Petra - Jordan's Treasure. This will be a return visit for Myster but my first. A description of that tour appears below.
"Enjoy
the opportunity to visit Jordan's most famous attraction, the
spectacular rose-red City of Petra during this full-day tour.
Petra
Depart
the port in comfortable coaches and travel north along the Desert
Highway. The last stretch is on country road through several small
villages. Upon arrival at Petra, begin your visit on foot, walk
through the half-mile-long (800 metre) siq, or chasm. The
long, narrow gorge with steeply rising sides all but obliterates the
sun. For those who wish, the entrance to the siq may be reached on
horseback - at your own risk. (There is no charge for this service
but the horseman will expect a gratuity.)
Khazneh
(Treasury)
As
you exit the gorge, it suddenly opens into a natural square dominated
by Petra's most famous monument, the Treasury. Its intricately carved
façade presents a magnificent sight in the dazzling sun. If you have
seen the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, you will no
doubt recognize the façade. Follow the guide farther into the site
and discover other impressive structures carved out of the
rose-coloured stone. They include temples, royal tombs and an
amphitheatre that could seat 3,000 spectators. The Petra basin
boasts over 800 individual monuments; to explore it all would take
several days.
Your
visit of approximately three hours concludes with the walk back via
the same way. Optionally, a horse-drawn buggy can be hired to take
you through the narrow pathway of the Petra Valley. It is the only
transportation permitted. Buggies are limited and cannot be reserved
in advance. However, local staff will provide assistance. The
charge is $35 USD per two-person (at the time if printing) carriage
to be paid on the spot. Be aware that you may have to wait in line.
Each buggy carries two persons; the ride can be quite bumpy.
Afterwards,
re-join the coach for the 2.5-hour drive back to Aqaba."
A picture of the Treasury appears below.
And the planning continues.....
