1-Day Petra Tour from Sharm El Sheikh with Ferry and Jordan Visa

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Marvel at Petra, the archaeological wonder and UNESCO World Heritage Site
• 02 Visit Al Khazneh, Petra's iconic Treasury
• 03 See the Roman Theatre and the 13 graves of the famous King Wall
• 04 Travel from Sharm El Sheikh through the Sinai Peninsula and across the Gulf of Aqaba to Jordan

Embark on a captivating 1-day tour from Sharm El Sheikh to Petra, travelling through the Sinai Peninsula to Taba before boarding a ferry across the Gulf of Aqaba to Jordan. Continue to the Ma'an gorge, home to the mesmerizing ancient city of Petra and one of the region's most remarkable archaeological treasures. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site and admire its extraordinary rock-cut heritage before returning to Sharm El Sheikh.

Make your way to the gorge of Ma'an, where the ancient city of Petra can be found.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Sharm el Sheikh, Maan, Petra, Taba

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Petra Day Tour via Taba and the Gulf of Aqaba

• Start with pickup from Sharm El Sheikh and travel through the Sinai Peninsula to Taba.
• From here, take a ferry across the Gulf of Aqaba to Jordan.
• Make your way to the gorge of Ma'an, where the ancient city of Petra can be found.
• After exploring Petra, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before heading back to Sharm El Sheikh.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Ferry tickets
• Entry visa to Jordan
• Petra entrance fees
• On-site tour guide
• Lunch

What's Not Included

• Tip
• Any extra fees

What to bring

• Passport or ID card
• Comfortable shoes
• Comfortable clothes

Know before you go

• A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Wonders of the World, the city was once described as 'forgotten by the world for over 1,000 years'. Petra is home to towering buildings carved into the pink stone. On your tour of the canyon, admire the sight of the Treasure Palace, the Roman Theater, and the Temple and Treasures of the Citadel. One of the most astounding archaeological sites in the world, this tour will allow you to check it off your bucket list.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Sharm El-Sheikh, Second Sharm Al Shiekh, Egypt

Tour start

Sharm El-Sheikh, Second Sharm Al Shiekh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.