Petra

Destinations

Must see and do

Walk through the vast Siq, a narrow gorge, to witness the grandeur of the famous Treasury - one of the New Seven World Wonders - crafted into a sandstone cliff.

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Sit in one of the 8,000 seats at the extraordinary red-rock Petra Amphitheatre which has a great view of the tombs.

Enjoy a bumpy camel ride from the Street of Facades through the High Place of Sacrifice, past the Lion Monument and up to the Garden Temple Complex.

Visit the impressive Royal Tombs to see the colourful rock formation of the Silk Tomb and the combination of classical and Nabataean architecture of the Palace Tomb.

Go to the interesting Al Habees museum with its breathtaking views over one of Petra’s most beautiful valleys, Wadi Sayyagh.

Don’t forget to wander around the Monastery, the largest carved monument in Petra, and follow in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia by discovering Wadi Rum, a popular place with hikers and campers.