Egypt, Jordan · UNESCO Heritage Sites

1-Day Petra Boat Tour from Sharm El Sheikh with Aqaba Ferry Crossing

1 Day Round trip from Sharm El-Sheikh Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Sail across the Gulf of Aqaba and enjoy scenic views en route to Jordan
02 Explore Petra, the "Rose City," carved into the mountains by the Nabataeans
03 Walk through the Siq canyon to witness the world-famous Al Khazneh (Treasury)
04 Discover ancient wonders including the Roman theatre, royal tombs, and colonnaded streets

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey from Sharm El Sheikh to the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petra. Sail across the Gulf of Aqaba, then travel by bus to Jordan's iconic "Rose City," carved into the mountains over 2,000 years ago. Walk or ride through the Siq to marvel at Al Khazneh, the Roman theatre, royal tombs, and colonnaded streets. With expert guidance, scenic ferry rides, and a delicious local lunch, this tour blends history, culture, and adventure in one unforgettable day.

Walk or ride through the Siq to marvel at Al Khazneh, the Roman theatre, royal tombs, and colonnaded streets.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Aqaba, Sharm el Sheikh, Petra, Dahab, Taba

Languages English, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Full-Day Petra by Boat via Taba and Aqaba

Guests are picked up between 00:30 and 01:30.
Travel from the Sharm checkpoint at 02:30 to Taba.
Enjoy a short 15-minute break in Dahab, then continue driving for around 1.5 hours to the Egyptian border for border crossing procedures.
Take the ferry boat to Aqaba, a journey of approximately 40 minutes.
Continue from Aqaba to Petra by bus, with one 30-minute stop at a souvenir center.
Arrive in Petra and enjoy an excursion of about 2-3 hours.
Lunch is served in Petra. Drinks are excluded.
Travel back to Aqaba, approximately 2 hours.
Proceed with border crossing.
Travel from the Egyptian border to Sharm El Sheikh.
Take the ferry boat from Aqaba to Taba, approximately 40 minutes.
Proceed with border crossing.
Travel from Taba to Sharm El Sheikh.
Guests are returned to their hotels.
Duration: approximately 20-24 hours.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Sharm El-Sheikh 5 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off from Sharm El Sheikh to the ferry and back
Lunch
Guided tour of Petra Temple
Sightseeing ticket fees

What's Not Included

Any extras not mentioned in the program
Jordan visa: 75 € per person, to be paid in cash as a government fee
Ferry tickets from Egypt to Jordan: 85 € per person, to be paid in cash

What to bring

Passports
Breakfast box
Cash and card
Warm clothes (winter time)
Comfortable shoes and clothes

Know before you go

Additional pickup details.
Please contact us to confirm any updates about the pickup time and provide your room number to make it easier for the guide to access your hotel reception.
Please send a passport photo copy at least 3 days before the trip.

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