Egypt, Jordan · Archaeology

18-Hour Petra and Dead Sea Tour from Taba with Ferry Crossing

18 Hours Round trip from Wadi Musa Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Petra, the wonderful red rose rock city of the Nabateans
02 Walk through the Siq canyon, the natural crack in the rocks
03 See Petra's Roman Theatre, Royal Tombs, Roman colonnaded street, Qasr Al-Bent, and archaeological museum
04 Visit the Dead Sea and float in its salty waters
05 Travel by ferry between Nuweiba and Aqaba

Discover Petra, the historical and archaeological city in southern Jordan, on this 18-hour tour from Taba. Travel by ferry from Nuweiba to Aqaba to explore the wonderful red rose rock city, known as the city of the Nabateans and the lost city. Walk through the Siq canyon, see Petra's remarkable monuments, and enjoy lunch in Petra. The tour also includes a visit to the Dead Sea, where you can float in its famously salty waters.

Walk through the Siq canyon, see Petra's remarkable monuments, and enjoy lunch in Petra.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 18 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Aqaba, Petra, Taba, Dead Sea (Jordan), Nuweiba

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Petra and Dead Sea Excursion from Taba

Pick up from your hotel in Taba in an air-conditioned vehicle and travel to Nuweiba Port.
Take the ferry boat to Aqaba Port.
Visit Petra, also known as the wonderful red rose rock city, the city of the Nabateans, and the lost city.
Explore the Siq canyon, the natural crack in the rocks.
Ride a horse to the Roman Theatre, Royal Tombs, the Roman colonnaded street, Qasr Al-Bent, and the archaeological museum.
Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Walk through Aqaba for a short city tour.
Sail back to Nuweiba Port.
Return to your hotel in Taba.