Overview
Highlights
✧Explore Petra with an expert guide who uncovers hidden details in the rock-cut tombs.
✧Wander past the King Wall’s thirteen royal tombs, admiring intricate Nabatean carvings.
✧Enjoy a traditional Jordanian lunch, savoring authentic local flavors.
✧Hassle-free border crossing with included ferry tickets and Jordanian visa.
✧Capture stunning photos of the Treasury, guided to the best angles.
✧Experience the dramatic reveal of the Treasury as you exit the narrow Siq canyon.
✧Visit the Roman Theater carved into the mountainside and imagine ancient performances.
What’s Included
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off in Sharm El-Sheikh
- ✓Round-trip ferry tickets: Taba ↔ Aqaba
- ✓All transfers in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles
- ✓Jordanian entry visa
- ✓On-site guide in Petra (Russian) – approx. 3 hours
- ✓Petra entrance fees
- ✓Short optional horse ride in Petra (700 meters)
- ✓Lunch at a local restaurant with authentic Jordanian cuisine
- ✓Free bottled water during transfers
- ✓All service charges and taxes included
What’s Not Included
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- ✘Tipping
- ✘Personal expenses and shopping
- ✘Travel insurance
- ✘Gratuities and tips
- ✘Optional add-ons unless selected
Notes
Run:
Saturday & Wednesday
What To Expect
Hotel Pickup
- Early morning transfer from your hotel in Sharm El-Sheikh to Taba port in a modern air-conditioned vehicle (approx. 3.5 hours, pickup around 1:15 AM depending on hotel location). Enjoy scenic views of the Sinai Desert and the mountains of the Gulf of Aqaba.
Ferry to Jordan
- Board the ferry at around 5:30 AM to cross the Gulf of Aqaba, arriving in Jordan around 8:45 AM. Continue by air-conditioned vehicle for 2 hours to Petra
Arrival & Guide
- Meet your English-speaking guide at Petra’s arrival hall to begin your exploration.
Petra Tour Highlights
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- Walk through the dramatic 1.2 km Siq canyon, a narrow, naturally formed gorge that served as a waterway into Petra.
Al Khazneh (The Treasury):
- Marvel at Petra’s most iconic structure, carved into sandstone cliffs with Greek-influenced architecture and centuries-old legends.
Roman Theater:
- Explore the impressive theater carved into the mountainside, reflecting Petra’s Hellenistic influence and Nabatean engineering.
Ancient City Insights:
- Learn about Petra’s urban planning, water channels, cisterns, and gardens that supported 30,000 residents in the desert.
Lunch:
- Enjoy a traditional Jordanian meal at a local restaurant in Petra’s city center.
Return:
- After your full-day tour, return by vehicle to Aqaba port, take the ferry back to Taba, and transfer to your hotel in Sharm El-Sheikh.
Al-Habis Fort:
- After lunch, visit Al-Habis Fort, a secondary fortress overlooking the central Petra basin. Enjoy panoramic views and learn about its role in controlling strategic routes within Petra.
Return to Sharm El-Sheikh:
- At the end of the day, sail back by ferry to Taba and transfer by vehicle to your hotel in Sharm El-Sheikh.
Ticket Information:
- After booking, you will receive a confirmation voucher via email. Print it or show it on your smartphone/tablet on the day of the tour. No hidden fees or surcharges.
Map
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The full journey typically takes around 4 to 5 hours each way, depending on your flight duration and border crossing time. Most organized day trips are carefully timed to maximize your hours inside Petra while ensuring a smooth return to Sharm El Sheikh by evening.
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Yes, and thousands of travelers do it every year. With an early morning departure, you can spend several meaningful hours exploring Petra's most iconic sites — the Siq, the Treasury, and the colonnaded street — before heading back. It's an ambitious day, but absolutely worth every hour.
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The most efficient and popular option is traveling by plane, which significantly cuts down transit time compared to overland routes. Most tour operators offer organized excursions from Sharm El Sheikh to Petra that handle flights, transfers, and guided entry — leaving you free to simply experience the journey.
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Since Petra is located in Jordan, Egyptian and most international visitors will need a Jordanian entry visa. Many organized day trips include visa assistance or arrangements as part of the package, so it's worth confirming this with your tour operator before booking.
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Comfortable, sturdy walking shoes are essential — Petra involves a lot of walking across uneven terrain. Lightweight, breathable clothing works best, along with sun protection, a refillable water bottle, and a small daypack for your essentials. Modest dress is also respectful and recommended when visiting this historically and culturally significant site.
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