Petra’s Secret Back Door is a unique way to enter Petra, taking you from Little Petra and concluding at the Monastery. The walk takes about 2-3 hours, and allows you then to explore Petra in the reverse way that you usually see the site. The terrain is fairly rough, but the path has recently been improved.
Begin at Little Petra, once a fabulous retreat for rich Nabataeans. Enter through a small Siq. There are some remarkable cave paintings in the Hellenistic tradition. A narrow path takes you out to a ledge with great views over the surrounding mountains and canyons.
You then take the ‘Backdoor into Petra’ a climb up the mountains that shield the city before you reach the Monastery Tomb, known as Al Deir. You will arrive before many of the other tourists have reached this part of Petra. Built in around 86 BC, it has a superb facade to rival that of the Treasury.
This private walking holiday to Jordan is designed for those who like to get out-and-about and see the country on two feet. We have designed a series of day-walks which allow you to see all the highlights, but also marvel at the natural beauty of Jordan's stunning landscapes.
We arrange totally bespoke trips and design an itinerary that is designed around you. You may have seen a suggested itinerary that we can base your plans around, or we can start with a blank sheet and paper and design something from scratch. You can leave a phone number and suggest a time to call you back, and we can also arrange to do this during the evenings or at weekends if you are busy during the daytime. We can also meet up with you in you fancy a coffee and are based in and around London.