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Tour Petra and Wadi Rum for a great 2 days of sightseeing, walking and taking a ride in a 4x4 jeep. See how the Beouins live in Wadi Rum, the sandstone formations, and the quiet of the desert. In Petra view the Treasury and more.
Petra is located in the middle of the desert, and was inhabited by the Nabateans over 2000 years ago. They prospered by building water cisterns, and sold the water to passing merchants and travelers. It is said that the Nabateans abandoned Petra, after a huge earthquake, because the water cisterns were damaged beyond repair. The Nabateans left an abundance of history behind. Walk through Petra, see Her famous Treasury, the mourning halls, the temples, the tombs, and much more.
Wadi Rum resides in the middle of the desert, and is known for its ancient writings on the side of the mountains,also for its sandstone formations. The Bedouins have been living in Wadi Rum for hundreds of years but are still living in goat haired tents.
Day 1: Petra
08:15 A driver will be waiting to take you to the Arava border and on to Petra.
Start the wonderful day touring in Petra.
We will see the treasury house, the tombs the roman theater and more.
You will learn about the Nabataens their history, their art, their gods, and more.
After 3 hours of walking and learning we will eat lunch in one of the local restaurants.
After lunch we will drive you to Wadi Rum where you can check into your tent for the night.
Day 2: Wadi Rum
In the morning have breakfast in the desert, and then start your touring day.
3 hours tour of 4x4 wheels will take you to a magnificent landscape.
We will drive you into the Nabataens ways, and the Bedouin way of life.
After the tour at about 12:30, a driver will take you back to the Arava border, and to your hotel in Eilat.