Cross the Red Sea to Jordan and see Petra, the rose-red city of the Nabataeans, in one long day from Dahab. A bus takes you to Taba Heights, a ferry crosses to Aqaba, and an air-conditioned vehicle drives you about an hour and a half to Petra and back.
You walk through the Siq to the Treasury and on to the Street of Facades, the Royal Tombs and Qasr al-Bint, with lunch before the return ferry. The Jordan visa and the Petra ticket are included.
An air-conditioned bus picks you up at your hotel very early and drives north to Taba Heights.
Our team helps you through the port and onto the ferry across the gulf to Aqaba in Jordan.
Meet the Jordanian team at the marina in Aqaba and drive about 1.5 hours to Petra.
From the Visitor Centre, walk or ride a horse into the Siq to the Treasury, then on to the Street of Facades, the Royal Tombs and Qasr al-Bint. Lunch is included.
Drive back to Aqaba for the evening ferry to Taba Heights, then by bus to your hotel in Dahab.
The route crosses the Gulf of Aqaba by ferry from Taba Heights.
Petra is one of the most famous ancient sites in the world, and from Dahab you can reach it in a single, very long day. Here is how the crossing works, what you will see and how to prepare.
Petra was the capital of the Nabataeans, Arab traders who grew rich on the caravan routes more than 2,000 years ago. They carved temples, tombs and houses straight into the pink sandstone cliffs of southern Jordan. Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007.
A bus picks you up in Dahab very early and drives north to Taba Heights. From there a ferry crosses the Gulf of Aqaba to Aqaba in Jordan, where our Jordanian team meets you and drives you to Petra. After the visit and lunch you drive back to Aqaba for the evening ferry and return to Dahab late at night.
The visit starts with the Siq, a narrow gorge about 1.2 km long whose walls rise high above you, until it opens suddenly onto the Treasury, the most famous facade in Petra. From there the main path leads past the Street of Facades and the Roman-style theatre to the Royal Tombs and the Colonnaded Street, ending at the temple of Qasr al-Bint. A short horse ride is usually included at the start of the path.
Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of travel. The Jordan visa is included in the price and arranged with the crossing, so send us a copy of your passport when you book. Ferries run on set days and can be cancelled by the operator; if that happens we offer the nearest date or a crossing by land through the Taba border.
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for walking in Petra. In summer the site is very hot by midday, and in winter the desert can be cold and windy, so bring a warm layer.
Price per person in US dollars. Per person, with pickup. For 7 or more people, ask us on WhatsApp for a group price.
| 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 6 people | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price per person | $315 | $300 | $300 | $295 |
It is from $300 per person for 2 people. See the price table on this page for other group sizes.
The Jordan visa is included and arranged with the crossing. Your passport must be valid for at least six months.
About 18 hours, starting very early in the morning and ending late at night.
We tell you as soon as possible and offer the nearest date, or a crossing by land through the Taba border.
A lot: about 1.2 km through the Siq to the Treasury and more along the main street. Wear comfortable shoes.
Local guides and pickup in Dahab on every tour.
