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The ancient city of Petra is about two hours North of Aqaba. 2000 years ago Petra was a refuge for nomadic Nabateans who travelled North from Arabia. From a few caves in a rocky outcrop they created Petra as a concealed fortress city.

To reach the city you will travel through the awesome 'siq', a winding, kilometre long fissure between overhanging cliffs. At the end of the Siq, towering in the brightness appears Petra's most impressive monument El Khazneh,'The Treasury'. This massive royal tomb was carved into the side of the mountain out of the solid rock.

Beyond El Khazneh there is a complete city carved from the rock. Soaring temples, elaborate tombs,a Roman theatre and paved streets are there for you to explore. But Petra, with its multi-hued pink rock, is not only about the Nabateans. There are Roman settlements on the same site and, within 15 minutes drive of Petra, there are 8, 000 year old excavated stone age villages at Beidha and Basta.

More tombs carved into the rose-red sandstone at Petra.

MOVENPICK Hotel. 5*
Positioned only two minutes from the main entrance to the ancient city of Petra. This hotel is an oasis of comfort after an exciting day of exploration amongst the ruins & monuments of Petra. Both sophisticated and friendly with excellent facilities including swimming pool, health club and beautiful roof garden where you can enjoy spectacular sunsets.

CROWNE PLAZA RESORT. 4*
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CROWNE PLAZA GUEST HOUSE. 3*
Set against a breathtaking view of the Petra Mountains, the Crowne Plaza Resort and Crowne Plaza Guest House are an ideal base for exploring the ancient city of Petra. Besides the unique view provided from the hotel's patio of the dramatic Petra Mountains, the Crowne Plaza hotels are only steps away from the visitor's entrance to the siq and the old city with its world famous archaeological sites.

The 4* Resort has 147 deluxe rooms and suites recently expanded and renovated.
The 3* Guest House has 41 guesthouse rooms tucked into the Petra rock face overlooking the visitor's entrance the site.

Facilities include heated outdoor swimming pool and terrace bar, Jacuzzi, sauna and tennis court. There are three restaurants, lobby bar, evening cocktail lounge with dance floor. The Basin Restaurant in the old city offers lunch in a setting unmatched by its beauty. Outside catering can be arranged by our staff in a variety of unique locations outside the hotel, and local entertainment will bring traditional favour to your event.