6-Hour Petra Walking Tour with the Treasury and Monastery

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Walk through the narrow canyon of the Siq between high sandstone rocks
• 02 Explore the famous Treasury tomb
• 03 Climb a 900-step stairway to visit the Monastery
• 04 Visit the ancient temples of the Nabateans and Romans

Explore Petra, one of the world's most famous wonders, beginning at the Siq. Walk through the narrow canyon between high sandstone rocks to the Treasury, then continue to the tombs to understand their history and architecture. Visit the temples of the Nabateans and Romans, and climb 900 steps to reach the Monastery.

Hike to the Monastery via an uphill stairway of more than 900 steps.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Petra Premium Tour via the Treasury and Monastery

• Meet at the Petra Visitor Centre.
• Check entrance tickets.
• Start the tour at the main gate.
• Walk through the site for about 30 minutes.
• Stop at the Treasury for about 30 minutes.
• Continue into the tombs area and learn about its history and architecture.
• Explore the temples and markets with explanations about archaeology.
• Hike to the Monastery via an uphill stairway of more than 900 steps.
• Explore the Monastery and its surrounding area.
• Walk back to the temple area.

End the tour and leave the guests exiting the city the same way back to the main entrance.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guiding fees

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees
• Animal riding
• Food and drinks
• Shopping

What to bring

• Good hiking and walking shoes

Know before you go

• Check weather conditions: December - March (around 0 - 10 C), May - September (around 25 - 35 C).
• This tour takes you into Petra, one of the most famous wonders of the world. You will explore the magic of the sandstone rocks, narrow pathways, and prominent ancient temples such as the outstanding Treasury and the Monastery. You will spend around 6 hours experiencing how glorious and beautiful the place is. There will also be a chance to experience local traditions, people, and products. Moreover, you can enjoy a camel, horse, or donkey ride if you like. This tour enables you to explore Petra in the right way for most of the time.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Petra, Jordan

Tour start

Wadi Musa, Jordan

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.