Wow ! We travelled to Petra from Dahab in Egypt . The journey was very long . 2 coach journeys and a boat . The time we had when we arrived at Petra was limited unfortunately , we only had 4 hours to explore and I feel you would really need 2 days to see everything! Top tip - wear sensible walking shoes , I had flip flops on ! Big mistake ! There’s a few stalls inside selling water , ice creams and souvenirs accept card payments and cash . The walk along to the Treasury is quite long , they offered horseback rides and buggy rides along but I believe these were expensive , £20 one way per person for the buggy I believe. We walked and it was fine , uphill a bit on way back but manageable. Whilst at the treasury there was a strong smell of camel wee. You could climb up steps to a ledge to have photos taken and there was people trying to ask you to pay them to take you up there as a guide but not required . Our tour guide was very pleasant and extremely knowledgeable, however due to our limited time there we had to carry on ahead to make sure we had time to see the things we wanted to see . The place is extraordinary amazing beautiful peaceful and wow absolutely worth every penny and second of effort to get there !

Petra is an incredible experience- if you can see it in your lifetime please make sure to go! We were so happy we found an excellent driver from Amman to Petra and then to Wadi Musa: Uncle Waleed! He speaks perfect English and knows all the hot spots. Contact him on WhatsApp at 00962799952938. You will have the time of your life in Petra if you hire a local guide who really knows the history. We recommend Ismail @petraandbeyond on Instagram. With Waleed and Ismail, you will not go wrong! If you have more than 3 people or if you have large luggage, make sure to ask Waleed for the van. And if you choose a tour with Ismail, make sure to get the two day option with the Valley the first day, and “Back of the Road” to the Monastery on the second day. Enjoy!

Fun active day for Petra. Start early to avoid crowds and the heat. Both are no joke even by 11AM. You get better photos and an overall experience. Be prepared - you will get hassled to buy things/services..just ignore and keep walking. Our roundtrip hike to the Monastery was 9.5 miles, which we did in 4.5 hours,including many breaks along the way back and time spent at the Monastery.

No need to review this marvel. So more a suggested approach to visiting. Works well for a family of two adults, 11 year old and 15 year old. Arrive the night before on a day that does Petra by night. There is something magical about doing it in the dark first when you have no idea what to expect... so worth it. Not included in Jordan Pass. Would suggest getting an early start to avoid the heat. Get a guide to castle al bint via the tombs. Then take a break at the restaurant there and rest up. If you want to save your feet, get a donkey ride up to the monastery. It is a tough walk up, long and hot. Definitely, you dont need a guide for that part. The guide till al bint is worth it. You will learn a lot and be pointed out details you will otherwise miss. Then walk down and if you are tired you can get a camel or horse back to the treasury or walk. Would plan six hours, give or take, depending on how much not on foot you would be doing. If all on foot, with a lunch break to rest up, plan 8 hours. If you have little time, spend more time here and forgo little Petra.

No words do this place justice. The walk through the canyon is an essential part of the experience. The walls of the canyon are steep and filled with color. Then, through the crevice emerges the treasury. But it doesn’t stop there. The town, the theater, the burial caves, the houses carved into the stone make this deserving as a wonder of the world.

Just absolutely amazing! The walk in the the main monument is superb and just that alone is superb. The gorge is naturally amazing but also has so much history. Nabateans, Romans, crusaders. One of the best tourist places I’ve ever been! We also did “Petra by night”. Also incredible.

Went on a 2day trip to Petra and an overnight stay at Wadi Rum. The tour was booked thru Battuta Hostel where I stayed. The driver Waleed Hassan was very accommodating and drives safely. Sharing here his business card

Petra is everything we could have imagined & so much bigger than we expected. You could easily spend 2 days there. There are many hikes to do. We did the Monastery trail which has a lot of climbing. Bring lots of water. Or you can buy it from the vendors who cover the entire hike up the hill. But the views are amazing. We continued to the end where you can see Israel & Palestine in the distance. There are a lot of vendors, but they do leave you alone if you politely tell them no thank you. The night show was a major let-down. The walk in with the candles is beautiful but the show reminded me of my kid's Christmas concerts when they were in grade 2. I would not waste my money.

Spent 1 day in Petra, started early arriving at Petra for 6.50am to get a mini bus to little Petra at 7am. Took about 20 minutes. Walked around little Petra for about 30 minutes. From there it was a 2 and half hour walk to the Monastry but we got transport, you had to pay, that took you nearer so the walk was only 1 and half hours. It was worth the walk, arriving at the Monastery made you forget the long walk. After spending about half an hour there, we walked down around 900 steps and for about 2 hours passing other parts of the site to see to get to the main attraction of the Treasury. Fabulous piece of architecture and history, although it was very busy by the time we arrived there. After spending some time there, we walked for another 50 minutes back to the visitor centre. We went back in the evening to see Petra by night, which was fantastic. Petra is a must-see attraction, and there is much more than buildings I have named. It's a lot of walking

Highly recommended to visit. Allocate at least 2 days to visit all its attractions. Lots of walking and hiking here. Option B - ride the camel, ride the electric car. There are many ancient sites to visit here. The two most known ones and most visited are the Treasury and the Monastery. Take your time to explore them. Option that worked for me: Rode the FREE shuttle from the Visitor Center to the Little Petra. Took the 4x4 truck to go to the hike starting point. Cost of the truck ride is 5 dinars. Ride was dusty and bumpy. There are less tourists going this way. Less than 10 stores selling their stuffs along the way, no calls for camel rides, quiet and peaceful hike. The first major attraction I saw wass the Monastery. There is a big restaurant accross from the Monastery and has toilet facilities. I proceeded with my walk, seeing more attractions along the way until I reached the Treasury again. Benefit = Instead of uphill hike to the Monastery (900 steps), the hike is downhill.