Petra Holiday & Tourism Guide

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Home to some of the most incredible archaeological sights in the world, Petra is a place of endless wonder. Massive sandstone carvings jut out of the caverns and cliffs, a testament to the human spirit and a marvel for tourists everywhere.

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Top Rated Petra Trips

  • The Rose City of Petra

    The Rose City of Petra | Aug 20 07'

    by Syerah a female from Toronto, on vacation in Petra

    "The Siq twists and turns, the high walls all but shutting out the early morning sunlight, until abruptly, through a cleft in the rock, the first glimpse of the city of Petra can be seen."

    The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan echoes with the stories recorded in the Holy Bible - of Abraham, Moses, Jesus Christ and John the Baptist - whose t... Continue reading »

  • The city in Red

    The city in Red | Nov 11 07'

    by The Sehrineau's a traveling as a couple from Toronto, on vacation in Petra

    "A wonder of the world"

    Our next stop was Jordan's greatest attraction, the ancient city of Petra. 2000 years ago the Nabatean civilization was at the crossroads of many g... Continue reading »

  • The Lost City of Petra

    The Lost City of Petra | Nov 16 06'

    by Magic Carpet Ride a traveling as a family from Fullerton, on vacation in Petra

    "treekking to the High Place of Sacrifice"

    After three months, we still hadn't seen the most famous site in Jordan, the lost city of Petra.  Petra is located within a narrow canyon, sim... Continue reading »

  • Petra and Wadi Rum

    Petra and Wadi Rum | Feb 28 08'

    by Jenn1 a 22 year old female from Mounds View, on vacation in Petra

    We flew into Amman very early on February 29th. We then met a guy from the travel agency we booked our flights through and he took our passports an... Continue reading »

  • I like Jordan. I don't like Tutenkhamun's Revenge.

    I like Jordan. I don't like Tutenkhamun's Revenge. | Jul 28 07'

    by sdabby a 24 year old female from Del Mar, on vacation in Petra

    After our adventures in Cairo, I decided to book an organized tour to Petra.  Though I toured Petra solo, I immediately bonded... Continue reading »

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