The best time to visit Petra: season and hours
The best time to visit Petra is spring or autumn, but the closing hour matters more: 18:00 in summer, 17:00 in winter. Season by season, plus Petra by Night.
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Petra — YallaChalet articles
All articles tagged Petra on the YallaChalet blog.
Inside Petra: what you actually see
Inside Petra monument by monument: the Siq, the Treasury's three chambers, the theatre, Qasr al-Bint, the Monastery, and the 8 km main trail.
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How far is Petra from Amman? Distance and routes
How far is Petra from Amman? About 235 km by road, three hours on the Desert Highway or four on the King's Highway, plus buses, taxis, and where to stay.
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Petra entry fees and what a full day costs
Petra entry is 1 JOD for Jordanians, 10 for residents, 30 for Arab visitors and 50 for foreign visitors. The official fees, plus a day costed out.
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Petra, Wadi Rum or Aqaba: which one to pick
Choosing between Petra, Wadi Rum and Aqaba? Compare drive time, what you sleep in, best season and how much choice each area offers in southern Jordan.
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Petra travel guide: the rose city and where to stay
A guide to Petra in southern Jordan: the Siq, the Treasury, and the Monastery, the drive from Amman, how many days you need, and where to stay in Wadi Musa.
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