Petra Day Tour from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem

Our Petra Day Tour from Tel Aviv & Jerusalem will take you to visit the spectacular 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 couple of hundred years. The Petra Day Tour from Tel Aviv & Jerusalem will transport you to this magical rose-red city to take in all of its amazing sites. You’ll wake up bright and early to head south to cross the Jordanian border and start your drive north to Petra. At Petra, you’ll enjoy a fully guided tour, including the site’s famous landmarks like the Treasury, and learn about some of the best-kept secrets of the area. You’ll experience a blend of awe, inspiration, and exhilaration as you take in the impressive man-made structures still standing from thousands of years ago. After your immersive tour of Jordan’s top attraction, you’ll head back to Aqaba or Israel, passing through the scenic Wadi Rum and the Negev Desert.

Our Petra Day Tour from Tel Aviv & Jerusalem is an all-inclusive visit to this otherworldly, bucket-list destination. This tour is perfect for the busy traveler who is determined to see the highlights of Petra in a convenient and reliable manner, without compromising quality. Even with just one day to spare, a visit to Petra will be a surreal experience that you will never forget.

This tour is also available starting in Eilat and Aqaba, for those staying in the Red Sea cities who wish to explore Petra.

Update August 2026: The 1-day Petra tour is available from Tel Aviv with guaranteed departures every Monday , 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.

Petra Day Tour from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem 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 top sites in Petra, including the Obelisk Tomb, Treasury, Jabal Madbach, Tombs, Theater and Mountaintop Tombs
Enjoy free time to discover more of Petra at your own pace
Experience the amazing landscapes of the Wadi Rum Desert and the Negev as you drive through them

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Petra Day Tour from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem 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

18:00 - 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 & Jerusalem to Eilat

02:00 – Meet our team in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, transfer by road from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem 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 & Jerusalem

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

NB - all timings on Petra Day Tour from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem are approximate

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Important Details

Includes

All transportation

Pick up and drop off from Jerusalem/Tel Aviv

Hand-picked expert tour guide

Entrance fees: Petra (worth $130 USD)

Meals & tastings: Lunch in Petra

Excludes

Anything not mentioned above

Border crossing fee of 230 NIS (approx. $80 - subject to currency exchange rate), the border crossing fee can be paid in USD or NIS, in cash or by credit card 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

Walking shoes

Water hat & sunscreen

Cash for border and visa fees

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

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