Petra Day Trip from Sharm El-Sheikh (By Bus & Ferry)

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Duration

1 day

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

1 person

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Embark on a bucket-list adventure with this Petra Day Trip from Sharm El-Sheikh. Cross the Gulf of Aqaba and journey into the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to witness the “Rose-Red City,” a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. From the dramatic walk through the Siq canyon to the first breathtaking glimpse of the Treasury, this tour offers a seamless way to explore ancient history without the hassle of complex visa paperwork.

Highlights

  • Ferry Crossing: Scenic transfer across the Gulf of Aqaba.
  • Horse Riding: A 10-minute Bedouin-guided horse ride at the Petra entrance.
  • The Siq: Walking through the natural sandstone canyon.
  • The Treasury: Viewing Petra's most iconic carved facade.
  • Historical Sites: Seeing the Roman Theater, Royal Tombs, and ancient temples.

Daily Itinerary

Early Morning: Transfer to Taba

  • 01:00 AM: Pick up from your hotel in an air-conditioned coach.

  • Travel to Taba in a tourist convoy.

  • Receive assistance at the marina in Taba before boarding the ferry.

Morning: Arrival in Jordan

  • Transfer by ferry boat across the Gulf to Aqaba.

  • Arrive at the Royal Yacht Club in Aqaba.

  • Meet company representatives who will welcome you and assist with arrival formalities.

  • Transfer by modern coach from Aqaba to Petra.

Afternoon: Exploring Petra

  • The Visitor Center: Begin the tour at the entrance of the city.

  • Horse Ride: Each guest is assigned a Bedouin-guided horse for the journey from the center to the entrance of the Siq.

  • The Siq: Walk through the Siq, a winding, one-kilometer-long fissure between overhanging sandstone cliffs that rise 300 feet overhead.

  • The Treasury (Al-Khazneh): Exit the Siq to view the Treasury, a massive monument carved from the mountain rock, standing approximately 140 feet high and 90 feet wide.

  • City Tour: Continue past the Treasury to view hundreds of carved structures, including royal tombs, temples, burial chambers, and the Roman Theater.

  • Lunch: Enjoy a meal included in the program.

Evening: Return

  • After completing the tour, transfer back to Aqaba for the ferry return to Taba.

  • Transfer from Taba back to your hotel.

  • 00:00 (Next Day): Estimated end of the tour.

  • Round-trip transportation (Air-conditioned coach and Ferry Boat).
  • Lunch.
  • Professional guide (Language according to guest nationality).
  • Entrance fees to Petra.
  • Border taxes for both Egypt and Jordan.
  • 10-minute horse ride in Petra.
  • Meet and assist services at marinas in Taba and Aqaba.
  • Soft drinks.
  • Tips for the horse guides.
  • Any personal expenses (shopping, etc.).

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