| TOUR DESCRIPTIONS: By flight: After arrival to Aqaba, taking the Kings Highway, we continue to Petra. Upon arrival you will be heading for "The Siq", a narrow curving route between overwhelming sandstone and multicoloured cliffs. The Siq can be crossed by foot or on horseback and the path will lead you to "The rose red city". You will eyewitness the remains of a unique water system, terra-cotta pipes laid over two thousand years ago, and the marvellous architecture of different kinds carved into the rock. Your guide will lead you through the city, explain and show you how the engraved tombs have survived the earthquakes that meant destruction to most of the free standing buildings in the city. The Treasury is the most famous and well preserved of all the monuments. After 4 hours of interesting sight seeing, lunch will take place in one of the hotels. You will return to Sharm el Sheikh in the evening with memories from an extraordinary ancient city, in which Bedouin families still inhabit a few of the tombs. By ferry boat: Day 1: In the morning, we transfer to Nuweiba for the ferry crossing to Aqaba in Jordan. Taking the Kings Highway, we continue to Petra. Overnight.
Day 2: Full day visit of the highlights of Petra, including sites such as: The Siq, a stunning location of narrow gorge within the rock, Al Kazna (the Treasury), the Royal Tomb, the Silk Tomb and also the Theatre, Colonnaded Street and the Museum. You will also have time to wander freely throughout the area and enjoy the late afternoon splendour of Petra. Return to hotel.
Day 3: After breakfast transfer to Aqaba Port, for ferry crossing back to Nuweiba. |