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 through Wadi Rum, to Aqaba where you’ll return into Israel. This two-day tour in Jordan offers extensive time to discover the endlessly captivating Nabatean city of Petra.

This tour includes $ 130 worth of entry fees to Petra!

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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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Small groups of max 25 people
Includes $130 worth of entry fees

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 or to a Bedouin camp - Seven Wonders or equivalent. Subject to availability)

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

Petra 2 Day Tour from Eilat Itinerary

Day 1 - Eilat to Petra

07:00-07:30 – Pickup at 4 central locations in Eilat. Using central pickup locations reduces time in the morning and ensures our groups are the first at the border to avoid crowds, Eilat is a small city and our pick up points are within a 5 minute walk of most hotels
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 – Return to Eilat's side of the border, drop off at Eilat hotels

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

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Availability and Pricing

Important Details

Includes

Pickup and transportation to all sites from Eilat

Hand-picked expert tour guide

$130 worth of entry fees to Petra

Overnight accommodation in Petra including breakfast

Border assistance

Excludes

Border fees of US$65 which should be paid in cash at the border (USD or ILS are accepted), as well as Jordanian visa fee of $60 for those who have not pre-arranged a visa

Meals and drinks

Travel insurance

Entrance fee to the Petra by Night experience

Personal travel insurance

Gratuities

What to Bring

Passport

Walking shoes

Hat and sunscreen

Essential Information

Pickup from 4 centralized pickup points in Eilat in order to reduce pickup time, arrive at the border early, and maximize time spent in Jordan

Maximum of 25 passengers per guided group (in Petra). Please note that while in transportation, groups may be larger. We find that larger buses are more comfortable and accommodating

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

It is advisable to hike to the monastery on the second day when you have more free time

Guides that speak other languages (Russian, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Hebrew, Romanian, Bulgarian) is available. Please contact us for pricing

Please note, border fees and visa fees are NOT included in the tour price and are paid directly at the border, in cash. 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

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

We are able to arrange a 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 if you have questions

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