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Petra sits around three hours south of Amman, close enough to see properly in a day. Your driver collects you from your hotel, and a local guide walks you through the Siq — a gorge over a kilometre long — to the Treasury. Entrance fees, transfers and a short horse ride are included.
Two of Jordan's great landscapes in a single day from the capital. This tour collects you from your hotel in Amman and drives you south to Petra for a guided walk through the Siq to the Treasury, then on to Wadi Rum for a 4x4 drive among red dunes, canyons and ancient rock inscriptions. Entrance fees, the short horse ride and the jeep tour are all included. A long but rewarding day.
A Petra tour from Aqaba cruise port, with your own driver from the exit door and a local guide through the Siq to the Treasury. Lunch, entrance fees and a short horse ride included. Around nine hours in total.
A full-day Amman city tour from your hotel, taking in King Abdullah I Mosque, the Citadel, the Roman Theatre and the downtown souks. Transfers and entrance fees included. Around eight hours.
Two of Jordan's great sites in a single day from Aqaba cruise port. A local guide walks you through the Siq — a 1,200-metre gorge — to the Treasury, then it's on to Wadi Rum for a 4x4 drive among red dunes and ancient rock inscriptions. Lunch, entrance fees and private transfers all included.
Three of Jordan's most distinctive sites in one day from Amman. See the sixth-century mosaic map of the Holy Land in Madaba, take in the view from Mount Nebo across the Jordan Valley, then float at the lowest point on earth. Hotel pick-up, transfers and entrance fees all included.
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The spring (March to May) or the autumn (September to November) are the absolute best time to visit Jordan. The weather during these seasons is just perfect.
This time is warm enough to explore famous sites like Petra and Wadi Rum without being overwhelmed by the intense desert heat of the summer, but it's not too cold. The wildflowers are in bloom in the spring, which makes the landscape even more beautiful.
It takes a very long, demanding day to visit Petra, if you're only focused on seeing the main highlights.
However, I would highly recommend spending at least two days there. This gives you enough time to see the major sites like the Treasury and the Monastery without feeling rushed. If you want to explore some of the more hidden trails and viewpoints, or just take your time, a three-day visit would be ideal.
I think you should travel to Jordan for so many reasons.
To travel to Jordan, you need a few key documents. The most important is your passport, which has to be valid for at least six months from your entry date.
You also need a visa. You can get a single-entry visa upon arrival at the airport, but you can also apply for one in advance.
There is also a Jordan Pass, which is recommended for checking out. It covers the cost of your visa if you stay a certain number of nights and includes entry fees to many major tourist sites.
Yes, Petra is absolutely one of the Seven Wonders of the World! Specifically, it was named one of the "New 7 Wonders of the World" in 2007, and it is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. When you see the intricate rock-carved architecture, it's easy to understand why it earned its place on that list.
The best months to visit Petra are March, April, May, September, October, and November. The weather is very comfortable during these times, making it perfect for walking and exploring the vast site.
The temperatures are mild, and you avoid the intense heat of the summer and the potential for cold and rain in the winter.
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