Our Petra from Eilat Tour departs early from Abraham Eilat to avoid the morning rush at the border and make the most of our time in Jordan.
We head to Petra, a famous heritage site, set in a stunning red sandstone landscape. One of the new Seven Wonders of the World, and the highlight of this trip, Petra was once a major crossroads of the ancient Near East. Its Nabataean people flourished through commerce, carving their capital in the red sandstone and leaving architectural jewels for humankind to wonder at. We will enter via the Siq, and see the treasury, amphitheater, Roman paved colonnaded road, royal tombs, temples, and more.
Following the guided tour, we will have a local jordanian lunch on the site. Once lunch is over, you can enjoy free time at Petra. For those up to the challenge, there’s an opportunity to explore additional sites like the Khubtha viewpoint or the Monastery.
After a full day, we head back to the border and to Abraham Eilat.
So, what are you waiting for? Go on a journey to Petra from Eilat for an experience through time and history, surrounded by captivating beauty. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary opportunity!
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Highlights
- Full-day visit to Petra - one of the Seven Wonders of the World
- Jordanian Street food breakfast in Aqaba
- Taste traditional local food
- Fully guided with a Jordanian licensed guide
Map
Tour Itinerary
1 Day Tour
06:30 – Depart from Eilat with a packed breakfast from Abraham Eilat
07:00 – Cross border via Arava Border Crossing
08:00 – Depart to Petra
10:00 – Visit Petra
13:00 – End of the guided tour of Petra. Stop for lunch inside Petra and free time for further exploration of Petra
15:45 – Gather at the Visitor Center to board your bus
16:00 – Depart from Petra to Arava Border Crossing
18:00 – Cross the border to Eilat
18:30 – Arrive back in Eilat* Breakfast to go will be provided at Abraham Eilat before the departure of the tour
NB: All times are approximate
Good to Know
- Don't forget to bring: Passport, Sunscreen and hat, Money for border fees and Camera
- The Petra Tour from Eilat is a full-day excursion, allowing you to experience the wonders of Petra and return to Eilat by the end of the day.
- The tour is not covered by international travel insurance. Accordingly, if you wish to purchase travel insurance, you must do so independently.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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INCLUDED
- Transportation to all sites from Eilat
- Entrance fees
- Breakfast
- Full guiding
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EXCLUDED
- Drinks
- Travel Insurance
- Border taxes
PICK A DATE
Please note that the dates highlighted in green and yellow are currently available for booking. If you select one of these dates, the booking process will begin.
FAQ'S
Jordan permits most Western countries to receive a travel visa at the border crossing. However, residents of some countries need to apply for a visa in advance. Check with your local embassy, or online. For re-entry into Israel, please ensure you are eligible for a Visa on Arrival or have already arranged a multiple entry visa for Israel in advance.
The border fees on the Israeli side can be paid in ILS, Euro, USD & credit card. The Jordanian side accepts only Jordanian Dinar in Cash – but no need to worry or pre-arrange anything as you will have some time to Exchange money or use an ATM in Aqaba.
If you plan to leave the tour in Jordan let us know in advance, and we will make the necessary adjustments.
As this tour crosses international borders, our ability to ensure the group is able to cross without delay is limited, due to security, customs and visa related issues. As such, whilst we attempt to wait for all tour participants before departing from the border, both on the way into Jordan and when returning into Israel, if a passenger is significantly delayed we will attempt to provide or suggest alternative transport arrangements for this person to join the group, or arrive in Eilat at a later point, to ensure the tour is able to run as scheduled for the rest of the tour participants.
Israeli exit fee of 115 ILS, payable with ILS, USD or EUR. Jordanian visa fee of 40 Jordanian Dinar, PAYABLE ONLY IN CASH IN JOD, Paid in the end when crossing back to Israel (there is an option to exchange while crossing into Jordan, on the Jordanian side) *Boarder fees are subject to change by the border authorities
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