Day Tour to Petra from Eilat
Overview
A magical day tour in Petra. Choose any date and enjoy a beautiful tour to Petra with pro guides. Pickup/drop off from Eilat, departures every day. Maximum 25 travelers per guide.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Petra
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Petra - Wadi Musa 77110 Jordan
Enjoy a tour of Petra, UNESCO site and one of the "seven wonders of the world". Including guiding and lunch.
Visiting Petra is a magical and memorable experience, that can be enjoyed in one day on this Petra tour from Eilat. One of the Seven Wonders of the World, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Petra is truly a treasure and a site not to be missed when visiting Jordan. The Petra 1-day tour from Eilat includes all transportation, guiding, snack box, and water bottle.
The tour begins with pickup from Eilat and traveling towards the border between Israel and Jordan. With full assistance, pass the border (visa and border fees are not included in the tour price). Once in Jordan, drive past the stunning Wadi Rum desert landscape en route to Petra. With a knowledgeable and English speaking guide, enjoy a guided tour throughout the protected park. Enter through the Siq, a long and narrow passageway upon the entrance filled with unique details including carvings and shrines. See the history of the “lost city” of the Nabateans visiting historic and ancient sites like the Treasury, Obelisk Tomb, Jabal Madbach (the sacrificial palace), Roman Theater and Mountaintop Tombs. After two hours of guiding through these sites enjoy time to explore Petra at your own pace, taking time to explore at leisure and marvel at the beauty. Later in the afternoon, it will be time to head back to the border, passing by Wadi Rum again for a quick view before arriving at the border and crossing into Eilat. This Petra day tour can also start or end from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem. This tour has $130 USD worth of entry fees included in the price!
Tour Itinerary
07:00-07:30 – Eilat pickup from one of four centralized pickup points (each location is within 5 min walk of almost every Eilat hotel)
08:00 – Cross the border into Jordan with border assistance
09:00 – Drive passed the Jordanian Desert highway to the lost city of Petra taking a break en route for a view of Mt Haroun (Aaron’s Tomb)
11:30 – Begin the guided tour of Petra
14:00 – Enjoy free time in Petra to explore at own pace, also time to eat lunch
16:00 – Meet at a central point to exit Petra together as a group
16:45 – Head south towards Wadi Rum en route back to the border
18:30 – Arrive at the border crossing
19:30 – Cross the border back into Israel and travel back towards Eilat and hotel drop off
Note – Timing in the itinerary is approximate
Duration: 4 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Petra - Wadi Musa 77110 Jordan
Enjoy a tour of Petra, UNESCO site and one of the "seven wonders of the world". Including guiding and lunch.
Visiting Petra is a magical and memorable experience, that can be enjoyed in one day on this Petra tour from Eilat. One of the Seven Wonders of the World, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Petra is truly a treasure and a site not to be missed when visiting Jordan. The Petra 1-day tour from Eilat includes all transportation, guiding, snack box, and water bottle.
The tour begins with pickup from Eilat and traveling towards the border between Israel and Jordan. With full assistance, pass the border (visa and border fees are not included in the tour price). Once in Jordan, drive past the stunning Wadi Rum desert landscape en route to Petra. With a knowledgeable and English speaking guide, enjoy a guided tour throughout the protected park. Enter through the Siq, a long and narrow passageway upon the entrance filled with unique details including carvings and shrines. See the history of the “lost city” of the Nabateans visiting historic and ancient sites like the Treasury, Obelisk Tomb, Jabal Madbach (the sacrificial palace), Roman Theater and Mountaintop Tombs. After two hours of guiding through these sites enjoy time to explore Petra at your own pace, taking time to explore at leisure and marvel at the beauty. Later in the afternoon, it will be time to head back to the border, passing by Wadi Rum again for a quick view before arriving at the border and crossing into Eilat. This Petra day tour can also start or end from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem. This tour has $130 USD worth of entry fees included in the price!
Tour Itinerary
07:00-07:30 – Eilat pickup from one of four centralized pickup points (each location is within 5 min walk of almost every Eilat hotel)
08:00 – Cross the border into Jordan with border assistance
09:00 – Drive passed the Jordanian Desert highway to the lost city of Petra taking a break en route for a view of Mt Haroun (Aaron’s Tomb)
11:30 – Begin the guided tour of Petra
14:00 – Enjoy free time in Petra to explore at own pace, also time to eat lunch
16:00 – Meet at a central point to exit Petra together as a group
16:45 – Head south towards Wadi Rum en route back to the border
18:30 – Arrive at the border crossing
19:30 – Cross the border back into Israel and travel back towards Eilat and hotel drop off
Note – Timing in the itinerary is approximate
Duration: 4 hours
Additional information
- Passport name, number, issue and expiry date and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Visa is required and will be arranged by the operator.
- A current valid passport with more than 6 months of validity is required on the day of travel. Israeli passport holders (or holders of dual passports with an Israeli passport) must use their Israeli passport at every border crossing
- This tour includes approx. 3-4 hours in Petra, however, in the exeptional case of delays at border crossing or along the transfers, Petra tour can be shorter
- Please note the tour includes a lunch box.
- Please note that water and food might not be allowed across the border - at discretion of the authorities
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- The tour is ending at the Israeli side of the border
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
966NancyB966
March 2020
YES, it's worth it!!! I initially hesitated booking this excursion due to the cost and the length of time to get to Eilat from Jerusalem. But in the end, yes, it was totally worth it!!! Rather than commuting 5 hours from Jerusalem the morning of the excursion, we opted to spend time Eilat and ...
YES, it's worth it!!! I initially hesitated booking this excursion due to the cost and the length of time to get to Eilat from Jerusalem. But in the end, yes, it was totally worth it!!! Rather than commuting 5 hours from Jerusalem the morning of the excursion, we opted to spend time Eilat and save our energy for walking in Petra. SMART move. When you arrive at the border, it takes anywhere from 1 - 2 hours to cross. You will pay $65 USD to leave Israel AND $60 for the Jordan visa. Once you cross over, you'll board a tour bus and drive approximately 2 hours to Petra. On return, you'll go through additional security, much like you would at the airport but no additional fees to come back for the 1 day tour guests. Petra was INCREDIBLE!!! The tour guide was excellent. It was great to hear the stories and learn about what you're seeing vs. just walking through. Bagged lunch was included in the price - lots of carbs to spike your energy and keep you moving. Accessibility - If you have mobility issues, there are options! For $40 USD ($30 + $10 tip) there are donkey drawn carriages that can take you down and bring you back up. Recommendation - bring toilet paper and hand sanitizer. TP isn't readily available in Jordan b/c their sewer systems cannot handle it. They offer trash bins to discard TP instead of flushing. Also, hand soap was very limited. Cleanliness is very important to me - especially amidst the coronavirus concerns globally. Also important to note - I noticed some people in our group were planning to fly home from TLV after the Petra tour. Please realize you are at least 5 hours from TLV and there are many opportunities for delays (rare flash floods in the desert, abnormally long wait times to cross back into Israel, etc). If you're going to do Petra, I highly recommend booking a hotel in Eilat AT LEAST the evening prior or the evening after. Focus your energy on enjoying Petra and its glory - not worrying about logistics - leave that to Tourist IsraelJirka66
March 2020
Excellently organized trip which made 1 say tour to Petra remarkable day for all our family. I can fully recomend
Excellently organized trip which made 1 say tour to Petra remarkable day for all our family. I can fully recomend185espenh
March 2020
We had a great trip. The guide was nice and professional. Reads that others thought it was problematic at the border crossing, but did not experience it that way.
We had a great trip. The guide was nice and professional. Reads that others thought it was problematic at the border crossing, but did not experience it that way.jeffmK9645PZ
April 2020
We do wish we had more than one day because there's a lot to explore and time is tight. Customs took a long time but it was worth it in the end. The company did a good job at organizing everything for us. They did provide us with a snack bag for the day but we were super glad we brought our own s...
We do wish we had more than one day because there's a lot to explore and time is tight. Customs took a long time but it was worth it in the end. The company did a good job at organizing everything for us. They did provide us with a snack bag for the day but we were super glad we brought our own sandwiches and additional snacks. Lots of photo opportunities, spots to learn about the history of the various locations, and cool/handmade souvenirs. The five pick up locations made it easy to walk there from our Airbnb.Aske_f
March 2020
Seeing Petra was always on my bucket list and when I was going to Israel and read about this tour, it felt too good to pass up. And am I glad I signed up for this trip. Everything was fully taken care of, pick up was on time, border crossing went very smoothly with the help of someone on both sid...
Seeing Petra was always on my bucket list and when I was going to Israel and read about this tour, it felt too good to pass up. And am I glad I signed up for this trip. Everything was fully taken care of, pick up was on time, border crossing went very smoothly with the help of someone on both sides of the border, bus trip went by fast with great views, wifi and some storytelling by our guide Shavi (sorry if I butcher your name). Once in Petra we walked together stopping at each site for explanations, taking a long break at the A-list attraction the Treasury, but there is so much more to see in Petra! It was an amazing day, so glad I did this tour! p.s. From Eilat is easier than from Tel Aviv or Jeruzalem given it's a "normal" day from 7 am to 7.30pm, but even if you add the longer bus rides from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, Petra is definitely worth it...419gabriellab
March 2020
thank you very much for this great organized trip to a wounderful and interesting place. It was a pleasure ro book with visit israel - everything went very fast and non problematic! we apreciate a lot!!
thank you very much for this great organized trip to a wounderful and interesting place. It was a pleasure ro book with visit israel - everything went very fast and non problematic! we apreciate a lot!!