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The Siq - Petra
Best time to visit
Early morning or late afternoon for softer, warm light and far fewer visitors; avoid midday when heat and crowds peak.
Budget tips
Petra requires a paid entry ticket, roughly 50 JOD for a single-day visit; the Jordan Pass covers Petra if bought before arrival and saves money for multiple sites, there are no free-entry days. Avoid paying for a short horse ride through the Siq, walk instead to save about 10 to 20 JOD.
Recommended for
History buffs, Photography enthusiasts, Hikers and outdoor lovers, Cultural travelers
Plan your visit
30-60 minutes
About
Gyors tények: A winding, roughly 1.2-kilometer slot canyon funnels visitors between sandstone walls that soar to about 80 meters, creating dramatic narrow passages and sudden open chambers. Keep an eye for carved water channels and shallow niches cut into the rock by Nabataean hands, along with subtle bands of pink, orange and deep purple where mineral streaks stain the stone.
Kiemelkedő helyek: Sunlight can thread down the gorge at certain angles so that for about 10 to 15 minutes near midday a thin golden beam slices the walls, turning the sandstone into glowing ribbons of coral and saffron. Follow the shallow gutters and small cisterns tucked into the rock to trace the ancient hydraulic tricks, those channels still whispering after winter rains when a faint trickle runs for meters.
Insider tips
- Wear sturdy walking shoes, the Siq path is uneven and can be dusty.
- Bring at least 1 liter of water and a hat, shade is limited inside the gorge.
- Stand near the narrowest curve before the exit for the classic Treasury reveal photo, arrive early for fewer people in the frame.
- Negotiate or decline horse and carriage offers at the entrance, short rides cost extra and walking takes 20 to 30 minutes.
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