Petra 2 Day Tour from Eilat: Explore the Lost City Without the Rush
Next departure: Mon, 2 Nov
From$240per adult
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This Petra and Wadi Rum 3 day tour from Eilat gives you a night in a Bedouin tent under the desert sky, a guided day in Petra and a whole free day to go back into the site on your own. It starts with hotel pickup in Eilat and a short Aqaba city tour, then a jeep safari in Wadi Rum, Rainbow Land, Petra and a night in a hotel near the Rose City.
Day 1 crosses the Arava border, tours Aqaba and heads into Wadi Rum for a jeep safari, with dinner and the night in a Bedouin tent. Day 2 starts with breakfast at camp and a visit to Rainbow Land before the guided Petra tour, lunch at a local restaurant and a free evening at your Petra hotel. Day 3 is yours to explore Petra at your own pace before the late afternoon drive back to the border near Eilat.
Most Petra trips from Israel give you a few hours on site. This Petra and Wadi Rum 3 day tour gives you a guided visit plus a full free day, which is ideal for photographers, hikers who want to climb to the viewpoints, and anyone who wants to see Petra without rushing. The camp night adds a real desert experience that a day trip cannot match.
Pickup is from hotels in Eilat at around 07:30, or 08:15 on Fridays and Saturdays. You sleep one night in a Bedouin tent with dinner and breakfast, and one night in a Petra hotel with breakfast at the level you choose: 3-star, 4-star or 5-star, in a double room for 2 or more travelers or a single room if you travel solo. Children pay a lower child rate, and the booking form shows the exact price for your hotel level and travelers. The Petra and Wadi Rum 3 day tour is non-refundable because the nights are pre-paid. Prefer a shorter trip? See the Petra and Wadi Rum 2 day tour from Eilat or the Petra day tour from Eilat, or browse all Jordan package tours. It departs daily, subject to availability, so book your date today.
Numbers match the itinerary below. Solid lines are walking legs, dashed lines are drives. Map is for orientation only.
Our crew picks you up from your Eilat hotel at around 07:30, or 08:15 on Fridays and Saturdays. You then cross at the Arava (Wadi Araba) border. Group crossings can take a while, so patience helps.
Your Jordanian guide shows you around Aqaba, Jordan's port town on the Red Sea. It is a gentle start before the desert.
Head inland to Wadi Rum and explore by jeep among huge sandstone formations. Look for the ancient rock drawings left on the cliffs over the centuries.
At around 18:00 dinner is served in a Bedouin tent, followed by a free evening in the quiet of the desert. You sleep in the tent, with breakfast at camp the next morning.
Lunch is served at a local restaurant near the site. Afterward you check in to your hotel in Petra.
From about 17:00 the evening is free. We recommend a walk around the town of Wadi Musa. Breakfast is served at the hotel the next morning.
After breakfast the day is yours to go back into Petra and see the places you missed. Your entrance ticket covers the site, so you can set your own pace and choose your own trails.
At around 16:00 you leave Petra and drive south. You reach the Aqaba border at around 18:00 for the crossing back to Eilat.
You choose your pickup city when you book. We confirm the exact pickup time and place by email or WhatsApp the day before the tour.
Tour ends with: Drive back to the border
Pickup is from hotels in Eilat at around 07:30, or 08:15 on Fridays and Saturdays. Exact times are confirmed after booking. The tour departs daily, subject to availability, and you reach the Aqaba border on the way back at around 18:00 on day 3.
Night 1 is in a Bedouin tent in Wadi Rum with dinner and breakfast. Night 2 is in a hotel in Petra with breakfast. Hotel names are sent with your confirmation.
Choose a 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotel for your Petra night. Prices are per person in a double room for 2 or more travelers, or for a single room if you travel solo. Children pay a lower child rate. The booking form shows the exact price for your hotel level and travelers.
You cross at the Arava border near Eilat. Israel and Jordan border fees are not included and are collected in cash, and the Jordan visa is not included. Visa rules depend on your nationality.
Moderate walking in Petra on sand and uneven stone, with optional longer hikes on the free day. Jeep rides are bumpy. Insurers usually do not cover accidents on horse or other animal rides.
Children are welcome and pay a lower child rate, shown on the booking form.
Guided in English by a Jordanian guide. A Spanish-speaking or Russian-speaking guide is available as an extra.
Non-refundable, because the package includes pre-paid nights. Date changes may be possible on request, subject to availability.
| When you cancel | Cancellation fee |
|---|---|
| Any time after booking, or no-show | 100% fee (no refund) |
This tour includes flights or accommodation that are booked for you as soon as you book, so it is non-refundable, including no-shows. Border and visa fees are also non-refundable once paid. We strongly recommend travel insurance that covers trip cancellation. If we cancel or materially change the tour, you can choose an alternative date, a credit or a full refund. Read the booking terms.
It includes pickup from your Eilat hotel, an English-speaking Jordanian guide, an Aqaba city tour, a jeep safari in Wadi Rum including Rainbow Land, one night in a Bedouin tent with dinner and breakfast, one night in a Petra hotel with breakfast, Petra entrance fees with a short horse ride, and lunch on day 2. The booking form shows the exact price for your hotel level and travelers.
No. The Israel and Jordan border fees are not included and are collected in cash. The Jordan visa is not included either. Visa rules depend on your nationality, so check them before you travel. Our Israel Jordan border crossing guide explains each step.
Bring a valid passport. We need your nationality, passport number, issue and expiry dates and date of birth to confirm the booking. Carry cash for fees and tips in US dollars, euros, pounds or shekels.
Pickup is from hotels in Eilat at around 07:30, or 08:15 on Fridays and Saturdays. Exact pickup times are confirmed after booking.
The first night is in a Bedouin tent in Wadi Rum with dinner and breakfast. The second night is in a hotel in Petra with breakfast, at the hotel level you choose. Hotel names are sent with your confirmation.
Yes. Children pay a lower child rate, shown on the booking form. The camp night is usually a highlight for kids, but Petra involves a lot of walking.
A normal level of fitness is enough for the guided tour. On the free day you can choose easy walks or longer climbs. The jeep ride can be bumpy, and insurers usually do not cover animal ride accidents.
Yes. A camel ride and a hot air balloon flight are available as extras on the booking form. You can also add a Spanish-speaking or Russian-speaking guide, or an extra hotel night before or after the tour.
Spring and autumn are ideal. Summer days are hot, so bring a head covering and light clothes. Winter nights in the desert and in Petra are very cold, so pack warm layers. Our Israel, Jordan and Egypt travel guide has more planning tips.
The tour is non-refundable because the nights are paid in advance as soon as you book. Contact us if your plans change and we will try to help with a new date, subject to availability. Full details are in our booking terms.
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