Petra

Adventure Holidays to Petra

No tour of Jordan is complete without a trip to Petra, the iconic desert city. See our selection of tours below or call one of our travel experts to discuss your tour options.

Petra is an archaeological site in southwestern Jordan, lying on the slope of Mount Hor in a basin among the mountains which form the eastern flank of Arabah, the large valley running from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. It is famous for having many stone structures carved into the rock. The long-hidden site was revealed to the Western world by the Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt in 1812. The site was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 when it was described as "one of the most precious cultural properties of man's cultural heritage.

What to Expect

• Explore the majestic archaeological site of Peta with experts and discover more about the Rose City
• If you prefer, travel around Perta and the Wadi Rum valley by bike and see the spectacular desert scenery.
• Trek the desert with guides and spend the night in a Bedouin camp, offering you traditional accommodation.