QUESTION: On a trip to Israel next month, we plan to visit Petra in Jordan. Can you advise us whether one day would be sufficient, whether it is physcially taxing and if we need a guide. - Jenny Badenhorst.
ANSWER: You can take a one-day tour from Israel, most of which leave from the Arava Border Crossing in Eilat. However, to really experience Petra without exhausting yourself, devote a few days to exploring the valley in a leisurely fashion. To reach Petra's famous monastery you must take a long climb up steps cut into the soft rock. If you are not fit, you should consider the option of riding donkeys instead. Guides are licensed by the government and they generally provide a good service. You can hire a guide at Petra, but you need to negotiate the extent of the services you need and the payment before you set out.
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