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Petra 1 day tour from Eilat Adventure (1)
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USD $199
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Tour Overview
Tour Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Take a walk back in time, through the astounding views of Petra. The sites are so amazing, that you need to be prepared to enjoy every moment of your tour.
Itinerary
Petra is an inherritance, that was left to us by the Nabataens over 2000 years ago. The Nabataens were very industrious, creating one of the greatest water systems of their time. Petra was occupied by over 20,000 residents, and was very prosperous. They built water cisterns and collected the water from the flash floods, then went on to sell the water to caravans and merchants, passing through . The Nabataens created great facades in the sandstone in the typical Roman archetectual manner, the most famous of them is "The Treasury". There is a Roman theater, in which you can see the tombs still standing there between the seatings. The amphitheater once held over 4000 seats. There are many temples, statues, facades (numbering about 800) in Petra for you to view.
A driver will pick you up from your hotel at 08:15 - 8:30 in Eilat, and take you to the Jordan border. You will be assisted with border proceedings and continue on to Petra. Tour Petra with a qualified licensed guide. Enter through the Siq (the pathway, a crack in the sandstone), to arrive at "The Treasury". Included in your package is an optional horse-back ride. Ride for the first 200 meters of the route ("Tipping" the carrier is required, ranging from 2-5 dollars at your discretion). Continue the tour to see the Roman theater, the facades, the tombs, the cisterns, the crypts, and the temples. After the tour - lunch in a local restaurant. Travel back to the Jordan border, begin our return trip towards the border. This route includes a few stops along the way at certain observation points in order for you to enjoy the beautiful landscapes, that Wadi Ram has to offer. Arrival back at your hotel in Eilat : between 19:00-19:30.
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Reviews
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Our day started bright and early when our friendly driver picked us up from our hotel in Eilat at 08:15 in the morning. The smooth journey to the Jordan border was just the beginning of a well-organized and memorable adventure. With assistance throughout the border proceedings, we felt taken care of every step of the way. Upon reaching Petra, we were greeted by our qualified, licensed guide who was a fountain of knowledge. We entered the city through the Siq, a crack in the sandstone that dramatically opens up to reveal "The Treasury". This iconic facade, carved into the sandstone in the typical Roman architectural style, is an awe-inspiring sight that no photograph can do justice to. The tour package includes an optional horseback ride for the first 200 meters of the route, which adds a dash of adventure to the experience. However, do keep in mind that tipping the carrier is expected and can range from 10-30 dollars. Our guide then led us to see the Roman theater, a testament to the cultural life of ancient Petra. The sight of tombs standing between the theater's seatings, once home to over 4000 spectators, is a poignant reminder of the city's vibrant past. Petra's many temples, statues, and about 800 facades, each more impressive than the last, held us spellbound throughout the tour. After a morning of exploration, we enjoyed a delicious buffet lunch at a local restaurant, providing an authentic taste of Jordanian cuisine. The return journey was equally impressive, with several stops at various observation points to appreciate the stunning landscapes of Jordan. This desert region's vast, rugged beauty added a perfect endnote to a day filled with historical and cultural discoveries. We arrived back at our hotel in Eilat at 19:30, tired but enriched by our journey into the past. This Petra Day Tour from Eilat is A must-do for anyone visiting Eilat!
