Petra from Sharm
- $205 for ages 11 and above
- $190 children aged 2-11 years
- $45 children under 2
- Transfer from the hotel around 12:00 AM, depending on the hotel's location.
- Ferry from Taba to the Jordanian city of Aqaba and border crossing.
- Transfer to the city of Wadi Musa, with a stop for souvenir shopping.
- Walking tour of about 1 kilometer through the mountain canyon in the Siq Gorge to the city of Petra.
- Visit to the Treasury of Al-Khazneh.
- Horseback ride (800 meters).
- Visit to the Roman Theater.
- Visit to the Royal Tombs.
- Walk along the Roman-Byzantine Colonnade.
- Ascent of Mount Al-Habis.
- Lunch (buffet).
- Transfer to the city of Aqaba.
- Shopping.
- Ferry to Taba and border crossing.
- Transfer to Sharm-El-Sheikh, arrival at the hotel around 1:00 AM.
*The order of activities may vary depending on the flow of tourists.
- Passport and a copy of the passport.
- Water, dry snacks from the hotel, or snacks.
- Headgear.
- Sunglasses.
- Sunscreen.
- Comfortable footwear.
- Warm clothing in winter months.
- Money for personal expenses.
- For visiting Jordan, an Egyptian visa is not required. The Sinai stamp is sufficient.
- Booking at least 2 days in advance.
- Prepayment of $50 per person, non-refundable if canceled one day before the excursion.
Included:
- Transportation services within Egypt and Jordan.
- Transfer in a modern tourist bus with air conditioning and toilet facilities.
- Guide.
- Entrance tickets to all mentioned attractions.
- Lunch.
Not included:
- Additional expenses not included in the program.
- Drinks at the restaurant.
- Rides on donkeys, camels, or carriages.
Petra, which translates from Greek as “rock,” is a unique ancient city carved into the cliffs on the territory of modern-day Jordan. It is often called the “Rose City” because the cliffs take on a crimson and pink hue during sunrise and sunset. Construction of Petra began around 2000 BC and continued at least until the 6th century AD.
The Treasury of Al-Khazneh was built by the Nabateans in the 1st century and translates from Arabic as the “Treasury.” According to legends, the Treasury held the treasures of a pharaoh or bandits, although the treasures themselves have not been found, and the exact purpose of the Treasury remains a mystery.
The Roman colonnade and amphitheater were built during the Roman rule (106-395 AD). According to archaeologists and scholars, the lower levels of the amphitheater were built by the Nabateans in the 1st century for ritual ceremonies, and the Romans expanded it later.
The Royal Tombs, also known as the Tombs of the Kings, include the Urn Tomb, Silk Tomb, Corinthian Tomb, Palace Tomb, and the later Sextius Florentinus Tomb.
From the top of Mount Al-Habis, where the Crusader fortress (12th century) is located, there is a panoramic view of the ancient city.