Petra Tour from Dahab
Experience a remarkable day trip from Dahab to Petra, the legendary rose-red city sculpted into sandstone cliffs by the Nabateans in the 6th century B.C. Journey across the border to Jordan and explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site, where history and artistry merge in breathtaking harmony. Wander through the narrow Siq, stand before the iconic Treasury, and admire the Royal Tombs and other magnificent monuments that make Petra one of the world’s most extraordinary archaeological treasures.
Overview
Experience a remarkable day trip from Dahab to Petra, the legendary rose-red city sculpted into sandstone cliffs by the Nabateans in the 6th century B.C. Journey across the border to Jordan and explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site, where history and artistry merge in breathtaking harmony. Wander through the narrow Siq, stand before the iconic Treasury, and admire the Royal Tombs and other magnificent monuments that make Petra one of the world’s most extraordinary archaeological treasures.
Highlights
- Petra visited on a single long day from Dahab
- The route crosses from Sinai into Jordan and back
- Jordan's rock-cut city seen without changing hotels
Itinerary
1Petra Excursion from Dahab
Your adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Dahab. Travel comfortably in a private air-conditioned vehicle to Taba, where you will board the ferry to Aqaba in Jordan. Upon arrival, continue your journey to Petra, the awe-inspiring city carved into rose-colored rock formations. Walk through the narrow, winding Siq for about 700 meters until the magnificent Treasury comes into view. Explore the Royal Tombs and other remarkable monuments that showcase the ingenuity of the Nabateans and the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. After a day filled with exploration and wonder, return to Aqaba for your ferry back to Taba, followed by a transfer to your hotel in Dahab, concluding your unforgettable Petra experience. Meals: Lunch Overnight: Not included (return to Dahab)
What’s included
- Pick-up and return transfers from your hotel in Dahab
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Round-trip ferry tickets between Taba and Aqaba, including taxes
- Licensed English-speaking local guide for approximately two hours inside Petra
- Short horse ride within Petra
- Bottled mineral water during the excursion
- Entrance fees to Petra
- Jordan entry visa (via Aqaba for eligible nationalities)
- Jordan departure tax
- Lunch in Petra
- All applicable service charges and taxes
Not included
- Additional services not listed in the itinerary
- Gratuities for staff
- Personal expenses
- Extra fees for tours on days other than Tuesday and Friday: Taba entry $20, taxi $10 per person, Israeli departure tax $64 per person, Jordan exit fee $15 per person
- Rates not valid during Christmas, New Year, or Easter holidays
How booking works
Send your dates
Use the enquiry form with your travel dates and how many people are coming. Nothing is charged and nothing is held at this point.
We reply with a plan
You get a written itinerary and a full price back — what is included, what is not, and what the alternatives are if a date or a hotel does not work.
You change what you want
Go back and forth as many times as you need. The itinerary is not fixed until you say it is.
Confirm and travel
Once the plan is right, we confirm the bookings and send you the final documents with your guide and driver details.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Petra Tour from Dahab?
1 day in total.
Is there a day-by-day itinerary?
Yes — 1 day is written out above, with what you see and where you sleep on each one. Every day can be changed before you book.
How much does Petra Tour from Dahab cost?
It starts at $400 per person. The final price depends on your dates, your group size and the hotel level you choose, so we quote it for your specific trip rather than selling a fixed package.
What is included in the price?
11 things are included, listed in full above. In short: pick-up and return transfers from your hotel in dahab; private air-conditioned transportation; round-trip ferry tickets between taba and aqaba, including taxes; licensed english-speaking local guide for approximately two hours inside petra, and more.
What is not included?
The exclusions are listed above in full. The main ones are additional services not listed in the itinerary; gratuities for staff; personal expenses. Ask us before you book if you want any of them added — most of them can be.
Where does Petra Tour from Dahab start?
It starts in Sharm El Sheikh. If you are arriving somewhere else, or on a different day, tell us and we will adjust the first and last days around your flights.
Can this trip be changed?
Yes. Nothing on this page is fixed. Days can be added or dropped, sites swapped, hotels moved up or down, and the whole route rebuilt around what you actually want to see.
What to pack
Clothing
- Loose cotton or linen — it is hot in the sun and cold on the water after dark
- A light long-sleeved layer for evenings and for sun cover at open sites
- Shoulders and knees covered for mosques and churches; a scarf for women at mosques
- One warm layer between November and February — desert nights drop sharply
Feet
- Closed walking shoes you have already broken in — temple ground is uneven stone and sand
- Sandals or slip-ons for the boat and the hotel
Sun and heat
- A wide-brimmed hat — there is almost no shade at Giza, Karnak or Abu Simbel
- High-factor sunscreen and lip balm with SPF
- Sunglasses
- A refillable water bottle
Practical
- A universal adapter — Egypt uses European two-pin type C and F sockets at 220V
- Any medication you take, in its original packaging
- Small notes in local currency for tips and small purchases
- A power bank — you will be off a socket for most of each day
Gallery
