Petra Back-Road Trail and Hike
At the beginning we able to pick up the travelers or meet them at little Petra. we will take the traveler into a short tour inside little Petra and discover many figures and sites in it.
after that we will start the route to the grand Petra by hike through many marvelous scenes and and great mountains. We will keep moving until we reach the old village, its very old village contains remains of the people lived there before many thousands years ago. A Place Called Shamasah accessed through a large canyon called SIQ GHORAB. Then, The travelers will be guided to the most beautiful panoramic view wadi Araba and the west bank mountains. the most magnificent scene come out when we arrived to the great
Monastery It is one of the largest monuments in Petra, measuring 47m wide by 48.3m high. It was built on the model of the Khazna ( the treasury). Our tour continues to Petra archeological sites like Qasr Albent, The street of facades, and the treasury and then end at Petra Visitor center.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Little Petra, Petra - Wadi Musa Jordan
We will take the traveler into a tour inside the Little Petra, also known as Siq al-Barid,which literally means a cold canyon. this place has wonderful mountainous landscape.
We arrived at Little Petra Siq after traveling a well-traveled path.
This Siq is far shorter than the one in Petra that goes to the Treasury, but we anticipated that. The Siq is quite small but occasionally widens into locations that typically include temples cut into the rock.
the traveler can see an old temples, the painted houses.
Our tours continue to The Neolithic Village of Beidha. the site which holds one of the oldest settlements in Jordan. During the Neolithic period, hunters and gatherers lived seasonally in this fertile and sheltered area.
Our travelers will reach the most stunning Wadi Araba's viewpoint and can stop here for a while to take in the calm atmosphere.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Monastery (Al Dayr), Petra - Wadi Musa Jordan
Our tour guides will move on with the travelers until reach The Monastery, is one of the fabled Petra monuments, buried in the hills. It was constructed as a Nabataean tomb in the third century BCE and has a similar design to the Treasury but is much larger (50m wide and 45m high). The crosses carved into the inside walls, which imply that it was once a church used by the Byzantines, are where it gets its name. Starting at the Basin Restaurant, an ancient rock-cut path with more than 800 steps follows the previous procession route.
Our travelers will enjoy at this place because they will have a unique experience to discover the huge building of ALDER.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The Colonnaded Street, Petra - Wadi Musa Jordan
In the way back to the main old city of petra, we and our travelers will go through The colonnaded street, its an old Nabataean construction that was later renovated during the Roman era. In 106 BC, the street was restored with a 6 meter width. According to the excavation fossil, there once was a road with a 1-2 story structure lying on its side. The triple gate, which opens to the Qasr Al-Bint shrine, is located at the end of the road.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Street of Facades, Petra - Wadi Musa Jordan
the travelers can see Here few tombs that are worth examining. The first tomb (tomb number 67) is noteworthy since the upper story has a funeral chamber.
unlike many Petra tombs, the Street of Facades are easily accessible.
The traveler can examine the tombs and chambers located on the sides of the facade street.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Royal Tombs, Petra - Wadi Musa Jordan
The so-called "Royal Tombs," a collection of sizable mausoleums with stunning facades cut from the western slope of the Jabal al-Khubtha rock massif, rise majestically above the center of Petra.
our travelers must ascend a staircase that leads to the well-known Urn Tomb, which served as a site of devotion during the Byzantine Empire, in order to get to them.
We continue to The Silk Tomb, a tiny tomb, is located next to the Urn Tomb. The deep shade of the sandstone is where its term originates. The Palace Tomb, the Corinthian Tomb, and the Tomb of Sesto Fiorentino are the following tombs.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Treasury, 8FC2+VM5, Wadi Musa, Jordan
Al Khazna, or the Treasury. Its exquisite decoration includes Corinthian capitals, friezes, figures, and more. It is about 40 meters high. A funeral urn that sits atop the Treasury is believed by local folklore to contain a pharaoh's treasure. The Treasury was presumably built in the first century BC, though its original use is still unknown. In actuality, the urn served as a memorial for royalty. The Treasury is made up of two stories, each measuring 25.30 meters in width and 39.1 meters in height.
The intricately carved exterior of the Treasury's three chambers—one in the middle and two on either side—represents the engineering brilliance of the Nabataeans.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Nymphaeum, Petra - Wadi Musa Jordan
the traveler can investigate the The Nymphaeum, which a grand public fountain along Petra's Colonnaded Street.
on the Nymphaeum, Only the foundations remain today, standing in the shade of a tree.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Byzantine Church - Petra, 8CJV+6PV, Wadi Musa, Jordan
The ruins of this 6th or 8th century church were not discovered until the 1990s.
The Byzantine Church, also known as the Church of Petra, is a superb illustration of Byzantine-era Petra architecture. Western, and the windows, doors, and reliefs used to construct the church were made of materials that were used during the Nabatean and Roman eras.
Duration: 10 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
09:00 AM
Duration: 8 To 9 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Petra town checkin Hotel located at the center of city, its close to all facilities and transportations. we can easily pickup our traveler there.
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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