Full-Day Petra Tour from Sharm El Sheikh by Cruise
Highlights
Petra, Sharm el Sheikh
archaeological, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
10 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Drive from Sharm to Taba to sail across the Gulf of Aqaba on a ferry to Jordan’s incomparable city of Petra. Discover directly carved into the mountains, the mute monument to the powerful civilization that blossomed almost 2,000 years ago in this remote desert. Visit the SIq, the Treasury and other attractions of Petra and learn about its fascinating past through exciting stories.
Itinerary
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Discover Petra From Sharm El Sheikh
- You will be transferred from your hotel in Sharm El Shiek to Taba via a modern air-conditioned vehicle for approximately 3 hours and a half.
- Then you will be met and assisted at Taba. Take the boat to Aqaba from where you will move directly to Petra for a full day visit, to the Red Rose Rock City, the City of the Nabateans, the lost city carved all in the mountains, riding on a horse to the Siq (canyon) which is a natural crack in the rocks. The Nabateans developed it into their structure elements, walking through the 1.2 km canyon and enjoying the beautiful carvings of statues, idols and niches.
- On the way to the treasury, you will be wondering about the time the treasury will appear to you behind the corner that has been standing there for over 2000 years, and then continue along the facades street to the Roman Theatre, Royal Tombs, the Roman collonaded street, Qasr al-bent.
- Enjoy lunch and head back to Aqaba port to take the cruise back to Taba; drive back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.