Visiting Petra is an exhilarating, tiring experience, so it might be tempting to accept one of the numerous offers you’ll field for a horse ride down the Siq or up to a precarious view point.

In the heart of Jordan, there is a cave city captivating travellers from all over the world. Petra, the “pink city,” is a ...

Visiting Petra, one of the most ... What you need to know before visiting Petra, Jordan’s Lost City. ... the most accessible route to Petra’s wonders is a mile-long chasm called the Siq.

Did you know Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985? It covers 264 square kilometers and welcomes nearly a million visitors yearly. Known as the Rose-Red City, its architecture glows with ...

John William Burgon, a 19th century British clergyman and minor poet, wrote a memorable line when he described ancient Petra as "a rose-red city half as old as time." Romantic, ...

From Aqaba, cruisers can opt for excursions to Petra or Wadi Rum, or they can simply stay in port. Natural beauty, ancient ruins beckon in Jordan: Travel Weekly Toggle navigation ...

PETRA, Jordan - Walking through the imposing al-Siq gorge towards the famed treasury felt eerily quiet. Expecting to squeeze through a selfie-stick-branding rabble, what began as a pleasant ...

If you've ever wanted to visit Petra, here's all you need to know about planning a trip and its mythological history.