Petra

Jordan's rose-red city is one of the world's most extraordinary archaeological sites. Carved into sandstone cliffs by the Nabataeans over 2,000 years ago, Petra must be seen to be believed.

Best time to visit

Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov

Essentials

Currency: JOD
Language: Arabic
Timezone: Amman

Average temperatures

Jan 13°Feb 14°Mar 18°Apr 23°May 28°Jun 31°Jul 33°Aug 33°Sep 30°Oct 26°Nov 19°Dec 14°

Things to do

Walk through the Siq to the TreasuryExplore the Monastery (Ad-Deir)See Petra by Night (candlelit)Hike to the High Place of SacrificeVisit Little PetraTake a Bedouin cooking class

Local cuisine

MansafFalafelZarb (Bedouin BBQ)Knafeh

The Treasury (Al-Khazneh) emerges from a narrow canyon (the Siq) in a moment of pure awe. Its intricate 40m-high facade, carved directly into pink sandstone, featured famously in Indiana Jones.