Overview
Tour Description
A long but unforgettable day from Sharm El Sheikh to Petra, the rose-red city of the Nabataeans in Jordan. You drive to Taba, cross the Gulf of Aqaba by ferry, and spend around three hours in Petra with a local guide before returning the same night. The Jordan visa is included.
Highlights
- Walking through the Siq to the Treasury
- The Street of Facades and the Roman theater
- The Royal Tombs and the colonnaded street
- Ferry across the Gulf of Aqaba
- Lunch in Petra
Itinerary
Petra day trip from Sharm El Sheikh
We pick you up from your Sharm El Sheikh hotel in the early hours for the drive of about three and a half hours to Taba, where you board the ferry to Aqaba in Jordan. From there you drive to Petra. With a local guide you walk through the narrow Siq until the Treasury appears around the final bend, then continue past the Street of Facades to the Roman theater, the Royal Tombs, the colonnaded street and Qasr al-Bint. After lunch you return to Aqaba for the ferry and drive back to Sharm.
Duration: about 20 hours. Meals: Lunch.
Included and Excluded
- Hotel pick-up and return in Sharm
- Air-conditioned transfers
- Ferry tickets Taba to Aqaba and back
- Jordan entry visa
- Petra entrance fee
- Local guide in Petra for about 3 hours
- Short horse ride (optional)
- Lunch in Petra
- Bottled water
- Service charges and taxes
- Personal spending
- Tips
Prices:
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Tour Attractions
FAQs
How much is the Petra trip from Sharm?
$500 per person, including transfers, ferry tickets, the Jordan visa, the Petra entrance fee, a guide and lunch.
What documents do I need?
A passport valid for at least six months, with your Egypt visa. Send us a copy when you book so we can arrange the Jordan visa.
How much walking is involved?
About 6 to 8 km on sand and stone paths. A short horse ride is available for the first 700 meters.
Is it a long day?
Yes, around 20 hours. For a less tiring visit, ask us about an overnight version.
