Petra 2 Day Tour from Eilat

Our Petra Two Day Tour from Eilat offers the ultimate experience in ‘the lost city of Petra’, comprehensively guiding you through its fascinating and tumultuous past. Leaving Eilat, you’ll cross into Jordan and head north to Petra, where you’ll have the option of taking a short horse ride. Following this, you’ll be guided through this UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, learning along the way how Petra became a hub of international trade some 2,000 years ago. You’ll see the highlights of Petra with our English-speaking guide, and stay overnight in Petra. On day two, there will be free time to explore Petra at your leisure, delving further into the magical city with the chance to visit more sites ,like the Monastery, before heading south by Wadi Rum, to Aqaba where you’ll return into Israel. Our two-day tour in Jordan offers extensive time to discover the endlessly captivating Nabatean city of Petra. Over 20,000 people visit Jordan each year with Tourist Israel; will you join them?

Our tour includes $ 70 worth of entry fees to Petra!

Update June 2026: This tour is currently available with guaranteed departures every Tuesday and Friday. It can also be arranged any day for groups of 6 or more, or as a private tour, please contact us for details.

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“The tour to Petra was great. Ahmad and Sam were both great.” -Gayle, USA

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“Everything was incredible!” -Vanessa, Columbia

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“I am glad to say that we were both satisfied from the trip indeed! We liked everything the package contained and enjoyed every moment.” -Roberto, Israel

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Petra 2 Day Tour from Eilat Highlights

Cross the border into Jordan with border assistance (we aim to arrive at the border early to beat the crowds)
Travel to Petra, along Jordan's Desert Highway, stopping en route at Mt Haroun (Aaron's Tomb)
Experience a guided tour of the ‘lost city of Petra’ and comprehensively explore the city, one of the Seven Wonders of the World including al Siq, the Obelisk Tomb, the Calligraphy, the Treasury, Jabal Madbach (sacrificial palace), the Tombs, the Theater, and the Mountaintop Tombs. Maximum group size is 25 people per guide for a more intimate experience
Stay overnight in a 3-star hotel in Petra (upgrade to a 4-star or 5-star hotel, available at extra cost)
Experience the optional Petra by Night experience (available Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday) must be arranged on the spot in Petra
Enjoy more free time at Petra, with opportunities to hike and explore the Monastery
Return to Eilat having had a once-in-a-lifetime experience

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Petra 2 Day Tour from Eilat Itinerary

Day 1 - Eilat to Petra

07:45 - Meet at the Arava border crossing (Israeli side)
08:00 – Border crossing into Jordan with assistance
09:15 – Drive through the desert towards Petra
11:00 – Stop en route to Petra to have a quick view of Mount Haroun (Aaron’s Tomb)
11:30 – Guided tour of Petra with a licensed and knowledgeable guide
14:00 – Free time to explore in Petra
16:30 – Transportation to the hotel in Petra for check-in in and free evening. Optional Petra by Night experience (available Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday) that must be arranged on the spot in Petra

Day 2 - Exploring Petra

08:00 – Breakfast at hotel, transport to Petra, and free time to explore at leisure
16:30 – Meet at the exit of Petra
16:45 – Start journey back to Eilat
18:30 – Arrive at the border crossing
19:30 – The tour ends at the border

NB - all timings on Petra 2 Day Tour from Eilat are approximate

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Includes

All touring and accommodation

Hand-picked expert tour guide

Entrance fees: Petra

Meals: Lunch & breakfast in Petra

Excludes

Anything not mentioned above

Border crossing fee of 230 NIS (approx. $80 - subject to currency exchange rate), the border crossing fee can be paid in USD or NIS, in cash or by credit card and the visa fee of $60, which should be paid in cash (USD or JOD) on the Jordanian side

Personal travel insurance

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What to Bring

Passport

Walking shoes

Hat & sunscreen

Cash for border and visa fees

Essential Information

The hotel included in Petra is the Oscar Hotel (3*) or Venus Hotel (3*) or similar accommodation (subject to availability). If you would like to upgrade to a 4 or 5* hotel, please contact us

Please note, border fees and visa fees are NOT included in the tour price and are paid directly at the border, in cash or by credit card. Border fee is for departure tax from Israel, the departure tax for operated groups from Jordan, arrangement, and preparation of Jordan visa, assistance service from border representative on departure from Israel, assistance service from border representative on arrival in Jordan and assistance service from border representative on departure from Jordan

For Jordan: we are able to arrange visa for most nationalities (including USA, Canada, all European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Brazil, Singapore, Japan, China, India). Certain nationalities are required to arrange a visa in advance. Please contact us in case of questions

Please note that guides in other languages (Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian, Italian, French) can be arranged upon request. Please contact us in advance to arrange your preferred language.

Petra by Night (must be arranged in Petra with rep) extra 15 JOD (approximately $23), arranged on the day with a rep in Petra

Israeli passport holders (or holders of dual passports with an Israeli passport) must use their Israeli passport at every border crossing

In order to not pay an extra $15 at the border, it's crucial that you provide us with all of your passport details well before your tour begins

Please note that religious items are not allowed in Jordan. Do not bring them with you to the tour as it may cause issues crossing the border.

Please note that during Ramadan the tour itinerary will change due to earlier closure of the border

All activity cancellations (Stargazing experience, Camel ride etc) must be submitted a minimum of 24 hours before the start of the tour

Petra 2 Day Tour from Eilat

Petra 2 Day Tour from Eilat Highlights

Petra 2 Day Tour from Eilat Itinerary

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