Petra Day Trip from Sharm El Sheikh by Ferry
Travel overnight from Sharm to Taba, cross the Red Sea to Aqaba, explore Petra with a guide, enjoy lunch, and return the same evening.
Cross from Egypt to Jordan and discover Petra in one remarkable day.
Begin your Petra day trip from Sharm El Sheikh with a 2:00 a.m. hotel pickup and a private road transfer to Taba Port. Board the 7:00 a.m. ferry across the Gulf of Aqaba and arrive in Jordan at approximately 7:45 a.m. After border formalities, continue through Jordan’s dramatic landscape to Petra. Walk through the narrow Siq with your guide until the rose-colored façade of Al-Khazneh, the Treasury, appears between the sandstone walls. Continue through the Street of Facades and view the Royal Tombs and other Nabataean monuments accessible within the available time. Lunch is included at a local Petra restaurant. Return to Aqaba Port around 5:00 p.m., take the 7:00 p.m. ferry to Taba, and arrive back at your Sharm hotel at approximately 11:00 p.m.
Three defining experiences across Egypt and Jordan.
Taba–Aqaba Ferry
Cross the Gulf of Aqaba by morning ferry and return to Egypt the same evening.
The Siq
Walk through Petra’s monumental sandstone gorge while learning about Nabataean engineering.
Al-Khazneh Treasury
See Petra’s celebrated rock-cut façade emerge dramatically at the end of the Siq.
A carefully timed international day trip from Sharm to Petra and back.
Hotel pickup and drive to Taba
Your driver collects you from the hotel for the approximately three-hour journey north to Taba Port.
Departure formalities and ferry boarding
Complete port and border procedures before boarding the scheduled 7:00 a.m. ferry to Aqaba.
Arrival in Jordan and transfer to Petra
Meet the Jordanian team after entry procedures and travel inland through the mountains toward Petra.
Guided archaeological tour
Enter through the Siq and explore the Treasury, Street of Facades, Royal Tombs, and other monuments reachable within the day’s schedule.
Included lunch and return drive
Enjoy lunch at a local Petra restaurant, then depart in time to reach Aqaba Port at approximately 5:00 p.m.
Ferry to Taba and drive to Sharm
Sail at approximately 7:00 p.m., arrive in Taba around 7:45 p.m., complete formalities, and return to your hotel around 11:00 p.m.
Cross-border transport, sightseeing, admission, and lunch are arranged.
Included
- Round-trip transfers from your Sharm El Sheikh hotel
- Road transportation between Sharm and Taba Port
- Round-trip ferry tickets between Taba and Aqaba
- Transportation in Jordan between Aqaba and Petra
- Professional guide during the Petra visit
- Petra archaeological site entrance ticket
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Petra
- Bottled water
- Service charges and taxes
Not Included
- Drinks during lunch
- Visa, border, departure, or port fees when applied separately
- Horse, carriage, golf cart, or electric vehicle inside Petra
- Personal purchases
- Gratuities
- Any service not specifically mentioned
Request additional comfort for your Petra journey.
Visit Jordan’s greatest archaeological site directly from Sharm.
Two countries in one day
Travel from Egypt to Jordan and return to your Sharm hotel the same evening.
Ferry crossing included
All scheduled maritime transport between Taba and Aqaba is arranged in advance.
Guided Petra visit
Understand the Siq, Treasury, tombs, and Nabataean history with a professional guide.
Lunch included
Pause for a meal at a local Petra restaurant before the return to Aqaba.
Essential answers about traveling from Sharm to Petra.
How long is the Petra day trip from Sharm El Sheikh?
The journey lasts approximately 21 hours, beginning around 2:00 a.m. and returning around 11:00 p.m. Border, port, traffic, and ferry conditions may affect the timing.
Is lunch included in Petra?
Yes. Lunch at a local restaurant in Petra is included. Drinks and special menu upgrades may cost extra.
Do I need a passport and visa?
A valid passport is mandatory. Visa and border requirements depend on nationality, residency, passport validity, and current regulations; documents must be checked before confirmation.
How much walking is involved in Petra?
The visit involves several kilometers over uneven ground, including the Siq and archaeological area. Comfortable walking shoes and reasonable mobility are important.
Are horse rides or electric carts included?
No. Horses, carriages, golf carts, and electric transport are not included and remain subject to local availability, site rules, and direct payment.
Are the ferry times guaranteed?
The planned sailings are approximately 7:00 a.m. from Taba and 7:00 p.m. from Aqaba. The operator may change or cancel services because of weather, operational requirements, or official instructions.
What should I bring for the Petra day trip?
Bring your passport, comfortable walking shoes, layered clothing, sun protection, personal medication, a small amount of cash, and any documents requested before travel.
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