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Jordan Package Tours

Petra, Wadi Rum and Shobak Castle 3 Day Tour from Eilat

3 days
Pickup: Eilat hotels (morning, time confirmed after booking)
4.4/5 company rating on TourRadar

Duration3 days
StartsMorning, hotel pickup
GuideEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
CancellationNon-refundable: this tour includes pre-paid hotel nights.

Overview

This 3 day Petra tour from Eilat combines the desert of Wadi Rum, a full guided morning in Petra and the Crusader castle of Shobak, with two hotel nights in Petra. You cross into Jordan with help at the border, ride through Wadi Rum by 4x4, walk among the Nabataean tombs and temples, and finish on a hilltop fortress before heading home. A tour guide, entrance fees, lunch and hotel nights with breakfast are included.

Day 1 starts with hotel pickup in Eilat, a short stop in Aqaba and a two-hour 4x4 drive in Wadi Rum, followed by lunch and the drive to Petra. Day 2 is all about Petra, with about three hours of guided walking from the Treasury to the Roman theater, lunch at a local restaurant and a free evening. On day 3 you tour Shobak Castle for about three hours and then return through the Arava crossing to your hotel in Eilat.

The trip suits travelers based in Eilat who want to see southern Jordan properly without rushing. Two nights in Petra give you a relaxed pace, time for the optional Petra by Night show and a third day that adds a site most visitors miss. It works well for couples, families and history fans, and this 3 day Petra tour from Eilat brings you back to your Eilat hotel at the end.

Pickup is from your Eilat hotel in the morning, and the exact time is confirmed after booking. Choose 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotels, priced per person in a double room for 2 or more travelers, or a single room if you travel solo. Children pay a lower rate on the double room options, and the booking form shows the exact price for your hotel level and travelers. Because the hotel nights are pre-paid, the 3 day Petra tour from Eilat is non-refundable. Want a shorter trip? See the Petra and Wadi Rum 2 day tour from Eilat, the Petra day tour from Eilat, or browse all Jordan package tours. The tour departs daily, subject to availability, so pick your date and book today.

Highlights

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Eilat
Assistance at the border crossing
Short stop in Aqaba on the Red Sea
Two-hour 4x4 tour through Wadi Rum
About three hours of guided walking in Petra
Optional Petra by Night show on the second evening
Crusader castle of Shobak, built in 1115
Two hotel nights in Petra, 3-star to 5-star options
Lunch and entrance fees included

Itinerary & route

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Numbers match the itinerary below. Solid lines are walking legs, dashed lines are drives. Map is for orientation only.

Day 1Aqaba and the Wadi Rum Desert
1

MorningHotel pickup in Eilat and border crossing
Your 3 day Petra tour from Eilat starts with pickup from your hotel in Eilat and a short drive to the border. Our team meets you and helps with the crossing into Jordan. Keep your passport and some cash for border fees within reach.
2

Late morningShort stop in Aqaba
Once in Jordan you spend a short time in Aqaba, the country's only port on the Red Sea. It is a chance to stretch your legs before the drive into the desert.
3

MiddayTwo-hour 4x4 tour of Wadi Rum
A short drive brings you to Wadi Rum, a protected desert listed by UNESCO. For two hours a 4x4 takes you between sandstone mountains and rock formations rising from the sand, past ancient rock inscriptions. You also learn about the Zalabia Bedouin, who have lived in the valley for centuries. Lunch follows the drive.
EveningDrive to Petra and overnight
After lunch you continue north to Petra and check in to your hotel at the level you booked. The evening is free, and breakfast is served at the hotel the next morning.
Day 2A Guided Day in Petra
4

MorningGuided tour of Petra
After breakfast you enter Petra, the Nabataean city carved into rose-colored rock more than two thousand years ago. Over about three hours your guide shows you the Treasury, the royal tombs and the Roman theater, which was cut through older tombs you can still see between the seats. Read our Petra visit guide before you go.
5

AfternoonLunch and free time
Lunch is served at a restaurant near the site. Afterward you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day to yourself.
EveningFree evening and optional Petra by Night
The night is free. If you like, you can join the Petra by Night show, when the Siq and the Treasury are lit by candles. You sleep at your hotel in Petra again, with breakfast in the morning.
Day 3Shobak Castle and the Return to Eilat
6

MorningShobak Castle
After breakfast you drive to Shobak and its fortress, built in 1115 during the Crusades on an isolated hilltop with wide views. Little of the castle survives intact and excavations are still going on, and your tour of the area takes about three hours.
7

AfternoonArava border and drop-off in Eilat
From Shobak you drive south to the Arava crossing near Aqaba and Eilat. After the border formalities you are taken to your hotel in Eilat, where the tour ends.

What's included

Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Eilat
Meeting and assistance at the border
Tour guide
Two-hour 4x4 tour in Wadi Rum
Entrance fees
Lunch on the touring days
2 hotel nights in Petra with breakfast at your chosen hotel level

Not included

Jordan visa and border fees
Departure tax
Petra by Night show
Drinks
Tips and personal expenses
Private insurance
Guides in other languages (available for an extra fee)

Pickup & meeting point

Eilat hotels (morning, time confirmed after booking)No pickup fee

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: Arava border and drop-off in Eilat

Know before you go

Pickup and Start Time

Pickup is from your hotel in Eilat in the morning, and the exact time is confirmed after booking. The tour ends with drop-off at your Eilat hotel on day 3. It departs daily, subject to availability.

Accommodation

Two hotel nights in Petra with breakfast. Hotel names are sent with your voucher.

Hotel Options and Prices

Choose 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotels. 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 rate on the double room options. The booking form shows the exact price for your hotel level and travelers.

Border and Visa

Bring a valid passport. Jordan visa and border fees are not included and are paid in cash. Border control and customs can take up to an hour. We need your nationality, passport number, issue and expiry dates and date of birth for the reservation.

What to Bring

Valid passport
Cash for the visa, border fees and tips
Good walking shoes
Very warm clothing in winter
Light clothing and a head covering in summer
Sunglasses and sunscreen for Wadi Rum

Physical Requirements

Moderate walking in Petra and around Shobak Castle, plus a bumpy 4x4 ride in Wadi Rum. A normal level of fitness is enough. Insurance companies do not cover accidents with horses or other animals.

Age and Children

Children pay a lower rate on the double room options. The supplier advises that group tours are not suitable for children under 4.

Language

Guided in English. A Spanish or Russian-speaking guide is available for an extra fee per booking.

Cancellation Policy

Non-refundable, because the tour includes pre-paid hotel nights. Date changes may be possible on request, subject to availability.

Cancellation policy

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.

Frequently asked questions

What does the 3 day Petra tour from Eilat include?

The price includes meeting and assistance at the border, a tour guide, entrance fees, lunch on the touring days and two hotel nights in Petra with breakfast at the level you choose. The 4x4 tour in Wadi Rum is part of the program. The booking form shows the exact price for your hotel level and travelers.

What is not included?

Jordan visa and border fees are not included and are paid in cash at the border. Departure tax, tips, personal expenses and private insurance are also not included. Guides in other languages cost extra.

Do I need a visa for Jordan?

Yes, bring a valid passport. The Jordan visa and border fees are not included and are paid in cash in US dollars, euros, pounds sterling or Israeli shekels. Some nationalities need a visa in advance, so check before you book. Our Israel Jordan border crossing guide explains the process.

Where and when is pickup?

Pickup is from your hotel in Eilat in the morning, and the exact time is confirmed after booking. On day 3 you return through the Arava crossing and are dropped off at your Eilat hotel.

Which hotels will I stay in?

You spend two nights in Petra. Choose 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotels when you book, in a double room for 2 or more travelers or a single room if you travel solo. Hotel names are sent with your voucher.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast at the hotel and lunch on the touring days are included. The supplier describes the hotel nights both as bed and breakfast and as half board, so we confirm whether dinner is included on your voucher. Drinks are extra.

Can children join?

Yes. Children pay a lower rate on the double room options, and the booking form shows the exact price. The supplier advises that group tours are not suitable for children under 4.

How much walking is involved?

Petra means about three hours of walking on sand and uneven stone, and Shobak has some climbing around the castle. A normal level of fitness is enough. Insurance companies do not cover accidents with horses or other animals.

When is the best time to visit Petra and Wadi Rum?

Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons. Summer days are hot, so bring light clothes and a head covering, and winter nights in Petra are very cold. Find more planning ideas in our travel guide.

Can I cancel or change my booking?

This tour is non-refundable because the hotel nights are pre-paid. Contact us if your plans change and we will try to help with a date change, subject to availability. Full details are in our booking terms.

Why book with Booking-Tours

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