Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Bab Al-Hara
( 07 99663800; Near Petra Moon Hotel; 10am-10pm)
Offers similar services to the
Aqaba Turkish Baths for the same price. Arrangements can be made for women.
BATHHOUSE
ON A RARE RAINY DAY IN AQABA…
Try visiting the
Jordan Experience Show
Offline map
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(
2022200; Aqaba Gateway; admission
JD7; shows noon, 1pm, 3pm, 4pm & 5pm)
This 35-minute multimedia experience features the highlights of
Jordan, beginning with a Disney-style walk through the Siq and followed by a simulated flying-carpet tour of
Jordan, complete with movable seats. At least four people are needed for the shows to run, so this attraction is only
sporadically open. Unless you speak Arabic, ask your hotel to call ahead to ascertain current timings.
Tours
There are a number of good travel agents in town offering diving and snorkelling trips
(
Click here
)
, tours in Jordan (including to Wadi Rum,
Click here
)
, and longer trips to
neighbouring Egypt, and Israel and the Palestinian Territories. Some agencies also organ-
ise day trips to Petra (JD40 per person for a minimum of three; JD80 for one); these trips
are worth considering if you only have one day to spend at Petra and don't want to spend
half of it waiting for public transport. Bear in mind that the price doesn't include entrance
fees and you'll find the amount of time you get to spend at the site is disappointingly
brief. Some of the more experienced agencies include:
International Traders
TOUR
( 2013757;
www.traders.com.jo
;
Al-Hammamat al-Tunisieh St)
The price reflects the
reliable and quality service.
Nyazi Tours
TOUR
