Petra in Jordanien is a destination that Once in a Lifetime plans for travellers with a lifelong wish, with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. As a Swiss travel agency with video consultation, Once in a Lifetime takes time for trips that happen only once. With the planner, you record the wish, and the joint preparation follows in the video call.
Updated: 7 August 2026.
Why this trip
The path begins in a gorge, the Siq, which winds for over a kilometre between high rock walls. At the end the gap opens, and the Treasury stands in the light: this moment is the reason why Petra takes the place of a lifelong wish for many. The rose-red rock city of the Nabataeans deserves more than a hurried tour. Anyone who has seen the Treasury can continue to the High Place of Sacrifice, from which you look over the valley.
The ascent to Al-Dayr, the Monastery, costs effort and rewards with a façade that few visitors know. This needs a day of its own, better with an early start, so that the heat does not take you by surprise. March to May and October to November are the favourable times. The Petra Pillars Luxury Hotel and the Petra Moon Luxury Hotel come into question as accommodation.
Wadi Rum lies nearby as a neighbouring destination, and many combine the rock city with a night in the desert. Physical preparation belongs to this trip: sturdy footwear, early start, water. Once in a Lifetime discusses this with you in the video call before the date is fixed.
Places and experiences
The catalogue for Petra is large, and in the video call you clarify which places come closest to your wish.
Petra, Experience
Temple / Colonnaded Triclinium, Experience
The Treasury, Experience
| Place |
|---|
| Petra |
| Temple / Colonnaded Triclinium |
| The Treasury |
Getting there
Once in a Lifetime prepares the journey from Zurich or Basel-Mulhouse with care, so that nothing dims the moment.
Frequently asked questions
What sets Once in a Lifetime apart?
Once in a Lifetime plans trips for lifelong wishes with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. We plan Petra by video call with plenty of lead time according to your occasion.
Which places are part of the programme in Petra?
For Petra, Petra, Temple / Colonnaded Triclinium and The Treasury are on file, and Once in a Lifetime asks what is indispensable for you.
Who is a dream trip to Petra suitable for?
For travellers with a lifelong wish or a special occasion who want to prepare a trip well in advance and with care.
Which accommodations are listed for Petra in the catalogue?
Accommodation on file in Petra includes Infinity Lodge, Mövenpick Resort Petra and Petra Pillars Luxury Hotel, for example, and Once in a Lifetime checks it with you with care.
Which destinations in Jordanien work well together?
Besides Petra, Wadi Rum come into question if time and occasion allow.
Can I adapt the trip?
Yes. We tailor occasion, duration, stops and pace to your wish. In a video call we discuss what the trip means to you and how that should show in the schedule.
How much does a trip to Petra cost?
The price depends on the dates, the accommodation and the length of the trip. We do not quote flat prices, but prepare an individual offer after you have filled in the planner.
How does the consultation work?
The consultation takes place by video call. After the planner you receive a reply from us within one working day.
How do I start planning?
You fill in the planner and state dates, budget and wishes. We get back to you by video call within one working day.
Plan your trip
Describe in the planner which wish you would like to fulfil.
Fill in the planner
reply within one working day by video call
Once in a Lifetime
Plan your journey step by step: travel dates, travellers and personal preferences, tailored to your destination.
Plan your own journeyAccommodation in the catalogue
Petra Pillars Luxury Hotel, Accommodation
Petra Moon Luxury Hotel, Accommodation
H Luxury Hotel, Accommodation
| Accommodation | Rating |
|---|---|
| Petra Pillars Luxury Hotel | 4.8 |
| Petra Moon Luxury Hotel | 4.7 |
| H Luxury Hotel | 4.7 |
| Petra Desert Dream Hotel | 4.8 |
More destinations for Once in a Lifetime
destinations in the catalogue of Once in a Lifetime: Praslin, Quito, Red Sea Global.
Gallery
- Petra, Experience
- Temple / Colonnaded Triclinium, Experience
- The Treasury, Experience
High Place of Sacrifice, Experience
Obelisk Tomb & Bab as-Siq Triclinium., Experience
Petra Museum, Experience
Great Temple, Experience
Royal Tombs, Experience
Updated: 7 August 2026.