The Lost City of Petra: Day Tour from Sharm El Sheikh by Ferry
Cross the Gulf of Aqaba and step into one of the world's greatest ancient wonders in a single remarkable day.
This carefully routed day tour gives travelers a genuine opportunity to experience Petra from Sharm El Sheikh, crossing the Sinai Peninsula and the Gulf of Aqaba by ferry to reach the rose-red canyon city of Jordan. The itinerary is designed for efficiency and depth, placing you inside one of the most celebrated archaeological sites on the planet.
Few journeys match the contrast of this one: a coastal resort city on the Red Sea serving as the departure point for a carved-stone capital that once commanded ancient trade routes. The route takes you overland through the Sinai to Taba, where a short ferry crossing brings you into Jordanian territory and onward to the Ma'an Gorge.
Petra holds dual UNESCO World Heritage Site status and a place among the New Wonders of the World. The city remained largely unknown to the outside world for over a millennium before rediscovery, and its scale and craftsmanship continue to astonish visitors. A local lunch is included before the return journey to Sharm El Sheikh.
Tour Highlights
Walk through the Siq gorge to the iconic Treasury of Al Khazneh, Petra's most photographed monument carved directly into pink sandstone.
Explore the Roman Theater, a rock-cut amphitheater capable of seating thousands, reflecting Petra's place within the Roman provincial world.
Visit the Temples and Treasures of the Citadel, standing as evidence of the Nabataean civilization's architectural and commercial power.
Cross the Gulf of Aqaba by ferry from Taba, a scenic and straightforward border crossing that adds a memorable dimension to the journey.
View the royal tomb facades along the King Wall, a series of monumental burial chambers cut into the cliff face above the city floor.
Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, making this visit genuinely bucket-list caliber.
Enjoy a traditional lunch at a local Jordanian restaurant before making your return journey across the border to Sharm El Sheikh.
Itinerary
Your guide collects you from your Sharm El Sheikh hotel in the morning. The group travels overland through the Sinai Peninsula toward the border town of Taba.
At Taba, board a ferry across the Gulf of Aqaba into Jordan. The crossing is brief and offers open-water views before arrival at the Jordanian port.
Travel by road through the Jordanian landscape to the Ma'an region, where the ancient Nabataean capital of Petra is nestled within a dramatic sandstone canyon.
Enter the city through the narrow Siq passageway and visit Al Khazneh (the Treasury), the Roman Theater, the King Wall royal tombs, and the Citadel temples. Your guide provides historical context throughout the walk.
After the tour, sit down for a traditional Jordanian lunch at a nearby restaurant. This pause also provides time to rest before the return journey.
Reverse the route back via ferry across the Gulf of Aqaba and overland through the Sinai. Your guide drops you at your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.
What Is Included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Sharm El Sheikh
- Round-trip ferry crossing across the Gulf of Aqaba
- Overland transportation through Sinai and Jordan
- Guided tour of the ancient city of Petra
- Entrance fees to Petra archaeological site
- Lunch at a local Jordanian restaurant
Not Included
- Personal travel insurance
- Jordanian visa fees if applicable
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal spending and souvenirs
- Beverages not included with lunch
Important Information
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