"If the history of Petra isn't enticing enough to warrant a visit, the views might be. Located in a basin at the bottom of a mountain, Petra, or as the inhabitants called it, Raqmu, is a beautiful city carved out of rose-coloured stone.
The only way into Petra is through Siq, the 1.2 km narrow rockway through rock walls. Immediately at the end to welcome you to the Rose City is the Treasury, an ancient temple carved out of a rock face. Sitting above the city, also carved out of the rock face are a series of mausoleums called the Royal Tombs.
The Theatre is a marvel that must be visited while visiting Petra. It was originally carved out of stone to accommodate 3,000 attendees and was later enlarged by the Romans to hold 8,500 attendees.
If this all sounds familiar, it could be for a very interesting reason. Petra has appeared in several video games like Sid Meier’s Civilization, Sonic Unleashed, and Overwatch.
Too fully appreciate the beauty of Petra, book a tour, stay for a couple of days, and enjoy the hikes up the mountains."
Taxi from Uum Sayhoun to Petra at a distance of 2.5 km will take 6 minutes drive. The onw-way fare is between R140 to R 180
October to April
Sunday: 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday: 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
May to September
Sunday: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Waiting Time
No
Entrance Fee
Entry into the site of Petra is only permitted to visitors holding valid tickets. These are available at the Visitor Center and can be purchased on arrival. Prices differ for foreigners and locals and a range of ticket types are available depending on the length of stay and number of visits to be made into Petra.
1. Fees for the accommodated visitor: Visitor who stays at least one night in Jordan.
Entrance TicketPrice
One Day50 (J.D)
Two Days55 (J.D)
Three days60 (J.D)
Fees for the accommodated visitor who visits Petra in the first day of his /her arrival from the border
Entrance Ticket: 90 JD - 40 JD = 50 JD
* For the accommodated visitors who visit Petra in the first day of their arrival from the borders they will pay the border ticket fees(90JD) and return in the next day to get a refund of 40 JD
2. Fees for non-accommodated visitor:
Entrance Ticket: (90 JD)
children under 12 yearsr: free
Time you can spend
5 to 6 hours
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