Travel Guide of Petra in Jordan by Influencers and Travelers
Petra, originally known to its inhabitants as Raqmu, is a historical and archaeological city in southern Jordan. Petra lies around Jabal Al-Madbah in a basin surrounded by mountains which form the eastern flank of the Arabah valley that runs from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba.
Pictures and Stories of Petra from Influencers
20 pictures of Petra from Magda B, Andrew Palmer, Callie Joseph and other travelers
- The Great Facade, Petra, Jordan ...click to read more
- Experienced by @Andrew Palmer | ©Unsplash
- Two camels look on as they wait in front of the ruins of a Roman amphitheater in Petra, Jordan. ...click to read more
- Experienced by @Callie Joseph | ©Unsplash
- Both Lost- we found each other. ...click to read more
- Experienced by @J Basiga | ©Unsplash
- The town of Wadi Musa in Jordan - at the entrance to the lost city of Petra ...click to read more
- Experienced by @Jamie Brown | ©Unsplash
- Petra - Jordan A morning, under the sunshine, breathing freedom. ...click to read more
- Experienced by @Agustina Furor | ©Unsplash
- Please consider crediting my photos to the link found in my bio! :-) ...click to read more
- Experienced by @Mike Swigunski | ©Unsplash
Travelers' favorite tours and activities:
- Private 3 Hours Inside Petra Tour: Treasury from the Top Off the Beaten Track - from $88
- Amman to Petra: Round-Trip Private Transfer with Tour Option - from $135
- 2 Day Tour: Petra, Wadi Rum, Red Sea, and Dead Sea from Amman - from $249
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Petra is a magical city and a must-see site in Jordan.
Frequently Asked Questions by Travelers planning a trip to Petra
Women wear long skirts or dresses, which cover their arms, and are veiled but their faces remain visible.
In the modern parts of Amman, they dress in western style but remain veiled.
Petra is one of the most fascinating historical sites in the world, combining romance, visual theater, and adventure.
A first glimpse of the Khazneh, one of Petra's treasures, which is the iconic facade made famous in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, will stay with you for a long time.
Petra is one of the most fascinating historical sites in the world, combining romance, visual theater, and adventure. A first glimpse of the Khazneh, one of Petra's treasures, which is the iconic facade made famous in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, will stay with you for a long time.
Visiting Petra is not just about seeing the facade that we all know from movies and photos. The entrance to Petra is a long and winding sandstone canyon (gorge) known as the Sîq. Before entering this canyon, you will pass the Tombs of Gaia, the Nabatean necropolis in the present-day village of Wadi Musa.
All along the way, you will be able to observe the ingenious water supply and distribution system built by the Nabateans.