Petra, South Jordan Trail Name: The Deir Summary: Climb through a narrow gorge to a huge monastery cut into the cliff. Trail Description Petra is renowned for the delightful Treasury at the end of the Siq. Its exquisitely carved façade was known throughout the ancient world, as well as the modern one. The other significant [...]

Petra, South Jordan Trail Name: High Place via Wadi Farasa Summary: A magical walk around an ancient city carved out of red rock. Outstanding One Day Hike of the World Trail Description Petra had its heyday in the 1st century BC, when it was the capital of the Nabatean state. A cosmopolitan city, it thrived [...]