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 5 day Jordan tour packs the country's headline sights into a single, well-paced loop: Amman's Roman ruins and old market, Mount Nebo and the Crusader castle of Karak, a full day in Petra, a jeep ride through Wadi Rum and a night by the Red Sea in Aqaba. You fly into Amman, we meet you at the airport, and four hotel nights with breakfast are already arranged.
Day 1 is Amman, with the Citadel, the Roman Theater, the Jordan Archaeological Museum and the downtown souq. Day 2 follows the road south past Mount Nebo and Karak Castle to Petra. Day 3 is all about Petra, from the Siq to the Treasury, temples and caves. Day 4 takes you into Wadi Rum on a 4x4 safari and on to the beach in Aqaba, and on day 5 you drive back to Amman for your flight home.
This trip suits travelers with limited vacation time who still want more than a quick Petra visit, as well as couples and families who like a mix of history, desert and beach. The 5 day Jordan tour gives Petra a whole day of its own and spends two nights there, so you are not rushing the most important site. Ending in Aqaba also means you finish with a swim and an easy evening instead of more touring.
We meet you at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, and the last day ends with a drive back to the same airport. Choose 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotels, priced per person in a double room for 2 or more travelers or as 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 5 day Jordan tour is non-refundable because the hotel nights are pre-paid. Short on time? Try the Petra and Wadi Rum 2 day tour from Tel Aviv, compare other 3 to 5 day tours, or see all Jordan package tours. The tour departs daily, subject to availability, so choose your date and book today.
Numbers match the itinerary below. Solid lines are walking legs, dashed lines are drives. Map is for orientation only.
We meet you at Queen Alia International Airport, help you through arrival and drive you to your hotel in Amman. The city tour starts later in the morning, so share your flight details after booking.
Tour the hilltop Amman Citadel and the Jordan Archaeological Museum, then walk down to the Roman Theater. The theater seats about six thousand people and is still used for events today.
The day ends in the souq of downtown Amman, a classic Middle Eastern market. It is a good chance to shop for spices, sweets and souvenirs before heading back to the hotel.
Return to your hotel at the level you booked. The evening is free. Hotel names are sent with your confirmation.
After breakfast you drive to Mount Nebo, where tradition says Moses viewed the Holy Land at the end of his life. On a clear day you can see as far as Jerusalem.
Continue south to Karak Castle, a Crusader stronghold of long halls and dark stone passageways. The views from its walls stretch across the surrounding valleys.
The road continues south to Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. You check in to your hotel near the site.
The evening is yours to relax before a full day of walking. Breakfast is served at the hotel in the morning.
After breakfast you enter Petra and follow the narrow Siq canyon to the Treasury, the city's most famous facade. The rose-red rock is at its best in the soft morning light.
Spend the rest of the day exploring the temples, cave dwellings and tombs carved into the cliffs. With a whole day here you can walk at your own pace and see far more than on a day trip.
Return to your hotel for a second night in Petra. The evening is free.
After breakfast you head into Wadi Rum for a rustic 4x4 safari of about two hours. The desert has been home to Bedouin families for centuries and covers more than 700 square kilometers of sand and rock towers.
Later you drive on to Aqaba on the Red Sea. You stay near the beach, so there is time for a swim, a dive or simply relaxing by the water.
Spend the evening on the seafront or in a local cafe. Breakfast is at the hotel before the drive north.
Enjoy a final breakfast by the sea and check out of your hotel.
You are driven north to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman to catch your flight home. Allow for a drive of several hours when you book your return flight.
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 to Amman airport
We meet you on arrival at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman on day 1. The city tour starts later in the morning, so an early flight works best. Share your flight details after booking. The tour departs daily, subject to availability, and ends at the same airport on day 5.
Four nights with breakfast: one in Amman, two in Petra and one in Aqaba. Hotel names are sent with your confirmation.
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 child rate. The booking form shows the exact price for your hotel level and travelers.
You fly into Amman, so there is no land border crossing on this tour. The Jordan visa is not listed as included, and rules depend on your nationality. Check them before you book.
Cover shoulders and knees at Mount Nebo and in traditional areas such as the downtown souq.
Moderate walking, with several hours on foot in Petra on sand and uneven ground. Karak Castle has steps and dim passageways, and the Wadi Rum jeep ride can be bumpy.
Children are welcome and pay a lower child rate, shown on the booking form.
The tour is run in English.
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 package includes the meet and greet and transfer at Amman airport, the guided city tour of Amman, transport on every day of the program, four hotel nights with breakfast at your chosen level, a 4x4 jeep safari in Wadi Rum and the final drive to Amman airport. The booking form shows the exact price for your hotel level and travelers.
Breakfast is included at the hotels. Lunches and dinners are not part of the program. Entrance fees are not listed in the supplier's program, so please contact us before booking if you want us to confirm them for your dates.
The visa is not listed as included. Visa rules depend on your nationality, so check them before you travel. Keep cash for any visa costs and tips.
It starts at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman on day 1 and ends there on day 5. Book a flight that lands early on day 1, since the city tour starts later that morning, and leave enough time on day 5 for the drive from Aqaba.
You spend one night in Amman, two nights in Petra and one night in Aqaba near the beach. Choose 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotels when you book. Hotel names are sent with your confirmation.
Yes. Children pay a lower child rate on the double room options, and the booking form shows the exact price. Petra involves a lot of walking, so plan breaks for younger kids.
A normal level of fitness is enough. Petra means several hours of walking on sand and uneven stone, and Karak Castle has steps and dark passageways. The jeep ride in Wadi Rum can be bumpy.
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable. Summer is hot in Petra and Wadi Rum, while winter brings cool days and cold nights, especially in Petra, so pack layers. Our Israel, Jordan and Egypt travel guide has more planning tips.
The tour is non-refundable because the hotel nights are paid in advance when you book. If your plans change, contact us and we will try to help with a new date, subject to availability. Full details are in our booking terms.
Yes. You can add a 3-star hotel night before or after the tour on the booking form, in a double room or as a single room for solo travelers.
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