1-Day Petra Highlights Tour from Dahab with Gulf of Aqaba Ferry

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Enjoy the sight of Petra's vibrant red, white, pink, and sandstone cliffs
• 02 Learn more about the history of the lost city of Petra
• 03 Take a ferry boat ride across the Gulf of Aqaba
• 04 Explore the Red Rose Rock City, one of the world's most valuable archaeological sites

Admire the monuments of Petra, a unique ancient city in southern Jordan, famed for its beauty and rock-cut architecture. Starting from Dahab, cross the Gulf of Aqaba by ferry and continue to Petra for a guided visit through towering hills of rust-coloured sandstone. Explore the Red Rose Rock City, one of the world's most valuable archaeological sites, and learn more about the history of this lost city.

Starting from Dahab, cross the Gulf of Aqaba by ferry and continue to Petra for a guided visit through towering hills of rust-coloured sandstone.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Aqaba, Petra, Dahab, Taba

Languages Arabic, English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Dahab to Petra Excursion via Aqaba

• Depart from Dahab early in the morning at a time to be confirmed, and head to the Dahab Main Checkpoint.
• Drive to Taba Heights Marina, meet your tour guide, and then sail to Aqaba.
• Arrive at Aqaba Marina and continue by road to Petra.
• At 11:00 am or 12:00 pm, reach Petra and begin the guided tour.
• Return to the entrance for lunch. Next, transfer back from Petra to Aqaba.
• Proceed from Aqaba to Taba Heights.
• Later, receive assistance and head back to Dahab.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transfer from Dahab to Taba Heights Marina and return
• Meet and assist at Taba Heights Marina in/out
• Meet and assist at Aqaba in/out
• Boat from Taba Heights Marina to Aqaba and back
• Transfers by A/C bus from Aqaba to Petra and back
• Entrance fees in Petra
• Time in Petra sightseeing from 3-4 hours
• Professional licensed Petra guide
• One-night hotel in Dahab

What's Not Included

• Tips
• Drinks are not included

Know before you go

• Egyptian Pounds are not accepted in Jordan. You can use the following currencies: GBP, EURO, USD, and JD.
• If you do not have any Jordanian money, you can ask the guide in Aqaba for the ATM or exchange office.
• Please bring your own breakfast, snacks, soft drinks, juices, and water, as lunch is very late.
• The trip is shared with other people.
• On the way from Aqaba to Petra, you may stop one or two times for W.C.
• Please note that times may be subject to change.
• Run: Tuesday and Friday

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Dahab, Egypt

Tour start

Dahab, Saint Catherine, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.