Egypt, Jordan · UNESCO Heritage Sites

1-Day Petra Tour from Sharm El Sheikh by Ferry via Taba and Aqaba

1 Day Round trip from Sharm El-Sheikh Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Petra, the city of the Nabataeans and a marvel of ancient architecture
  • 02 Sail from Taba to Aqaba by royal ferry boat across the Red Sea
  • 03 Explore the Siq, the Treasury, the Royal Tombs, the Roman Theatre, and more
  • 04 Discover Qasr Al-Bent and Petra's colonnaded street carved into the rocks
  • 05 Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant in Petra

Explore the ancient city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its rock-cut architecture. Enter through the Siq, a narrow canyon lined with stunning carvings and rock formations, and marvel at the iconic Treasury as you emerge into the heart of Petra. Continue along Facades Street to discover the Royal Tombs, Roman Theatre, Colonnaded Street, and Qasr Al-Bent, an important Nabataean temple. Immerse yourself in Petra's rich history and breathtaking beauty on this full-day journey from Sharm El Sheikh via Taba and Aqaba.

As you emerge from the Siq, catch your first glimpse of the iconic Treasury, a breathtaking sight that has stood for over 2,000 years.

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 Not applicable
Cities Aqaba, Sharm el Sheikh, Petra, Taba
Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Petra Discovery by Ferry from Sharm El Sheikh

  • Pick up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh around 23:30 - 00:30 and transfer to Taba by modern air-conditioned bus.
  • The journey takes approximately 3.5 hours.
  • Arrive in Taba and meet your guide, who will assist you with the boat transfer to Aqaba. Board the boat and enjoy a scenic cruise across the Red Sea to Aqaba.
  • Upon arrival in Aqaba, you will be met by your guide and transferred to Petra for a full-day visit.
  • Begin your exploration of Petra, the ancient city of the Nabateans, known for its stunning rock-cut architecture, at the entrance to the Siq, a narrow canyon leading into Petra.
  • Walk through the Siq, marveling at the intricate carvings and rock formations along the way. As you emerge from the Siq, catch your first glimpse of the iconic Treasury, a breathtaking sight that has stood for over 2,000 years.
  • Continue along Facades Street, exploring the Royal Tombs, the Roman Theatre, the Roman Colonnaded Street, and Qasr Al-Bent.
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant in Petra.
  • After lunch, return to Aqaba port and board the cruise back to Taba.
  • Upon arrival in Taba, drive back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.
  • Arrive at your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh around 1:00 am, concluding your unforgettable journey to Petra. This itinerary provides a seamless and unforgettable experience, allowing you to explore the wonders of Petra from the comfort of Sharm El Sheikh. From the majestic Treasury to the ancient Roman ruins, you'll immerse yourself in the rich history and breathtaking beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Siq, Treasury, Facades Street, Red Sea

Where this trip takes you

Siq, Treasury, Facades Street, Red Sea

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Sharm El-Sheikh 4 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All transfers by air-conditioned bus
  • Ferry boat tickets
  • English- or Russian-speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch during the tour

What's Not Included

  • Any extras not mentioned in the program
  • Drinks with lunch in the restaurant
  • For another language guide in Petra, an extra fee applies

Know before you go

Overday Petra by Ferry Boat from Sharm EL Sheikh tour experience in an air-conditioned car with a guide.

Discover more about the kingdom of the Nabateans.

Marvel at the world-famous Treasury, the tombs, and the colonnaded street carved into the rocks, and enjoy an open buffet lunch at a nice restaurant.

We present one of the finest luxury trips from Sharm El Sheikh to Petra.

  • The journey starts every Tuesday and Friday night.
  • We pick you up from any location in Sharm or from the main entrance of Dahab city by big bus, then move to Taba Marine, where we start sailing for one hour on our royal ferry boat to the Aqaba border.

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.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Sharm El-Sheikh.

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