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Private Full Day Tour of Petra
Just like that of Indiana Jones! Only reachable by foot, this ancient
wonder beckons you to walk the awesome 'Siq' in order to reach the treasure
trove of 2000 year old secrets and impressive monuments it beholds. Decide
quickly as this tour is so popular it quickly sells out!
The tour makes an early start for the three hour drive south to the
Nabatean Rose-Red City of Petra. Considered by many to be one of the wonders
of the world, Petra is a city that was carved from stone more than 2000
years ago. Built to dominate the trade routes of ancient Arabia, it is an
amazing combination of carved towns, damns and water channels. You will
enter via the main entrance of the city, by walking (or horse riding is
optional) the awesome siq, a narrow fissure of 1. 2 kilometers winding
between overhanging cliffs that seem to meet over 300 feet overhead. Near
the end of the siq, you will make the last turn and out of the darkness you
will emerge in the towering brightness to catch your first breathtaking
glimpse of Petra's most impressive monument, the Khazneh, which was believed
to hold countless treasures. The tour continues with more exquisite
monuments, including the monastery and the altar of sacrifice. To see some
of the monuments you will need to you will have to work hard for the honor
by climbing almost 1000 stairways! Therefore, comfortable shoes and a lot of
water are a must for such an incredible and unforgettable adventure.
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