3:30 AM – Wake Up & Prepare

Pack essentials: headlamp/flashlight, water, snacks, camera, and a small first-aid kit.Set your alarm early and get ready with comfortable hiking gear.Wear layers (mornings are cold, but it warms up).

4:00 AM – Depart from Your Accommodation

Arrange a 4×4 taxi to take you to the Back Door Trailhead (Umm Sayhoun or Little Petra).The drive takes about 30 minutes from Wadi Musa

4:30 AM – Start the Hike via the Back Door Trail

The Back Door Trail is about 5 km (3 miles) and takes 1.5 to 2 hours to reach the Monastery Follow the well-marked path that winds through desert landscapes and rocky terrain The hike is moderate, with some elevation gain near the Monastery

6:00 AM – Arrive at the Monastery & Find a Sunrise Spot

Once at the Monastery (Ad Deir), find a good vantage point for sunrise.

A great spot is the ridge above the Monastery, offering panoramic views of Petra’s mountains.

6:30 AM – Experience the Sunrise

Watch as the sun slowly illuminates the golden sandstone cliffs.Enjoy the peaceful, uncrowded moment before the main Petra crowds arrive.Take photos, relax, and have a light snack or tea if you brought some

7:30 AM – Explore the Monastery

Walk around the Monastery and take in its massive 47m x 48m façade.If the Monastery café is open, grab a tea or coffee

8:00 AM – Descend into Petra’s Main Site

Hike down the 850 steps leading to the Colonnaded Street and Royal Tombs

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12:00 PM – Lunch & Exit via the Main Entrance

Stop for lunch at a restaurant inside Petra or head back to Wadi Musa.Consider hiring a donkey or camel if tired.