"what a place" Petra by cachaseiro

Petra Travel Guide: 948 reviews and 2,356 photos

petra is one of the most interesting places you can visit in this world.
it's an ancient nabatean town carved out in the rocks and situated in the desert surrounded by mountains.

in 20 years of travelling i consider Petra the most interesting ancient site in the world.

Last visit to Petra: Oct 2008
Intro Updated Oct 23, 2008
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Reviews (11)

My room at the Amra palace hotel. - Petra

Nice tourist hotel in the town center. Hotels (4)

The Amra palace hotel is a nice tourist hotel with many nice touches to it. The rooms are pleasant and the dining room... more travel advice

nice hotel bar. Nightlife (1)

The bar at the movenpick hotel is one of the few options you have if you want to head for a drink in the evening in... more travel advice

Fairly good but falling apart. Hotels (4)

Petra Inn is in most ways your average tourist hotel, but it is a bit tired in some ways. The bothrooms were falling a... more travel advice

horse carriage Transportation (1)

If people have problems walking the one and a half kilometer through the siq then they can take a horse carriage through... more travel advice

Things to Do (4)
See All irregation canals.

Favorites (1)
get up early.

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machomikemd Apr 6, 2013 at 5:13 AM

nice pics and tips on Petra! I will be in petra in 2 weeks. thanks for your petra tips.
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Mikebb Oct 20, 2010 at 1:12 AM

I met several people in Turkey recently who had visited Petra and spoke very highly of it & Jordan. Nice page.
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Arkeolog Aug 18, 2010 at 7:36 AM

your Petra page brought my memories back. I agree with you too Petra is a wonder. Bora
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soniainsun Aug 18, 2010 at 6:51 AM

Thanks for this but is the cost per carriage or per person and are there plenty of carriages?
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himalia11 Mar 24, 2010 at 12:50 PM

That must be a great place to visit, it looks impressive!
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zumodemango May 12, 2009 at 7:59 AM

i agree with you! Petra is a wonder!!!
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lynnehamman May 6, 2009 at 6:51 AM

Thanks Claus for another good page. I am looking forward to seeing Petra early next ear. Your tips have helped.
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Kuznetsov_Sergey Apr 20, 2009 at 10:42 AM

Thank you Claus for bringing back sweet memories about my trip to Petra three days ago... Magnificent place! Pity I couldn't stay for a night in one of the hotels you suggested.
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HORSCHECK Apr 19, 2009 at 5:45 AM

Claus, fabulous little page with very helpful accomodation tips. I hope you managed to get up early. See you soon in Portugal.
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tiabunna Oct 29, 2008 at 12:31 AM

This is the place I'd rank highest as a "want to see" in the Middle East. I never cease to be amazed at those rock-carved buildings.