Over the next 3 days you are going to experience Petra like few others do.   Entering the rose-red city from 3 different directions, you will find hidden shrines and tombs in areas only a few visitors have time to see.  Each day will centre on one superb area of Petra, enabling you to truly explore this UNESCO World Heritage site in depth.

This morning pass through the entrance gates of Petra, the “lost city” and step back in time to an ancient culture.  Begin by walking through the Siq (chasm), exiting in front of the breathtakingly beautiful Treasury.  Walk through the Street of Facades, explore the Royal Tombs, Roman Theatre before climbing Al Khubtha to reach the outcrop overlooking the Treasury.  Along the way climb stairs carved out of the sandstone over 2,000 years ago.    

Return to your hotel via the Siq.

Overnight:  Petra

You've travelled a long way to reach Jordan, especially Petra, so why not spend another full day at this amazing lost city.

This morning you will be driven to Little Petra, once a "suburb" of Petra where crops were grown, animals grazed and cameleers rested before entering Petra or heading off on the Spice or Silk Roads.   Follow the dirt road to reach a Neolithic village (9,000-5,500 BC), one of the oldest sites in Jordan. 

With your guide follow the trail through the mountains to reach Petra near Ad Deir (the Monastery).  After exploring this stunning building and surrounding tombs, descend via the hand-carved Nabataean staircase to reach the lower area of Petra.   Visit the museum before continuing your exploration of the city.  See the Great Temple, Temple of the Winged Lions, colonnaded street, Qasr al-Bint and Temenos Gate. When ready, return via the Siq to the entrance gates and your hotel.

Price includes:  transfer to Little Petra, entrance fee to Petra, full-time hiking guide