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- Tour number: 72
With this Petra tour from Eilat, you have a free day in Eilat - Israel's Best resort city. Enjoy water sports and explore the coral reefs. Eilat has an underwater observatory; an ice rink; camel rides; markets; and tax-free shopping!
The next day will take you through breathtaking desert landscapes to Petra, Jordan. The Nabataean people carved their city out of red-hued mountain cliffs over 2,000 years ago. See the breathtaking Petra Treasury, Feel like Indiana Jones as you explore the Royal tombs, visit the Petra Theater, and learn about the fascinating Nabatean kingdom.
Eilat is Israel's No.1 beach resort city, the pearl of the desert – with countless attractions for every taste.
Visit the fabulous Coral Beach, considered among the most beautiful and diverse underwater reserves in the world. Snorkel and get close and personal with unique animals, or see them through the huge windows of the Eilat Underwater Observatory - the best way to meet the aquatic wildlife without getting wet.
Visitors love the Eilat Dolphin Reef where you can observe and swim with dolphins in their natural environment; the dolphins in Eilat are free to move between the reef area and the open bay.
Eilat's shores are among the best in the middle east: Get some tan on Dekel (Palm) Beach, enjoy watersport activities at Kisuski Beach, try great Greek food at Mykonos Beach, and relax at the laid-back local favorite - Mosh Beach.
After a 20-minute drive from the city, you'll reach Timna Valley Park, where you can see King Solomon's Pillars, The famous giant Mushroom, and many more incredible rock formations.
And we have some awesome news for Fashionistas and shopping lovers: Eilat is a tax-free city where you can shop til you drop in over 12 Malls, Markets, and Outlet centers. Numerous international brands await you, alongside local designs.
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 is a 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 will travel through the Siq, a beautiful smooth gorge that serpentines all the way to the famous Petra Treasury with its exquisite decorations.
See the captivating Obelisk Tomb, explore the Petra Theater and learn about forgotten times, take unique pictures, and marvel at the intricately decorated shrines as you walk down Petra’s ancient colonnaded street.
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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.
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