petra is not on the list of the 7 Wonders of the World, but can be considered as the 8th, since it has been designated as one of the<em>\n  <strong> <\/strong>\n<\/em>7 Wonders of the World, by the New Seven Wonders Foundation in 2007.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We totally understand why it made it into this ranking, as it&#8217;s one of the most beautiful sites we&#8217;ve ever had the chance to visit.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"petrapratique\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_information\"><\/span>Practical information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Entrance_ticket_Jordan_pass\"><\/span>Entrance ticket: Jordan pass<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You have two options:  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1\/ <strong>Recommended option<\/strong>: <strong>Buy the Jordan Pass<\/strong> before you leave, which includes the visa and entry to the Petra site, as well as entry to several Jordanian sites. Find out more about this pass in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/tourisme-en-jordanie-les-6-incontournables-de-votre-voyage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"notre article voyage en Jordanie (s&#x2019;ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)\">our article on traveling to Jordan<\/a>.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2\/ <strong>Other option<\/strong>: <strong>Buy your ticket only for Petra<\/strong>, the price varies depending on the duration of one, two or three days. The rates are, respectively, 50 JOD (63\u20ac), 55 JOD (70\u20ac) and 60 JOD (75\u20ac).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"866659\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #866659;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/P1010165-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18468 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/P1010165-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/P1010165-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/P1010165-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/P1010165-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/P1010165-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/P1010165-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/P1010165-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Our big smiles in front of the treasure<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Passport\"><\/span>Passport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your passport will be required at the entrance of the site, each day. Do not leave it at the hotel.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_which_hotel\"><\/span>Where to stay, which hotel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don&#8217;t have a vehicle we advise you to sleep near the entrance. You will be able to sleep &#8220;as&#8221; long as possible! In the summer, we recommend a hotel with a swimming pool. You really enjoy your swim when you return from your morning.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-218ui1 wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>Nos conseils et h\u00e9bergements<\/span>\n<p><p><strong>&#x27a1;&#xfe0f;Coup<\/strong> <strong>with pool<\/strong>: the <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/jo\/petra-moon.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1364\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Petra Moon hotel <\/a>is an excellent option, located <strong>5 minutes from the entrance<\/strong> and featuring a <strong>pool <\/strong>for relaxing after a long morning of sightseeing. The rooms are pleasant and clean.  <\/p><p>&#x27a1;&#xfe0f;Si is fully booked, we recommend the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/jo\/petra-corner-petra-district.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Petra Corner Hotel<\/a>, also located 5 minutes from the entrance to Petra, and the rooms are very comfortable.<\/p><p><strong>&#x27a1;&#xfe0f;Restaurant in Petra (Gaia town):<\/strong> <strong>My Mom&#8217;s Recipe Restaurant<\/strong>, located right next to our hotel, we went there every day on our way back from our morning visit.  <\/p><p>Prices are much higher than in the rest of the country. This is often the case in tourist areas. Buffet lunch 12 JOD or \u00e0 la carte dishes. The terrace on the top floor is very pleasant.  <\/p><p>We took hummus or mustabal to go for breakfast.<br><br> There are several <strong>mini-markets <\/strong>where you can buy food for breakfast.<br><br> <\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lazyblock-bouton-Z1gXn2E wp-block-lazyblock-bouton\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?region=3470&amp;aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"><button>Top rated hotels in Petra<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8d7d75\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8d7d75;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/P1010137-1200x900.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3209 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/P1010137-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/P1010137-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/P1010137-512x384.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/P1010137-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/P1010137.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We were delighted with our stay in <strong>Petra<\/strong>. We loved exploring this enchanting city from top to bottom. You will walk a lot every day, but it is worth it because it is a unique place in the world!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x27a1;&#xfe0f; After Petra, we recommend <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/aqaba-la-pause-snorkeling-et-plongee-de-votre-voyage-en-jordanie\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/aqaba-la-pause-snorkeling-et-plongee-de-votre-voyage-en-jordanie\/\">visiting Aqaba<\/a> for a few days, for a well-deserved beach, diving and\/or snorkeling break!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We hope you enjoy your stay in Petra! Feel free to leave us a <strong>quick note<\/strong> or <strong>5 stars<\/strong> below, to tell us if you&#8217;re planning this trip, to ask any questions you may have, here or on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pourquoipasnous_voyage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>, we&#8217;ll get back to you with great pleasure. <\/p>\n<div style='text-align:right' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The city of Petra is one of the most beautiful places we have visited in the world. It is a place preserved from tourism, at the opening you will have the chance to wander in an almost deserted site. We were totally enchanted by this place. 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