Horses or carriages

Before you reach the old city of Petra, you will come across the new settlement totally adapted to foreign visits. A lot of hotels have risen up, stores, and internet cafes, and it’s quite a good idea to spend the night here so that you can fully enjoy the majestic ancient city of Petra.

In order to get into Petra there is a fee of about 30 JD (almost equal to 30 Euros), and you will be greeted by the unavoidable posters of Indiana Jones (Petra was the star location in the third sequel!). The entrance fee is 20, but you will pay an extra 10 or so for the association that takes care of horses here, because you can go through the Siq on foot, riding a horse, or in a small carriage.

There are about 800 meters to cover in order to step into the actual gorge. If on a horse, you will be asked to give a few extra dinars of baksheesh (tips). If you fancy a ride in the carriage all the way through the Siq, it will cost around 20 JD. It’s not a bad idea to hire it when going back after you are already tired of walking, but when you enter the gorge, it would be such a pity not to be able to stop and admire the striking sandstone cliffs whenever you please. I