Every traveler want to maximize their stay in a new locations, especially locations as magnificent as Egypt. They might be spending a week sailing along the Nile River taking in only the historic sites connected to Pharaonic Egypt, or they could be enjoying a resort vacation along the Red Sea coastal area. For example, one of the most frequently visited areas of the country of Jordan is near to the Egyptian border too. This is the site known as Petra or the Rose-Red City thanks to the color of the many sandstone rocks in the area.
The Petra in Jordan is something you should not miss upon visiting this city. Known for the way it was preserved and the unique rock cut architecture that it holds, millions of tourist find this location as one of the best to visit. It is extremely easy for a traveler in Egypt to plan a visit to this part of Jordan, and a full exploration usually takes only a single day. Most travelers will depart from Cairo early in the morning and head to the Taba Heights port. They will take the daily ferry shuttle to the port of Aqaba (Jordan’s only port on the Red Sea) and head northward into the desert.
To make your stay more fruitful and relaxed, a guide will escort you, and this is available to almost all daytrips from Egypt to Jordan. Your comfort in the whole trip is their top priority Having access to a knowledgeable guide also adds to the value of the experience because the region is home to prehistoric sites as well as locations connected to more modern history too. For instance, the famous historic Englishman known as Lawrence of Arabia was based in this region, and some tours include horseback riding excursions into the Wadi Rum district which served as his base.
Most of the trusted tour companies provide their clients the chance to go on horseback in Siq or the canyon that will take you to the Petra site. This is a wonderful chance to really take in the impressive scenery before actually reaching the Treasury, the Monastery (El Deir) and the amphitheater too.
Opting for a guided tour will also usually include access to the popular Archeological Museum, a chance to take in the local market, and even a meal on the site. Most travelers can be back to their base area within a 24-hour period too!
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