Treasury (al-Khazneh) Tours and Tickets
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Treasury (al-Khazneh)
One of the new seven wonders of the world, Petra is a must for first-time visitors and history lovers.
Approach through the Siq: The Treasury slowly coming into view through the narrow canyon is one of travel’s great sights.
If you’re visiting without a guide, expect to be pestered by aspiring guides and donkey boys.
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There are plenty of ways to experience the Treasury. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:
The Treasury is included in your Petra ticket. The 1-day ticket costs 1 dinar for Jordanians. A 1-day ticket is 50 dinars for international travelers visiting and staying overnight in Jordan; a 2-day ticket is 55 dinars; and a 3-day ticket is 60 dinars.
Yes, the Treasury is a must-visit: It ties with the Siq as UNESCO World Heritage–listed Petra's must-see sight and had a starring role in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. With its grand portico and soft rose-red hue, it's one of the classic postcard views of Petra. Exploring this ancient city with a guide ensures you don't miss a single detail of the Treasury and its surrounding gems—and can spare you from a world of hassle and hustle too.
Per one customer who booked the Petra: Private Day Trip Including Little Petra and Guide From Amman, "Our local guide in Petra, called Joseph, was the absolute best! We didn't realise just how big Petra is, so ended up staying on with Joseph after the tour finished just after the Treasury building... Both my Mum and I said it was one of the best days ever and felt like a real adventure—we covered every part of Petra in that one day! Joseph was so accommodating and flexed the tour to whatever we wanted to do and was very knowledgeable about all of Petra."
The walk to The Treasury from the start of the Siq—a narrow canyon that leads into the Petra archaeological site—is about .75 miles (1.2 kilometers) long and takes around 20 minutes if you walk briskly. Some people opt to go by donkey instead, but the journey takes just as long either way.
The best time to visit The Treasury for optimal lighting is first thing in the day when the early-morning light casts a golden glow over the site. Alternatively, come on a Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday evening to see the Petra by Night light show, when The Treasury is illuminated by candlelight.
Yes, guided tours are available for exploring The Treasury, and they are a great idea if you want to learn about the history of the site and Petra overall. Petra day tours from Amman or Aqaba include transportation and sometimes stop at the Dead Sea or Wadi Rum.
Yes, there is an entrance fee to visit The Treasury and the rest of the Petra archaeological site. Some tours include tickets. Otherwise, you can buy them at the Petra Visitor Site. Visitors who spend at least one night in Jordan get a discount, and 1-, 2-, or 3-day tickets are available.
A single-day visit is enough if you just want to see The Treasury and other parts of Petra. However, to truly get a feel for Petra and visit further away attractions such as The Monastery, give yourself at least two days at the site.
Yes, you can combine visiting The Treasury with other key sites at Petra, and most people do. The Treasury is the first major structure you’ll see when you enter the site via the Siq, but there's plenty more to see, from the Byzantine Church to The Monastery.
There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Treasury. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Petra:
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