Full Day Trip to Petra from Sharm El Sheikh
Overview
Cairo Top Tours offers you an adored opportunity with one of the valuable tours that you can take advantage of if you are in Sharm El Sheikh. Our full-day tour makes you explore the city of Petra, which is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Jordan and is an archaeological and historical city located in Ma'an Governorate in the southern part of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. It is famous for its rock-cut architecture and ancient aqueduct system. It was formerly known as Sala'a, and was also called the “Pink City” because of the colors of its twisted rocks.
During our day trip to Petra by ferry from Sharm El Sheikh, you will explore Petra, known as the City of the Nabataeans, a marvel of ancient architecture intricately carved into the mountains. Set off to the Siq, a natural canyon that stretches for 1.2 kilometers and is adorned with magnificent sculptures of statues, idols, and niches. As you make your way through the city, you'll come across the Treasury, a building that has stood for more than 2,000 years. Your journey continues along street facades that lead you to the Royal Roman Theater, cemeteries, Roman Columned Street, and the Alpent Palace.
Today, Petra is the symbol of Jordan and the kingdom's most popular tourist attraction. it is among the most popular travel places for world leaders. The city celebrated its one-millionth visitor for the first time in the history of Jordanian tourism in November 2019.
One of the most popular tours from Sharm El Sheikh is the Sharm to Petra Day Trip, as the only way to get there is via ferry boat.To take advantage of our many Egypt trips and Sharm El Sheikh excursions, make your reservation now!
Inclusion
- All Cairo Top Tours transfers are done privately from your hotel and back.
- Air-conditioned private vehicle for all transportation during Egypt Day Tours.
- All ferry ticket Taba - Aqaba - Taba taxes included.
- An English-speaking guide for about 2 hours from the entrance.
- Horseback riding in Petra.
- A bottle of water during the excursion to Petra from Sharm El Sheikh.
- Admission fees to Petra.
- Jordan entry visa (via Aqaba only, nationalities not restricted).
- Excursion taxes in Jordan are included.
- A delicious lunch in Petra is included.
- Full service charges and taxes.
Exclusion
- Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tipping is not included in the price of the excursion to Petra from Sharm El Sheikh.
- - If you go to Petra on other days except Tuesday and Friday, the following fees will apply:
* Entrance to Taba: $20 / Taxi: $10 pp / Israeli departure taxes: $64 pp / Jordan departure taxes: $15 per person.
Itinerary
Enjoy your vacation and do not miss the opportunity if you are in Sharm El Sheikh; taking one of our fun excursions to Petra is that one of our representatives will be waiting for you at your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh to take you in a private air-conditioned car to the port of Taba where you can take your boat to Petra and explore one of the most beautiful cities known around the world for its historical significance.
Once you go to Petra. Get to know Petra better and enjoy her history and the beauty of her colors. Petra was inhabited in prehistoric times, according to archaeologists, and in the sixth century A.C., it was the home of the Edomitas, who were known for their ceramic production and who were not as interested in Petra sculpture as the Nabateos, who created the figures.
The "Siq" road, a narrow path with sunlight leaking in between its two towering edges, is the only way to approach this naturally fortified area, which is traversed by tourists and those traveling to Petra on foot or on the backs of animals or carts.
You will take pictures and enjoy your journey once the tour is complete. After that, you will be driven back to your Sharm El Sheikh hotel.
Price
| Number of Persons | Prices |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $895.00 Per Person |
| 2 - 3 Persons | $570.00 Per Person |
| 4 - 6 Persons | $490.00 Per Person |
| 7 - 10 Persons | $460.00 Per Person |
