Timeline
08:00
Enter the Siq, the long winding sandstone canyon that serves as the gateway to Petra. The walls here display colorful patterns and ancient terracotta pipes, setting the scene before you reach the main ruins.
08:10
Walk through the final bend to view the Treasury. This is the iconic moment where the grand facade emerges from the canyon. Look up at the urn on top, rumored to hold hidden treasure.
08:20
Continue west into the Petra Archeological Park. This area offers open space and greenery, providing a calm contrast to the narrow canyon walls and a place to rest your feet.
Local tip
No food or drink options are listed in the immediate vicinity of these stops. Plan to bring water or eat at a designated facility outside the park entrance.
Check before you go
- Check opening hours for the site entrance as they may vary by season.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Petra (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).