Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Petra
Ancient Ruins
Hiking
Stunning Scenery
ANCIENT RUINS
There are not enough superlatives to describe the ancient city of Petra. Make sure you al-
low enough time to reach the Treasury in early morning, picnic at a High Place by noon,
watch the sunset at the Monastery and walk the Siq by candlelight at night - at least two
days in other words.
HIKING
Petra has some of the best and most accessible hikes in Jordan. Engaging a local Bedouin
guide will help bring the recent history of Petra to life. Avoid the oven-baking summer
months when the heat is overbearing. It's not possible to hike after the winter rains.
STUNNING SCENERY
Outrageously colourful sandstone, wind-eroded escarpments and oleander-trimmed wadis
make the rose-pink landscape of Petra a worthy consort of the ancient architecture. Don't
forget your camera!
