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340 £
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| Price per night, 4 Stars Hotel | 67 £ | ||
| Price per night, 3 Stars Hotel | 50 £ | ||
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These values represent only an estimate of costs for travels from London, bought in 2015-01-16 with departure date in 2015-05-05 and return date in 2015-05-17 . These values refer the best quality and price according to parameters of selection set by Bananatrips. Prices may have changed since date of publication and will also depend on the specific date of reservation. The success in obtaining good prices is to make reservations in advance. For specific values in other dates please REQUEST A SEARCH BEFORE MAKING YOUR RESERVATION. |
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Petra, one of the world wonders and legendary "rose red city, half as old as time", is the biggest archaeological treasure of Jordan and recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
It is an enormous, unique city, engraved into the steep rock face by the Nabataeans, an Arab people who established here more than 2000 years ago, turning it into an important connection for the silk, spice and other trade routes that linked China, India and southern Arabia with Egypt, Syria, Greece and Rome.
REASONS TO GO
One of the most mysterious and fascinating places on earth.
BEST TIME TO GO
The best time to visit Petra is in spring, from March to May.
ORIENTATION
The entrance to Petra is through long, narrow gorge – The Siq, which is flanked on both sides by 80 metres high cliffs. Just walking along the Siq is an experience itself. The colours and patterns of the rocks are stunning. As you get to the end of the Siq you will take your first glimpse of the Treasury - Al-Khazneh. You will be amazed by the natural magnificence of this place and its exceptional architectural achievements. There are complex rock-cut tombs with elaborated carvings, a roman-style theatre, obelisks, temples, sacrificial altars, and high above, overlooking the valley, is the extraordinary Ad-Deir Monastery.
In Petra there are also two museums; the Petra Archaeological Museum and the Petra Nabataean Museum.
HOW TO GET THERE
By bus
JETT buses have connection from Amman and Aqaba.
By minibus
There are also minibuses from Wadi Rum and Amman.
By Rent-a-Car
You can also rent a car to get to Petra. From Amman it takes about 3 hours to get there.
TRAVELLING AROUND
It is not allowed for motorized vehicles to enter the site. If you don’t want to walk, you can hire a horse or a donkey, or even a camel.
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