Petra Tour from Jerusalem: Day Trip with Flights and Lunch

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Overview

This Petra tour from Jerusalem takes you from your hotel to the Treasury and back in a single day, with flights doing the long-distance work. A transfer brings you to Ben Gurion Airport for the flight south, our crew helps you through the Arava border, and a licensed Jordanian guide shows you the rose-red city before you fly back the same evening.

Pickup from your Jerusalem hotel is at 04:45 for the 06:40 flight to Ramon Airport. A short airport shuttle to Eilat, paid locally, brings you to the meeting point, where you are collected at 08:30 and driven to the border. After the crossing you drive a little over two hours to Petra and start the guided visit at around 11:30, with the Siq, the Treasury, the Roman theater and the royal tombs. Lunch is at 15:30, then you head back past desert viewpoints, cross into Israel at about 19:00 and fly to Tel Aviv at 20:55, with a transfer to your Jerusalem hotel after landing.

The tour suits travelers based in Jerusalem who want to see Petra but cannot spare two or three days. It is a long day, but flying instead of driving the length of Israel leaves about four hours for the site itself, and the optional short horse ride at the start of the trail saves your legs for the main sights. That makes this Petra tour from Jerusalem one of the most efficient ways to see a world wonder on a tight schedule.

Included are the hotel transfers in Jerusalem, both flights, the border transfers with crew assistance, a Jordanian English-speaking guide, entrance fees with the short horse ride, and lunch. Book the group option, priced per person for 2 to 15 travelers with lower child and infant rates, or the solo option. The booking form shows the exact price. The Jordan visa and border tax are not included, so bring cash. The tour departs on set days and does not run on Fridays or Saturdays, so check the calendar for open dates. Because the flights are pre-paid, this Petra tour from Jerusalem is non-refundable. Want more time? See the Petra 2 day tour from Tel Aviv, the Petra and Wadi Rum 2 day tour or our Jerusalem full day tour. Pick your date and book today.

Highlights

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Jerusalem
Round-trip flights between Ben Gurion Airport and Ramon Airport
Crew assistance at the Arava border
About four hours in Petra with a licensed Jordanian guide
Walk through the Siq to the Treasury
Optional short horse ride on the first stretch of the trail
Lunch at a local restaurant
Desert viewpoints on the drive back to the border

Itinerary

04:45 AMPickup in Jerusalem
Your Petra tour from Jerusalem starts with pickup from your hotel in Jerusalem at 04:45 and a transfer to Ben Gurion Airport. Plan to be at the airport about an hour before the flight.
06:40 AMFlight to Ramon Airport
The 06:40 flight takes you south to Ramon Airport, north of Eilat. From the airport you take a short airport shuttle into Eilat, paid locally.
08:30 AMTransfer to the Arava border
At 08:30 our crew collects you at the Eilat central bus station and drives you to the Arava border. Passport control and customs can take up to an hour, so a little patience helps.
09:00 AMDrive to Petra
From the border you travel in an air-conditioned vehicle along the wide desert road for a little over two hours, finishing on a scenic mountain road down to Petra.
11:30 AMGuided tour of Petra
Your Jordanian guide starts at the entrance, where a short horse ride covers the first 700 meters of the trail if you want it. You then walk the Siq to the Treasury and continue past facades, tombs, caves, temples and the Roman theater of this UNESCO World Heritage site, built by the Nabataeans more than 2,000 years ago. For planning tips, see our Petra visit guide.
03:30 PMLunch at a local restaurant
After the visit you sit down to lunch at an authentic local restaurant, a welcome break after a morning on your feet.
04:30 PMReturn drive with desert viewpoints
On the way back to the border you stop at viewpoints over the dramatic desert landscape around Wadi Rum. You reach the border at about 19:00 and cross back into Israel with help from our crew, who drive you to the Eilat central bus station.
08:55 PMFlight back and transfer to Jerusalem
The airport shuttle takes you back to Ramon Airport for check-in at 20:00 and the 20:55 flight. You land at Ben Gurion Airport at around 21:55 and are driven back to your hotel in Jerusalem. Flight times can change, and you will be told in advance.

What's included

Included

Transfer from your Jerusalem hotel to Ben Gurion Airport and back
Round-trip flights between Ben Gurion Airport and Ramon Airport
Transfer from Eilat to the Arava border and back, with crew assistance
Licensed Jordanian English-speaking guide in Petra
Air-conditioned vehicles
Petra entrance fees with a short horse ride
Lunch at a local restaurant

Not included

Jordan visa
Border tax
Airport shuttle between Ramon Airport and Eilat (paid locally)
Tips and personal expenses
Personal travel insurance
Guides in other languages (available as extras)

Pickup & meeting point

Jerusalem hotel 04:45No 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: Flight back and transfer to Jerusalem

Know before you go

Pickup and Start Time

Pickup from your Jerusalem hotel is at 04:45 for the 06:40 flight from Ben Gurion Airport. You land back at Ben Gurion at around 21:55 and are driven to your hotel. The tour departs on set days and does not run on Fridays or Saturdays, so check the calendar for open dates. Flight times can change, and you will be told in advance.

Accommodation

This is a day trip without a hotel night. You can add a 3-star hotel night before or after the tour on the booking form.

Group Options and Prices

Group option: price per person for 2 to 15 travelers, with lower child and infant rates. Solo traveler: price for one person. The booking form shows the exact price.

Border and Visa

Bring a valid passport and landing card. The Jordan visa and border tax are not included and are paid in cash in US dollars, euros, pounds sterling or Israeli shekels. Border control and customs can take up to an hour.

What to Bring

Passport and landing card
Cash for visa, border tax, the airport shuttle and tips
Good walking shoes
Very warm clothing in winter
Cool clothing and a head covering in summer

Physical Requirements

A long day with a 04:45 start, two border crossings and several kilometers of walking on uneven ground in Petra. No insurance company covers accidents involving horses or other animals.

Age and Children

Children pay a lower rate, and the booking form also shows an infant rate. Contact us before booking with children under 4.

Language

Guided in English by a Jordanian guide. Spanish, Russian and French-speaking guides can be added on the booking form.

Cancellation Policy

Non-refundable, because the tour includes pre-paid flights. 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 Petra tour from Jerusalem include?

The price includes transfers between your Jerusalem hotel and Ben Gurion Airport, round-trip flights to Ramon Airport, the transfer from Eilat to the Arava border and back with crew assistance, a Jordanian English-speaking guide in Petra, entrance fees with a short horse ride, and lunch at a local restaurant. The Jordan visa, border tax, the airport shuttle in Eilat, tips, personal expenses and insurance are not included.

Do I need a visa for Jordan?

Most travelers need a Jordan visa, and it is not included. Visa, border tax and tips are paid in cash, in US dollars, euros, pounds sterling or Israeli shekels. We need your nationality, passport number, issue and expiry dates and date of birth for the reservation. Our Israel Jordan border crossing guide explains every step.

What time does the day start and end?

Pickup from your Jerusalem hotel is at 04:45. The return flight lands at Ben Gurion Airport at around 21:55, and you are then driven back to your hotel in Jerusalem. Flight times can change, and you will be told in advance.

Is the horse ride included?

Yes. A short horse ride covering the first 700 meters of the trail is included, and it is optional. Please note that insurance companies do not cover accidents involving horses or other animals.

How much walking is involved?

Expect several kilometers of walking on sand, gravel and uneven stone during the four hours in Petra. Good walking shoes and a head covering in summer are a must.

Can children join?

Yes. Children pay a lower rate and the booking form also shows an infant rate on the group option. It is a very long day with a pre-dawn start, so contact us before booking with children under 4.

Can I get a guide in another language?

Yes. A Spanish, Russian or French-speaking guide can be added for your booking on the booking form.

When is the best time to visit Petra?

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons. Winter days in Petra can be very cold, and summer is hot, so dress for the season. Our travel guide has more tips for planning your trip.

Can I end the tour at Ben Gurion Airport?

Yes. If you are flying home, you can add a drop-off at Ben Gurion Airport on the booking form. You can also add a 3-star hotel night before or after the tour.

Can I cancel my booking?

This tour is non-refundable, because the flights are paid in advance as soon as you book. Contact us if your plans change, and we will try to help with a date change, subject to availability. See our booking terms for details.

Why book with Booking-Tours

Local operator in Eilat since 2008Our own office and team on the ground, not a call center abroad.
Licensed local guidesSmall details, good pacing and real stories at every stop.
Real people on WhatsAppHelp in English, Russian and Hebrew before and during your trip.
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Petra Day Tour from Jerusalem with Flights from Tel Aviv