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Petra
Petra Guided Tour
History · Guided
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Petra Travel Guide
Walk the rose-red city and plan the right amount of time for its trails.
Recommended
1–2 days
Base
Wadi Musa
Best time
Spring and autumn
Best for
History · Hiking · Culture
Quick answer
How much Petra do you really need?
Petra rewards more than a rushed photo stop. One full day works for the core route; two days gives you a much better pace for viewpoints, longer trails and quieter corners.
Our planning take
For most first-time visitors, two days is the most comfortable option if the wider Jordan itinerary allows it.
See the 2-day plan →Build the visit
Top things to do in Petra
Use this page as your Petra planning hub: choose what to see, compare tours, find a practical place to stay and connect Petra with the rest of your Jordan route.
First visit
Want context while you walk?
Use the Petra tours page to compare guided, private and day-tour formats first, then check current booking options for the format that fits your route and pace.
Booking principle
Choose the tour style before the booking platform.
A live GetYourGuide option is available on the Petra tours page. When additional suitable providers are added, comparable options can appear alongside it.
Choose your pace
One day or two?
1 Day
The essentials
Best for a tight itinerary: focus on the main route and choose one longer objective only if time and energy allow.
Plan one day →2 Days · Recommended
A better pace
Split the walking, add viewpoints or longer trails and avoid turning Petra into a race against the clock.
Plan two days →Sleep nearby
Where to stay in Petra
Connect the route
Getting to Petra
Before you walk in
Practical Petra tips
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Start early
An early start gives you cooler walking conditions and more flexibility for longer trails.
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Wear proper shoes
Petra involves substantial walking on uneven stone, sand and steps.
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Carry water
Plan for sun exposure and long stretches on foot, especially beyond the main trail.
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Check your pass
Review the current Petra entry setup and Jordan Pass rules before your visit.
Continue south
Petra is not the end of the route.
Continue to Wadi Rum for the desert, Aqaba for the Red Sea, or route north toward the Dead Sea.