Things to do in Petra
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Petra, originally known to its inhabitants as Raqmu, is an ancient city and archaeological site in southern Jordan. Famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit systems, Petra is also called the "Rose City" because of the colour of the sandstone from which it is carved. The city is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Mansaf Arab Restaurant
Oval Plaza
Day 2 on the trip
Open in Google MapsNu Fifty Two
Day 1 on the trip
Open in Google MapsSouthern Theatre
Southern Theater or Southern Theatre may refer to:The Southern Theater, Minneapolis, Minnesota Southern Theatre Southern Theatres, American movie theater chain Southern Theatre Arts Centre, a performing arts school in England
Day 1 on the tripRainbow Street
Rainbow Street, originally named Abu Bakr al Siddiq street, is a public space in the historic area of Jabal Amman, near the center of downtown Amman, Jordan.
Queen Alia International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport is an international airport located in Zizya, 30 kilometers south of Amman, the capital and largest city of Jordan.
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12 days in Petra, planned day by day
Built from real, bookable activities — flights, stays and experiences included at around €2,360.
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Arrival in Amman
Land at Queen Alia International and settle into the capital.
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Roman North: Jerash & Ajloun
Day trip to the best-preserved Roman city and a Crusader-era fortress.
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Umm Qais & Amman Citadel
Northern viewpoint over three countries, then the capital's highlights.
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Baptism Site & the Dead Sea
Descend to the Jordan Valley for Bethany-beyond-the-Jordan, then float in the sea.
