Things to do in Petra
Petra is established around 6th century
B.C by the Nabataean Arabs and a major caravan centre during the Hellenistic
and Roman period.
Petra has been a UNESCO
World Heritage Site since 1985 and was named
one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007.
This spectacular treasure
of Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a huge site with impressive inscriptions and history.
A standard tour in Petra
mainly covers; the Siq, Treasury, Street of Facades, Royal Tombs and Pharaoh’s
Castle (Qasr Al Bint).
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This post will give you an
idea of other suggested things that might interest you to do while in Petra.
Hike
the Monastery Al Deir
The
Monastery is beautifully carved although less decorated than the Treasury. The
size of the Al Deir is 50m in high and 45m in wide. The
path starts behind the Basin restaurant and Nabatean Museum. It’s about an hour
climb (about 800 steps).
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| Monastery Al Deir |
Hike
the High Place of Sacrifice & Wadi Al-Farasa
If you feel a bit
adventurous, wants to avoid the crowd and get an idea of the size of Petra then
hike the High Place of Sacrifice, the main steps begins before the Amphitheatre.
The High Place is situated at the top of a mountain. You’ll see some less
visited monuments as you walk back down to Wadi Al-Farasa.
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| High Place of Sacrifice |
Hike
to view the Treasury from above (Al-Khubtha trail)
After the Royal Tombs follow the signs to Khubtha, until you find a
stairs with wide steps at the start and gets a little steeper as you continue. Keep
on walking up until you come to the top of the stair way. Here you’ll have a
nice view of the Theatre below. To view the Treasury you take the trail
downhill to the left of the tea shop until you reach the rewarding view of the
Treasury from above.
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| Treasury from Above |
Hike
from Little Petra to Monastery Al Deir
From the bizarre landscape of Little Petra
we cross the Baida region towards the Petra gorges to arrive at the Monastery,
high above the main site. Enjoy the views of the Rift Valley of Wadi Araba as
we walk.
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| Little Petra |
Dinner with a
Jordanian Family
Enjoy a home-cooked dinner and the hospitality of a modern
Bedouin family. Being introduced to Jordanian culture through interaction with
locals is an amazing experience that is not included in regular Jordan tours.
Jordanians are at their best when hosting you at their home. Enjoy traditional
dishes like Maglouba or Mansaf.
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| Maglouba |
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| Mansaf |
Participate in a
Cookery Course
Cook and eat
your dinner at the Petra Kitchen, learning the secrets of the Jordanian/Arabic cuisine
and preparing your meal alongside local women, under the supervision of a
trained chef.
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| Petra Kitchen Cookery Course |
Experience
Petra in the evening
Experience
the magic of the red-rose city Petra in the night! You walk through the
mysterious Siq, the narrow canyon, only lit by candles and the stars and in
front of the Treasury you listen to Bedouin music and stories. The special aura
of this evening puts you into Nabataean times.
Note:
We are not the organizer of the Petra by night
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| Petra by night |
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