Ancient Petra in Jordan

Overview

transfer picks you up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh at night and takes you to the city of Taba, where you take a ferry to the Jordanian city of Aqaba. The path

to The ferry takes about one hour

upon arrival you take the bus to travel to the city of Wadi Musa for about 3 hours

Walking distance to the Ancient City of Petra through the Siq Mountain Canyon Its length is 1 km

it is an ancient city carved into the rocks, located in the southwest of Jordan

on the altitude of more than 900 m above sea level. At sunrise and sunset, the rocks are painted with pink and scarlet shades

Sightseeing of the El Khazneh Palace is one of the main attractions of Petra, the tomb of one of the kings of the Nabataean kingdom. The building is carved in

huge rock, has a pediment with columns of unique beauty

Further on, you can see many buildings carved into the rocks in the first century , houses, staircases, arches and Romanian amphitheater for 4000 spectators

Next, a walk along the Street of Colonnades - the central street of Petra in the Roman period

You will have free time for photos and climbing to the Ad-Deir Monastery, which is accessed by a staircase of 800 steps

Lunch at the restaurant

In the evening, you return to the port of Aqaba and then take a bus back to Sharm el-Sheikh

Arrival at the hotel at approximately 01:00 the next day

Highlights

Ancient city of Petra
Palace of El-Khazneh
The Romanian amphitheater, Royal Tombs, obelisks
Al-Hasib Mountain

Basic Information

Duration:

1 DAY

Departure Time:

00:00

Return Time:

01:00

Included:

Transportation services for the entire trip
Services of an english-speaking guide
Entrance tickets as per the program
Ferry ticket
Lunch at a restaurant

Not Included:

Camel or carriage ride in Petra's canyon
Drinks during lunch

Items To Bring

Passport and a copy of your passport (required by the police when leaving Sharm El Sheikh)
Travel insurance
Water, dry breakfasts (pre-order at the reception)
Headgear, comfortable shoes, warm clothing (in winter)
Money for personal expenses

Tour Program

Departure from the hotel to the city of Taba, transfer to a ferry, and border crossing in Aqaba city
A bus journey to the city of Wadi Musa, approximately 3 hours
A walk to the Ancient city of Petra through the Siq gorge Mountain Canyon, about 1 km
Exploring the Palace of El-Khazneh, the Romanian amphitheater, Royal Tombs, obelisks
Ascend to Al-Hasib Mountain for a panoramic view
Lunch at a restaurant
Return to Aqaba city
Arrival at the hotel at around 01:00 the following day