Petra, the rose city — by boat
Across the Gulf of Aqaba, the Siq and the façade of the Nabataean Treasury. Passport required.
The excursion
A night departure for Taba, Egyptian exit formalities, then the sea crossing to Aqaba. Transfer to Petra and the walk down the Siq, the mile-long cleft that opens onto the Khazneh. The Jordanian group visa is arranged for you, but a passport valid for six months is essential — an identity card will not do.
How the day runs
- 02:30Pick-up at your hotel
- 05:30Border formalities at Taba
- 07:30Crossing to Aqaba
- 10:00Arrival at Petra, down through the Siq
- 11:00The Khazneh and the colonnaded street
- 13:30Lunch on site
- 15:00Back towards Aqaba
- 21:00Back at your hotel
What is included
- Transfers and the return crossing
- Jordanian group visa
- French-speaking guide in Jordan
- Entry to the site of Petra
- Lunch
- Egyptian exit taxes
- Horse or carriage through the Siq
- The climb to the Monastery
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Good to know
- Duration11 h
- Departure02:30 · return Late evening
- DaysFriday to Tuesday
- Group15 people maximum
- Age10 years minimum
- Fitness6 km on foot · steep ground
- NoticeBooking 96 h in advance
- CancellationFree up to 5 days before
- WeatherCrossing suspended in heavy seas
