Egypt, Jordan · Archaeology

10-Hour Petra Tour from Sharm El Sheikh with Ferry via Aqaba

10 Hours Round trip from Wadi Musa Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Sail across the Gulf of Aqaba from Taba to Jordan
02 Explore Petra, the red rose rock city carved into the mountains
03 Ride a horse to the Siq, Petra's natural rock canyon
04 Visit the Roman Theatre, Royal Tombs, Roman colonnaded street, and Qasr al-Bent
05 Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Petra

Drive from Sharm to Taba and sail across the Gulf of Aqaba to Jordan on a 10-hour trip to Petra. Explore the red rose rock city, carved directly from the mountains, and discover the legacy of the Nabateans in one of the most powerful civilizations that flourished almost 2,000 years ago. Surrounded by rocky mountains, gorges, and cliffs, Petra offers a remarkable journey through a remote desert landscape.

Continue directly to Petra for a full-day visit to the red rose rock city, the city of the Nabateans, and the lost city carved into the rocks.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Aqaba, Sharm el Sheikh, Petra, Taba

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Full-Day Petra Tour from Sharm El Sheikh

Discover Petra on a tour from Sharm El Sheikh, with transfer from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh to Taba by a modern air-conditioned vehicle.
Meet at Taba and take the boat to Aqaba.
Continue directly to Petra for a full-day visit to the red rose rock city, the city of the Nabateans, and the lost city carved into the rocks.
Ride a horse to the Siq, a natural crack in the rocks.
Visit the Nabateans.
Continue along the street to the Roman Theatre, Royal Tombs, the Roman colonnaded street, and Qasr al-Bent.
Have lunch, then return to Aqaba port to take the cruise back to Taba.
Drive back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.