Petra Day Trip from Sharm El Sheikh
Overview
Cross two borders in one epic day to stand before Petra, Jordan's lost jewel and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Departing Sharm around midnight, travel by bus to Taba and hydrofoil across the Gulf of Aqaba, then on to the ancient Nabataean city. Walk the narrow Siq canyon until it opens onto the rose-red facade of the Treasury (Al-Khazneh), then explore the Roman Theatre and the Royal Tombs with your English-speaking guide before lunch at a local restaurant and the journey home.
Highlights
- Petra — one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
- The Siq — the dramatic canyon entrance to the ancient city
- The Treasury (Al-Khazneh), Petra's iconic rose-red facade
- The Roman Theatre and the Royal Tombs
- Lunch at a local restaurant
Programme
- 1Late-night hotel pickup
Departure from Sharm around midnight.
- 2Bus to Taba
About 3 hours north along the Gulf of Aqaba.
- 3Hydrofoil to Jordan
Roughly 1 hour across the Gulf of Aqaba.
- 4Bus to Petra
About 1.5 hours through the Jordanian desert.
- 5Guided visit of Petra (~3 hours)
The Siq, the Treasury, the Temple, the Roman Theatre and the Royal Tombs.
- 6Lunch
Lunch at a local restaurant (drinks not included).
- 7Return journey
Ferry and bus back — arrival in Sharm after midnight.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- Round-trip bus + hydrofoil ferry
- English-speaking guide
- Petra entrance
- Lunch (drinks excluded)
Not included
- Jordan entry/visa fees where applicable
- Drinks
- Tips (optional, appreciated)
- Personal expenses
Good to know
What passport requirements apply?
What language does the guide speak?
How demanding is the day?
What's the cancellation policy?
🎒 What to bring
- Passport (6+ months validity)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sun protection and hat
- Warm layer for night travel
- Packed breakfast
💡 Good to know
- Passport with 6+ months validity mandatory
- Guide speaks English
- Italian-speaking guide available on request when booking
- Long overnight journey with lots of walking
