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- Tour number: 78
This 3-day Petra tour from Eilat offers beautiful Middle Eastern views, the fabulous beaches of Aqaba, the iconic city of Petra - one of the Seven New Wonders of the World - and a thrilling jeep safari in Wadi Rum.
Take a ride in a cutting-edge tour bus from Eilat, then quickly cross the border into the Kingdom of Jordan. Begin your adventure with a visit to Mamluk Castle, a fortress overlooking the border nexus of Aqaba Bay. Then enjoy free time to explore the seaside city of Aqaba, and enjoy beach activities such as boating+snorkeling, and a private beach.
Next, you'll take an exciting jeep tour of Wadi Rum, a unique desert wilderness with a lunar-looking landscape and an opportunity to snap some awesome photos. Some of the best Star Wars movies were shot here, and you'll see why.
After an authentic and relaxing night in a real Bedouin camp, You'll head for Petra. This remarkable city was carved out of the red-hued desert cliffs 2,300 years ago, and its temples and tombs await you - starting with the famous Petra Treasury.
See the enigmatic Djinn Blocks and the striking Obelisk Tomb, Walk in the footsteps of monarchs to the Royal Tombs, and take excellent shots of the Nabatean Theater from between the impressive columns.
After a night in a great hotel right next to Petra, you'll have a whole day of scouting, hiking, intriguing local cuisine, and more. This is your chance to visit the fabulous Great Temple of Petra, and the Petra Monastery - a massive structure of rare brilliance, located at the end of a cliff trail with incredible views.
You'll start within the city of Aqaba, and walk through its kaleidoscopic, scenic little alleys. Then go to Mamluk Castle – a 16th-century fortress, offering stunning scenery; in a single glance, you'll see Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.
Then, you'll have free time to enjoy beach activities such as boating+snorkeling, and have fun at a prestigious, private beach with a pool and a Jacuzzi.
Next, we'll head out to explore the fantastic Wadi Rum – a desert wilderness known as the "Valley of the Moon" – from the back of a powerful Jeep.
This outstanding tour will take you through the unique landscape, which is out of this world: The photos you'll snap will look like they were taken on a Star Wars set - both "The Rise of Skywalker" and "Rogue One" were filmed here (And for lovers of classics: "Lawrence of Arabia").
See famous rock formations such as the Seven Pillars of Wisdom, and learn about the exciting geology around you.
Finish the Jeep Safari at daylight's end, not before experiencing the unforgettable Wadi Rum sunset.
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.
After breakfast, you’ll have the day to explore and discover Petra to your heart’s content.
The prime attraction Is Al Dayr - The Petra Monastery. This incredible structure is located on a nearby hill, and the way there is stunning.
Then enjoy mesmerizing landmarks such as the Petra Great Temple with its columns and decorations, see the ancient Byzantine Church, visit Qasr Al Bint Temple - thought to be a palace built for the biblical Pharaoh's daughter, and check out the Mysterious Urn Tomb.
Find handmade gifts at the local Bedouin Market, hike along the towering cliffs, and take amazing pictures of the entire site. Many visitors like to finish their day at the Petra Museum, to learn how these splendid relics shaped Nabatean culture over time.
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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
Absolutely, we can store your suitcase in the luggage compartment of the vehicle.
The tour includes transportation from the departure point to the border and to Petra and back; entrance to Petra; lunch, and a guided tour by a local guide. If your tour includes Wadi Rum as well, it will also include accommodations: a night of glamping in an awesome Bedouine desert resort. If you also stay a night at Petra, your tour will include a lovely hotel right next to the Petra Archeological Park.
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