Petra trip from Sharm
Petra Day Trip : Petra Established possibly as early as 312 BC as the capital city of the Nabataeans, it is a symbol of Jordan, as well as its most visited tourist attraction. It lies on the slope of Mount Hor in a basin among the mountains which form the eastern flank of Arabah “Wadi Araba”, the large valley running from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. Petra has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.
Trip itinerary:
• Early morning, pick up from your hotel in Sharm el-Sheikh. (Around 1.30 a.m.)
• Drive to Taba city, to join the ferry boat to Aqaba.(03.00 hours)
• Ferry boat from Taba to Aqaba (one hour)
• Meet & assist in Aqaba marine, then transfer to Petra by Bus (2 hours)
• Your first stop, will be in Wadi Musa, to stock up with film, food or souvenirs from the rest house, then go ahead to the Siq.
• Before your entrance to the Siq, on your left hand, there is a Petra Obelisk tomb, with a five graves, four of them represented in a pyramid shape and one in Statue shape.
• You will start your visit to the Siq of petra, by visiting El-Khazanah. (Treasury)
• Upon your entrance to the Siq, you will see the remains of a cermonal arch, built by Nabataeans.
• After 1.5 Kilometer of winding around, the Siq will open on the most impressive of Petra monuments, which called El=Khazna(The Treasury), carved in the solid rock.
• Next to El-Khaznah, the Siq will turn right and lead you to some niches, tombs, and the Amphitheater.
• After the Amphitheater, the Siq is going wide and lead you to the main part of Petra monuments, which will be The Royal tomb or the Palace tomb.
• By the end of your tour in Petra, you will go to have lunch in a five star hotel.
• Next to lunch, drive back to Aqaba, then join the ferry boat to Taba.
• Meet & assist in Taba, then drive back to Sharm el-Sheikh.
Trip includes:
• All transportation by air Conditioned buses.
• Ferry boat tickets Newbie-Aqaba-Newbie.
• English speaking tour guide.
• All entrance fees.
• Jordan visa cost.
• Departure taxes in both side of Egypt and Jordan.
• Lunch
Trip exludes:
• Drinks.
• Any personal expenses.
Trip details:
• Available days: Tuesdays & Fridays
• Start time: 01.30 a.m. (Estimated)
• Return time:23.30 (Estimated)
Recommended things to take with you:
• Passport.
• Breakfast box (Booking this service from your hotel reception one day prior the trip.)
• Clothes match the weather in Jordan (Clod in the winter / Hot in the Summer)
• For summer needs a sun hat / Sun glasses Sun cream)
Trip Cost
Adult price: 230$
Child Price: 210$ ( Less than 12 Years Old)
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