Petra Travel Forum

We're going on an organized day trip to Petra in a few days. The tour includes lunch at a hotel but not drinks. We've done a bit of research about the gift stalls and drinks etc. and read that someone paid GBP18 for a glass of wine and milkshake (in a restaurant). We've been told not to take water across the border (from Israel), and will be given a bottle by our tour guide when we cross. Since we'll be there the whole day we'll have to buy bottled water and would like to know if anyone has been over recently and can you tell us more or less how much it cost and also in the restaurants. One last thing, do they accept Euros??

Thanks!

My flight from Europe arrives in Amman around 0200 in the morning. Is it possible to get a mini-bus or a taxi from the airport to Petra at that time? Any recommendations on a mini-bus company at the airport or must I go into Amman city centre? Also, is there a money exchange open 24 hours at the airport?

I'm planing to go to Petra in June 10th. I try to find a good budged hotel.
Does anyone knows Orient Gate Hotel? I will appreciate any information, especially if they have A/C. The mosquito will be a problem? Any advise about?
Thank

I am traveling in june to petra
I have to decide if i need to reserve a hotel with a/c or not i am worry about mosquitos and heat
can anybody plaese help me
thanks
david

Hi everyone,

can someone tell me how far is Petra from Amman, driving time, and also the same from tel Aviv to Amman. Thanks a lot.

Hi All,
I have a few questions to do with travels from to and around Petra (from Taba):

1) Approximately how much does it cost to travel from the Egypt/Israel border to the Israel/Jordan border by taxi? This should take approximately 15-20min right?

2) How much does it cost to take a taxi from the Jordan/Israel border to Petra? Again I understand you can only give approximates :)

Thanks heaps in advance :)

3) Again, another price and timing question... We would like to go to the Dead Sea but as far as I am aware there are no buses from Petra. If we hired a taxi, what would we expect to pay on a round trip and approximately how long would it take?

Hi All , While visiting Egypt next month I want to squeeze in Petra ...We will be in Taba and plan to get to the Jordan boarder bright and early in the morning, does anyone know if one taxi can accommadate 6 people ? Is there any other way to get there and back with out a tour group (like a bus) ? And, How much is the taxi ride
Thank You in Advance, Meg

We are planning a trip to Petra from Jerusalem, and found the above company on the net. I would like to know if someone had traveled with this company and your comments. Thank you

Can anyone recommend a good Turkish bath in Petra??
Are the renovations finished at the Palace Hotel>>

Thanks

We've booked tpo go to Petra 3-6 April 2009 and wonder what climate at that time of year is generally like?
Either side of that, we are at Aqaba for several days so advice on climate there much apprciated also.
Many thanks

Hi all

Its our first time to Petra and we are wondering the best way to do it as we are landing in Amman. It seems the cost of a taxi is 70JD each way, so we are thinking of renting a car for £125 for 4 whole days (flights are either side of this). This will also allow us the freedom of going to the Dead Sea and maybe seeing some things on the Kings Highway (or even Jerash). I'm wondering the practicalities of this. So here here my questions for anyone that has experience of driving to Petra:

1) Is it worth renting a car for 4 days to give us time to see the sites or to get the bus/taxi?
2) How far can you take the car to Petra site and Wadi Rum?
3) Is it worth staying the night in Wadi Rum? If so where would we park the car?
4) How is the driving in terms of safety in Jordan?

Thanks for any driving tips!

mike

Can anybody tell me what nights of the week the Petra by night tour will be taking place in the first week of january 2009? I had heard monday and thursday but this could be only during the summer months. Thank you!

Is there any VT's member who went in Petra ad the mid November? What's the weather? Of course dry, but during the day what is the temperature?
Thanks all.

Planning to visit Petra in early Dec (first time).
Can anyone help me with these:
- Suggest an itenary for 5 / 6 days (fly in to Amman)?
- What is the weather like in Dec?

Many thanks!

Hi!
I,ll be travelling alone in Petra @ I,m very interesting to get to Aaron Thomb. Can anybody tell me about travel agency or private guide for this route?
Thanks!

Where should I start & end (Cairo, Luxor, Jerusalem, Petra)?

I am planning a trip for the end of the year. I have a free flight that I have to take before the end of the year with American Airlines and I want to visit the following sites:

- Cairo (Giza and the Pyramids)
- Luxor
- Petra
- Jerusalem

I am not sure what city I should fly into to begin my trip. American can get me to either Tel Aviv or Cairo. From there I have had many suggestions:

- Take a train (at night) from Cairo to Luxor and then fly to Tel Aviv. After seeing Jerusalem, take a tour bus into Jordan (after switching buses) and spend a couple days in Petra then take a bus to Amman or back to Tel Aviv and fly back to Cairo for my return home.

Has anyone taken a train from Cairo to Luxor? If so, how was it?

Is there a train to Jerusalem from Cairo?

Has anyone taken one of the many tours from Jerusalem to Petra? How was it?

Any suggestions you could provide would be great!!

I have tried a couple travek agencies but they all include airfare and I already have the free flight that I have to use.

Thank you!

Hi all ...

I will be in Petra next week (for the third time... I love it !!) and I am looking for a company or individual who can help me with an adventure trek. I don't want to take a really long camel journey, more like a few days hiking and camping around some of the less tourist-infested areas near Petra.

Can anybody help me ? Has anybody used a cood tour company for this ? Or maybe I should find an individual guide ?

Any info would be much appriciated !

Cheers !

I've booked to go to Petra for the weekend of 11 September 2008. I have a few questions:

Is it best to book a transfer in advance to get me from Amman to Petra or can I get one at the airport? I arrive at 9am on the Thursday and depart at 3pm on the Saturday. How much should this cost me each way or return?

Do I need to book the Petra by night tour in advance? Is it worth doing?

I will be travelling by myself. I have heard that women need to be a bit careful in Jordan. Is that true? Coming from Dubai I know to cover up but is there anything else I should do to avoid male attention and be safe?

I just also want to confirm that I should be able to drink water during the day while walking through Petra. I know that it's Ramadan but have been advised that it should be allowed. The hotel has assured me that the restaurants will be open during the day as well. Is anyone able to confirm this to put me at ease?

Many thanks in advance for your answers!

Hi all,

What will be the temperature in Petra at the beginning of October? I worry it might be a little bit too hot to visit this place. Am I wrong?

Thanks in advance for your answers.

Nic

Just wondering what accessability is like at Petra - 2 issues concern me:

How rough / steep etc is the walk around the site?

My daughter is 2 1/2 - will we end up carrying her the whole time?

My hubby is very tall and heavy - so donkey rides may be a problem?

Have looked on the internet but haven't found much info about travelling with little ones.

Thanks in advance

Hi, Does anyone know the phone and adress of cleopetra hostel? I've been looking everywhere and can't find it. Please somenone help me! Thanks!

Hi,

Im visiting Jordan in July, can anyone tell me how I should travel from the Dead Sea (movenpick hotel) to Petra, then from Petra to Aqaba?

Can I get a bus between all 3 places and if so, where from and how regular are they?

If not, what other options are there?

Im spending 3 nights in Petra - is that enough to see the sights?!

Thanks!!!!!

Helen

What is the best way to get to Petra from Cairo? Would it be by plane and if so to what airport etc? Thanks!

We would like to go to Eilat/Petra via a tour van that would stop at Mitzpe Ramon, Sde Boker, etc from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv, with an overnite in Eilat. Has anyone got a recommendation of such a tour or tour guide? Thank you.

We will be traveling on our own throughout Israel and would like to visit PEtra for two full days. Is it best to drive to Eilat and go from there? Are there drivers that can be hired in Eilat to take one all the way to Petra? Is there a better way to do this? Thanks.

Hi
I am using the ferrys from Taba to Aqaba and spending a couple of nights at Wadi Musa and have a spare morning before catching the ferry back to Taba.
I have to chose to visit Little Petra or a 2 hour trip at Wadi Rum which will it be PLEASE help.
Also can anybody tell me the time that the ferry leaves Aqaba for Taba in the afternoon. I know it leaves Taba for Aqaba about 7am.
Thanks Dave

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Please could someone tell me why you should not accept tea from the bedouin?

Going on a trip to Israel in late April 2008, renting a car in Israel, just
wondering if its possible to take a rental car from Eilat up to Petra?

Hi
We are on holiday in Cairo and have a few spare days 27th to the 30th Oct. fly out 31st and I was wondering if it is possible to take tour bus to ferry and travel on to Petra in one day 27th. and the same back on the 30th. or is the distance to great.We are a party of 5 adults.
We would like to fly to Amman but the budget will not allow it.
Many Thanks.