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Petra, Jordan

Petra, also known as the Rose-Red City, is an intriguing and magical site located in the southern part of Jordan. It is am impressive city, carved into rock by the Nabataeans more than 2000 years ago. Read more about Petra here.

Your trip starts in Dahab, where you depart early in the morning towards Taba Marina. There you will take the boat to the port of Aqaba, Jordan. From Aqaba you will travel to Petra, where a guide awaits you.

You will have a 2-hour guided tour in Petra (plus a free hour to explore on your own), lunch, and then will return to Aqaba for a bit of shopping and/or walking around.

Departure from Aqaba to Taba is approximately 19:00 hrs (7 pm) and takes about 1.5 hours. From Taba you will head back to Dahab.

Tours depart only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

Cost per person: 160 euros

Trip includes: Return trip from Dahab to Dahab, ferry tickets Taba-Aqaba-Taba including Taba Marina fee & Jordan departure taxes, visa arrangements, guided tour in Petra, entrance fees, and lunch.

Trip excludes: Egyptian visa if requested (20 USD), tips, travel insurance, and personal expenses.

Please note:

  • Make your booking 24 hours in advance (latest noon time the day before).

  • English speaking guides are available on: Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

  • Russian speaking guides are available on: Tuesdays and Fridays.

  • French speaking guides are available on: Thursdays.

  • German speaking guides are available on: Sundays.

NOTE: Overnight trips are also available, as well as tours including the Red Sea and Wadi Rum. Please contact us at rooms@bishbishi.com for more info.

Petra was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985. Please take respect this archeological site by not littering or contaminating water sources.

Last modified: 25-Feb-08