Wow! (Petra (Jordan))

Member Name: traveladdict

Product:	Petra (Jordan)
Date:	10/08/08 (43 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: stunning sights

Disadvantages: lack of toilets, the smell (camels.......)

I visited Petra in July this year. Not the best time to visit Jordan in the heat of summer with 35 degrees plus every day! However Petra soon took my mind from the heat and amazed me with it's sights. Petra is a huge site formed by the Naebatteans many. many, many years ago. The entrance to Petra is somewhat touristy, with stalls cashing in on Indians Jones - I saw the Indiana jones souvenir stall amd coffee shop! Prices are 21JD for 1 day or 26JD for 2 (£12 / £15) but I'd seriously recommend getting the 2 day one as one day is not enough. As you enter the site you'll see the Siq which is 1 Km long, a pathway through towering rocks, all sorts of colours from sandy to red. At the end of this is the treasury, the picture you see in all the guidebooks! This is amazing and the further you walk through Petra the more you see. The furthest point is 10Km from the entrance, so bring sturdy walking shoes. There are camels and donkeys to hire although this seemed cheating to me. A fantastic place to visit, September and May are meant to be the best months though!

Summary: A great visit bt try and avoid the heat