This city – with centuries of Christian history – is two hours’ drive north of Petra along the King’s Highway, the oldest ...

Ideally, try to visit before you enter Petra, for a deeper appreciation of ... Although it’s not mandatory, leaving a tip goes down well in Jordan and 10-15 per cent is usually appropriate.

For centuries, members of the B’doul Bedouin tribe lived in the caves around the ancient city of Petra, Jordan. Then, in the 1980s, the government forced the tribe to move in the name of preserving ...

For many tourists, the visit to the ancient city in southwest Jordan ends here. But Petra has much more to offer, including more than 600 stone facades and an intriguing list of clues about its ...

Jordan, from desert camping to visiting crusader castles - Here’s how to make the most of a Jordan holiday, whether you fancy ...

Petra, carved into the rose-red cliffs of Jordan, continues to reveal its secrets. Early mapping techniques unveiled in 2016 revealed the potential ruins of a vast structure hidden beneath the ...

Support the Local Economy One of the best ways to contribute positively to Petra is by supporting local businesses. Choose to ...

A total of 18,000 tourists visited Petra last month, amongst them were 6,050 Jordanian tourists. According Petra, the numbers of tourists to Petra fell this year due to the political situation in ...

The deal seeks to enhance cultural understanding, tourism marketing, and promotion between the two sides, according to a ...