Petra, Jordan

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Petra

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Top things to do in Petra

The most popular sights, with 2026 entrance fees. Prices are adult admission — cheapest at the gate. Many of the best things are free.

AttractionEntranceTimeWhy go
Petra Archaeological Park & The SiqJOD 50Full day (6-8 hours) for a first visit, 2-3 days to see it properlyThe 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)Included20-30 minutes at the viewpoint, longer if queuing for the camel/viewpoint photoPetra'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)Included2-3 hours round trip including the climbAn 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 TombsIncluded1-1.5 hoursA cluster of monumental facades cut into the cliff face on the eastern side of the Petra basin — the Urn Tomb, Silk Tomb, Corinthian Tomb and Palace Tomb — showcasing the scale of Nabataean royal burial architecture in one sweep.
High Place of SacrificeIncluded2-3 hours round tripA 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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