Can you take a day trip or excursion from Sharm el-Sheikh to Petra (Jordan) or Jerusalem right now?

According to one traveler, local sellers generally use the same Jordanian operator for the Jordan-side pickup and program. Check the deposit terms: they recommend choosing a tour with no prepayment or no more than a $10 ferry deposit. Allow for limited time in Petra and potentially cramped legroom on the Egyptian transfer bus to the ferry.

One traveler reported taking the Petra excursion with a guide named Nikolai in a small mini-group, with no advance payment required at all — payment was made after the tour based on actual services.

Petra excursion pricing from Sharm el-Sheikh: a hotel guide (Biblio-Globus) offered it for $345 (traveler declined). Currently prices start from $205, depending on the provider.

Recent traveler feedback on the Petra trip: logistics were smooth (transfer, border crossing, ferry, the tour itself). Currently fewer tourists are making it to Jordan, so the border, ferry, and Petra itself are nearly empty — the group size was only 11 people.

Whether excursions from Sharm el-Sheikh to Jerusalem are currently running is unclear — travelers are unsure if such trips are operating at the moment.

Getting to Jordan independently from Sharm el-Sheikh is complicated and expensive. It only makes sense if you plan to stay several days. For a short trip, an organized excursion is strongly recommended.

Excursions to Luxor and Cairo from Sharm el-Sheikh are available. Travelers recommend checking with local tour agencies at or near your hotel for competitive prices.

Petra excursions from Sharm el-Sheikh are running normally — travelers report no tense atmosphere and tours are operating as usual.

When booking flight-based excursions or Jordan tours from Sharm, expect to pay a partial deposit upfront — full payment on return is generally not an option.

For Jordan excursions from Sharm el-Sheikh, buy from reputable local travel agencies in town and compare a few offers before committing.

A Ras Mohammed excursion from Sharm el-Sheikh is a popular choice for snorkeling and exploring the national park. Contacts can be found through your hotel or local agencies.