From Sharm El Sheikh: Day Tour to Petra by Ferry
ID: GYG346886-619931
Category:
Country: Egypt
Duration:
18:00 hours
Description
Visit the world-famous Petra, Jordan’s most visited attraction, and learn more about the lost city of the Nabateans.
Start your journey to Petra with pickup from Sharm El Sheikh in a modern air-conditioned vehicle just before midnight. Travel to the border crossing at Taba. Be met and assisted at the border, and once in Jordan, travel to the port of Aqaba. Hop on the ferry and sail directly towards Jordan’s "Rose City", known worldwide as Petra.
Explore the lost city of the Nabataeans, which was carved into the mountains many centuries ago. Choose between walking or riding a camel to the Siq (canyon) which is a natural crack in the rocks. Follow the trail which leads to the city and discover the beautiful carvings of statues, idols, and various structures.
At the end of the canyon, you will be able to see the famous “Al Khazneh” which has been standing for more than 2000 years. See the Roman theater, the royal tombs, the Roman collonaded street, and Qasr al-Bent with a guide.
After discovering the many beautiful sights of Petra, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before travelling back to the port of Aqaba to take the cruise back to Taba. Finally, upon arrival in Sharm El Sheikh, be transferred back to your hotel at around midnight.
Highlights
- Enjoy a full-day, all inclusive excursion to Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
- Learn more about the ancient kingdom of the Nabataeans.
- Enjoy a pleasant ferry ride from Egypt to Jordan
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• In case of an urgent cancellation on the part of the ferry, or booking on other days out of the schedule, you will be transferred into Jordan via the Arava border
• Please provide a copy of passport which must be sent to the local partner at the most 2 days before the tour
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
At your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
