Can you do a day trip to Petra from Egypt?
Can you do a day trip to Petra from Egypt? Even if you have only a limited amount of time in the area, you can still visit the ancient city of Petra, in Jordan, on this full-day tour from Dahab, Egypt.
Can you visit Petra in a day trip from Amman?
Petra can be explored in one day from Amman so don't opt for longer day itineraries if you're limited to budget and time. There're innumerable accommodation options available in Wadi Mousa (the most important city of Petra). A few hotels can also be found in between Wadi Mousa and the close by village of Taybeh.
Can Brits travel to Jordan?
British citizens will need a visa to enter Jordan for tourism which can be obtained on arrival. Your passport will need to have a minimum of six months' validity on the day you arrive. A tourist visa costs 40 Jordanian dinars (£46.16) and is valid for one month.
How long is needed at Petra?
The local people all agree--to properly and fully explore you need five days minimum. While there is certainly enough to occupy yourself for five or more days, two to three days is sufficient to visit all of the highlights in and around the park.
What is the best way to enter Petra?
The easiest way to get to Petra is to join a guided tour. This option is much more expensive, but it's the most convenient one. You let someone else do all the planning and you sit back and enjoy your day. There are tour packages available from Amman and Aqaba in Jordan, or Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Eilat in Israel.
What is the best day of the week to visit Petra?
Monday and Tuesday tend to be the quietest days as many people arrive in Amman on the weekend, then stay a few days in the north and then come to Petra. So usually Wednesday and Thursdays are the busiest weekdays.
Is Egypt or Jordan cheaper?
Average prices are higher in Jordan but you can definitely travel on a limited budget, there are good hostels in Petra, have a look at Sabaa Hotel and in Aqaba I have stayed at Al Qidra Hotel (near the center of Aqaba) and at Red Sea Dive Center (near Tala Bay, South Beach), both are reasonably priced and nice.
Can you visit Petra from Sharm El Sheikh?
Overview. Petra Tours from Sharm by ferry, Join us in our Sharm El Sheikh Excursions and tours to make a Petra Tour by ferry to visit Treasury, Royal Tombs, The Roman Theatre, Temple of Qasr El Bint. Lunch meal included during Petra tour from Sharm.
Can you do Petra without a tour?
Do I Need A Guide Or A Tour? You can totally visit Petra by yourself—we did! If you're visiting several areas in Jordan, a tour guide and driver may simplify things, but it's certainly not a requirement. You can consider hiring a guide at the entrance to Petra, which I would have considered if we'd had more time.