Petra Day Trip from Sharm el Sheikh
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Petra's ancient rock-cut architecture
- Marvel at the Treasury (Al-Khazneh)
- Walk through the Siq canyon
- Visit the Roman Theater
- Enjoy a traditional Jordanian lunch
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip ferry transportation
- Guided tour of Petra's main sites
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
You will be picked up from your hotel in and taken to the port of Taba. There you board the ferry to Aqaba / Jordan. After a 40-minute drive, you will be met by your tour guide. The transfer will bring you to Petra within two hours. With the horse or on foot it goes through the rock gorge, the Sik, to the probably most beautiful monument, the treasure house. From here you continue on Fassaden-Straße, to the Roman Theater, the Royal Tombs and Qasr al-Bint. After lunch in Petra, you will be driven back to Aqaba, where you will have an hour of free time that you can use for shopping. The transfer will then bring you back to the port of Aqaba to take the ferry to Taba. After your arrival at the port of Taba, the transfer will bring you back to your hotel. More information about day trip to Petra by ferry from Sharm el Sheikh
Important information
Know before you book
- Passport details are required for border crossing arrangements.
- Tour operates in all weather conditions; dress appropriately.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a valid passport for border crossing.
- Carry local currency (Jordanian Dinar) for personal expenses.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Infant Seats Available
Traveler reviews
Beautiful but exhausting excursion
Petra is definitely worth a visit, but the journey from Sharm is very intense. It takes almost 24 hours to get back to the hotel. In Petra itself you only spend about 3.5 hours. The journey from Egypt was a bit chaotic at first, it took quite a while for everyone else to be picked up and partly the bus was also simply standing, without the sense having opened up to us. It was very warm on the bus. The toilet on the bus was not usable, but shops were made for it. The tour guide in Egypt also always spoke in Russian and only in English. But everything was very well organized in Jordan. Our guide Karim was very nice and competent. He explained many interesting things in Petra but also gave us enough time to explore Petra himself. Conclusion: If you have always wanted to see Petra and are willing to put up with some strains, it is definitely recommended.
Very nice tour to Petra
Very nice tour, by bus and ferry, from Sharm to Petra via Acaba. The bus guide was excellent at managing the differents groups and the Petra guide Karim (he's from Petra) is an exquisite person. Recommended!
To do
I think it was the best hike of my life. Everything organized to perfection, I recommend it to anyone who wants to see Petra.
Petra the Beautiful the Unique
I want to thank the company for its excellent service and especially thank guide Karim for his professionalism. The beauty of the canyon and the mausoleums built there are magnificent. A lovely experience with excellent service.
A Fantastic Experience
Fantastic, everything well organized. We went to Petra for one day from Sharm el-Sheikh on comfortable, air-conditioned buses, then the fast ferry to Aqaba and then the bus to Petra. There were stops to eat and/or buy something for 20/25 minute along the trip, which were important. All the staff were friendly and the guide was very knowledgeable. They were very punctual on the schedule and precise on the return journey. Well organized. Well done! Congratulations to all of you. Thank you for this wonderful experience. Paolo T