Petra - and advice/hints & tips?

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Petra - and advice/hints & tips?

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Just trying to decide on Petra - is it worth it, any pitfalls or wows?

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Petra is one of life's "must dos" - it is an incredible experience.

Tips :
  • Take a jacket/jumper as it is cool bordering on cold on the way down/up
  • Be first off the coach to use the "facilities" at the hotel as there will be a loooooong queue
  • Give yourself plenty of time
  • Don't use the horses - they do look well treated
Pifalls :
  • The track to the Treasury is steep - not so bad going down but going back up can take a bit of time

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I agree that it is a must-do. Unforgettable sights. It wasn't as tough a walk as we were led to believe.

My Thompson Red Sea review here https://www.cruise-community.me.uk/view ... 134&t=3765 describes our visit.

There are very good toilet facilities at the site. £1 I think but pretty much as good as any public facilities anywhere

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Amazing experience - do it - I would put it very high on my list of unforgettable sights. David's tips are spot on :thumbup:
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Fascinating experience. Be prepared for a long day. Well worth it. We used the horses on the last leg coming up..... Terrifying!!
I recommend hiring a carriage for the return trip. but you have to do this at the top which we didn't realise.. hence the horse ride. J
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Re: Petra - and advice/hints & tips?

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Thanks everyone - sound advice, I'll put it on the excursions list - and although it's not one that I want to do (it's DH's choice), but I will go and be prepared to be pleasantly surprised.

Huge thanks.

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