Amman to Petra Day Trip – One of the Most Fascinating Trips in Jordan

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Have you been fascinated by the very thought of visiting Petra? It is quite an obvious feeling! After all, you are visiting one of the most incredible UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world! This ancient, rose-hued, rock-cut Nabatean capital with its ethereal sandstone gorge, tombs and temples makes you feel like you are in a secret gateway that directly takes you to the enthralling period of history. So are you planning for an Amman to Petra day trip? Petra lies 150 miles towards the south of Amman. Check out some of the significant aspects of an Amman to Petra trip in brief below –

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  • The Best Time to Visit Petra

When you are on your Amman to Petra trip, make sure to start the trip as early as possible so that you can take delight in seeing a good number of monuments before the harsh sunny afternoon. It also helps you in avoiding crowd! It takes almost three hours from Amman on the desert highway.

Alternately, you can visit Petra late in the afternoon to witness the captivating sunset in Petra. The sandstone monuments of Petra look more enchanting with myriad hues during the early morning and evening light.

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  • Traveling Petra from Amman

You can rent a car and drive or hire a taxi from Amman! However, it is always better to book tour packages from reliable tour operators who can make your transportation from Amman to Petra much easier and better experience.

  • Things to See in Petra

Hike through the 3/4-mile long Siq which is a narrow gorge featuring rose colored walls and cliffs leads you to the mesmerizing Petra. Find the breathtaking façade of “Al Khazna” or Treasury that is about 130 foot high. This monument is decorated with spectacular Corinthian capitals and sculptures along with ornamented camels in the foreground. Also, it is also believed to be the tomb of a Nabataean king.

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Then you will be heading towards the Street of Facades where you can pay respects at the rock engraved Nabatean tombs and enjoy a visit to the Theater at the bottom of the High Place of Sacrifice. After which you will be visiting the Royal Tombs and Colonnaded Street, which is considered as the hub of all ancient Petra commercial activities. Revitalize yourself with a cup of tea or a quick bite at the Basin which is the only eating place within this archaeological site!

About 800 steps from there, you will find the incredible second century façade of Ad Deir (the Monastery) which has a height of 157 foot and width of 154 foot. You will also get a chance to visit various other monuments such as the Temple of Qasr Al-Bint, Black Winged Temple, Great Temple and Byzantine Church during your return!

At night, Petra offers an impressive evening tour to the Treasury with the Siq being illuminated by more than thousands of candles.

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Pro Tips:

  • To make your Amman to Petra day trip better, wear a plenty of sunscreen, sturdy walking shoes and do not forget to carry water bottle along with you!
  • Try to make early or late afternoon visits for beating the Petra heat!

Conclusion:

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