Explore the Hidden Gems of Petra with Exclusive Petra Tours
Petra is one of the new Seven Wonders of
the World characterize with its historical and archaeological
magnificence. It is known to be one of the most visited tourist
attractions in Jordan. Petra is also known as Rose City due to the
pinkish color of the stone out of which it has been carved. It is also
known as the Lost City because the city remained unknown to the Western
world since 1812! Isn’t it an exciting fact regarding Petra? So many
surprising facts make you fall in love with it! So let us find some of
the most interesting sites about Petra below:
The Siq- Entering
through the Siq is a dramatic and atmospheric introduction to the
ancient city! It is a theatrical and vibrant passageway that seems like
the entrance into Petra. It had been carved by nature and the Nabataeans
hundreds of years ago. The awe-inspiring natural wonder arrangements
here truly bring the tone for the rest of the site.
Petra at night- For a
unique Petra tours experience; let’s have the journey to Petra after
dark on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. It leads you to find the ancient
walls of the Siq that looks gorgeous. At the same time, more then1,500
candles are lit up before it from 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm. listen to
traditional Bedouin music and folklore of the local people along with
the dramatic views makes the atmosphere truly exciting.
The Monastery- one of
Petra’s top attractions is The Monastery, but it’s a little challenging
to reach the place. You need to climb 800 around stairs, which can take
around an hour to arrive at the top of the Monastery.
The Royal Tombs- you’ll
find the ancient Royal Tombs along the Street of Facades. It seems to be
the most famous Tombs of the Byzantine Empire and the sacred place for
worship.
The Treasury- The
Treasury is the most renowned monument built (a tomb for the Nabataean
King Aretas III) believed to have held hidden treasures in Petra.
Byzantine Church- This
church is built in the 5th or 6th century and was remain reckless and
abandoned after the earthquake hit the city. It was excavated in 1993,
and over 150 papyrus scrolls were discovered, making it the most
significant find of its kind in Jordan.
Al-Khibtha Trail- If you
want to capture some iconic photo of the Treasury from above, then hike
up the Al-Khubtha trail. It starts by the Royal Tombs and will take you
up along the rock staircase to the highland. On the way, you’ll
eventually get to the edge of the cliff face that gives an incredible
view of the Treasury below.
The high place of Sacrifice- climbing up to the High Place of Sacrifice will give the ultimate 360-degree views of the Rose City of Petra.
How to reach Petra
The most convincing way to travel Petra
is by hiring a car or book a driver or with public transport. Petra is
located 250km from Amman. A car drive will take 2.5 hours through the
scenic routes will take you to the ruin sites of Petra. Petra tour
operators can arrange the transfer directly with your hotel, or they can
book the car service in advance. Once you arrive, you won’t have to
worry about negotiating the fair and travel comfortably.
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