Petra Tour from Jerusalem - 1 Day

Our Petra 1 day tour from Jerusalem offers the perfect solution for those who want to experience the charm of a world wonder, but have limited time available. Our tour will take you from Jerusalem to Petra and back, in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, for an unforgettable day exploring this incredible site.

You will leave Jerusalem in the early morning and drive to Eilat, across the spectacular landscape of the Israeli Negev desert, catching the sunrise on the way. After border crossing aided by our representative, you will travel across the Jordanian desert to Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the legendary Seven Wonders of the World. Enjoy a guided tour in English by our licensed guide and discover the Nabatean city with its highlights, such as the Petra Treasury, al Siq, the Obelisk Tomb, the Calligraphy, the Tombs and the Theater. Our tour is guided and includes transportation, entrance fees, and a water bottle. 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: This tour is currently not available from Jerusalem. However, this tour can be arranged on any day for groups of 6 or more, or as a private tour, please contact us for details.

For guaranteed departures, the 1-day Petra tour is available from Tel Aviv every Monday, and the 2-day Petra Wadi Rum tour is available from Tel Aviv every Tuesday and Friday. Please note that the transfer to and from Eilat will be operated via public transportation.

Petra Tour from Jerusalem – 1 Day Highlights

Drive through Israel’s Negev Desert, including the Ramon Crater, watching the sunrise on the way
Cross the border into Jordan, and head north towards Petra across the Jordanian Desert Highway. Stop on the way for a view of Mt Haroun (Aaron's Tomb)
Arrive in Petra, and enjoy a tour of the archaeological site by our licensed and experienced local guide
The tour will include highlights of Petra such as al Siq, the Obelisk Tomb, the Calligraphy, Petra's Treasury, Jabal Madbach (sacrificial palace), the Tombs, the Theater, and the Mountaintop Tombs. Your tour is guided by our English-speaking guide in groups of a maximum of 25 people
Leave Petra to return to Israel, glimpsing from the road the incredible landscape of Wadi Rum
Return to Jerusalem having had a once-in-a-lifetime experience

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Petra Tour from Jerusalem – 1 Day Itinerary

03:00 – Pick up from Jerusalem and transfer to Eilat through the Negev Desert

07:45 – Arrive in Eilat, and be one of the first at the border before the crowds show up

08:30-08:45 – Cross the border into Jordan fully aided by our representatives

09:15-09:30 – Transfer 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, take a guided tour of the site, maximum of 25 travelers in the group during the guided tour

14:00 – Free time to explore in Petra, independent of the guide and group

16:30 – Meet at the exit of Petra and begin your journey back to Israel

18:30 – Arrive at the Jordanian side of the border

19:30 – Return to Eilat and return transfer to Jerusalem

00:30 - Arrive in Jerusalem

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

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Pricing

important information

Includes

Pick up and drop off from Jerusalem

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

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