Petra Day Tour from Eilat

Petra Day Tour from Eilat Highlights

Enjoy a fully-guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site

Walk through the Siq, a narrow gorge filled with niches, shrines, and carvings

Visit Petra's top attractions, including the Obelisk Tomb, Treasury, Jabal Madbach, Tombs, Theater and Mountaintop Tombs

Enjoy free time to discover more of Petra at your own pace

Take in stunning landscapes as you drive through the Wadi Rum Desert

Why we chose this tour

Our Petra Day Tour from Eilat is an all-inclusive adventure to the legendary lost city on everyone’s bucket list. This tour is perfect for the busy traveler who wants to experience the highlights of Petra in an efficient yet comfortable manner, without compromising quality. Even with just a day to spare, a visit to Petra will be a surreal experience that you will never forget.

Our Petra Day Tour from Eilat will take you on a journey to the magnificent Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a Nabatean city that was lost for millennia and only discovered in the last several hundred years. The Petra Day Tour from Eilat will transport you to this magical rose-colored city to take in all of its amazing sites.

Wake up bright and early to cross the Jordanian border. Then drive north to Petra, where you’ll enjoy a fully-guided tour of the site’s famous landmarks, including the Treasury, and learn about some best-kept local secrets. You’ll experience a blend of awe, inspiration, and exhilaration as you take in the astounding man-made structures that stand proud thousands of years later. After your immersive tour of Jordan’s top attraction, you’ll head back to Aqaba or Israel, passing through the scenic Wadi Rum desert.

This tour is also available starting in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Aqaba, for those who wish to explore Petra from an alternate city.

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Petra Day Tour from Eilat Itinerary

Pickup from Eilat (7:00)

There are multiple pick up locations in Eilat. You will be able to select the closest one to your accommodation during booking.

Drive to the Wadi Arava Border Crossing

From Eilat, drive approximately 15 minutes to the Wadi Arava border.

Cross the border into Jordan (approx 1-2 hours)

You will cross the border with full assistance from an experienced representative who will help you with the entire process and will collect all fees from you on the bus or at the border.

Optional Add-onsTaxi ride from old city to new part
Taxi ride from new city to old part

Travel north to Petra (approx 2 hours)

You will drive through the scenic Wadi Rum desert and will be able to rest before a long day of touring.

Guided tour of Petra (approx 2.5 hours)

Your experienced local guide will take you through the Siq, to the Treasury, and to a few other main areas on a guided tour. You will be able to truly experience the history you will learn about.

Optional Add-onsFree wine if you pay for wine

Free time in Petra (approx 2 hours)

You will have the chance to explore Petra further on your own and grab lunch before leaving.

Drive back to the border and cross into Israel (approx 3 hours)

You will drive back to the border, cross back into Israel with full assistance from a representative, and board the bus back to your start location.

Return to Eilat (19:30)

After departing the border, you will be dropped off in Eilat at the same location you were picked up from.

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

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Availability

Pricing

Important Details

Includes

Transportation

Guided tour of Petra

Water bottle

Petra entrance fee - worth $130 USD

Excludes

Visa fee - $60 USD, to be paid to the representative at the border

Border fee - $65 USD, to be paid to the representative at the border

Lunch

Personal travel insurance

Gratuities

What to Bring

Walking shoes

Water and snacks

Hat and sunscreen

Cash for border and visa fees

Discounts

5% discount for students and children under 12 years old.

Essential Information

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

Cancellation Policy

You may cancel via email up to 24 hours before the tour departure time for a 95% refund.