This tour is great for those that are wanting to learn about the history of Petra without undertaking any strenuous climbs. It starts at the Visitors Centre and takes in the key sites on the main trail, ending at Qaser Al Bint.

Trail Code	PCT
Trail Name	The Main/Classical Trail
Trail Duration	03 Hours
Trail Distance	4.5 KM
Grade/Level	Easy
Start Point	Petra Main Gate / Visitors center
End Point	Basin Restaurant / Qaser Al Bint

Trail/Tour Itinerary : 

 

You will enter the Petra Archaeological Park from the main gate at the Visitors Centre. The walk from this gate to the entrance of the Siq takes 15 minutes at a gentle pace (downhill), passing the Obelisk Tomb and Bab As-Siq Triclinium. Walking through the Siq itself at a leisurely pace will take ½ an hour. Don’t forget to look out for the Nabataean water channel on your left and the Nabataean ceramic water pipes on your right. Keep your eyes open for the Cameleer carving on the left side of the Siq as you walk towards the Treasury (Al Khazanah). If you look more carefully just beyond, you will see another set of camels heading upwards.  Notice the many niches all along the Siq representing the different deities. You will be given 10-20 min to take in the amazing Treasury (Al Khazanah) as you will be sure to want to take lots of photos.  After having walked through the Siq and explored the Treasury (Al Khazanah) we will carry on towards the Roman Theatre, the Royal Tombs, the (Royal) Court. We will continuing  walking down the Colonnaded Street towards Qasr al Bint, passing by the Nymphaeum, the Great Temple,  the Roman Shops and the Temenos Gate on your way. Our tour will conclude at the Petra Basin Restaurant. You are free to further explore Petra on your own as there is still lots more to see and do. For those feeling energetic you might like to continue on to the Monastery climbing the 860 steps. Or there is the opportunity to walk back to the Visitors Centre via the Temple of the Winged Lion, the Ridge Church and the Blue Church and the Royal Tombs (Urn Tomb; Silk Tomb; Corinthian Tomb; Palace Tomb and the Tomb of Sextius Florentinus) before you exit the site taking the same route you came through. 

 

This trail's guiding fees is JD 120 / $ 170 USD per guide ( per group).

 

*Regarding the Petra Entrance ticket:  You will need to purchase your own entrance ticket as it is NOT included in the price of the tour. 

 

*Here is the detailed Petra map:

*Click on the link to learn more about the Petra sites: https://www.google.com/maps/about/behind-the-scenes/streetview/treks/petra/ 

 

Trail/Tour Itinerary : 

 

Just before you enter the site you will see the Visitors Centre where you can purchase your entrance tickets(Or we can purchase/arrange it if it is included with our package) , You enter the Petra Archaeological Park (PAP) from the main gate in Wadi Musa. The walk from this gate to the entrance of the Siq, Bab al- Siq , takes 15 minutes at a gentle pace (downhill) and perhaps an extra 10 minutes returning (because it is uphill) i.e. 25 minutes.  So remember to add 40 minutes to your total time to get there and back. From the entrance to the Siq , The walk itself typically takes just about 10 minutes, and you will pass the Obelisk Tomb and Bab As-Siq Triclinium. Walking through the Siq itself at a leisurely pace will take ½ an hour. Don’t forget to look out for the Nabataean water channel on your left and the Nabataean ceramic water pipes on your right. Keep your eyes open for the Cameleer carving on the left side of the Siq as you walk towards the Treasury (Al Khazanah). If you look more carefully just beyond, you will see another set of camels heading upwards.  Notice the many niches all along the Siq representing the different deities.   Give yourself another 10-20 min  to explore the Treasury (Al Khazanah) itself, take lots of photos, and prepare yourself to discover a lot more.  After having walked through the Siq and explored the Treasury (Al Khazanah), carry on towards the Theatre, the Royal Tombs, the (Royal) court,  then walk down the Colonnaded Street towards Qasr al Bint, passing by the Paradesios (sp), the Great Temple  the Roman shops,  & Temenos Gate on your way. Have lunch and a break, perhaps visit the museums, before starting to walk up the steps to the Monastery.

 

You then continue by yourselves to the Monastery, 800 steps uphill ,  On the way you can take a short detour to the Lion Triclinium. This is a tiring climb but the views overlooking Wadi Araba are well worth it.  After you descend to the Petra Basin, and if you still have the energy, walk back via the Temple of the Winged Lion, the Ridge Church and the Blue Church and the Royal Tombs (Urn Tomb; Silk Tomb; Corinthian Tomb; Palace Tomb and the Tomb of Sextius Florentinus) before you exit the site taking the same route you came through.

 

 

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