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Petra in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Petra? A rose-red wonder. Here is how to spend one perfect day — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Treasury
  2. 2By Night
  3. 3Wadi Rum
  4. 4Sunset

Morning: the Treasury

Walk the Siq to the façade.

Afternoon: Wadi Rum

Into the red desert.

Evening: Petra by Night

The candlelit Siq.

Petra in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Petra in one day?
Yes — the Siq, the Treasury and the main city fill a day.
What is the best one-day tour?
A guided walk through the Siq to the Treasury.
Is one day enough?
One day covers the core; add days for the Monastery and Wadi Rum.