Hello Took a shuttle to the North Gate which would have meant going down to the centre then up 900 steps. Guards on North Gate offered second lift in pickup for 5JD. That took us to a higher gate so we were pretty much on the same height as the Monastery. From there I did it in about 50 minutes, then had the joy of going down the 900 steps rather than up. OK if you are serious about doing the full length from the main entrance, and you will need a lot of water on the way, it would take you a good hour to the Treasury and another hour or two crossing the middle and going up to the Monastery. They recommend 7 to 8 hours to go to the top and back, and I would take that seriously. It is seriously hot, we are talking Zabrinski Point or Valley of the Kings hot OK, really. Cover up everywhere, have a good hat not just a baseball cap, carry water and a map, the map from the main gates is very useful. Buy more water as you go. Going both ways you would probably go through about 3L of water. But the cafe at the top opposite the Monastery is to die for. Beware of donkey carts, camels and goats. Also the steps up, if you go that way, are like the way up to the unreconstructed Great Wall of China, they are all kinds of odd sizes. Don't rush it, no matter how fit you think you are. Good Luck

ciao, per arrivare al monastero almeno un paio d'ore

όχι δυστυχώς. μόνο με τα πόδια ή με το γαϊδούρι που κοστίζει περίπου 15 δηνάρια (την τιμή μπορείς να την παζαρέψεις)

Hallo: nach meinem Dafürhalten ist der Aufstieg anstrengend aber nicht schwindelerregend.

Another option is to take the back way in from little Petra. A Jeep will drive you about a mile and then use a local Bedouin to guide you for about an hour through a beautiful and totally quiet hike. The hike is very easy and gradually works upward to the monestary. If you go early (10a), you have the place virtually to yourself. There are no steps which is the plus. Then, once at the monestary, it’s all downhill from there and you will arrive at The treasury. Backwards from most but definitely the way to go.

Hi no it's not a possibility . The only way is walking and donkeys ( if your grandfather can sit on them )

How much time do you have? I ran up in about 20 minutes, but it wasn't easy :) ... it all depends on your physical shape - your twins will not walk up there. it's easy to figure it out: if you don't feel tired by the time you reach the stairs, you could do it; if you're tired before reaching the stairs, consider taking a donkey (it doesn't look easy as well, but you won't get tired).

Mr BobandSharon, it is very nice the visit of the Monastery, the stairs to monastery takes about 45 minutes. you will find Bedouins who have donkeys, it is about 10 JD= 15 USD to go up. and then you have to come back from the same way but it is better to come down without donkey, it is more safety. any way if you take a donkey; try to choice a strong one

I concur with Candison. If you enter via Little Petra [requires pre-purchase of tickets and a guide] you can hike one way first to Al Dayr and then proceed down the 800 steps and walk up the valley and ultimately out at the visitor's center at Wadi Musa. This will let you hike in one direction and cover all new territory, and avoid what otherwise would be a round trip that covers less area twice.

From Aswan to Abu Simbel in Eqyt? Monastery (Al Dayr) is in Petra, Jordan.