Petra was the capital of an ancient city located in Wadi Musa, a town in southern Jordan, that was built by the Nabataeans around 2,000 years ago, making it one of the oldest cities in the world. It was ‘lost’ for thousands of years before it was rediscovered in the 19th century. It was part of a vital trading route at the time for such products as frankincense and myrrh.
This ancient city is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its cultural heritage and it was voted second place as a wonder of the world in 2007, after the Great Wall of China.
Petra means ‘rocks’ and you will understand why when you read on and see the photos. It is Jordan’s most visited tourist landmark, attracting around 7,000 tourist a year. It has been put on world map by its appearance in Indiana Jones film as well as The Last Crusade.
Petra is famous for its beautifully crafted facade on the rose-red sandstones, tombs, temples and water systems. I must admit seeing is believing this true wonder.
Hey Molly, so glad to have met you and shared this amazing experience with you. Your pictures are fabulous and capture the memories perfectly. Mxx
Hi Morisha I am glad that you enjoyed reading my blog and that it captured the memories perfectly. I too am glad to have met you. You were great fun. Best wishes xx
Hi Molly, thank you for sharing your pictures and experience – wonderful. We were with you in China, John & Alison, and guess what? We’re booked to visit Jordan later this year. Very much looking forward to it after reading your blog.
Hi John oh yes, I remember you and Alison well. Thanks for reading my blog. I am very pleased to hear that you are looking forward to visiting Jordan later this year. You will have a great time in Jordan. Please share your experience with me after your visit. Enjoy your trip. Best wishes. Molly
Wow! What a wonderful and very explicit write up. Makes one think of visiting. Will put it on my bucket list.
That’s great Tolu, that you are inspired to add Jordan to your bucket list. I am glad you enjoyed reading my write up.
Wow what stunning photos and indept information. Molly you look beautiful and fantastic scenery, differently on my bucket list. I don’t know if you can share the travel details with us and package, which would be helpful
Hi Anita I am glad you enjoyed reading my post and that you are inspired to want to visit this amazing place. I am very happy to share the travel details with you. I will send the information to you in a private email. My next big thing is Brazil and Argentina in October to complete seeing the last of the seven wonders of the world on my list – Christ the Redeemer and the Uguazi falls on the Argentina side. So watch out for the post.
Seems interesting and exciting
COVID protocol? How did you get there? What airline? How long did you stay? Recommendations?
Hi Alero oh yes it was a very interesting and fantastic experience. Covid protocols are still in place though more emphasis is placed on the individual. The airline I flew with did not allow passengers to board unless fully vaccinated and if not, passengers were asked to take the test at the airport at their own expense and risk of missing their flight, and only checked in if their result was negative. I took plenty of masks with me and hand sanitisers though is used the later more.
I would recommend using a tour company as they have gotten the tour down to a T. Tour companies have tried and tested all the logistics – hotel accommodation, transfers, airlines, tour guide, itinerary, and so on, and they can be better value for money than going solo. I booked the 7nights 8 days tour, which is plenty of time to see all the major sights. It is active but doable. No day will be the same. I will add too that the trip enabled me to appreciate more the connections between religions and countries. It is indeed a small world even 3,000 years ago! I am now keener to visit Israel than ever before.
As I am not sponsored by anyone or receive any money from advertisers on my website, I will send you details of the airline and tour company that I used in a private email to you.
I am glad you enjoyed my post and that it has inspired you to want to visit Jordan.