Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Wadi Musa January 2026 | Expedia.ca [Wadi Musa Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Wadi-Musa.dx602706)[Hotels in Wadi Musa](https://expedia.ca/Wadi-Musa-Hotels.d602706.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Wadi Musa](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Wadi-Musa.d602706.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Wadi Musa Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Wadi-Musa.d602706.Car-Rental-Guide)[Wadi Musa Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Wadi-Musa.d602706.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Wadi Musa ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Wadi Musa Types of activities [Wadi Musa travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Wadi-Musa.dx602706) ![Wadi Musa featuring heritage architecture, a gorge or canyon and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/294000/294274-Wadi-Musa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Little Petra which includes 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) ![Wadi Musa showing land animals, a gorge or canyon and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/294000/294258-Wadi-Musa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Obelisk Tomb which includes heritage elements and a ruin](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/294000/294249-Wadi-Musa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wadi Musa showing night scenes and a gorge or canyon](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/294000/294281-Wadi-Musa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Wadi Musa Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Wadi Musa has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Wadi Musa is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Wadi Musa to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Wadi Musa Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Wadi Musa. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Wadi Musa attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Petra Petra is the mysterious long-lost capital of the Nabatean Kingdom, once a major trading hub in the Middle East. Impressive for its tombs, churches and theaters carved out of its steep canyon walls, the archeological site obtained UNESCO World Heritage status in 1985\. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Petra-Jordan.d180620.Vacation-Attraction) ![Moment RF](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180620/b97eccfa-3e01-46ab-9186-f48c5ffc4e62.jpg) ### 2\. Petra Visitor Center The Petra Visitor Center functions as both the entrance and the museum for the historical complex of Petra. It’s also the booking center for guided tours and horse-and-carriage rides. Get familiar with the history and culture of one of Jordan’s oldest peoples, the Nabateans, and learn how they survived in this harsh natural environment. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Petra-Visitor-Center-Wadi-Musa.d6101934.Vacation-Attraction) ![Petra Visitor Center showing heritage elements and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101934/0e223262-2b6d-4d13-9bd3-0012ea962f92.jpg) ### 3\. The Treasury The crowning jewel of the Petra Archaeological Park, the Treasury is distinctive for its elaborate design and clear outline in the reddish stone of the valley. It stands 130 feet (40 meters) tall at the end of the impressive Siq gorge. Admire the pillars and pediments making up the restored frontage of this carved structure. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/The-Treasury-Wadi-Musa.d553248635626446410.Vacation-Attraction) ![Wadi Musa showing land animals, a gorge or canyon and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635626446410/e84a1f24-0eec-4e4a-af6f-433eccde6998.jpg) ### 4\. Little 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. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Little-Petra-Wadi-Musa.d553248621532391595.Vacation-Attraction) ![Little Petra which includes heritage architecture and a gorge or canyon as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532391595/38640834-29ac-4aac-9d4e-c17f9ea3974f.jpg) ### 5\. Great Temple The colossal Great Temple is the biggest freestanding and unearthed structure in the UNESCO-protected ancient city of Petra. This split-level complex rises above the city’s Colonnaded Street and covers an area of 81,375 square feet (7,560 square meters). Climb grand staircases, walk in the shadow of huge columns and admire rock carvings at the Great Temple. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Great-Temple-Wadi-Musa.d553248621563224813.Vacation-Attraction) ![Great Temple at Petra is a grand monumental complex that lies south of the Colonnaded Street at Petra. Completed in the early first century CE, under the rule of Nabataean king Aretas IV. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563224813/dc3e64cf-58aa-4747-ab55-d6d1eed0fe23.jpg) ### 6\. Street of Facades After seeing The Treasury at the start of Petra, the Street of Façades will have you stop and stare in amazement all over again. The huge tombs in the rocks are adorned with carvings, adding grandeur to the important burial sites inside. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Street-Of-Facades-Wadi-Musa.d553248621532628055.Vacation-Attraction) ![Street of Facades which includes a gorge or canyon and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532628055/f0062e77-c862-46fc-acb3-bb3d892d99fe.jpg) ### 7\. al-Siq The Siq is a canyon flanked by colorful stone walls in the heart of the Petra archaeological complex. As one of the highlights of the Middle East, this gorgeous 0.7-mile (1.2-kilometer) valley held a special place in the Nabatean culture. Admire the array of spiritual structures carved into the rocks of this otherworldly canyon. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Al-Siq-Wadi-Musa.d553248635922900824.Vacation-Attraction) ![Jordan showing a gorge or canyon as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635922900824/122ef77a-ab61-47f9-847a-b1211576ecac.jpg) ## Recommended things to do in Wadi Musa | Number of things to do | 137 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Self Guided Tour of Petra Main Trail with App (No Tickets)](/things-to-do/self-guided-walking-tour-of-petra-main-trail-with-mobile-app.a49079864.activity-details): CA $10 | | Top 5 things to do | [From Amman: Petra and Wadi rum Private/Group Full day Tour](/things-to-do/private-full-day-petra-and-wadi-rum-tour-from-amman.a5048319.activity-details)[Self Guided Tour of Petra Main Trail with App (No Tickets)](/things-to-do/self-guided-walking-tour-of-petra-main-trail-with-mobile-app.a49079864.activity-details)[Petra and Wadi Rum Full-Day Private Tour From Amman](/things-to-do/full-day-private-tour-in-petra-and-wadi-rum.a45255319.activity-details)[Full Day Petra and Wadi Rum Private Guided Tour](/things-to-do/full-day-petra-and-wadi-rum-private-guided-tour-from-amman.a49351257.activity-details)[2 Days Petra Private Tour by Kings Way Road Castle & Dana Reserve](/things-to-do/stopover-2-days-petra-amman-city-tour.a1563705.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Henna Fantasia - Jordan Folklore Night](/things-to-do/henna-fantasia-jordan-folklore-night.a1076510.activity-details)[Private Indiana-Jones Archaeological Trail Tour](/things-to-do/private-indiana-jones-archaeological-trail-tour.a44997617.activity-details)[3-hour Private Guided Tour In Petra with hotel pick up.](/things-to-do/private-guided-tour-in-petra-with-hotel-pick-up.a5055646.activity-details)[3-Hour 4x4 Safari in Little Petra](/things-to-do/3-hour-4x4-safari-in-little-petra.a685463.activity-details)[Transfers from Petra](/things-to-do/transfers-from-petra.a47098273.activity-details) | | With kids | [Full Day Petra and Wadi Rum Private Guided Tour](/things-to-do/full-day-petra-and-wadi-rum-private-guided-tour-from-amman.a49351257.activity-details)[Henna Fantasia - Jordan Folklore Night](/things-to-do/henna-fantasia-jordan-folklore-night.a1076510.activity-details)[One Day tour to Petra with ZPhoenix](/things-to-do/one-day-tour-to-petra-with-zphoenix.a49945962.activity-details)[Full-Day Tour to Petra](/things-to-do/full-day-private-tour-to-petra-from-amman-madaba-or-dead-sea.a3200818.activity-details)[3-hour Private Guided Tour In Petra with hotel pick up.](/things-to-do/private-guided-tour-in-petra-with-hotel-pick-up.a5055646.activity-details) | ## What to do in Wadi Musa --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Wadi Musa ![Petra Visitor Center showing heritage elements and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/294000/294291-Wadi-Musa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Petra Visitor Center 4.5/5(9 reviews) Get an in-depth insight into the history and culture of Petra to assist in appreciating the World Heritage Area that lies beyond its doors. [](https://expedia.ca/Petra-Visitor-Center-Wadi-Musa.d6101934.Vacation-Attraction) ![Wadi Musa which includes a gorge or canyon and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/294000/294681-The-Treasury.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Treasury 5/5(13 reviews) Sheltered within a valley of red rocks is one of the world’s most famous façades. Marvel at the artistic details that remain crisp after more than 2,000 years. [](https://expedia.ca/The-Treasury-Wadi-Musa.d553248635626446410.Vacation-Attraction) ![Little Petra showing a gorge or canyon](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/294000/294497-Little-Petra.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Little Petra 5/5(5 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Little-Petra-Wadi-Musa.d553248621532391595.Vacation-Attraction) ![Great Temple featuring heritage elements, landscape views and building ruins](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 4.5/5(8 reviews) Get an insight into the lifestyle and architectural talent of the Nabataeans at this temple complex inside the old city of Petra. [](https://expedia.ca/Great-Temple-Wadi-Musa.d553248621563224813.Vacation-Attraction) ![Street of Facades showing heritage elements and a gorge or canyon as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/294000/294262-Wadi-Musa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Street of Facades 4.5/5(7 reviews) One of the most famous sights in the whole of Petra, this row of tombs carved into steep cliffs is an architectural wonder in itself. [](https://expedia.ca/Street-Of-Facades-Wadi-Musa.d553248621532628055.Vacation-Attraction) ![Wadi Musa featuring a gorge or canyon as well as an individual male](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/294000/294250-Wadi-Musa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### al-Siq 5/5(11 reviews) Pass through this ancient passage, study the old water pipes and watch the red walls begin to close overhead, before opening to reveal the Treasury. [](https://expedia.ca/Al-Siq-Wadi-Musa.d553248635922900824.Vacation-Attraction) ![Wadi Musa showing a gorge or canyon, a ruin and heritage architecture](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 4.5/5(3 reviews) 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.ca/Royal-Tombs-Wadi-Musa.d553248635922700486.Vacation-Attraction) ![Obelisk Tomb showing heritage elements and a gorge or canyon](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/294000/294584-Obelisk-Tomb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Obelisk Tomb 5/5(5 reviews) Admire different styles of architecture and examine the craftsmanship of this ancient structure at the start of Petra, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed “Lost City” of Jordan. [](https://expedia.ca/Obelisk-Tomb-Wadi-Musa.d553248621563224806.Vacation-Attraction) ![Nabatean Theater showing heritage elements, building ruins 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 4.5/5(3 reviews) This fascinating amphitheater was carved out of the rock face, just like the surrounding tombs of the famous UNESCO World Heritage site of Petra. 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