Petra Tour from Tel Aviv – 1 Day

Our Petra 1 Day Tour from Tel Aviv will take you on a visit to the unique and enchanted city of Petra. It might look like a long day, but the lifelong memories you’ll be left with at the end of your Petra 1 Day Tour from Tel Aviv will make it worth it! Fully guided and including all transportation, guiding, water bottle, and entrance fees, this tour is a best-seller and a guest favorite.

Leaving from Tel Aviv in the early morning, you’ll travel to Eilat and transfer across the border into Jordan. Our tour departs early to ensure that we are the first group at the border in order to avoid delays and maximize the amount of time in Petra. Driving north to Petra, we’ll bring you to the amazing UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you’ll enjoy a guided tour of Petra. Petra is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, a Nabatean city that was lost for hundreds of years. Rediscovered some 200 years ago, it is described by UNESCO as ‘one of the most precious cultural properties of man’s cultural heritage’. In our tour of Petra from Tel Aviv, you’ll explore the famous landmarks and hidden corners of the site, staring in awe at the imposing beauty of man’s construction almost 2,000 years ago. After visiting the site, you’ll head back to Tel Aviv passing by Wadi Rum and the Negev Desert, stopping for a short view of the breathtaking desert landscape. You’ll return back to Tel Aviv in the evening having had an unforgettable trip. Over 20,000 people visit Jordan each year with Tourist Israel; will you join them?

**** Our tour includes $ 130 worth of entry fees to Petra! ****

Update August 2026: The 1-day Petra tour is available from Tel Aviv with guaranteed departures every Mondays , and the 2-day Petra Wadi Rum is available every Tuesday and Friday. Both tours can also be arranged on any day for groups of 6 or more, or as a private tour, please contact us for details. Please note that the transfer to and from Eilat will be operated via public transportation.

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“I just got home to Honduras. My trip to Jordan was fantastic! The tour guide Ahmad A. Hussein was excellent! All in the tour became family.” -Rosalinda, Honduras

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“We really enjoyed the tour – definitely worth the early morning! It’s something I’ll remember the rest of my life.” -Beth, Canada

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“The trip from Tel Aviv to Petra was brilliant. Thanks for getting us in at the last minute and for the support from your guides and admin people. Please thank all of them.” -Peter W, Canada

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Petra Tour from Tel Aviv – 1 Day Highlights

Travel through the Negev Desert, where you'll see the sun rise over this beautiful landscape (according to the season)
Cross into Jordan via the Arava Border crossing, with full border assistance from our team
Drive north towards Petra, along the Jordanian Desert Highway, stopping on the way at a viewpoint over Mt Haroun (Aaron's Tomb)
Arrive in Petra, and enjoy a guided tour of the unique UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city of Petra, led by an experienced local English-speaking guide. Our maximum group size of 25 people per guide in Petra ensures an intimate experience
On the tour, you’ll see the highlights of Petra including al Siq, the Treasury, Obelisk Tomb, Calligraphy, Jabal Madbach (sacrificial palace), Tombs, Theater, and Mountaintop Tombs
Enjoy free time in Petra to explore at your own leisure
Depart from Petra, heading south, and pass through the incredible landscape of Wadi Rum. If the season is right, enjoy a view of the sunset over this remarkable desert landscape
Return to Tel Aviv having had a once-in-a-lifetime experience

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Petra Tour from Tel Aviv – 1 Day Itinerary

Until Feb. 28, 2027 – Independent Public Bus from Tel Aviv to Eilat

23:58 - Your tour begins with independent travel by public Egged bus from Tel Aviv to Eilat. The bus departs at 23:58 on the night before the tour
5:00 AM - Arrival in Eilat
Once you arrive at Eilat Central Bus Station, proceed independently to Bakery Coffee Market, where you may enjoy a complimentary breakfast before meeting our driver and head to the border
7:45 AM - You will be picked up by our representative. Head to the Arava border crossing and cross to Jordan
09:00 – Travel north to Petra through the Jordanian Desert
11:00 – Quick stop for bathrooms, opportunity to purchase snacks/coffee, enjoy a quick view of Mount Haroun
11:30 – Arrive at Petra and experience a guided tour of the site
16:00 – Meet at the exit of Petra and begin the return journey to the border passing by the landscape of Wadi Rum

Until Feb 28, 2027 - 20:15 - Flight to Ben Gurion Airport Tel Aviv

18:30 - You will be picked up by our representative at the Arava Border Crossing (Israeli side), and head to Ramon Airport
20:15 - Flight to Ben Gurion Airport
21:15 - The tour ends at Ben Gurion Airport

From Mar. 1st, 2027 - 02:00 - Shuttle Transfer from Tel Aviv to Eilat

02:00 – Meet our team in Tel Aviv, transfer by road from Tel Aviv to Eilat through the Negev Desert
07:45 – Arrive in Eilat and transfer to the Arava Border
08:00 – Cross the border into Jordan with full assistance
09:00 – Travel north to Petra through the Jordanian Desert
11:00 – Quick stop for bathrooms, opportunity to purchase snacks/coffee, enjoy a quick view of Mount Haroun
11:30 – Arrive at Petra and experience a guided tour of the site
16:30 – Meet at the exit of Petra and begin the return journey to the border passing by the landscape of Wadi Rum
18:30 – Arrive back to the border

From Mar. 1st, 2027 - 19:30 - Shuttle Transfer to Tel Aviv

19:30 – Return to Eilat, return transfer to Tel Aviv, road transfer back to Tel Aviv . This will be a dedicated transfer from the Arava border crossing in Eilat to Tel Aviv (not public transportation)
01:30 - Arrive in Tel Aviv

NB - all timings on Petra Tour from Tel Aviv – 1 Day are approximate

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Pricing

important information

Includes

Pick up and drop off from Tel Aviv

Return transfer from Eilat to the border

Transportation to all sites in Jordan

Hand-picked expert tour guide

$130 worth of entry fees to Petra

Border assistance

Lunch at a local restaurant in Petra

Excludes

Anything not mentioned above

Border crossing fee of US$70 (230 NIS), which should be paid in cash or by credit card on the Israeli side, and the visa fee of $60, which should be paid in cash (USD or JOD) on the Jordanian side

Personal travel insurance

Gratuities

What to Bring

Passport

Cash for border and visa fees

Walking shoes

Hat and sunscreen

Essential Information

Until Feb. 28, 2027: Please note that this tour departs only from Savidor Bus Station in Tel Aviv, where you will board the public bus independently. The tour ends at Ben Gurion Airport and does not return to Tel Aviv. If you would like to arrange a private transfer from the airport to your hotel in Tel Aviv, please contact us.

Please note that the flight time is subject to change, depending on flight availability

Please note the airfare includes one piece of luggage (20 kg) per person

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.

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

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

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

Cancellation Policy

The flight tickets are non-refundable