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Summary Things to do in Petra, Jordan A Petra History Lesson Tips for Visiting Petra Jordan Petra Jordan wasn’t voted one of the New 7 Wonders of the world for nothing! It really is one of those places that lives up to the hype. Petra Jordan is one of the most magnificent ancient cities on…
Hiking the Jordan Trail: A Three-Day Journey Jordan’s new long-distance footpath offers travelers the chance to follow in the wake of prophets and shepherds on a journey that traverses lost cities, parched wadis, and some of the wildest quarters of the Middle East. Here we tackle the three-day section from Wadi Dana to Petra. The…
Explore the Hidden Gems of Petra, Jordan The final twist of the towering walls of the Siq canyon brings the iconic image of Petra: the stunning Treasury in sudden view. This well-trodden trail, which breezes past the Street of Facades and onward to the Monastery, makes for a great introduction to one of the Middle…
Experience Petra in a Day With its wind-whittled landscape, honeycomb tombs and silent canyons blessed by forgotten gods, the ancient city of Petra embraces human history on an epic scale. The breadth of the site, which is sprinkled over numerous mountains, accessed via narrow slot canyons and stretches across dry river beds, means a visit…