Welcome to Petra, the beautiful city carved into the pink sandstone rocks in Jordan! Petra is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is famous for its amazing buildings and rich history. If you plan to spend a whole day in Petra, here is a simple guide for your trip
Morning: We will start early (6:00 AM – 9:00 AM)
We will start our day at 6:00 AM when Petra opens. It’s good to come early to avoid crowds. After we buy our tickets, we will walk through the Siq, a narrow path between high rocks. Walking through the Siq will take about 30 minutes.
When we leave the Siq, we will see the Treasury (Al-Khazneh), Petra’s most famous building. We will spend about 20-30 minutes looking at this beautiful structure and taking photos.
Next, we will follow the main path to the Street of Facades, where we can see many tombs carved into the rocks. This will take about 15-20 minutes. After that, we will visit the Royal Tombs for about 20-30 minutes to see their amazing carvings.
Mid-day: We will take a lunch break (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)
By mid-day, we will feel hungry, so we will take a break. There are food vendors near the Treasury where we can buy something to eat. If we brought our own food, we can rest for 30-45 minutes and enjoy our lunch.
Afternoon: We will continue exploring (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
After lunch, we will explore more of Petra. First, we will go to the Roman Theater, which will take about 15-20 minutes to see. Then, we will visit the Great Temple, spending another 20-30 minutes looking at its tall columns.
If we feel strong, we can hike up 800 steps to the Monastery (Ad-Deir). This hike will take about 45 minutes to 1 hour. When we reach the top, we will spend 20-30 minutes enjoying the amazing views.
If we have extra time, we can also visit other places like the High Place of Sacrifice or the Petra Church. Each of these will take about 30 minutes to 1 hour to explore.
Evening: We will end our day (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
As the day ends, we will walk back to the entrance. On our way, we can take some more photos, especially if the sun is setting. This walk back will take about 30-45 minutes.
Before we leave, we will stop by the Petra Museum for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Here, we will learn more about Petra’s history and see interesting artifacts.
How Many Days Do We Need in Petra?
Most visitors spend one full day in Petra to see the main places like the Treasury, Siq, Monastery, and Royal Tombs. If we like hiking or taking photos, we can stay an extra day to explore more or visit Little Petra nearby.
Usually, one or two days are enough to see the best of Petra.
