Day Tour to Petra
From Sharm El Sheikh by Cruise
Duration
1 Day
Schedule
Tue. & Friday
Type
Group
Pickup
Hotel
A Journey to the Lost City of the Nabateans
Step back in time with a full-day excursion to Petra, one of the world’s most iconic archaeological wonders. From Sharm El Sheikh, travel across the Gulf of Aqaba into Jordan, where the rose-red city carved into the sandstone cliffs awaits. This UNESCO World Heritage Site—famed as the “Lost City”—offers breathtaking monuments, temples, and tombs that have stood for over 2,000 years.
Tour Highlights
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Sail across the Gulf of Aqaba from Taba to Jordan.
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Explore Petra, the Nabatean “Rose City” carved entirely into the mountains.
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Walk through the Siq Canyon, a dramatic 1.2 km gorge leading to the Treasury.
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Behold the Treasury (Al-Khazneh), Petra’s most iconic façade.
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Discover the Royal Tombs, Roman Theatre, Colonnaded Street, and Qasr Al-Bint.
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Enjoy a traditional lunch in Petra.
Included/Excluded
- Pickup from / to hotel
- A/C modern vehicles
- Professional tour guide
- Entrance fees
- Ferry boat charge Taba - Aqaba - Taba
- Horse ride
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Bottled water during transfers
- Jordan entry VISA
- Taxes
- Any non-mentioned activity
- Tipping
Tour Plan
Morning Transfer
Your adventure begins early with pickup from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh. Travel in a modern air-conditioned vehicle to Taba (approx. 3.5 hours). Upon arrival, you will be assisted through port formalities.
Sail to Jordan
Board the ferry across the Gulf of Aqaba to Aqaba, where our representative will greet you and assist with your transfer directly to Petra.
Discover Petra
Arrive at Petra, the fabled “Rose-Red City” carved into the sandstone cliffs by the Nabateans in the 6th century BC. Begin your journey on horseback before walking through the breathtaking Siq Canyon, a narrow gorge flanked by towering rock walls.
As the canyon opens, witness the spectacular Treasury (Al-Khazneh) suddenly appear—a sight that leaves every visitor speechless. Continue your tour along the Street of Facades, the Roman Theatre, and the Royal Tombs, before reaching the Colonnaded Street and Qasr Al-Bint, Petra’s main temple.
Lunch & Return
Savor an included lunch at a local restaurant in Petra before returning to Aqaba. From there, sail back to Taba and drive onward to Sharm El Sheikh, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel in the evening.
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