Petra one-day tour from Eilat

Excursions & day trips

Eilat, Israel

Free Cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 24 Hours

Instant Confirmation

Guided Tour

e-Voucher

Group Tour

Do this because

Enjoy a guided tour of the unique UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city of Petra, led by an experienced local English-speaking guide

Head South, passing by the beautiful Wadi Rum and admire the desert

Discover the best spots of this ancient lost city

What to expect

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 tour begins from Eilat and you'll travel 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. The tour will last about 11 hours, but you will spend 4–6 hours in Petra.

What's included

Lunch

Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle

Roundtrip transportation

Tour guide

Attractions tickets

What's not included

Insurance

Extra fees to be paid on-site

What to remember

Not allowed:

Please note that religious items are not allowed in Jordan. Do not bring them with you to the tour as it may cause issues crossing the border

Extra costs that have to be paid on-site:

Border crossing fee of US$70 (230 NIS), which should be paid in cash or by credit card on the Israeli side, and the visa fee of $60, which should be paid in cash (USD or JOD) on the Jordanian side. No visa fee is required for stays of 2 nights or longer

Know in advance:

Please note, border fees and visa fees are not included in the tour price and are paid directly at the border, in cash or by credit card. Border fee is for departure tax from Israel, the departure tax for operated groups from Jordan, arrangement, and preparation of Jordan visa, assistance service from border representative on departure from Israel, assistance service from border representative on arrival in Jordan and assistance service from border representative on departure from Jordan

Please note that during Ramadan the tour itinerary will change due to earlier closure of the border

Remember to bring:

Modest clothing is recommended (no short skirts, low-cut shirts, or garments revealing the midriff), headscarves are not required

Please bring your passport, sunscreen, sunglasses and hat, scarf, ATM card or cash, US Dollars or Jordanian Dinar for tips, and shoes suitable for walking