Title: Little Petra in Wadi Musa | Expedia.co.uk [Little Petra Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Little-Petra-Hotels.0-l553248621532391595-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Wadi Musa](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Wadi-Musa.d602706.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Wadi Musa](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Wadi-Musa.d602706.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Little Petra Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Little-Petra.d553248621532391595.Car-Hire-Guide)[Wadi Musa Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Wadi-Musa.d602706.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Little Petra ![Little Petra which includes a gorge or canyon](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/294000/294497-Little-Petra.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Little Petra featuring a gorge or canyon](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/294000/294499-Little-Petra.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Little Petra featuring heritage architecture and a gorge or canyon as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/294000/294293-Wadi-Musa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Little Petra featuring a gorge or canyon](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/294000/294502-Little-Petra.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Little Petra showing a gorge or canyon](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/294000/294498-Little-Petra.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Little Petra Activities [Wadi Musa travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Wadi-Musa.dx602706) --- --- Wander down a narrow sandstone gorge and take in the fascinating buildings carved into the rock face of this mini version of the famous historic site of Petra. Included in the same UNESCO World Heritage listing, Little Petra is a separate, smaller archeological complex that was once a suburb of the larger city of Petra. As you enter Little Petra you will immediately notice how it got its nickname of Siq al-Barid, meaning “Cold Canyon.” Its angle and steep narrow sides means not much sunlight enters the siq, providing a relatively cool escape from the desert sun. Built by the Nabateans, Little Petra is believed to date back to the 1st century. This is where the merchants on the Silk Route came to trade their wares with the locals. Before you enter the first narrow stretch of siq, one of Little Petra’s most impressive façades stands just to your right. Stop and take in the intricate rock carvings as you walk along the canyon. Look up to your left as the siq opens up to see what was possibly a temple. Also situated here are triclinia, or dining halls, where merchants once would once dined. Carefully climb the ancient stairs leading up to several rocky platforms along the way to get an overview. Farther along you will notice another set of steps leading up to the *Painted House*. Stand beside the metal grill that protects the opening to look up at the remnants of elaborate paintings. Depicting animals and religious symbology, these detailed murals are something truly special. Imagine how spring water would have once flowed through the siq, filling the cisterns built into the site. The Nabateans’s ability to control water was a very important aspect of the city’s ability to flourish in the desert. Finish off by climbing the stairs at the end of the siq for a final, dramatic view of the surrounding hills. Little Petra is located a few miles to the north of Wadi Musa and can be reached on foot, by taxi or on a tour. A rocky hiking trail connects Little Petra to The Monastery on the hill in Petra itself. ## Plan a trip to see Little Petra Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Jad Hotel Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13070000/13069300/13069276/af4e5dc1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Jad Hotel Suites Wadi Al-Seer £484 per person 31 Jan - 5 Feb found 1 day ago Return flight included London (LHR) to Amman (AMM) 8.2/10 Very Good! (59 reviews) Didn’t wana spend too much money picked this one out and man was I impressed nice location felt like I was at a 5 star place nice clean the price is really good I know where I will be staying at again Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025 ![Sulaf Luxury Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16310000/16300800/16300743/aefc39c0_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Sulaf Luxury Hotel Tla' Al-Ali £560 per person 31 Jan - 5 Feb found 1 day ago Return flight included London (LHR) to Amman (AMM) 8.8/10 Excellent! (301 reviews) Staff was so nice and helpful And they gave me an early check in Breakfast was good Room clean and good size Highly recommended Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025 ![Jabal Amman Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17150000/17146200/17146177/e0c59fff_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Jabal Amman Hotel Jabal Amman £517 per person 31 Jan - 5 Feb found 1 day ago Return flight included London (LHR) to Amman (AMM) 8/10 Very Good! (154 reviews) Good. Not smoking room smelled a little like smoke, break Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025 ### Popular places to visit ![The Monestery which includes a gorge or canyon and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/294000/294573-The-Monestery.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Monastery No visit to Petra is complete without seeing al-Deir, the monumental church carved out of rocks, although you have to climb up 850 steps to see it. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Monastery-Wadi-Musa.d553248621532628059.Attraction) ![Byzantine Church which includes building ruins and heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/294000/294240-Wadi-Musa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Byzantine Church Stand beneath ancient stone columns, admire the detail of the large mosaics or just take in the views from this 5th-century ruin. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Byzantine-Church-Wadi-Musa.d553248621532628053.Attraction) ![Great Temple which includes a sunset, landscape views and heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/294000/294239-Wadi-Musa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Great Temple Get an insight into the lifestyle and architectural talent of the Nabataeans at this temple complex inside the old city of Petra. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Great-Temple-Wadi-Musa.d553248621563224813.Attraction) ![Wadi Musa showing building ruins, heritage architecture and a gorge or canyon](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/294000/294270-Wadi-Musa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Royal Tombs Rows of extraordinary palaces seem to grow from within the colorful mountain rock. Climb the stairs to reach these marvels of the world. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-Tombs-Wadi-Musa.d553248635922700486.Attraction) ![Nabatean Theater showing heritage elements, a ruin and a gorge or canyon](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/294000/294237-Wadi-Musa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nabatean Theater This fascinating amphitheater was carved out of the rock face, just like the surrounding tombs of the famous UNESCO World Heritage site of Petra. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nabatean-Theater-Wadi-Musa.d553248621563224809.Attraction) ![Petra featuring landscape views, a gorge or canyon and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/294000/294226-Petra.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Petra Explore an amazing sandstone canyon and marvel at the towering façades and tombs of this long-lost Jordanian city, one of the “New” Seven Wonders of the World. 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