The tour starts with a transfer from Eilat to the Arava border, where our representatives will meet you and assist with the visa requisition and border crossing. Our local tour guide will meet you on the Jordanian side of the border and you will start the two hour drive to Petra.
Traveling along the Desert Highway we pass breathtaking desert and mountain scenery. When we arrive in Petra you can choose to enter the city on foot or horseback. We’ll tour Petra, a magnificent archaeological site dating back about 2,300 years to when the Nabataean people carved their city out of red-hued rock cliffs. See intricately decorated tombs and grand temples as you walk down Petra’s ancient colonnaded street. Some of the rock facades will tower above you like the Treasury and the 40 meter high Deir Monastery. On the return journey we’ll stop at several observation points overlooking Wadi Rum, a desert wilderness known as the “Valley of the Moon.” We may have time for a brief panoramic tour of Aqaba, Jordan’s Red Sea port before ending this amazing tour day.

Sites During the Tour

Petra Archaeological Park

The tour starts with a transfer from Eilat to the Arava border, where our representatives will meet you and assist with the visa requisition and border crossing. Our local tour guide will meet you on the Jordanian side of the border and you will start the two hour drive to Petra.Traveling along the Desert Highway we pass breathtaking desert and mountain scenery. When...

                    
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From

Eilat

Pick up time

07:00

Price

$245

From Eilat

Pick up time 07:00

Price per person:

Price: $245

Take this incredible Petra tour from Eilat which starts when you are picked up from your Eilat hotel and taken swiftly across the Arava Border into the Kingdom of Jordan. We take a 2-3 hour drive through the desert landscape past mountain scenery and stunning vistas to reach Petra. The Nabataean people carved the city of Petra out of red-colored rock cliffs about 2,300 years ago.Today Petra is an archaeological site in pristine condition. We pass obelisks and the 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 Treasury looms up in front of us. The Treasury façade is intricately decorated and carved with columns, statues and a 3.35 meter high urn. The tour takes you down Petra’s colonnaded street past temples, tombs and other structures all carved out of the red rock cliffs.
Stop at the monumental El Deir Monastery created in the 1st century with a façade that’s 50 meters wide and 40 meters high. You’ll even see the Roman theatre built many years after the Nabataean’s abandoned the city. The return journey back to Eilat takes us past Wadi Rum, also called the “Valley of the Moon” because of its unique landscape. We can stop for some brilliant photo ops overlooking the desert wilderness. If there is time we may fit in a panoramic tour of Aqaba, Jordan’s only Red Sea port city before crossing back into Israel and returning you to your Eilat hotel.

The tour includes:

Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
A fully qualified and licensed Jordanian tour guide
Entrance fees to Petra
Lunch in an authentic local restaurant
Transport by a modern air-conditioned vehicle

The tour does not include:

Visa issuing and border fees: $125 for visa issuing and fees; $65 for travelers with valid visa stamp
Health insurance

Notes:

Tour operates in English. Other languages available for extra cost with advanced notice
Valid passport is essential. Passport details are required for tour reservation process
Travelers of certain nationalities require advance issue of visa. For more information please contact us
Border crossing includes border control and customs, this process may take up to an hour
We recommend that you wear warm clothing in winter; a hat in summer and comfortable walking shoes
Lunch will be late so we recommend that you have breakfast before departure
Booking is subject to terms and conditions

Cancellation fee of 4% charged for notification up to 2 days in advance.
Cancellation fee of 25% charged for notification up to 1 days in advance.
Cancellation fee of 100% charged for notification on the day of the tour.
Non Show - 100% Cancellation fees

What languages are Petra tours guided in?

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

What are the regulations for Jordanian visas?

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. Please note: not all nationalities are eligible to receive a Jordanian visa at the border! Certain nationalities require an entry visa to be obtained prior to travel. Please check with the Jordanian diplomatic mission in your country well in advance to ensure that you have all the necessary documents. Visa is each traveler's personal responsibility, and it is recommended that plenty of time is allowed for visas to be applied for. No refund will be given for nationals of the countries requiring prior visa clearance who do not have their visas pre-arranged at Jordanian embassy or consulate abroad before arrival.

Countries requiring prior visa clearance:

Europe:
Albania, Macedonia, Moldavia.

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, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zaire, Zambia.

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

South and Central America:
Belize, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic.

Are there additional administrative costs involved in crossing the border (e.g. border tax/ visa)?

Yes. The Jordanian authorities charge $60 border tax and $65 for the visa

What does the Petra tour include?

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

Can I bring my suitcase with me?

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

How long before the flight to Eilat should I be at the airport?

You should be at the airport 1.5hrs before the fight departure time. The exact fight details can be found in the voucher which is sent to you immediately after making the booking.

Where will I be picked-up for the tour?

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 $245 Per
Person