Petra and the Old City

The Siq and the facades of Petra, and Jerusalem's Old City, with the Western Wall, the Holy Sepulchre and the Tower of David.

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Petra → Jerusalem · 5 days

The route on the map, in the itinerary’s order.

JordanPetra
Days
2
When
Mar · May · Sep · Nov
Per person/day
Average 100–170 USDMid-range · per person/day
Cost scope
Per person per day: accommodation, meals, urban transport, visits and a small allowance for extras. Flights excluded; larger purchases vary. Editorial estimate, not a quote.
IsraelJerusalem
Days
3
When
Apr–May · Oct–Nov
Per person/day
Average 450–750 ₪Mid-range · per person/day
Cost scope
Per person per day: accommodation, meals, urban transport, visits and a small allowance for extras. Flights excluded; larger purchases vary. Editorial estimate, not a quote.

Who it is for

For anyone who wants two of the best-known historic sites in the Middle East in less than a week.

Not for anyone who dislikes planning, since in Jerusalem the day of the week changes what is open.

The strategy

Petra comes first, with the Siq planned around opening hours. Before booking the continuation to Jerusalem, check the travel and entry conditions that apply to you, border operation and transport on both sides. Count the crossing day in the itinerary; in Jerusalem, check each place’s calendar as well as the day of the week.

What you will see

Al-Khazneh, Petra. A facade about 39 m tall, carved between the 1st century BC and the 1st century AD, probably the tomb of King Aretas IV.
Western Wall, Jerusalem. Exposed section of the Herodian retaining wall of the Esplanade, with 57 m visible in the plaza and another 300 m in the tunnel excavated to the north.