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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, 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 once a week, 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)**
Petra & Jordan Tour Highlights
- Depart from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv and cross to Jordan from the Sheikh Hussein Border Crossing.
- Experience a short tour of Jerash, an ancient city with very famous Roman architecture.
- 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.
- Overnight at Petra hotel, upgrades possible.
- Explore Petra, one of the seven wonders of the world with a comprehensive tour.
- Enjoy a view of Wadi Rum.
- Return to Jerusalem or Tel Aviv.
Tour Itinerary
- Day 1 – 04:30 – Collection from Tel Aviv
- Day 1 – 05:30 – Collection from Jerusalem
- Day 1 – 08:00 – Cross into Jordan via Sheikh Hussein Crossing
- Day 1 – 10:00 – Short tour of Jerash (Extended entry can be purchased on site)
- Day 1 – 12:30 – Authentic Jordanian lunch
- Day 1 – 15:30 – Visit to Madaba
- Day 1 – 16:30 – Visit Mount Nebo
- Day 1 – 17:00 – Drive to Petra
- Day 1 – 20:00 – Arrive in Petra at hotel (Dinner included)
- Day 2 – 07:30 – Breakfast
- Day 2 – 08:00 – Head towards Petra
- Day 2 – 9:30 – Guided tour of Petra including an optional horse ride
- Day 2 – 12:00 – Free time in Petra to explore
- Day 2 – 16:30 – Meet at Petra Exit
- Day 2 – 19:30 – Border Crossing into Israel and transport from border. Return to Jerusalem/Tel Aviv – travel time back is approximately 4 hours, all times are approximate.
- Note: If border crossing into Jordan takes longer than expected, activities may be removed from Day 1)
Tour Details
- Price includes: pickup in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, transportation to all sites, entrance fees, water bottle, accommodation in Petra hotel, meals as outlined above.
- Price excludes: border fees (US$65 paid in cash at the border), Jordanian visa fee of $60 for those who have not pre-arranged a visa, drinks, tips.
- Single supplement of $25 applies to single travelers.
- Tour starts and ends in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv. Option to end in Aqaba or Eilat is available.
- Israeli passport holders should contact us prior booking this tour (while other tours can be booked by Israeli passport holders without prior notice).
- 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. However, the time spent guided in Petra will be a maximum of 25 passengers per group.
- Our tour departs as early as possible to ensure timely arrival to the border crossing. By arriving first this means a quick crossing procedure and more time spent in Petra.
- Tour includes packed lunch and water bottle in Petra (vegetarian options available). Enjoying a packed lunch enables travelers to spend more time in Petra and grants more flexibility and time. For those interested in eating at a local restaurant in Petra, this can be done during the free time of the tour, both inside or outside Petra.
Languages
- Tour language is English every day.
- Guiding in other languages (Russian, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Hebrew, Romanian, Bulgarian) is available. Please contact us for pricing.
Important information
Please note, border fees and visa fees are NOT included in the tour price and are paid directly to the border authorities, in cash. Visa fee: $60. Border Fee: approx $65. Price breakdown of border fee: 1. Israeli exit tax (approx $30), 2. Jordanian exit tax (paid on departure approx $15), 3. Visa prep/handling/prearranged ($10), 4. Border assistance Israeli/Jordan ($5 on each side).
