Petra Tour from Israel

Petra One day Tour from Israel

Petra is an incredible wonder of the world and is widely considered Jordan's most valuable treasure and greatest tourist attraction. Carved into the sheer rock by Nabateans, an industrious Arab people who by settled there over 2000 years ago because, along with other cities such as Mamsheet, Shivta and Gaza, Petra was an important location along the heavily traveled spice route. Petra was an important junction for the silk, spice and other trade routes that linked China, India and southern Arabia with Egypt, Syria, Greece and Rome.

Well preserved remnants from this magnificent village will be explored on this one day Petra tour from Eilat. The itinerary is as follows:

1 Full Day Tour to Petra from Eilat

Early Pick up from your hotel in Eilat, Arriving at the Arava border crossing we enter the Kingdom of Jordan, from here a 2 hour drive takes us to the ‘Lost City of Petra. An absolute must for all visitors to the region. Having walked for ½ hrs through the imposing Canyon (Wadi Siq) at its entrance, that awesome and monumental moment when you first step foot in Petra is upon you. Counted amongst the wonders of the ancient world, Petra is an archeological, anthropological and geological phenomenon. Your private guide will explain the history, legends, myths and truths of this astonishing city carved 2000 years ago from the red Sandstone Mountains. We enjoy a buffet lunch in Petra and leave Petra in the afternoon for Wadi Musa (a small village nearby), and a city tour of Aqaba. following this we commence our return journey to the Arava border arriving in the evening in Eilat.

Regular tour prices :  

 From Eilat* USD 249.00  per  person

 From Tel Aviv (including flights)* USD 449.00  per  person

*Rates are subject to amendment in event of changes in local economic conditions.

Including:  

English speaking guide 

Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure.

Transportation in A/C coach and a Guide. Short City Tour of Aqaba.

Entrance fees + Horse-riding and Lunch in Petra.

Transfer to the border & back to the hotel.

Not included:

Border Tax + tips   -   US$.46 p.p. and Private Drinks. 

(Border Tax+tips are subject to amendment without prior notice) 

Please contact us for more information and to make a reservation. 

Operated by Rent-A-Guide, Israel