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Petra

Petra / Wadi Musa, Jordan
4.5 of 5 stars 809 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins
Description: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Petra (ancient capital city of the Nabataean people) recently proclaimed as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
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Queensland
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107 reviews 107 reviews
Reviews in 52 cities Reviews in 52 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

We asked for a driver to take us to Petra as we didn't feel we needed a guide. We were met at the port by the driver, who transferred us to another car, then drove us to Petra where we did our own thing for as long as we wanted, then found the driver who drove us back. He stopped... More

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United Kingdom
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68 reviews 68 reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Petra is amazing and well worth the hefty entrance fee. Set off at a reasonably early hour from the site’s main entrance, avoid riding a horse/donkey – we saw numerous examples of mistreatment, the worst being one of the owners bouncing a rock of an animal’s head to get it to move, wander through the Siq until the breath-taking Treasury... More

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Minden, Nevada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

This place is beyond compare,mysterious and awesome. Absolutely essential,good walking shoes,cotton clothing and head gear... More

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mangilao guam
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

I have visited Petra a number of times and it never ceases to amaze me. These huge structures carved directly into the sandstone truly should belong to the list of seven wonders of the ancient world, on par with the pyramids of Giza, the lighthouse of Alexandria, the hanging gardens of Babylon... Having lived in the country of Jordan for... More

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Palm Harbor, Florida
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75 reviews 75 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
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I would recommend a morning trip with a respected tour guide/company. They can give you valuable information concerning how to deal with vendors, horse/camel rides, etc. Being experienced, they can also tell you how to best care for yourself in this desert climate. Have a few dinars or dollars available, and only purchase from those the guide recommends...and how he... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

My biggest advice would be to stay a night in Wadi Moussa and get to Petra first thing in the morning. There are no crowds, no tours yet, the temperature is cool and it is a wonderful experience. We did it without a guide and loved it! More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

We visited Petra in April and it is a beautiful and truly a seven wonders of the world. I would recommend if you are of Arab origin then take some Identification with you as you pay 1 Dinar and if you are not then you pay 50 Dinar, quite a bit of difference, especially if you have a big family!!!... More

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Leicester, United Kingdom
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Driving out into the desert at night was a magical experience. To see the stars with no light pollution was something which we will never forget. Ten million pinpricks of light in a clear sky- wow !!! The Rock Camp is run by Bedouin Arabs who entertain tourists with a fantastic meal - lamb/starters and sweets/ and also play atmospheric... More

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Sydney
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW
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I find Petra to be a highly overrated attraction. Whilst the ruins themselves are quite impressive the experience is made less enjoyable by the large number of tourists. Other sites such as Ephesus in Turkey can be more enjoyable to see. However the biggest detraction for Petra is the locals who exploit the tourists in a despicable manner. Food can... More

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Sydney
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
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Petra is good, but "Petra by night" is silly. Its just a really long 30-45min walk in the dark to the Treasury, but..... you can't see it, and you certainly can't photograph it, its is way too dimly lit by a bunch of small candles on the ground. Some bloke sits in the middle and wails and drones on a... More

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