2 Nights
Today you’re off to Petra, the undisputed jewel in the crown of Jordan! Your journey into the magical world of this ancient Nabatean city begins at the natural passage known as “The Siq”. Follow your expert True Trips guide as you navigate through the rock crevices and patiently tread the winding path that leads to the ancient city. Your effort will be infinitely rewarded at the end with the truly brilliant sight of the “Treasury”. This magnificent building, carved out of red sandstone is only the beginning of your journey. You could spend days exploring Petra and still not see everything as the ancient site is home to a number of incredible works of architecture, sculpture and art! If you are feeling adventurous, a visit to the Monastery, will expose a less visited, but truly stunning aspect of Petra, well worth the three mile hike and the 850 steps! And if Petra wasn’t spectacular enough during the day, a visit during the night will almost definitely render anyone speechless. Decorated with hundreds of candles and seated amongst the ancient ruins of the Treasury, this remarkable scene will set the tone for a truly enchanting journey into the culture, traditions and history of Jordan, Petra and the Nabatean people.