Jordan, on the east bank of the Jordan River is bordered on the west by Israel and the Dead Sea, on the north by Syria, on the east by Iraq, and on the south by Saudi Arabia. Dry, arid hills and mountains form the major part of most of the country. Jordan is home to the famed archaeological site of Petra, known by its nickname, the "Rose City”- as it is carved in pink sandstone and is set in a narrow valley with tombs, temples and monuments .
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See the best of Petra with a private, professional guide. See the famous attractions that Petra is known for, such as the siq (narrow gorge), the treasury (Al kazneh; where Indiana Jones was filmed), the street of façades, the early necropolis, the royal tombs, the Cardo (Roman street). Afterwards climb to the Monastery (the second best façade in Petra; after the treasury). Stop at a Bedouin cafe for a cup of mint tea or Turkish coffee!
There is no better way to complete your Petra visit than experience the incredible Petra by night, show. It starts by walking through the Siq to the Treasury, lit with over 1,500 candles to bring a big attraction due to the magnificent effect the view has.
Petra by night is held every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday and is a magical candle-lit walk to the Treasury and back, with about 45 minutes spent sitting on rugs in front of the Treasury drinking hot tea and listening to the sound of Rababa, which is a bowed string instrument, or Ney, an end-blown flute that figures prominently in Middle Eastern music. If you are a night lover this unforgettable experience is a must.
