

Formerly known as Raqmu, Petra is an archaeological and historical city located in Southern Jordan and this city has many sites to explore. On the slopes of Jabal Al-Madbah, this city is in a basin amidst the mountains which form the eastern border of Arabah gorge that runs from the dead sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. As per assumptions, Petra was colonized as early as 9000 BC and probably in the fourth century BC it was established as the capital city of Nabataean Kingdom. Since 1985, this city has been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and in 2007, it has been voted as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Petra now is the symbol of Jordan and is the most visited tourist attraction of the country, with nearly six lakhs tourists having visited this site in the year 2017.
It may take three days to explore all the attractions Petra city has to offer, but for the time-constrained traveller, it will be possible to visit these attractions within a short period. Tour operators like Petra Tours from Amman have different itineraries to explore Petra within a short time, and there are also other tours available where a full Petra day trip is merged with a visit to other places like Wadi Rum, Little Petra, Dead Sea, Mt Nebo, Al Shobak Castle, Dana and Al Mujib Natural reserves.
If you book the Petra Full Day Trip from Amman, your day will start early in the morning by departing from Amman, then you will pass through the magnificent Siq to reach the Treasury and ultimately you will reach the splendidly carved Monastery. On this way to this Monastery or on the way back, you will pass through the Place of Sacrifice, walking amidst the hills and passing 1020 staircases. If you book the Petra Full Day Tour, it will cost you between 40 to $150 and the pickup is at 7 in the morning to avoid the traffic congestion, and to allow you to spend more time at the site. The other sites which you should explore on your visit to Petra are The Great Temple of Petra, Dn, Siq, The Street of Facades, The Theatre, The Silk Tomb, Baptism Street, Area of Sacrifice and The Churches.





