Petra - 1 Day Tour from Eilat
Petra – 1 Day Tour from Eilat
From Eilat cross the border to see the formations of Wadi Rum before entering the Rose City of Petra
Experience an epic journey from Eilat, crossing the border to traverse the hauntingly beautiful Jordanian desert. Drive through the cinematic landscapes of Wadi Rum and the rugged terrain of sandstone and myth where Lawrence of Arabia once lived. Arrive at the "Rose City" of Petra and enter through the Siq, a towering mountain chasm that leads to the breathtaking Treasury. Deep within this ancient stone capital, explore monumental rock-cut tombs and a massive 3,000-seat amphitheater. After a traditional lunch, leave the antiquity behind for your return to Eilat
Experience
- Hotel pickup from main Eilat hotels
- Local Jordanian licensed Guide
- Entrance Fees
- Lunch
- Border Taxes in Israel & Jordan Jordanian entry visa - total of $135 per person to be paid on the day of the tour.
- Gratuities for horse provider in Petra (for those who choose to ride). The horse ride is included in the tour price, the tip to the horse provider is not included
• The day begins with a morning departure from Eilat, crossing the Arava border into the vast Jordanian wilderness. The route takes you through the stark, haunting beauty of Wadi Rum, the same labyrinth of monolithic rock formations and red sands which mesmerized Lawrence of Arabia, where he lived and fought alongside the Bedouin.
• Arriving at the gates of Petra, the ancient Nabatean capital, you have the choice to approach the canyon on horseback or by foot.
• Enter the city through the Siq,
Includes
- Hotel pickup from main Eilat hotels
- Local Jordanian licensed Guide
- Entrance Fees
- Lunch
Excludes
- Border Taxes in Israel & Jordan Jordanian entry visa - total of $135 per person to be paid on the day of the tour.
- Gratuities for horse provider in Petra (for those who choose to ride). The horse ride is included in the tour price, the tip to the horse provider is not included
Essential Information
Itinerary
• The day begins with a morning departure from Eilat, crossing the Arava border into the vast Jordanian wilderness. The route takes you through the stark, haunting beauty of Wadi Rum, the same labyrinth of monolithic rock formations and red sands which mesmerized Lawrence of Arabia, where he lived and fought alongside the Bedouin.
• Arriving at the gates of Petra, the ancient Nabatean capital, you have the choice to approach the canyon on horseback or by foot.
• Enter the city through the Siq,