How hard is the walk to Petra?
How hard is the walk to Petra? Distance and Difficulty: The Petra Main Trail is 8km / 5 miles return from the Visitors Centre. Easy walk, largely flat. Allow 3 – 4 hours return, including time to see the sites along the way.
Is Petra a hard hike?
Distance and Difficulty: The Petra Main Trail is 8km / 5 miles return from the Visitors Centre. Easy walk, largely flat. Allow 3 ? 4 hours return, including time to see the sites along the way.
How long is the walk into Petra?
The entrance into Petra is in the town Wadi Musa, a great place to stay overnight when visiting Petra. The walk from the entrance of Petra to the Treasury (the iconic facade that is the highlight on a visit to Petra), is 2km long, or just over one mile.
Can you wear jeans in Petra?
It is fine to travel in Jordan in jeans most of the time, and you can, of course, wear them in Petra as well, in case this is the piece you never leave your home without, but as the visit of Petra requires quite a lot of walking, we think hiking trousers are a much better choice.
What is the best way to enter Petra?
The easiest way to get to Petra is to join a guided tour. This option is much more expensive, but it's the most convenient one. You let someone else do all the planning and you sit back and enjoy your day. There are tour packages available from Amman and Aqaba in Jordan, or Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Eilat in Israel.
Is Petra worth the money?
Yes, Petra is definitely worth a trip! It's an incredible archaeological site with stunning architecture that's been carved out of the rocks. You'll be able to visit Petra in comfort with a tour and guide from Amman.
What shoes to wear for Petra?
4. Wear good hiking boots. I saw people walking around Petra in flip flops, and I'm sure they regretted not wearing proper shoes. Some of the best sights of Petra can only be reached via a proper hike, and wearing good shoes means being more comfortable and able to walk the distances.
Can you wear shorts in Petra?
Like I said, Petra itself is not as strict – I personally wore biker shorts (but I wouldn't have worn anything shorter though). You'll be mostly hiking, and even if you take the easiest trail, the main one, it's still better to wear something that is hiking-friendly.
How much is the camel ride in Petra?
Camel Ride in Wadi Rum & Petra is optional for 15 JD / $ 21 USD per camel per hour. You don't need to book it in advance and can be arranged upon arrival to Petra or Wadi Rum.
What is the best day of the week to visit Petra?
Monday and Tuesday tend to be the quietest days as many people arrive in Amman on the weekend, then stay a few days in the north and then come to Petra. So usually Wednesday and Thursdays are the busiest weekdays.
Do you need 2 days in Petra?
In my opinion, spending 2 days in Petra will give you plenty of time to explore this beautiful ancient city and world wonder. By entering Petra through the Siq on day 1, while taking the back entrance on day 2, there is plenty of variation during your visit.
How many steps are at Petra?
A visit to Petra would not be complete without hiking to the famous Ad Deir temple (The Monastery). The Ad Deir trail begins at the end of the main trail in the ancient city of Petra and climbs over 800 steps to reach.