Discover Petra
Interests
Activities
The Siq
Upon entering the park, you’ll walk for 10-15 minutes downhill on a boring gravel path, then the path levels out and you’ve reached the Siq, the famous canyon walls leading into Petra. Take your time through this area and appreciate the massive stone walls and mesmerizing curving colored stripes.
The Treasury
The Siq dead-ends into a large plaza dominated by the iconic Treasury façade. It is just as cool as you think it will be. It’s also chaotic and crowded, full of tourists trying to get selfies with a camel and locals selling cheap jewelry or donkey rides.
The Street Of Facades & The Amphitheatre
After leaving the Treasury, you’ll walk along the Street of Facades and see dozens more buildings carved into the rock face, as well as lots of caves. There’s a small but impressive Roman amphitheatre as well. Definitely look around, but if you’re short on time then I wouldn’t spend much time here, as there are much cooler places to see.
The Colonnaded Street
After you pass the amphitheatre and that big plaza, you’ll walk down the Colonnaded Street, lined with Roman columns leading up to a pretty sweet gate. If you’re wanting an action shot of people riding camels, this is a great place to take it.
Climb To The Monastery
Your visit to Petra isn’t complete without visiting the so-called Monastery, the original purpose of which remains a mystery. From the Basin, this remarkable edifice with its distinctive crown is reached via a weathered staircase of 800 steps.
Tips
Get there early. You need 7 hours to walk to the monastery and back, so it's good be there before 9 a.m.
Take a donkey up to the monastery.
Buy the two-day pass.Chances are you will go there two days, not just one – after all, you’ve flown all this way! The one-day pass is $70 USD and the two-day is $77 USD.
Bring money. You can shop as a few places. There are food and tea stalls.
