2-Day Petra and the Dead Sea Tour from Dahab

Deep in the desert of Jordan lies the ancient city of Petra. Through a narrow gorge you will see it emerge, revealing awe-inspiring monuments cut into the surrounding cliffs. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site and enjoy the health and beauty benefits of the Dead Sea on a 2-day tour from Dahab. Petra stood at a crossroads of the ancient Near East 2,000 years ago. Camel caravans passed through, loaded with spices, textiles, and incense from distant regions, and through such commerce, the city flourished. Its people, the Nabataeans, harnessed precious water, enabling the population to soar to about 20,000. Archaeologists are discovering clues to Petra's past. The spectacular objects displayed here, many unearthed by recent excavations, shed new light on this extraordinary ancient city.

Day 1:
05:00: Leave Dahab for Taba Heights. 07:00: Arrive Taba Heights. 07:30: Sail to Aqaba. 08:15: Arrive Aqaba Tala Bay Marina. 08:30: Drive to Petra. 10:30: Arrive Petra and begin the guided tour. 15:30: Return to entrance for lunch at Marriott Petra or Movenpick Petra (5-star hotels). Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Petra (half-board basis).

Day 2:
After breakfast, you will check out of the hotel and depart for the Dead Sea. When you arrive at the Dead Sea you will have free time for swimming. 19:00: Drive to Aqaba. 20:30: Sail from Aqaba to Taba Heights. Arrive Taba Heights and transfer to Dahab.