Petra Travel Forum

we are traveling from cairo to petra and intend to take two days, one night. what is the best way to go?

What exactly is there in petra? What it is all about in interior and why it is called as Treasure ?

I will be traveling to Jordan in January to see Wadi Rum and Petra. I need to leave Petra and get to Israel next and need to reach either Jerusalem or Tel Aviv as quickly as possible on a Friday afternoon. Most posts seem to send everyone toward Eilat, but is there a way to get from Petra to Jerusalem more directly by the Allenby Bridge? Are there busses that go this route or would I have to go all the way to Amman first. Any advice would be much appreciated.

Hi

Hope someone can help here.
Anyone know how long it will take and cost to get a cab/bus from Petra to Aquaba
and what's it like getting through the border crossing here ?
Don't know if i need to post a question in the Israel forum too, but anyone stayed overnight at Eilat ( hotels ) and then headed off to Jerusalem in the morning ?
Thanks in advance Kikili

Hi All,

I noted that 25/12 (Christmas) is a public holiday in Jordan.

1. Is Wadi Rum and Petra historical sites open on this public hoilday?
2. Is the opening and closing time going to be different from normal days?
3. what about other normal shops, and supermarket on that day?

Appreciate your advice. Thanking in advance.
Mark

Hi to all!
Me and 2 of my friends are travelling to Jordan this Eid holidays just wanna ask the following;
1. How much a taxi cost from amman airport to city hotels? Is it better and to arrange a airport/hotel transfer?

2.How much would it cost going to petra? And what would be the best option and route?

3. Would it be better to spend a night in petra? If so any idea how much a hotel cost?

4. We plan to visit the Dead sea as well, would it be better if we go to petra or dead sea first?

We would greatly appreciate all your replies and suggestion.

Hi all, my family and I plan to visit Amman, Petra & Dead sea in December. Appreciate your help for the followings:
1. What is the day time and night time temperature like for the 3 places in December? Is it windy in December?
2. Can we swim in Dead Sea in December? How is the temperature like?
3. Are there tourists in Dead Sea in December? normally can we find people swimming in December in Dead Sea?
4. Are the tourist shops open in December in the three places?
5. Is the tour on Jordan Grand Canyon open in December?

Your advice is very much appreciated.

Thank you.
Marklagos

Hello All,

We will be flying from Cairo to Amman, arriving at 1045AM. We want to head straight to Petra... I was wondering if it was possible to get a mini-bus or some sort of reasonably priced transport from the airport straight to Petra?

If this is not possible- any suggestions on the quickest way to get to Petra would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance,
MLW

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