Petra is a the new 7 Wonder of the World and one can easily see why this archaeological site has achieved such recognition . The Nabataeans created Petra by carving out their ancient city from the massive sandstone rock face ; its truly an all inspiring staggering achievement. It took 536 years for Petra to be rediscovered by Johann Burckhardt... more

Petra is everything that people say, and more. The first glimpse of the Treasury, the awe inspiring main area, the monastary high on the hill....just go, OK! Note on animals: As an animal lover I was wary after reading some of the reviews, but I think the people at Petra have also been reading them, for the animals are all... more

An unforgettable place to visit, the walk down to the valley - along the ancient path at the base of a ravine, leads you to a suprise breathtaking view of the Treasury building as you come round the last turn. This surprise is added to by the guide distracting you just before you come round the turn. You would probably... more

If you are looking for breathtaking, mystical, misterious, awesome...this is it. If you're a hiker spend several days. What ever you do, if you visit the middle east you can't miss Petra. It's one of those places you'll never forget and you can never get it out of your mind ! more

This is one of the most amazing places that I have ever visited and unlike the last reviewer I thought that the working animals looked reasonably well cared for. Believe me I have seen far worse in Morrocco and Egypt!!! This place equals the impressiveness of the pyramids but because of the hidden away location makes it all the more... more

Such a shame, my husband and I had really been looking forward to this trip but it was totally ruined for us by the most appalling conditions that the horses are working in. Masses of fat and lazy tourists sitting on their backsides getting a lift through the siq by totally exhausted horses that are being thrashed up and down... more

I was recently undergoing a charity cycle from the Dead Sea to the Red Sea with 98 other women. We had a day of in the middle of our cycle and visited Petra. I have travelled extensively but I have never been so impressed or overwhelmed by anything I have seen before. The sheer size and exquisite carvings on many... more

Visited in February 2007. A most breath taking experience, walking down the gorge and then You see the treasury in all its glory. more

when you finally reach the treasury you realise the walk was well worth it! the walk through the gorge is lengthy but fascinating with overhanging cliffs and strange rock formations. the treasury itself carved out of the red rock is amazing and the museum beyond it has many interesting artefacts. a good guide is an advantage and there are horse-drawn... more