The main attraction of Jordan is located on the territory of the modern city. This unique city was chosen as one of the new "7 Wonders of the World". The ancient city is visited by about half a million tourists a year. Unusual rock objects, which were created not only by the efforts of nature, but also by the work of many ancient people, deserve special attention. And it is better to get acquainted with them accompanied by our professional tour guides who know all the smallest details about these places.
The very name "Petra" means "rock". And it really is. The amazing city seems to be carved out of rocks, you will not find this anywhere else! The Nabataeans, local residents, diligently and patiently knocked out houses, crypts and temples from stone blocks. And an unusual reddish color is given to these unique beauties by red sandstones, which are excellent for construction. Thanks to this feature and the diligence of the ancient inhabitants by the 1st century AD, a beautiful rock city grew up in the middle of the desert. You can get acquainted with all the buildings in ancient Petra in more detail during various excursions and tours in the company of our professional.
Full information about these routes and guides can be found on our portal. Here are the most popular of the sightseeing tours:
It is simply impossible to thoroughly study the important historical moments of the ancient city during a day trip. In total, there are several hundred archaeological sites here. Excavations are still underway. But with the help of our experienced guide, who will competently build a route, you can visit the most significant objects and learn a lot of interesting facts about them.
Unforgettable walks along Petra will definitely take place near the unique monastery of Ad-Deir, the height of which has 800 steps. It is definitely worth going through this difficult path - the magnificent views that open from these heights cannot be compared with anything! And the facade of the monastery itself will make you feel like just a grain of sand in the surrounding desert, it is so majestic. Its height reaches 45 m, and its width is 50 m. This is the largest architectural object of Petra. The unusual history of its name and creation will be told in more detail by our erudite guide during one of the excursions.
No less unique is the Treasury of "Al-Jera", which appears suddenly at the end of the dark gorge of Sika. This mysterious object can be visited during sightseeing tours around Petra in the company of our guide. He will show all the hidden places and tell various beliefs and amazing stories related to them. According to one of the local legends, the urn, which is located here, holds countless treasures of the pharaohs. The whole urn is littered with traces of rifle bullets — these are traces of attempts to extract mysterious riches.
Placing an order for an unforgettable author's tour on our website is a great way to replenish your knowledge and visit unusual places of Petra, many of which are hidden from most tourists. Only our professional will be able to skillfully organize everything, make the most successful route, taking into account the personal wishes of the tourist, hold a really unforgettable and most exciting walk. Be sure to try it, there will be no disappointments!
