This fully guided 1-day hike is suitable for all age groups and requires moderate physical fitness. Begin at Little Petra then climb into the mountains to the Monastery before descending into the city of Petra with time to explore many of the fascinating shrines, tombs, temples and churches before leaving via the Siq.
This morning meet with your guide at the entrance to Little Petra (al Bayda). Explore this suburb of Petra, once the location of accommodation and eateries for the merchants and cameleers whilst their animals grazed on the fertile plains nearby. Follow the winding trail to climb up to ad-Deir (the Monastery), carved out of the side of the mountain and hidden from the general view. Then descend to the main city of Petra to visit the Great Temple, Byzantine Church, Royal Tombs, before entering the Dark Siq (Tunnel) to return to the entrance gates of Petra.
Location: 12km from centre of Amman.
Close to: Al Baraka Mall & King Abdullah Mosque
Facilities: Free Wi-Fi, Restaurant, Bar/Lounge, Fitness Centre, Sauna, Computer Station, Outdoor Pool
Location: to the old city centre and within walking distance of the new downtown area.
Close to: Al Baraka Mall & King Abdullah Mosque
Facilities: 24 hour Room Service & Coffee Shop, In-room WiFi, Laundry/Dry Cleaning Services, Fitness Centre with indoor pool
Location: 7km from the downtown area of Amman
Close to: Close to the university
Facilities: Restaurant & Coffee Shop, Room Service, Free WiFi, , Fitness Centre with Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and indoor pool
