The Treasury

It is simply a Must in a beautiful landscape, but - hey - without having seen it we may survive as well...;-) If you can, don't visit after 10am for all the crowd arriving

Amazing and worth the trip. You can't enter and it's around 2km walk from the visitor center and you can walk down and enjoy the views. Take the electric buggy back to the visitor centre. Avoid warm periods. Make sure you take your ID with you as entry fee differ from one nationality to another. Jordanians get the cheapest entry fee Arabs pay JOD 30 Non-Jordanians and non-Arabs pay JOD 50 Take a tour guide unless you did your research and know what you are looking for.

We were so lucky to come during the low season. It was not crowded and we got to spend time to enjoy the site and take lots of good pictures without people getting in the way. Best time to come is after tour groups in the morning so early afternoon and late afternoon is much better than first thing in the morning. If you can handle it, take the bus to the back entrance and walk to the front. Be aware there are over 1000+ steps up and down for the hike. Take the challenge.

Loved the view from balcony area it's 10 dinar to climb up. Go in morning for the best light.

An absolutely breathtaking wonder of the world! The moment you walk through the Siq and catch your first glimpse of The Treasury, it feels like stepping into a dream. The scale, the intricate carvings, and the way the sunlight hits the sandstone façade are truly unforgettable. Pictures and videos can never capture the magic—you have to be here to feel it. The atmosphere is incredible, filled with history, culture, and a sense of awe. Standing in front of this ancient masterpiece, you can’t help but imagine the Nabataeans who built it over 2,000 years ago. The details carved into the rock are unbelievably well-preserved, and the energy of the place is inspiring. The journey itself is as memorable as the destination—the walk through the Siq with its towering cliffs makes the reveal of the Treasury even more dramatic. I highly recommend visiting early in the morning for fewer crowds and the best light for photos, but honestly, any time of day is worth it. This is not just a visit—it’s an experience of a lifetime. If you are in Jordan, you simply cannot miss Petra, and The Treasury is its crown jewel. Whether you are a history lover, an adventurer, or just someone looking for something unforgettable, this place will leave you speechless. I encourage everyone—locals and travelers alike—to visit and witness this masterpiece of human history. Truly one of the world’s greatest treasures!

Magical! The route through the Siq to get here is amazing! And what an incredible feat of the Nabateans! You have to see it to believe it. I also recommend "Petra by Night." It's the best light show I've seen in the world. It's a separate ticket but worth every penny. Also recommend "Why Not" Cafe (pictures included) just after the treasury for their fantastic orange juice! I've never been a fan of orange juice, but after this, I think I've been converted.

The Treasury is the most iconic landmark of Petra, and nothing prepares you for the magical moment when it appears at the end of the narrow Siq. Carved out of rose-red sandstone, it’s a masterpiece that feels straight out of a movie set (and of course, Indiana Jones made it world famous). Treasury is Petra’s most iconic monument. Once thought to hide treasures, it stuns with its towering 40m façade, intricate Nabatean-Greek design, and magical reveal at the end of the Siq. The walk down is leisurely, and the dramatic reveal is unforgettable—worth the anticipation. Viewpoints From ground level, it’s majestic, but for a small fee (10 JOD) locals guide you to higher viewpoints where you can capture better shots. Plenty of spots to sit, sip tea, and soak in the view. Souvenir stalls and photo opportunities are scattered around, but it never takes away from the grandeur. Why It’s Special - ancient and timeless. The scale, detail, and setting make it one of the world’s greatest wonders.

Talk about a bucket-list experience! This is monumental in size and the entire setting at the end of the Siq slot-canyon makes the entire experience so dramatic. Everyone wants their video of the approach from the slot-canyon, here is mine.