Eilat Travel Guide: Red Sea, Desert and Day Trips
Eilat is our home base, and it is the gateway to some of the best trips in the region. The city sits on the Red Sea at Israel's southern tip, with coral reefs a few steps from the beach and the desert all around. The Jordan border is just outside town, which makes Eilat the easiest starting point for Petra and Wadi Rum.
Start with 25 things to do in Eilat, then read our guides to the Красном море в Эйлате и Парк Тимна. For trips across the border, see the путеводителе по переходу границы между Израилем и Иорданией и наш Mount Sinai sunrise guide. Наша экскурсии из Эйлата include hotel pickup in Eilat.
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Frequently asked questions about Eilat
What are the best day trips from Eilat?
Petra in Jordan is the most popular, followed by Wadi Rum, Timna Park and the Mount Sinai sunrise climb in Egypt. Each can be done in one day with hotel pickup in Eilat.
Когда лучше ехать в Эйлат?
Eilat is warm all year. Winter, from November to March, is the favorite season for sun and diving. Summer is very hot, so plan water activities and early starts.
Как далеко Петра от Эйлата?
About two hours by road from the Yitzhak Rabin (Wadi Araba) border crossing, which is a few minutes from Eilat's hotels.
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