Hiking to the Monastery in Petra via the Back Door Entrance Route
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Hiking to the Monastery in Petra via the Back Door Entrance Route

If you want to experience Petra more authentically with fewer crowds, you should visit Ad-Deir, also known as the “Monastery”, via the “backdoor” entrance route. The Monastery is one of the main highlights of Petra and is as impressive as the treasury itself. In my opinion, it is even more impressive than the treasury and…

Hiking in Petra: Discover the Best Trails in Petra
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Hiking in Petra: Discover the Best Trails in Petra

If you love hiking and history, then Petra is an ideal destination for you. There are several well-marked trails in Petra for each fitness level.  There are many stairs on the trails and some large stones, therefore I recommend wearing very comfortable shoes, preferably real hiking boots. To avoid crowds and heat, I recommend starting…