🏜️ From Sharm El Sheikh: Over Day Tour to Petra by Bus & Ferry

Duration: Approximately 24 hours (including transportation & ferry time)

Type: Full-day international excursion — Egypt → Jordan

Destination: Petra, Jordan 🇯🇴

 

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🗺️ Tour Overview

 

Join Blue Heaven Travel Sharm Excursions on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Petra, Jordan’s most famous archaeological treasure and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Carved directly into rose-red sandstone cliffs more than 2,000 years ago, this ancient Nabataean city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site — and one of the most breathtaking places on Earth.

You’ll cross from Sharm El Sheikh to Jordan via bus and ferry, explore the legendary sites of Petra with a professional English–Russian-speaking guide, and enjoy an unforgettable day filled with history, culture, and beauty.

 

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🕓 Itinerary

 

Pickup from Hotel (Around 1:15 a.m.)

Pickup from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh by air-conditioned bus and transfer toward Taba port, with short stops in Dahab and Nuweiba.

Bus Ride to Taba Port

Enjoy the scenery of the Sinai Desert and Aqaba Gulf Mountains during the 2.5-hour drive.

Ferry to Jordan (Around 5:30 a.m.)

Sail across the Aqaba Gulf by ferry. Arrival to Aqaba Port around 8:45 a.m., then continue by bus for about 2 hours to reach Petra.

Arrival & Guided Tour of Petra (Around 9:00 a.m.)

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Petra entrance and start exploring the legendary “Rose City,” carved entirely into stone.

Highlights of Petra:

 

• The Siq Canyon: Walk through the narrow sandstone gorge leading into the ancient city — a stunning 80m-high natural corridor.

• The Treasury (Al-Khazneh): Petra’s most famous monument, featuring Greek-influenced architecture carved into the cliffs.

• The Roman Theatre: Admire the remains of the grand Nabataean theatre carved into the rock.

• Al-Habis Fort: Climb up to this fortress for panoramic views over the Petra basin.

 

Learn about the ingenious water channels and cistern systems that supported life in this desert city of more than 30,000 people.

Lunch at a Local Restaurant

Enjoy a delicious Jordanian meal in the heart of Petra before your return journey.

Return to Sharm El Sheikh

Drive back to Aqaba, take the ferry to Taba, and transfer by bus back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh — arriving late evening.

 

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💰 Price Includes

 

 

• All transfers by air-conditioned bus

• Ferry tickets (Taba ↔ Aqaba)

• Entrance fees to all Petra sites

• Lunch at a local restaurant

• Professional English & Russian-speaking guide

 

 

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❌ Price Excludes

 

 

• Drinks

• Personal expenses

 

 

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📋 What to Expect

 

 

• A scenic ferry journey across the Red Sea

• Walking through the Siq Canyon to witness the Treasury

• Exploring ancient temples, tombs, and the Roman Theatre

• Learning about the Nabataean civilization’s architecture & water systems

• Optional visit to Al-Habis Fortress for incredible panoramic views

 

 

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ℹ️ Important Information

 

 

• You’ll receive your pickup time and meeting point details one day before the tour via email or WhatsApp.

• Don’t forget to bring your passport and comfortable walking shoes.