Petra is a magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site in Jordan, not far from the Israeli border so that it is possible to tour Petra if you are on vacation in Israel. Tours take visitors across the border in Eilat and through the rugged dessert landscape of Jordan to Petra, an ancient city carved out of stone. Petra was the capital of the Nabataean civilization from about 300BC; the Nabataeans created an incredible city carved out of rose-colored cliffs. The Lost City remained forgotten from all but local Bedouin shepherds for hundreds of years thanks to the “siq” a narrow canyon entrance way which leads into Petra. In the 1800s the city was rediscovered. Once beyond the entrance you can discover monolithic structures, homes, tombs and the Treasury. The breathtaking rock-cut architecture and complex water system is an indication of the sophisticated Nabataean culture.
Petra from Eilat (70)
Stopping near Prince Hassan palace for an overview. Arrive at rose rock city of Petra and enter through the Siq where you will see world famed treasury, the tombs and colonnaded street carved into the mountain. View the Roman theater and many rock caves along this narrow canyon. After this visit we will…
Petra from Tel Aviv including flight (71)
From your hotel or from the airport you will be taken to the border where you will be assisted with visa requirements and transfer. From the Jordanian border crossing you will drive along the desert highway to Petra, stopping near Prince Hassan palace for an overview. Arrive at rose rock city of Petra and…
Petra and Wadi Rum (76)
Day 1: From your hotel or from the airport in Eilat you will be taken to the border, where you will be assisted with visa requirements and transfer. From there - enter Petra with guide and make a short horse ride. Tour Petra and see the world famed treasury, the tombs and…
Petra two days tour (75)
Day 1: From your hotel or from the airport you will be taken to the border where you will be assisted with visa requirements and transfer. From the Jordanian border crossing you will drive along the desert highway to Petra, stopping near Prince Hassan palace for an overview. Arrive at rose rock city…
Petra with hotel in Eilat (72)
From the airport or your hotel you will be taken to the border where you cross from Eilat to Jordan and then you will travel the scenic ‘desert way’ to Petra, entering through the narrow Siq to explore the magnificent sites carved into the red mountain. Return to Aqaba and cross back…
Petra from Tel Aviv with hotel and flights (73)
From the airport or your hotel you will be taken to the border where you cross from Eilat to Jordan and then you will travel the scenic ‘desert way’ to Petra, entering through the narrow Siq to explore the magnificent sites carved into the red mountain. Return to Aqaba and cross back…