From the Monastery to Small Petra

Tour of Petra, Monastery and Little Petra

On this private hiking tour, discover the stunning perspectives of Petra, Little Petra, and the Monastery. This trip, led by knowledgeable experts, takes you on an exciting trip through some of the most appealing and secluded areas of this historic city.
Our hiking journey begins in Petra, where you may see the famed Treasury and the magnificent Siq canyon. Hiking through Petra’s twisting pathways will reveal secret tombs, temples, and other historic monuments that have been maintained for thousands of years.
We’ll next proceed to the Monastery, one of Petra’s most recognizable monuments.
This amazing temple was cut into the high cliffs of Petra more than 2,000 years ago, and it still stands as a tribute to the Nabateans’ engineering and architectural brilliance. You’ll be rewarded with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys as you trek up the steep stairs to the Monastery.
Finally, we’ll take a detour to see the charming settlement of Little Petra. This secluded location is home to beautiful rock formations and exquisite engravings that have survived for generations. You’ll navigate through tiny gorges and over steep slopes to get to the center of Little Petra, where you’ll be rewarded with spectacular views of the surrounding environment.
Our expert tour guides will pass on their knowledge of the history, culture, and geology of Petra, Little Petra, and the Monastery during the trip. You’ll discover about the Nabateans’ daily lives, their extraordinary engineering and architectural feats, and the natural forces that produced this incredible terrain.
Our hiking tour of Petra, Little Petra, and the Monastery is the ideal way to appreciate this ancient city’s beauty and majesty.
Book your trip today and enjoy the enchantment of Petra from a whole new angle!

Tour overview:

This Private Hiking Tour in Petra begins and finishes at Wadi Musa, and pick-up arrangements may be made from your house or any of the Wadi Musa hotels.

Tour Highlights

Return from the Monastery through Siq Al Barid in Little Petra.

Itinerary

A guided tour of Petra’s main gate, the Djinn blocks, the Obelisk Tomb, Bab As-Siq, the Triclinium, and the Bilingual inscription. To get to the Treasury, go through the Siq, a small and meandering crack between the rocks.
evaluate the Street of Facades, the Outer Siq, Nabatean tombs, the Nabatean Roman Amphitheatre, the Nymphaeum, the Roman Road (Cardo), the Byzantine Church, and the Great Temple to the Basin. Then ascend to the Monastery to take in the breathtaking scenery before returning to Little Petra through Siq Al Barid.

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Includes:

Meet and pick up from your hotel in Wadi Mousa.
Transfers by modern a / c vehicles .
Entrance fees to the sites.
Services of English-speaking guide.

Does not include:

Personal travel insurance expenses.
Government tax, Value Added Tax (VAT), or compulsory charges introduced after publication.
Optional excursions and activities.
Tips / gratuities.
Carriages and camel rides.
Extra costs due to unanticipated changes in the itinerary for reasons beyond our control.
Any other items not listed in the “includes”.

Tour options:

Optional activities are subject to availability.
Optional private or onsite local guides.
Optional special private vehicles are available upon request.

Important notes:

Staying Healthy
This tour does not require special equipment.
Please keep in mind that this schedule is only a recommendation and that it can be modified based on your preferences and time restrictions. Also, timeframes may change due to traffic and other external variables or at the guide’s discretion.
In the event of an increase in fuel prices, Via Jordan Travel & Tours reserves the right to raise the prices for its services without prior notice.
Optional special private vehicles available upon request.
The finest seasons to visit Petra are in the spring and fall, when the weather is temperate and pleasant.
Reservations made less than 20 working days before the start of the service may be subject to change.
Your booking is confirmed only upon the provision of 50% prepayment.

Dress Code:

Dress appropriately for the weather.
In order to protect oneself from the blazing summer heat, you should use caps, sunscreen lotion, and loose, cool clothing.

Site topography:

Petra is a vast site that requires a lot of walking and climbing, so comfortable shoes are a must.

Walking distance

This tour expects you to hike 6 km 5 hours, so sneakers are suggested.

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