The most prominent feature in Petra is the Al-Khazneh, which means "the treasury". The sophisticated facade is carved out of a sandstone rock face, and it’s believed to be Nabatean King Aretas IV’s mausoleum in the 1st century A.D. Later on, it was named the treasury as it was believed to have contained treasures. In 1985, Petra was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it continues to attract over 1 million visitors every year. This is one of the top tourist attractions in Jordan.
Highlights
12 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
12 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Entrance Fees
Pickup and drop-off from provided address.
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Local Tour Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Meals
Important Information
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The most prominent feature in Petra is the Al-Khazneh, which means "the treasury". The sophisticated facade is carved out of a sandstone rock face, and it’s believed to be Nabatean King Aretas IV’s mausoleum in the 1st century A.D. Later on, it was named the treasury as it was believed to have contained treasures. In 1985, Petra was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it continues to attract over 1 million visitors every year. This is one of the top tourist attractions in Jordan.
Highlights
12 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
12 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Entrance Fees
Pickup and drop-off from provided address.
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Local Tour Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Meals
Itinerary
1
Petra - Wadi Musa
Leave Pickup location to Petra
4 hours
2
Siq
First, walk through the famous “Siq”, a narrow path of 1.2 kilometers; rock fissure that was once the main entrance to the city, and marvel at your first glimpse of the hauntingly beautiful Treasury “El - Khazneh” 30 minutes •
1 hour
3
Al-Khazneh
As the canyon suddenly opens up. Admire this rose-pink masterpiece, originally built to house priceless treasures and capture it on camera. Then, proceed through the widening canyon to witness other monuments such as the 3,000-seater Theater, the Royal Tombs, and the Byzantine Church.
1 hour
4
Nabatean Theatre
Carved into the side of the mountain at the foot of the High Place of Sacrifice, the theatre consists of three rows of seats separated by passageways. Seven stairways ascend the auditorium, and it can accommodate 4000 spectators. the monument was carved in the mountainside during the reign of King Aretas IV (4BC-AD27) the Romans rebuilt the stage back wall.
30 minutes
5
The Urn Tomb
This derived its name from the jar that crowns the pediment. It was probably constructed around 70 AD. It is preceded by a deep courtyard with colonnades on two sides. High up in the facade there are 3 niches which give on to small burial chambers, but which was adapted in 446 AD to serve as a Byzantine church.
30 minutes
6
Street of Facades
It is a name given to the row of monumental Nabataean tombs carved in the southern cliff face that lies past the Treasury and adjacent to the outer Siq., that when you pass the Treasury, the Siq begins to widen gradually as it reaches into an open area. On both sides, there are a number of Nabataean burial interfaces decorated with grindstones along with other decorations; and some of these interfaces were destroyed by natural factors, it is believed that these interfaces represents some of the senior officials in the city or princes.
The tomb Anesho is located in the far south of this group and overlooks the external Siq. Anesho was the Minister of Queen Nabatiyeh Shaqilh II, who ruled between 70 and 76 AD as guardians of the throne of her son, Rabil II. These tombs represent courtier in the middle of the first century AD.
