When I left for Jordan, I wondered why there were three-day tickets to this extraordinary place. Now I know.

Petra is a vast complex, diverse in both area and elevation. It takes considerable strength and time to see most of the interesting monuments, which are located along trails stretching for kilometers, and the route is often punctuated by arduous, long climbs of varying difficulty.

All this took place in a high temperature for November, as at times it was over 32 degrees Celsius in the shade, which is felt even more strongly when you arrive from cold November Poland.

Leaving the pleasant, cool Al-Siq canyon into the open is a strong thermal shock, as the temperature suddenly rises by several degrees, and walking without headgear is very strenuous.

On the way to the viewpoint, you'll find the main entrance to the royal tomb, which is adorned with two central columns topped with Nabataean capitals. Above the main entrance is the entrance to the tomb's second floor.

A view of the ancient Nabatean amphitheater while climbing to the viewpoint. It looks much more majestic from above.

View of the town of Wadi Musa, where we stayed for three nights.

Finally, we visit Kasr al-Bint Firaun, which in Arabic means "Castle of the Pharaoh's Daughter." This place is shrouded in mystery and is linked to the legend of the Egyptian ruler's daughter imprisoned within its walls.

Here we end our second day and head home, after 24 km of walking in the heat. For our next, third, and final day in Petra, we planned a trip to the Monastery. More climbing.