Petra
Jordan · 30.33°, 35.44°
The Rose-Red City — a UNESCO World Heritage Nabataean capital carved directly into rose-coloured sandstone cliffs. The Treasury (Al-Khazneh) is one of the most iconic sights on Earth. Walking the Siq at dawn before the crowds is a spiritual experience.
Le Siq
Un kilomètre deux de faille naturelle, large parfois de trois mètres sous des parois de cent mètres, avec les canalisations nabatéennes taillées à hauteur d’épaule tout du long.
Al-Khazneh, le Trésor
Quarante mètres de façade sculptés dans le grès rose au Iᵉʳ siècle, probablement le tombeau du roi Arétas IV. On le découvre par la fente du Siq — c’est le coup de théâtre le plus célèbre de l’archéologie.
Le Monastère Ad-Deir
Plus grand encore que le Trésor — cinquante mètres de large — au bout de huit cents marches taillées ; la montée prend quarante minutes et la lumière du soir y est la meilleure.
Les tombeaux royaux
La falaise est-ouest et ses quatre façades monumentales — l’Urne, la Soie, le Corinthien, le Palais — dont le grès veiné change de couleur d’heure en heure.
Le Haut-Lieu du Sacrifice
Une plate-forme d’autel taillée au sommet du Jebel Madbah, avec les rigoles d’évacuation du sang, atteinte par un escalier nabatéen.
La rue à colonnades et le Grand Temple
Le cœur civique de la cité, avec ses boutiques, son nymphée et un théâtre nabatéen de huit mille cinq cents places.
Le musée de Pétra
Ouvert en 2019 à l’entrée du site : deux cent quatre-vingts pièces qui expliquent qui étaient ces caravaniers devenus bâtisseurs.
Petra by Night
Trois soirs par semaine, le Siq et le Trésor éclairés par mille cinq cents bougies, avec musique bédouine.
La Petite Pétra
Siq al-Barid, à huit kilomètres : un faubourg caravanier avec des plafonds peints hellénistiques rarissimes.
Le sentier d’Al-Khubtha
La montée qui débouche sur la terrasse au-dessus du Trésor, le meilleur point de vue du site.
The Siq (1.2km Gorge)
The natural gorge leading to the Treasury — 1.2km of winding sandstone walls up to 80m high, narrowing until the Treasury is suddenly revealed. Walking this at dawn before tour groups is magical. FREE with park ticket.
Street of Facades & Colonnaded Street
The main valley beyond the Treasury reveals hundreds of carved tomb facades, a colonnaded Byzantine street, and a 6,000-seat amphitheatre. The ancient city in full.
- Mövenpick Resort Petra
À cent mètres de l’entrée du site, patio damascène et bois sculpté.
- Petra Marriott Hotel
Sur la falaise de la route de Taybeh, vue sur la vallée.
- Old Village Resort
Un hameau de maisons de pierre restaurées, à cinq minutes du site.
- Petra Guest House Hotel
Le plus proche de l’entrée, avec son bar installé dans une grotte nabatéenne.
- Hyatt Zaman Hotel & Resort
À Taybeh, un village ottoman entièrement restauré en hôtel.
- Petra Moon Hotel
Adresse familiale à Wadi Musa, à dix minutes à pied du site.
- Sella Hotel
Sur les hauteurs, avec piscine et vue sur les montagnes.
- Nabatean Castle Hotel
Grande maison sur la route de la vallée.
- Petra Bubble Luxotel
Des dômes transparents dans le désert de Little Petra, pour dormir sous les étoiles.
- Seven Wonders Bedouin Camp
Un camp bédouin près de la Petite Pétra, tentes noires et repas au zarb.
- Crowne Plaza Petra
Upscale international hotel in Wadi Musa. Pool, spa, multiple restaurants. The large group option.
- Wadi Rum Bedouin Camp
Overnight in a traditional Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum, 1.5h from Petra. Sleep under a billion stars in the desert. One of the great travel experiences.
- Rocky Mountain Hotel
Good mid-range hotel in Wadi Musa with views toward the mountains. Reliable service, comfortable rooms, pool.
- Petra Palace Hotel
Well-located hotel in Wadi Musa. Clean rooms, breakfast included, walking distance to site entrance.
- Valentine Inn Petra
Best budget option in Petra. Helpful staff, tour booking, great views from terrace. The backpacker choice.
- The Cave Bar
Un tombeau nabatéen du IIᵉ siècle transformé en bar — le plus ancien du monde, dit la maison.
- Al-Qantarah
Cuisine jordanienne traditionnelle à Wadi Musa, avec démonstration de galette au saj.
- My Mom’s Recipe Restaurant
La table familiale du village, mansaf et galayet bandora.
- Beit Al-Barakah
Cuisine de famille dans une maison de Wadi Musa.
- The Basin Restaurant
Au cœur du site, à côté du Grand Temple, buffet à l’ombre des tamaris.
- Petra Kitchen
On y cuisine son propre dîner jordanien avec un chef, le soir.
- Al Wadi Restaurant
Sur la place principale, cuisine du Levant et grillades.
- Three Steps Restaurant
Terrasse au-dessus de la vallée, cuisine jordanienne.
- Red Cave Restaurant
Une salle voûtée sur la rue principale, spécialités bédouines.
- Sandstone Restaurant
Cuisine locale et vue sur les montagnes de Pétra.
- Mövenpick Resort Restaurant
The best hotel restaurant adjacent to the Petra gate. Good buffet breakfast before entering the site. Western and Jordanian options.
- Wadi Rum Bedouin Camp Dinner
Zarb — slow-cooked lamb and vegetables in an underground oven — eaten by firelight in the desert. The most memorable dinner in Jordan.
- Silk Road Restaurant
Good restaurant in Wadi Musa with extensive Jordanian menu. Mansaf, mezze, grills, desserts. Reliable evening dinner.
- Cleopatras Restaurant
Family-run restaurant in Wadi Musa with good rooftop views. Reliable Jordanian food, reasonable prices. Popular with budget travelers.
- Bedouin Tea & Cave Cafés
Throughout the site, Bedouin merchants offer sweet tea, coffee, and cold drinks from cave settings. Part of the experience — sit with them for 15 minutes.
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74 out of 100 on the Nomad Score. 8 working hours shared with Western Europe.
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Lasting memories in Petra & Jordan
Private and unique experience in the world wonder city of Petra-Jordan. Unforgettable memories through the main and secret trails inside and around Petra the city of mysteries. Tours can be customized upon your available time and physical conditions.
Private 3-Hour Guided Tour of Petra with Hotel Pickup .
This tour is led by a knowledgeable and experienced local guide who knows Petra’s secret trails and hidden mysteries. You will experience Petra in a way most visitors never do, through a fully personalized journey tailored to your interests and pace. Explore the ancient history behind Petra’s tombs, terraced hills, and temples, and enjoy carefully chosen stops at the best vantage points for stunning, crowd-free photos.
Petra in 3 Hours – Highlights with a private guide
What makes this tour special is the local insight and personal touch. I’m a licensed guide from Petra, and I focus on sharing real stories, culture, and hidden details, not just basic facts. The tour includes hotel pickup (or easy meeting at the Visitor Center next to the ATM) and covers all major highlights in 3 hours. After the tour, you’ll have free time to explore Petra at your own pace.
Aqaba Shore Excursion: Private Petra Sightseeing Tour with Lunch
Private Petra sightseeing tour is an excellent way to discover Petra from Aqaba port. The full day tour will take you into the Rose Red City. In 10-hours you will drive by Wadi Rum & through Sharah mountains, walk through the Siq (narrow gorge) to the hidden city, to see the treasury, theater, royal tombs, Roman street and more.
Jordan Private Transportation | The Jordanian Mappers
We will pick you up with Full-Size sedan car for extra comfort, bottled water and Free Wi-Fi service available to stay connected, and we will drop you off at your hotel or destination.
Private Half-Day Tour of Petra with Lunch
the tour covers an extensive amount of the site of Petra and we save time for visitors due to entering from the back way. The guide is of the bedouin people who was born in one of the caves of Petra.
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