I am a huge adorer of sunrises and sunsets. With 3 evenings in Petra, I knew I would have opportunities , and I started doing a lot of research on the best spots to watch sunset. Here is a summary of all the info I collected and my own pictures of sunset. Navigate back to the complete Jordan Travel Guide WHERE TO WATCH SUNSET IN PETRA So I did a lot of research before … [Read more...] about Sunsets over Petra, Jordan
Destination guide Jordan: places to see
All ZZOE's travel posts about her one week small group tour in Jordan - stories and tips including the Desert Castles, the Citadel in Amman, Jerash, Dana Nature Reserve, Little Petra, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea
Petra, Jordan: High place of sacrifice and down via wadi al-Farasa
If you feel courageous, want to avoid the crowds and get an idea of the size of Petra, he High Place of Sacrifice is where you want to go. Plus you'll discover some less visited monuments by walking back down through Wadi al-Farasa. Navigate back to the complete Jordan Travel Guide INFO & PLANNING TIPS - High Place of SacrificeThe high place of sacrifice is a … [Read more...] about Petra, Jordan: High place of sacrifice and down via wadi al-Farasa
Petra, Jordan: Madras trail – Off the beaten track
Avoid the crowds, get off the beaten path! The site of Petra is huge. So if you have more than one day to discover this historical and visual gem, hire a guide and get off the beaten track! I personnaly discovered the Madras Trail. Navigate back to the complete Jordan Travel Guide INFO & PLANNING TIPS - Petra off the beaten path TIPS FOR TRAVEL PLANNING … [Read more...] about Petra, Jordan: Madras trail – Off the beaten track
Petra: al-Deir, the Monastery, 850 steps so worth it!
One of the main monuments of Petra is the Monastery. After discovering the Siq, the Treasury and the Lower Street of Petra, if you are not too tired and hot, you can climb the 850 steps up to discover it. The place is well worth the effort! Below are some pictures to convince you and some info on the hike and its difficulty. Navigate back to the complete Jordan … [Read more...] about Petra: al-Deir, the Monastery, 850 steps so worth it!
Lower road of Petra, Jordan: Street of facades, Theater, Royal tombs, Colonnaded street
When you talk about Petra, people think of the long canyon entrance called the Siq and the incredible facade of the Treasury. But in fact this is a huge site with many ruins to admire. The lower road has many of them: the Street of facades, Theater, Royal tombs, Colonnaded street … INFO & PLANNING TIPS - PETRA LOWER ROADFrom the magnificent Treasury, the path continues … [Read more...] about Lower road of Petra, Jordan: Street of facades, Theater, Royal tombs, Colonnaded street