Petra

Petra's rose sandstone Treasury appears through the narrow Siq, opening onto a vast landscape of rock-cut tombs.

Pause at the Siq's last bend for the Treasury framed between dark canyon walls, then continue toward the Royal Tombs or the Monastery's roughly 800 steps. Bring your passport for tickets, sturdy shoes, water and a hat; shade is limited beyond the Siq. Heavy winter rain can cause flash floods, so respect access instructions and return before closing; drones require special permission.

Best light
Morning
Best months
Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
Time needed
A full day

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Petra

Petra's rose sandstone Treasury appears through the narrow Siq, opening onto a vast landscape of rock-cut tombs.

Pause at the Siq's last bend for the Treasury framed between dark canyon walls, then continue toward the Royal Tombs or the Monastery's roughly 800 steps. Bring your passport for tickets, sturdy shoes, water and a hat; shade is limited beyond the Siq. Heavy winter rain can cause flash floods, so respect access instructions and return before closing; drones require special permission.

Best light
Morning
Best months
Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
Time needed
A full day

Get around

Eat & drink

Sleep

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