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Trips no visa

vonne12

2005-08-08 18:56:53

Hi all can anyone tell me of any trips we can go on we dont intend to buy visa staying at HSB any suggestions please

alanwall

2005-08-08 19:06:35

You can go anywhere in the Sinai, except Ras Mohammed National Park, or can go to Israel (Dead Sea, Masada, Jerusalem) or Jordan (Petra, Aqaba).

Check http://www.longwoodholidays.co.uk/sharm/tours.htm for some idea of what is on offer from package firms in Sharm.

vonne12

2005-08-09 15:42:03

Thanks for that was very helpful :lol:

Tricia

2005-11-03 13:18:43

Ferry Taba Heights to Aqaba

Swiss,

Do you have any knowledge of this new ferry. Is it a fast one and where about does it dock in Taba Heights

Thanks

Regards

swisssinai

2005-11-05 11:28:37

Yes ... I have not seen it but it is supposed to take about 50 mins I think, with only 50 - 60 passangers at a time. Would leave from the Waterworld Marina every Sunday, Tuesday and Friday at 8 a.m. returning at 5.30 p.m. ( please note that I heard this only verbally and am still waiting for the flyers and that ). But it is super news as it means you could make Petra in one day !

Tricia

2005-11-05 15:05:37

Swiss

As usual you are a star :bow

Tricia

chelsea1

2006-04-16 18:53:28

Petra fromTaba

Hi,

As a top up for my main holiday to Makadi Bay I've just booked a cheapy week in June to go to Taba at the Sea Star :yikes

I was wondering if anyone has done the Petra trip and could give me any ideas as to the best way to travel to it and the cost involved :?:

Thanks in advance,

Stew

Laurence

2006-04-16 19:42:52

Sorry to muscle in on your post Chelsea, but i'm interested in doing this trip too, but from Dahab.
Laurence

chelsea1

2006-04-17 07:32:28

No problem Laurence

I've heard its a bit of a trial getting past the border controls. I was wondering if there is an easier way (by plane or tunnel :wink:

) Also the cost is quite high?

Perhaps someone could shed light on these questions.

Sancho Proudfoot

2006-04-21 19:07:40

We are in Taba in June with Longwood Holidays. They are offering a day trip to Petra for ( and odd, but its in US $) $200, which is about £115.

They cross the Gulf of Aqaba by sea and that lands in Jordan, so no need to negotiate the Israeli border.

chelsea1

2006-04-22 19:15:42

Thanks for the info Sancho. I'm with longwoods (via jetline) and going at the end of June

Sancho Proudfoot

2006-04-23 13:39:52

Just noticed that you're going to the Sea Star....so are we!

Guess we'lll be back before you go so can maybe give you some up to dat info!

We go 12/06 and land back midnight 19/06.

(also booked via Jetline!!)

chelsea1

2006-04-23 17:11:14

Hi sancho,

I finally found the info on longwoods site, looked everywhere bar the right place :oops:

. I hope you have a nice time and would welcome any info you have when you come back. I go on the 26/6.

regards,

Stew

mozza46

2006-04-23 19:57:49

Hi
We are at HolidayInn from 12th May. We are looking at trip to Petra but wondered how long the trip is as we once had a bad experience wth a day trip that was all travel and no time to see anything.

Thanks

chelsea1

2006-04-24 09:59:28

Mozza46,

Longwoods site quotes an hour crossing by ferry which cuts out the border antics with Israel. Hence I imagine that gives you far more time for the sightseeing

swisssinai

2006-04-24 12:21:41

At the Seastar you could not be in a better place... the Longwoods office is at that hotel so you are sure to be well looked after. The boat leaves from Waterworld at Taba Heights which is only a few miles south of the Seastar. I think the price has gone up a little due to increased charges imposed by Taba Heights.

kevcb1

2006-12-15 15:30:38

taba heights -day trip to petra

hi ,just booked a week staying at 3 corners taba heights and fancy doing the trip to petra has anybody done it ? how good was it ? is it a long day traveling. cheers kev

carrot2502

2006-12-15 19:30:23

Hi Kev,

I did Petra years ago whilst touring in Israel and it is certainly worth a visit!

There is now a "marina" at Taba Heights from which some of the tour companies go by water, straight to Aquaba, avoiding the longer and complicated trip via Israel. Apparently the voyage only takes about an hour to reach Jordan and I would imagine is quite interesting.

swisssinai

2006-12-17 21:07:51

From what I hear from people who have done the day-trip by boat and bus is that yes its a long day... but well worth it !

chelsea1

2006-12-17 22:26:20

Actually the travelling isn't too bad by ferry and even the many hours walking around Petra didn't bother me as the sights you see just take your mind off it. Its a great trip and you'll love it

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