Tour Itinerary

02:00 - Pick up from Tel Aviv Textile Building (2 Kaufmann Street) & transfer to Eiilat through the Negev Desert

03:00 – Pick up from Jerusalem (David Citadel Hotel) and transfer to Eilat through the Negev Desert

07:45 - arrival to Eilat and head to Arava Boarder

08:00 - Cross the Boarder

09:00 - Travel to Petra

11:00 - Quick stop for bathrooms, opportunity to purchase snacks/coffee, enjoy a quick view of Mount Haroun

11:30 - Arrival to Petra and enjoy a wonderful guided tour

16:30 - Meet at the exit of Petra and begin the return journey to the border

18:30 - Arrival to the boarder

19:30 - Return back to Eilat, and to Tel Aviv and Jerusalem (4 hours)

NB - all timings are approximate

Essential Information

• Guided tour portion in Petra will have a maximum of 25 passengers however transportation may be with more passengers. Transportation may be shared as larger vehicles are more comfortable and accommodating
• Our Petra tour aims to include approximately 4-6 hours in Petra, including 2-2.5 hours guided tour and free time.
• Please note, border fees and visa fees are NOT included in the tour price and are paid directly at the border, in cash. 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 representatives on departure from Israel, assistance service from border representative on arrival in Jordan, and assistance service from border representative on departure from Jordan
• Israeli passport holders (or holders of dual passports with an Israeli passport) must use their Israeli passport at every border crossing
• 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.
• Please note that during Ramadan the tour itinerary will change due to earlier closure of the border
• We are able to arrange visa for most nationalities (including USA, Canada, all European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Brazil, Singapore, Japan, China, India). Certain nationalities are required to arrange a visa in advance. Please contact us in case of questions

Inclusions & Exclusions

included:

• Pick up and return from/to Jerusalem or Tel Aviv
• Full day of transportation.
• Assistance crossing the border.
• Entrance Fees to Petra (JOD 90 / USD 130)
• Tour Guide.
• Air-conditioned vehicle

Excluded:

• Border fees of US$65 must be paid in cash at the border.
• Jordanian visa fee of $60 for those who have not pre-arranged a visa.
• Food & Drinks
• Personal Travel Insurance
• Gratuities

Highlights

• Travel through the Negev Desert, where you will watch the sunrise over this incredible landscape (depending on the season)
• Cross into Jordan from Arava border crossing (full boarder assistance)
• Drive to Petra, along the Jordanian Desert highway, stopping at a viewpoint over Mount Haroun (Aaron's tomb)
• Arriving Petra (one of the seven wonders in the world) and enjoy a fully guided tour of this unique UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Highlights of Petra; Alsiq, the Treasury, Obelisk tomb, Calligraphy, Jabal Madbach (Sacrificial palace) Tombs, Theatre, and Mountaintop Tombs.
• Free time in Petra
• Depart Petra and pass from the amazing landscape of Wadi Rum. Enjoy the sunset (depending on the season).
• Returning to Tel Aviv and Jerusalem