Destinations

Petra: Destination Guide

QUICK FACTS Region: Ma’an Governorate, Jordan Known for: Rock-cut Nabataean architecture, the Treasury, the...

History

Petra: History

Petra was the capital of the Nabataean kingdom — Arab traders who, from around...

What to Wear

What to Wear in Petra

Petra sits in genuine desert with very little shade across most of the site,...

Itineraries

Petra: 2-Day Itinerary

DAY 1: THE SIQ, THE TREASURY AND THE MAIN STREET Get in early —...

Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit Petra

QUICK FACTS Best months: March to May, September to November Peak season: March to...

Region Guides

Petra: Travel Guide

The area around Petra combines the ancient city with striking desert landscape nearby. PETRA...

Country Guides

Jordan: Travel Guide

Jordan packs an unusually dense concentration of major historical sites into a small geographic...