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

Based on 3 discussions with 8 participants · Last activity: 19 days ago

TL;DR

Petra excursions from Sharm el-Sheikh are available and the situation is calm. Independent travel is difficult and expensive — organized tours are recommended. Jerusalem trips are uncertain.

What the community said

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

19 days ago Jerusalem — status unclear

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.

19 days ago Jordan — organized tour 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.

19 days ago Luxor / Cairo — local tour agencies

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

19 days ago Petra — tours operating normally

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.

19 days ago Partial deposit required

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

19 days ago Local Sharm el-Sheikh travel agencies

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.

19 days ago Ras Mohammed National Park — snorkeling excursion