Day trip to Petra from Sharm offers the opportunity to visit one of the most famous archaeological and historical monuments in the world, which is also included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and it was the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom and is renowned for landmarks like the Treasury (Al-Khazneh)So it is is a popular excursion to explore one of the Seven Wonders of the World while enjoying a vacation in Egypt.
Inclusions
Exclusions
Pick up service from your hotel in Sharm & return
All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
Ferry boat tickets Taba – Aqaba – Taba
Entrance fees to Petra
English speaking guide in Petra
Lunch at local restaurant in Petra
Free bottled water on vehicle
Entry visa to Jordan
All service charges & taxes
Personal spending
Tipping
Petra excursion from Sharm Elshiekh
* Firstly , you will be transferred from your hotel in Sharm El Shiek early morning to Taba by A-C comfortable Vehicle,it takes approximately 3 hours driving.
Ferry boat from Aqaba to Petra
* Then upon arrival to Taba. you will take the boat ,the crossing takes about 1.5 hours till arriving to Aqaba where you will be met and assisted by your tour guide then you will move directly to Petra for a full day visit, to the red rose rock city, the city of the Nabateans, the lost city which was carved all in the mountains 360 , then there will be an interesting experience of riding on a horse to the canyon which is a natural crack in the mountain.
Canyon Experience in Petra
*then walking through the 1.3 km canyon 360 and enjoying watching the beautiful carvings of statues, colors and niches.
Roman theater and the treasury at Petra
*On the way the treasury will appear to you behind the corner that has been hiding there for over than 2000 years, and then proceeding along the facades street to the Roman theatre, royal tombs, the Roman colonnaded street, Qasr al-bent.
*Lunch will be served in a nice local resturant .
Al-Habis Fort
Following lunch, there will be one stop at Al Habis fort. Positioned atop Al-Habis, it offers a splendid vantage point overlooking the central Petra basin, home to the Al-Habis Crusader Fortress. This secondary fortress was strategically constructed and positioned to oversee the vital communication route within the Petra basin, concealed from the view of Al-Wu’eira Fortress..
Driving back to Sharm
finally back to Aqaba port to take the cruise back to Taba and finally driving back to your hotel in Sharm El Shiek.
FAQs
How do I get from Sharm El Sheikh to Petra?
From Sharm El Sheikh to Petra there are 2 ways to use as you can take the drive to Nuweiba, take the car ferry to Aqaba, then take the drive to Petra. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Sharm el-Sheikh airport, fly to Aqaba, then take the drive to Petra.