Petra & Highlights of Jordan 2 Day Tour from Jerusalem and Tel Aviv

A two-day tour of Petra and many of Jordan’s other highlights leaving from and returning to Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. As well as time to explore the ‘lost city’ of Petra in-depth, this tour includes some of Jordan’s other highlights. These include the ancient city of Jerash, Mount Nebo, from where Moses first saw the Promised Land after 40 years, and Madaba, famed for its impressive Byzantine mosaics. Departing from Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, this tour is fully guided, unique, and offers a great value way to maximize your time.

**Check out our 3-day version of this tour including Wadi Rum, which costs $10 less (thanks to the waived visa fee on stays of 2 nights in Jordan)**

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

Petra & Highlights of Jordan 2 Day Tour from Jerusalem and Tel Aviv Highlights

Cross the border into Jordan with border assistance (we aim to arrive at the border early to beat the crowds)

Take a short tour of Jerash, an ancient city with very famous Roman architecture and ruins

Drive through Amman, Jordan’s bustling capital city

Visit Madaba, famous for its impressive Byzantine mosaics and church

Tour Mount Nebo, and see the same impressive view across the Promised Land as Moses had after 40 years of wandering in the desert

Experience a comprehensive guided tour of the ‘lost city of Petra’, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, including al Siq, the Petra Treasury, the Obelisk Tomb, the Calligraphy, Jabal Madbach (sacrificial palace), the Tombs, the Theater, and the Mountaintop Tombs. The tour will be led by our English language guide

Petra & Highlights of Jordan 2 Day Tour from Jerusalem and Tel Aviv Itinerary

Day 1 - Jerash, Madaba & Mt. Nebo

05:30 – Collection from Tel Aviv
06:30 – Collection from Jerusalem
08:00 – Cross into Jordan via Sheikh Hussein Crossing
10:00 – Short tour of Jerash (Extended entry can be purchased on-site)
12:30 – Free time for lunch
15:30 – Visit to Madaba (time permitting)
16:30 – Visit Mount Nebo (not included during the winter season from November to March)
17:00 – Drive to Petra
20:00 – Arrive in Petra at your hotel (Dinner included)

Day 2 - Petra

07:30 – Breakfast
08:00 – Head towards Petra
09:30 – Guided tour of Petra, including an optional horse ride
12:00 – Free time in Petra to explore
16:30 – Meet at Petra Exit
19:30 – Border Crossing into Israel and transport from the border. Return to Jerusalem/Tel Aviv – travel time back is approximately 4 hours, all times are approximate

NB - all timings on Petra & Highlights of Jordan 2 Day Tour from Jerusalem and Tel Aviv are approximate

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Availability and Pricing

Important Details

Includes

Pick up and drop off from Tel Aviv & Jerusalem

Transportation to all sites

Hand-picked expert tour guide

$130 worth of entry fees to Petra

Accommodation in Petra hotel including dinner and 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

Lunch and Drinks

Travel insurance

Personal travel insurance

Gratuities

What to Bring

Passport

Walking shoes

Hat and sunscreen

Essential Information

Tour starts and ends in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv. Option to end in Aqaba or Eilat is available for no extra cost

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

Our tour departs as early as possible to ensure timely arrival at the border crossing. By arriving first this means a quick crossing procedure and more time spent in Petra

For those interested in eating at a local restaurant in Petra, this can be done during the free time on the tour, both inside or outside Petra

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 in case of questions

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