Petra Walking Route: The Siq to the Treasury
Explore Petra, Jordan along a 6.4 km route visiting the town's key attractions including the Best Time to Visit information, The Siq slot canyon entrance, the iconic Treasury carved into rock, and the broader Petra Archaeological Site. This 25-minute guided route covers the main entry path through Petra Town.
- Distance
- 6.4 km
- Duration
- 1 h 17 min
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Best time to Visit
- End
- Petra Town
- Stops
- 5
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Best time to Visit — October through April offers ideal temperatures and minimal rainfall for exploring Petra's carved monuments and Wadi Rum's desert landscapes without extreme heat.
- The Treasury — Iconic Nabataean monument; historically served as a bank for the trading civilization.
- Petra Archaeological Site — Ancient Nabataean city carved into rose-red cliffs. Main entry via the Siq slot canyon leading to the Treasury and Roman Theater.
- The Siq — Narrow slot canyon entrance to Petra's main city.
- Petra Town — Modern settlement near the archaeological site; accommodation and lodging hub.
Useful for your trip
- Timing
- Plan to arrive at Petra early in the morning (around 10 AM) to avoid afternoon heat. Leave from Dead Sea or surrounding areas at 7 AM for a 3.5-hour drive.
- Tip
- Traditional scarves are available upon arrival: polyester versions cost around $15, cotton versions cost around $35.
- Tip
- The walk through the Siq slot canyon to the Treasury takes 30-45 minutes on foot. Horses are available nearby if you prefer not to walk.
- Timing
- Plan for at least 3 days to explore ancient Petra thoroughly. Get a Jordan Pass that includes 3-day entrance.
- Where to stay
- Hotels are available in Petra town. Book accommodation there if exploring the archaeological site.
- Food
- Shawarma is available for meals at Petra. Various vendors offer mint tea, coffee, and drinks throughout the site.
- Transport
- The drive from Petra to Wadi Rum takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes. Park your car at Wadi Rum Visitor Center and transfer to a tour guide's vehicle for desert access.
- Tip
- When camping in Wadi Rum with Bedouins, yurt accommodations are available as an alternative to dome hotels.
- Avoid
- Apply sun protection around eyes (like Bedouin makeup) when hiking in Wadi Rum, as the sun reflection is extremely bright in the desert.
- Tip
- Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring both Nabataean and Roman civilizations dating back to BC. The Treasury was the ancient bank of the city.
Video on this route
Petra & Wadi Rum Jordan Travel Guide 4K