Petra and the Quest for Hidden Treasures
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Petra, Wadi Musa, Jordan

Petra and the Quest for Hidden Treasures

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Created: Saturday, November 15, 2025 - Departure: Thursday, March 19, 2026
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Created: Saturday, November 15, 2025 - Departure: Thursday, March 19, 2026

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Petra, the fabled "rose red city, half as old as time", is a well-known ancient Nabataean city in the south of Jordan. Due to its breathtaking grandeur and fabulous ruins, Petra was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985. The first major excavations of the site were in 1929 after the forming of Trans-Jordan. Since that time, Petra has become by far Jordan's largest tourist attraction. The site was included in the Steven Spielberg movie, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade in 1989 and was chosen in July 2007 as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The entrance to Petra is a long, winding sandstone canyon known as the Siq. There are minor carvings spotted here and there throughout the Siq, but the most impressive sights are the colorful and unusual sandstone patterns in the rock walls. There are also remains of terracotta pipes built into the sides of the canyon that were used in Roman times to carry water. Upon exiting the Siq, visitors can view the jaw-dropping grandeur of the Treasury (al-Khazneh in Arabic). Be sure to note the urn atop the Treasury structure. It has been rumored that the urn contained a Pharaoh's hidden treasure, and the urn bears the bullet pock marks where Bedouin travelers throughout the years have tested the theory. Past the next bend is the outer Siq or Street of Facades, a large canyon lined with the facades of various tombs. At the end of the Street of Facades is the 7000-seat Roman Theater. The theater was created by the Nabateans but later enlarged by the Romans. It is still used for occasional performances. On the side of the valley opposite the Roman Theater and a short walk up the hill, are the Royal Tombs. The name was given because they are quite grand in scale compared to the others in the area, but it is unclear for whom the tombs were originally constructed. The Monastery (ad-Deir), the largest carved monument in Petra, dates back to the 1st century AD. The interior, like that of the Treasury, is puny in comparison to the facade. The more than 800 steps up to the Monastery can take over an hour. Petra by Night happens on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 20:30. It is only made of candles, you'll hear a short play of Bedouin music and be served some tea in plastic cups while you sit on mats at the Treasury. It's best to see this before you see Petra by day, as it becomes far less impressive if you already walked up to the Treasury during daytime. It's not amazing, but it's something nice to do during nighttime.
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Petra Monastery Back Trail: Secret Entrance & Hidden Gems Tour
Petra Monastery Back Trail: Secret Entrance & Hidden Gems Tour
2 Entrances ( Viaggiatori sotto i 120 anni: 2 )
5 hours - 6 hours 10:00 Petra backdoor tour
The tour starts at Petra Visitor Center. Take the free 7 AM shuttle (earlier tours need a JOD 15 taxi). Pass Little Petra (truck ticket JOD 5), Back Trail, Wadi al-Khayl, Monastery, Petra Basin, Qasr al-Bint, Colonnaded Street, Great Temple, ending at the Treasury. Walk or golf cart back. Explore Petra with me—not just a world wonder, but its history, legends, and hid...
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