Petra excursion from Sharm Elshiekh

* Firstly , you will be transferred from your hotel in Sharm El Shiek to Taba by A-C Vehicle, approximately 3 hours driving.

Ferry boat from Aqaba to Petra

* Then upon arrival to Taba. you will take the boat to Aqaba where you will be met and assisted 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 long does it take to get from Sharm Elsheikh to Petra?

It takes about 10 hours from Sharm to Petra

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.