Petra Tour: Full-day Petra Tour from Taba with Ferry Tickets IncludedDay trips and Excursions

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Overview

Take a Petra Tour from Taba and ride across the Gulf of Aqaba, on a full-day tour to the fantastic, rock-curved, city of Petra in Jordan. Admire one of the most impressive, UNESCO World Heritage sites, you ever have visited. Benefit from all-inclusive transport and guiding service.

Highlights

◾Explore the mesmerizing rock-carved city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985, and marvel at its incredible architectural wonders.
◾Ride a horse through the majestic Siq Canyon, visit the Roman Theatre and Royal Tombs, and indulge in a delicious lunch, making for unforgettable moments during your Petra Tour from Taba.
◾ Enjoy a hassle-free experience with pick-up from your hotel in Taba and expert assistance throughout the tour.

About this Experience

✔ Health and safety measures apply
✔ Small-group or private tour
✔ No booking fees

DURATION: 18 hours
MEETING POINT: At your hotel
LANGUAGE/S: English, Arabic
DEPARTURE TIME: 11.30 pm
OPENING SEASONS: All year round
WHO CAN COME: Petra tour from Taba is suitable for everyone

Description - What to expect

Your full-day Petra tour in Jordan starts with a pick-up from your hotel in Taba and an early morning transfer via a modern air-conditioned vehicle to the port where you will board the ferry to Aqaba port. At Aqaba port, get assistance and a transfer directly to Petra, about two hours to the north.

Petra is a spectacular rock-carved city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. UNESCO has described the old city as "one of the most precious cultural properties of man's cultural heritage". You will be amazed by the surrounding towering rust-colored sandstones creating natural protection and the craftsmanship of the gigantic monolithic carves. Ride a horse to the Siq (canyon), a spectacular crack in the rocks, the Roman Theatre, and visit the Royal Tombs, the Roman colonnaded street, the Qasr Al-Bent, and then the archaeological museum.

Enjoy a delicious lunch before you are driven back to Aqaba city for a short city tour and free time for shopping. Then back on to your boat for your sail back to Taba port, where you will be assisted and transferred to your hotel.

What's included, what's not

✔ Pick up from your hotel at Taba & return
✔ Local English speaking guide
✔ Meet & assist service at Taba Port
✔ Ferry boat tickets Taba - Aqaba - Taba including taxes
✔ All transfers by an air-conditioned vehicle
✔ Entrance fees to Petra
✔ Short horse riding down in Petra
✔ Bottled water during your trip
✔ Lunch in Petra
✔ All service charges & taxes
✖ Entry visa to Jordan

Why choose this experience

There are several compelling reasons to choose this full-day Petra tour experience:

Convenience: The tour offers a convenient pick-up directly from your hotel in Taba, eliminating the need for you to arrange your own transportation to the port.
◾Expert Assistance: Throughout the Petra Tour from Taba, you will receive assistance from a knowledgeable and friendly team.
◾UNESCO World Heritage Site: By choosing this Petra Tour from Taba, you have the opportunity to explore and appreciate this remarkable ancient city, which has been described by UNESCO as one of the most precious cultural properties in human history.
◾Comprehensive Itinerary: From riding a horse through the spectacular Siq canyon to exploring the Royal Tombs, the Roman Theatre, and the archaeological museum, you'll have the chance to experience the richness of Petra's history and architecture.
◾Delicious Lunch: The tour includes a delicious lunch, providing you with a chance to relax, refuel, and savor local cuisine.
◾City Tour and Shopping: After your Petra adventure, the tour takes you back to Aqaba city, where you can enjoy a short city tour and have free time for shopping.

By choosing this full-day Petra tour, you can immerse yourself in the wonders of this ancient city while enjoying the convenience, comfort, expert assistance, and comprehensive itinerary provided by the tour operator.

Good to know - practical information

◾ Please be aware that this Petra tour requires considerable walking, so be dressed accordingly
◾ In case the ferry boat from Taba to Aqaba is unexpectantly canceled, your tour can still go ahead via an alternative road that involves crossing to Jordan via the Israeli borders. In this case, there is an extra cost to cross from Egypt through the Israeli border into Jordan (approximately 30 euros) and an additional taxi fee from the Israeli border to Jordan (around 23 euros).