Tour Type: Daily Tour
Duration: One-day
Departure days: Every Day
Languages: English, Spanish

Tour Overview

Traveling along the Desert Highway we pass breathtaking desert and mountain scenery you won't forget. When we arrive in Petra you can choose to enter the city on foot or on horseback. The Lost Nabatean capital isa magnificent archaeological site dating back about 2,300 years - and its most impressive structures were all carved out of the red-hued rock cliffs. Here you...

Highlights - Petra Day Tour from Eilat

Guaranteed departure - makes your trip planning much easier and gives you complete peace of mind
Combine your trip to Israel with the Amazing Nabataean Lost City of Petra
Join the tour from Eilat and enjoy a high-quality touring experience for a fair price
Travel in comfort with an air-conditioned and well-equipped vehicle
Enjoy A fully guided day with a local professional guide

Availability

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English
Spanish

Pickup Places and Prices

From Eilat
Pick up time 07:15
Price per person:
Price: $215
From Eilat Airport
Pick up time 07:40
Price per person:
Price: $245

What To Expect - Petra Day Tour from Eilat

Take this incredible day tour from Eilat to Petra which starts with a 2.5-hour drive through the majestic, pristine desert landscape, past ruby mountain sceneries, and stunning views on our way to Petra.

The Nabataean culture carved the city of Petra right out of red-colored rock cliffs about 2,300 years ago. Nowadays, Petra is an untouched archaeological site; We pass obelisks and cave tombs, then enter Petra on foot or horseback via a long narrow gorge or “Siq” flanked by high rock cliffs.

As we reach the end of the Siq, the incredible Petra Treasury looms up in front of us. The Treasury's facade is intricately decorated and carved with columns, statues, and a 3.35-meter-high urn.

The tour takes you to tombs that will make you feel like Indiana Jones, and other structures all carved out of the rosy rock cliffs. See the Palace Tomb spires over the ridge, decent to the ancient Petra Theater, and make a wish at the Djinn Blocks.  

After 3-4 hours in Petra, we will head south toward Eilat, through the beautiful wilderness. 

Enjoy a Worry-Free Vacation: This Eilat to Petra day tour starts with a transfer from the Israeli resort city to the Arava border, where our representatives will meet you and assist with the visa requisition and border crossing. Our expert local tour guide will meet you on the Jordanian side of the border and your adventure will begin.

Note that a 1-Day Tour of Petra won't leave you with enough time to fully explore this wonderful archeological park. This is why most travelers recommend a 2-Day Tour to Petra, in order to see Ad Deyr - the iconic Petra Monastery up on the ridge and visit Qasr Al-Bint Temple and the Great Temple of Petra. 

Additional Information - Petra Day Tour from Eilat

The tour includes:

  • A fully qualified and licensed Jordanian tour guide
  • Entrance fees to Petra
  • Border crossing assistance and guidance
  • Lunch in an authentic local restaurant
  • Transport by a modern air-conditioned vehicle

The tour does not include:

  • Visa issuing and border fees: $125
  • Health insurance
  • Beverages

Notes:

  • This Petra day tour from Eilat operates in English. Other languages are available for an additional cost; contact us for details. 
  • Departure time and place are strict; don't be late to the designated pick-up location (we recommend arriving 15 minutes earlier). 
  • Border crossing includes border control and customs, a process that may take up to an hour.
  • A valid passport is essential. Passport details are required for the tour reservation process.
  • Holders of Israeli passports must use them at every border crossing during the tour.
  • Travelers of certain nationalities will require visas in advance. See the complete list in the FAQ section.
  • Border fees include departure tax from Israel, the departure tax for operated groups in Jordan, and assistance services on border crossings.
  • Be prepared to pay $125 in cash (USD/EU/NIS) directly to the Jordanian border authorities, for visa issuing and border fees. Have the exact amount ready to avoid any inconvenience; Travelers who possess a valid visa stamp or do not require a visa will pay $65.
  • Clothing: We recommend that you wear warm clothing in winter, a hat in summer, and comfortable walking shoes.
  • This tour will have a late Lunch, so we recommend that you have breakfast before departure.
  • You will have free time to enjoy the park's attractions at your own pace.
  • Eilat to Petra day tours aren't suitable for children under 2.
  • Booking is subject to terms and conditions.

Cancellation Policy

  • 4% charge for notification up to 2 days or more before the start time of the tour.
  • 100% charge for notification of a day or less before the start time of the tour.

FAQ

Petra tours are guided in English. There is an option for other languages at an additional fee - contact us for details.

Tourists crossing the border into Jordan from Israel are required to have a visa. The tour company will assist you in the border crossing process, which could take over an hour. While making its best to speed up the procedure, the company isn't responsible for rare, unexpected delays.  

Please note: not all nationalities are eligible to receive a Jordanian visa at the border! Some nationalities require an entry visa to be obtained before travel. Make sure to contact the Jordanian diplomatic mission in your country well in advance to receive the necessary approvals, if you are of the following nationalities:

Africa:
Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameron, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Djibouti, Equatorial Ghana, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zaire, and Zambia.

Asia:
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Iran, Iraq, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and Yemen.

South and Central America:
Belize and Cuba. 

For more details: Ministry of Interior, Kingdom of Jordan

Yes. The Jordanian authorities charge visa issuing and border fees: $140 for visa issuing and fees; $75 for travelers with valid visa stamps. It can be paid by cash or credit (USD/EU/NIS). Our expert guides will assist you with the border crossing process. 

The tour includes pick-up/drop-off service; entrance to Petra; lunch and a guided tour by a local guide.

Absolutely, we can store your suitcase in the luggage compartment of the vehicle.

For tours to Petra from Eilat, one of our representatives will pick you up from your hotel or from one of our pick-up points.

From $215 Per
Person