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Petra
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| Attraction | Entrance | Time | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petra Archaeological Park & The Siq | JODΒ 50 | Full day (6-8 hours) for a first visit, 2-3 days to see it properly | The single admission that unlocks the whole Nabataean city; the visit begins by walking the 1.2km Siq, a narrow, twisting sandstone canyon that is itself one of the most dramatic approaches to any ancient site in the world. |
| The Treasury (Al-Khazneh) | Included | 20-30 minutes at the viewpoint, longer if queuing for the camel/viewpoint photo | Petra's iconic 40m-high tomb facade carved directly into rose-coloured rock, revealed dramatically at the end of the Siq; it is the most photographed monument in Jordan and the mandatory first stop for every visitor. |
| The Monastery (Ad Deir) | Included | 2-3 hours round trip including the climb | An even larger rock-cut facade than the Treasury (about 50m wide), reached via an 800-step uphill trail from the Petra basin; far fewer visitors make the climb, so it feels much more remote and rewarding. |
| The Royal Tombs | Included | 1-1.5 hours | A cluster of monumental facades cut into the cliff face on the eastern side of the Petra basin β the Urn Tomb, Silk Tomb, Corinthian Tomb and Palace Tomb β showcasing the scale of Nabataean royal burial architecture in one sweep. |
| High Place of Sacrifice | Included | 2-3 hours round trip | A Nabataean sacrificial altar carved atop a mountain (Jabal Madbah), reached by a steep stone staircase; the payoff is one of the best panoramic views over central Petra, including a rooftop view down onto the Royal Tombs. |
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