Petra 2 Day Tour from Eilat: Explore the Lost City Without the Rush
Next departure: Tue, 3 Nov
From$240per adult
View tourJordan Package Tours
This 11 day Jordan tour covers the whole kingdom at an easy pace, starting and ending in Amman. You see the Umayyad desert castles, float in the Dead Sea, walk the mosaic streets of Madaba, spend two nights in Petra, sleep under the stars of Wadi Rum and finish with Roman Jerash and the hilltop castle of Ajloun. Airport transfers, transport, entrance fees to the listed sites, local guides in Petra and Jerash and ten hotel nights with breakfast are all part of the package.
You land at Queen Alia International Airport and spend your first nights in Amman, with a day trip east to the desert castles and down to the Dead Sea. On day 3 you head south through Madaba, Mount Nebo and Little Petra to Petra, where a full guided day on day 4 takes you through the Siq to the Treasury and beyond. A jeep ride in Wadi Rum leads to Aqaba on the Red Sea for three nights, including two free beach days. You then return to Amman for a city tour with Jerash and Ajloun before your airport transfer on day 11.
This 11 day Jordan tour suits travelers who want more than a quick look at Petra: first-time visitors who like a relaxed rhythm, couples who want beach time after the sightseeing, and history lovers drawn to Nabataean, Roman and Crusader sites. Eleven days leaves room for two nights in Petra and two free days in Aqaba, so you never feel rushed between highlights.
The price is per person in a double room at 3-star hotels, with a separate rate for solo travelers in a single room. You can upgrade to 4-star or 5-star hotels and add extra nights or a transfer from Israel on the booking form. Because all hotel nights are pre-paid, this 11 day Jordan tour is non-refundable. Planning the route from Israel? Read our Israel Jordan border crossing guide, see what to expect in our Petra and Jordan travel guide, or compare all Jordan package tours. The tour departs daily, subject to availability, so pick your date and book today.
Numbers match the itinerary below. Solid lines are walking legs, dashed lines are drives. Map is for orientation only.
Your driver meets you at Queen Alia International Airport and takes you to your hotel in Jordan's capital. The rest of the day is free to rest after your flight. You sleep at your hotel in Amman.
After breakfast you drive into the eastern desert to the Umayyad castles of Kharana, Amra and Azraq. Quseir Amra is a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its frescoes, and Azraq is where Lawrence of Arabia stayed while writing part of Seven Pillars of Wisdom. In the afternoon you continue to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, for a float in its salty water. You return to Amman for the night.
Head south to Madaba and Saint George's Church, home of the 6th century Madaba mosaic map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land. Next comes Mount Nebo, where Moses looked out over the Promised Land. The day ends at Little Petra, also called Siq al-Barid, a smaller Nabataean site with buildings carved into a sandstone canyon. You sleep at your hotel in Petra.
Today is all about Petra, the Rose City and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. You walk through the Siq, a narrow gorge about 1 km long with cliffs up to 80 meters high, and arrive at the Treasury. With a local guide you explore the rock-cut tombs, the Roman-style theater, temples and the colonnaded street. Our Petra visitor guide has tips for the climb to the Monastery if you have energy left. You spend a second night in Petra.
After breakfast you drive south to Wadi Rum, the desert valley T.E. Lawrence called vast, echoing and god-like. A 1.5-hour jeep ride takes you past red dunes, rock bridges and canyons in this UNESCO-listed protected area, known locally as the Valley of the Moon. You spend the night in Wadi Rum, with details in your voucher.
A morning transfer brings you to Aqaba, Jordan's resort town on the Red Sea. The rest of the day is free for the beach, the waterfront or the old fort and market. You sleep at your hotel in Aqaba.
Enjoy a full free day by the Red Sea. Snorkel the coral reefs along the south beach, take a glass-bottom boat or simply relax at the hotel. You spend another night in Aqaba.
Another free day to slow down before the last stretch of the trip. Many travelers use it for a dive, a spa visit or a lazy afternoon on the beach. You sleep at your hotel in Aqaba.
After breakfast you are transferred north to your hotel in Amman. The drive takes most of the day, and the evening is free to explore Rainbow Street and the cafes nearby. You sleep at your hotel in Amman.
At 09:00 you set out on a panoramic tour of Amman, from the downtown area and the old Gold Souq to the bazaars, Rainbow Street and the modern Abdoun district, with a chance to taste kunafa, the local cheese pastry. You then visit the Roman city of Jerash with a local guide, walking its colonnaded streets, temples, theaters and plazas. The day ends at Ajloun Castle, built in 1184 by one of Saladin's generals to guard the routes to the Jordan Valley. You return to Amman for your last night.
After breakfast you are transferred to Queen Alia International Airport for your flight home, with memories of eleven days across Jordan.
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: Departure
The tour starts with a meet and greet at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman on your arrival day. Send us your flight details after booking. The tour departs daily, subject to availability, and ends with an airport transfer on day 11. Touring days start after breakfast, and the Amman city tour on day 10 starts at 09:00.
Ten nights on a bed and breakfast basis: four nights in Amman, two in Petra, one in Wadi Rum and three in Aqaba. Hotel names are sent with your confirmation.
The base price includes 3-star hotels. Prices are per person in a double room for 2 or more travelers, or for a single room if you travel solo. Upgrades to 4-star or 5-star hotels for all ten nights, extra nights before or after the tour and transfers from Israel are available as extras. The booking form shows the exact price for your choices.
The Jordan visa is not included and can be added as an extra. Visa rules depend on your nationality, so check them before you book. If you travel overland from Israel, border fees are not included and are paid in cash at the crossing.
Cover shoulders and knees when visiting churches and religious sites such as Madaba and Mount Nebo. Modest clothing is also respectful in downtown Amman.
Moderate walking on most touring days, with long walks on uneven ground in Petra and Jerash. A normal level of fitness is enough.
Children are welcome and pay the same per person rate as adults.
Guided in English. Other languages may be available on request.
Non-refundable, because the package includes pre-paid hotel 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.
The price includes airport arrival and departure transfers in Amman, transport and transfers throughout, hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees to the sites on the program, local guides in Petra and Jerash, a 1.5-hour jeep ride in Wadi Rum and ten hotel nights with breakfast. The booking form shows the exact price for your room type.
No. The Jordan visa is not included, and you can add it as an extra on the booking form. Visa rules depend on your nationality, so check before you book. If you enter from Israel, our Israel Jordan border crossing guide explains each crossing step by step.
Yes. The tour starts in Amman, and you can add a transfer from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv, or a transfer from Tel Aviv to the Sheikh Hussein border crossing, on the booking form. Border fees are not included and are paid at the crossing.
The base price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast: four nights in Amman, two nights in Petra, one night in Wadi Rum and three nights in Aqaba. You can upgrade to 4-star or 5-star hotels on the booking form. Hotel names are sent with your confirmation.
Breakfast is included every morning. Lunches, drinks and personal expenses are not included. Ask us before you book if you would like a meal plan added.
Solo travelers book the single room option, which includes a private room every night. Couples and groups book the double room option, priced per person. Hotel upgrades for solo travelers have their own rates on the booking form.
Yes, children are welcome and pay the same per person rate as adults. Petra and Jerash involve a lot of walking, so plan breaks for younger kids.
Expect moderate walking on most touring days, with the longest walks in Petra and Jerash on uneven stone and sand. A normal level of fitness and good walking shoes are enough. The Aqaba days are free and as active or relaxed as you like.
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons. Summer is hot in Petra, Wadi Rum and Aqaba, and winter nights in Amman and Petra can be cold. Our Israel, Jordan and Egypt travel guide has more planning tips.
This tour is non-refundable because all hotel nights are paid in advance as soon as you book. Contact us if your plans change and we will try to move your date, subject to availability. Full details are in our booking terms.
“We had a great experience during our tour in Petra. Our tour guide, Ahmed, was very friendly and kind…”
N. M., Mexico · Trustpilot
Next departure: Tue, 3 Nov
From$240per adult
View tourNext departure: Tue, 3 Nov
From$580per adult
View tourNext departure: Tue, 3 Nov
From$504per adult
View tourWe use analytics cookies to see which tours travelers look at, so we can improve the site. No ads tracking without your OK. Privacy policy