20/06/2024
Petra 1 Day Trip From Sharm Elsheikh
An excursion to Petra from Sharm el-Sheikh is one of the most popular and unusual trips. The journey begins at night, when tourists leave their hotels by bus towards the border
Petra is an ancient rock-cut city in Jordan that is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The main attraction is Al Khazneh (Treasury), known for its magnificent architecture. Also worth seeing are the Rock Facades, the Amphitheater, the Royal Tombs and other amazing structures.
Tour Program
Pick up from your hotel (around around 01:30 Am depends on the Hotel location in Sharm) to drive to Taba port.
Bus to the borders Enjoy the nature of Sinai desert and mountain of AL Aqaba golf while driving for about 2 and half hours to Taba port.
Ferry To Petra you’ll then take the ferry at around 5:30 am to sail across Aqaba golf and get to Jordan at around 8:45 am then 2 more hours drive to get to Petra to start your adventure with your English speaking guide.
Petra in Petra you’ll be met by our guide who will be waiting for you at the arrival hall with our Sharmers Sign to start your journey .
Walk through the Canyon or Siq
We start the tour on foot, though the Siq or the Canyon, a narrow, winding gorge over 1 kilometer in length. Beautiful sandstone formations of Petra were once occupied by the Edomites. One of the reasons why Petra was such an attractive site for the Nabateans is its virtual hiddenness behind a narrow and easily defensible canyon known as the Siq.
Visit of Al Khazneh or The great treasury of the Pharaoh
As you come to the end of this beautiful ravine, a very narrow opening offers a peephole to one of the most spectacular sites in Petra – the treasury. Carved out of the side of the sandstone mountain face probably in the first century BC, scholars debate as to its actual function.
The Roman theater & the Royal tombs
After the visit to the treasury we will visit the Roman theater which dates back to Byzantine era & the Royal tombs. Not a lot is known about the ancient culture of the Nabateans, except that they were excellent engineers with amazing skill and craft. They built water conservation and irrigation systems and carved their homes, temples and tombs right out of the rocks.
Lunch
Have lunch at the Movenpick hotel in the city center.
Visit of Al Habis fort
Afterward, we continue our tour to the hill of Al-Habis Petra fort which dates back to crusaders times, for a breathtaking panoramic view of deep gullies and uniquely colored rock formations.
Back to Sharm El Sheikh
We will drive back to Aqaba at 6.45 pm where you will have one hour free time for shopping.
Then take your boat back to Nuweiba Marine then back to Sharm El Sheikh by bus arriving after midnight and you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Inclusions
Air conditioned transportation every where in Petra and Sharm El Sheikh.
All entrance fees to all the touristic places mentioned in the itinerary.
Lunch in a local restaurant
Professional English speaking guide
bottled water on the bus
Visa to Jordan and Visa to Re-Entre Sharm El-Sheikh (Gulf of Aqaba free zone).
Exclusions
Drinks
Personal expenses
Timing & Duration
Petra Excursion From Sharm El Sheikh
What to take with you?
Passport
Camera zoom maximum 55 pixels
Sun glasses
Hats
Comfy shoes ( trainers would be perfect for this excursion )
Breakfast box (free of charge in most of the hotels in Sharm El Sheikh ).
The Price
Petra Excursion From Sharm El Sheikh
Activities
Departure Time 01:30
Return Time 23:00