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Petra Main Trail to Monastery (Ad Deir) – Private Guided Tour
Explore Petra's main trail with a private guide, walking through the Siq to the Treasury, Royal Tombs, and climbing to the Monastery (Ad Deir) for breathtaking views.
Petra Main Trail to Monastery (Ad Deir) – Private Guided Tour
Trail Details
Trail Code
PFDT
Duration
05 Hours
Distance
07 KM
Grade / Level
Medium
Start Point
Petra Main Gate
End Point
Monastery (Ad Deir Monument)
Trail Name
The Main/Classical Trail to The Monastery (Ad Deir - Main Trail)
The Main/Classical Trail to The Monastery (Ad Deir - Main Trail)
Trail / Tour Itinerary
Start at Petra Main Gate
You will enter the Petra Archaeological Park from the main gate at the Visitors Centre. The walk from this gate to the start of the Siq takes 15 minutes at a gentle pace (downhill), passing by the Obelisk Tomb and Bab As-Siq Triclinium.
Walk Through the Siq
Walking through the Siq itself at a leisurely pace will take ½ an hour. You will enjoy a brief commentary about the Nabataean water channel and the Nabataean ceramic water pipes which are part of the great engineering of the Nabatean Management Water System.
You will see the Cameleer carving on the left side of the Siq as you walk towards the Treasury (Al Khazanah). There are many niches all along the Siq representing the different deities.
The Treasury (Al Khazanah)
At the Treasury (Al Khazanah) you will be given 10-20 mins to explore and take lots of photos.
Main Monuments of Petra
Continuing on you will see the Roman Theatre, the Royal Tombs, the (Royal) Court and then walk down the Colonnaded Street towards Qasr al Bint, passing by the Nymphaeum, the Great Temple, the Roman shops, and Temenos Gate on your way.
Lunch & Break
It will then be time to have lunch and a break and there is the opportunity to visit the museums, before starting to walk up the steps to the Monastery.
Climb to the Monastery
On the 860 steps uphill to the Monastery you can take a short detour to the Lion Triclinium. This is a tiring climb but the views overlooking Wadi Araba are well worth it.
End of Tour & Exploration
On descent from the Monastery your tour will finish at the Petra Basin Restaurant where you are free to further explore the ruins on your own.
There is plenty more to see such as the Temple of the Winged Lion, the Ridge Church, the Blue Church and the Royal Tombs (Urn Tomb; Silk Tomb; Corinthian Tomb; Palace Tomb and the Tomb of Sextius Florentinus) before you exit the site taking the same route you came through.
Tour Price
150 JOD / $215 USD per guide
* To enquire about this trail's rate, please request this trail or send an email to: abdullahamra37@gmail.com
* Petra entrance ticket is NOT included. You must purchase your own ticket.
Map of the Tour
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