How do I get from Egypt to Petra?

Easiest way is to fly Cairo - Amman and then carry on from there. If you want to include more points of interest in your trip, shorten Cairo and include a few days in Sinai - St Catherine, Nuweiba and then Taba before crossing into Eilat and then Aqaba before heading up to Petra.



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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.

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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.

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In my opinion, spending 2 days in Petra will give you plenty of time to explore this beautiful ancient city and world wonder. By entering Petra through the Siq on day 1, while taking the back entrance on day 2, there is plenty of variation during your visit.

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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.

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Like I said, Petra itself is not as strict – I personally wore biker shorts (but I wouldn't have worn anything shorter though). You'll be mostly hiking, and even if you take the easiest trail, the main one, it's still better to wear something that is hiking-friendly.

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If you plan on coming to Petra for only a day, you're missing out on most of the experience. One day in Petra is not enough. In fact, you could spend a whole week in Petra and still find new things to do! Petra is a relic of the past, a living city that transports you hundreds of years back in time.

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Camel Ride in Wadi Rum & Petra is optional for 15 JD / $ 21 USD per camel per hour. You don't need to book it in advance and can be arranged upon arrival to Petra or Wadi Rum.

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It takes 11-12 hours to get from Sharm El Sheikh to Petra with this tour.

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Past travelers have spent, on average, JOD27 ($38) on meals for one day and JOD16 ($23) on local transportation. Also, the average hotel price in Petra for a couple is JOD84 ($118). So, a trip to Petra for two people for one week costs on average JOD1,242 ($1,750).

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Petra is an incredible destination that should be on everyone's bucket list, and one of the main reasons to visit Jordan. With its breathtaking monuments, stunning desert landscape and fascinating history there are plenty of things to explore in Petra.

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