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Petra

Petra (Arabic: البتراء, Al-Batrāʾ), 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 recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985.

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Timed, planned outings built around a specific moment: a sunset, a view, a walk worth doing in order.

  • Sunrise

    Sunrise at the Monastery

    Beat the heat and the crowds by arriving before dawn. This route focuses on the rare alignment where the sun rises directly behind the Monastery’s façade, followed by a quiet breakfast once the area wakes up.

    05:56 · 120 min

  • Sunset

    Golden Hour in Wadi Musa

    Catch the last light over the ancient temples before the evening settles.

    16:24 · 90 min

  • Sunset

    Golden Light at the Royal Tombs

    A short, focused walk to catch the sun dipping below the cliffs.

    16:24 · 60 min

  • Sunrise

    First Light at the Great Temple

    Be at the Great Temple before the sun breaks the horizon. Watch the stone wake up, then head to the Qasr al-Bint for the best view as the golden hour hits.

    sunrise · 90 min

  • Daytime

    Petra Daytime Walk

    Step through the canyon and let the stone speak.

    none · 60 min

  • Sunset

    Sunset over the Royal Tombs

    A quiet climb to catch the last light on the sandstone faces.

    16:59 · 90 min

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  1. BuySweet shop

    Hashem Affouri Sweets

    Closed · opens 11 amOutdoor seating

  2. BuySweet shop

    Petra Candy