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Day Tours in Jordan

Private Petra Day Tour from Eilat with Guide and Lunch

Full day
Pickup: Eilat hotel pickup
4.4/5 company rating on TourRadar

DurationFull day
Starts08:00 AM, hotel pickup
GuideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
CancellationFree cancellation up to 36 hours before the start time.

Overview

This private Petra tour from Eilat gives you a full day in Petra with your own guide, at your own pace. A driver collects you from your hotel and assists you at the border into Jordan, and your guide leads you through the Siq to the Treasury and on to the tombs, temples and theater. Transport, the guide, entrance fees and lunch are included.

Private Petra Tour from Eilat: How the Day Works

Pickup is at 08:00, and you reach Petra at about 10:30. You then have around 5 hours of touring with your personal guide: the Treasury, the mourning halls, rock-cut tombs, the caves where the dead were once buried and prayed over, temples, the Roman theater and the great water cisterns the Nabateans built. After a late lunch at a local restaurant with a wide choice of oriental dishes, you see a little of Aqaba before crossing back into Israel. You are back in Eilat at around 19:00.

Going private suits couples, families and small groups who want to linger at the sights they love and skip what they do not, without waiting for a big group. It also suits first-time visitors who feel unsure about the border, since your driver assists you there. A private Petra tour from Eilat is the easiest way to add Jordan's most famous site to a Red Sea holiday in a single day.

The tour departs daily, subject to availability. It is guided in English, and you choose your language as the first option on the booking form: a local Spanish or French-speaking guide in Petra costs nothing extra, while a local German, Italian or Russian-speaking guide is available for a small flat fee per booking. A solo traveler pays a single rate, 2 or more travelers pay a per-person rate, and children and infants have their own rates. The booking form shows the exact price for your option and number of travelers. You can pre-pay your Jordan visa and border fees on the booking form, so you skip the cash payment at the border. You can cancel for free up to 36 hours before the start time. Prefer a group or more time? Compare our group Petra tour from Eilat, the private VIP Petra 2 day tour or the Petra and Wadi Rum 2 day tour. Book your private Petra tour from Eilat today.

Plan your visit: free travel guides

Highlights

Hotel pickup in Eilat at 08:00
Driver assistance at the border
Your own guide in Petra, at your own pace
Around 5 hours of touring in Petra
The Siq, the Treasury, tombs, temples and the Roman theater
Entrance fees and lunch included
Sightseeing tour in Aqaba on the way back
Departs daily, subject to availability

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.

1

08:00 AMHotel pickup in Eilat
Your private Petra tour from Eilat starts with pickup from your hotel in Eilat at 08:00. Eat a good breakfast first, because lunch comes late in the day, and keep your passport at hand for the border.
MorningBorder crossing into Jordan
Your driver takes you to the border and assists you with the formalities on both sides. You can pre-pay your Jordan visa and border fees on the booking form, or pay them in cash at the border. From there the road climbs north through the desert mountains.
2

10:30 AMArrival in Petra and the Siq
You reach Petra at about 10:30 and meet your private guide. Together you walk through the Siq, a narrow gorge between towering rock walls that forms the main entrance to the city.
3

Late morningThe Treasury
The first look at the Treasury is astounding. The craftsmanship and sheer size of the facade show why Petra is counted among the wonders of the world.
4

MiddayTombs, temples and the Roman theater
With around 5 hours of touring in total, your guide shows you the mourning halls, tombs, caves, temples and the Roman theater of this UNESCO World Heritage site. You also see the great water cisterns of the Nabataeans, who once controlled all the water in the area. Our Petra visit guide has more tips for the day.
AfternoonLate lunch at a local restaurant
After the visit you sit down to lunch at a local restaurant with a wide selection of oriental dishes. Lunch is included in the price.
5

Late afternoonSightseeing in Aqaba
On the way back you get a short sightseeing tour of Aqaba, Jordan's Red Sea city, before you cross the border back into Israel.
6

07:00 PMReturn to Eilat
You are back in Eilat at around 19:00, with the evening free after a full day in Jordan.

What's included

Included

Hotel pickup in Eilat and return
Transport with a driver who assists you at the border
Private guide in Petra
Entrance fees
Lunch at a local restaurant
Sightseeing tour in Aqaba
Local Spanish or French-speaking guide in Petra, if chosen on the booking form

Not included

Jordan visa and border fees (can be pre-paid on the booking form)
Tips
Personal expenses
Health and private insurance
Local German, Italian or Russian-speaking guide in Petra (small flat fee per booking, chosen on the booking form)

Pickup & meeting point

Eilat hotel pickup 08:00No 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: Return to Eilat

Know before you go

Pickup and Start Time

Pickup is from your hotel in Eilat at 08:00. You reach Petra at about 10:30 and are back in Eilat at around 19:00. The tour departs daily, subject to availability.

Accommodation

This is a day tour without a hotel night. You return to Eilat the same evening.

Booking Options and Prices

First choose your tour language. A solo traveler pays a single rate, 2 or more travelers pay a per-person rate, and children and infants have their own rates. The booking form shows the exact price for your option and number of travelers.

Border and Visa

Bring a valid passport. The Jordan visa and border fees are not included in the tour price. You can pre-pay your Jordan visa and border fees on the booking form, so you skip the cash payment at the border. Otherwise you pay them in cash at the border. Your driver assists you at the border. For the reservation we need your nationality, passport number, issue and expiry dates and date of birth.

What to Bring

Valid passport
Good walking shoes
Very warm clothing in winter, cool clothing and a head covering in summer
Sunglasses, sunscreen and water
Cash for tips, and for the visa and border fees unless you pre-pay them

Physical Requirements

Several hours of walking on uneven ground in Petra, plus two border crossings. A normal level of fitness is enough. No insurance company covers accidents involving horses or other animals.

Age and Children

Children are welcome. Children and infants have their own rates, shown on the booking form.

Language

The tour is guided in English, and you choose the language as the first option on the booking form. A local Spanish or French-speaking guide in Petra is available at no extra charge. A local German, Italian or Russian-speaking guide in Petra is available for a small flat fee per booking, not per person.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 36 hours before the start time. Cancellations after that are not refunded.

Cancellation policy

When you cancel	Cancellation fee
36+ hours before the start time	Free cancellation
The day before the tour	25% fee
On the day of the tour, or no-show	100% fee (no refund)

Need to change your date instead? Message us before the tour and we will do our best to move your booking. If we cancel or materially change a tour, you can choose an alternative date, a credit or a refund. Read the booking terms.

Frequently asked questions

What does the private Petra tour from Eilat include?

The price includes hotel pickup in Eilat, transport with a driver who assists you at the border, your private guide, entrance fees and lunch at a local restaurant. The Jordan visa, border fees, tips, personal expenses and health or private insurance are not included.

What makes this tour private?

You tour Petra with your own guide, only with the people in your booking. You can take your time at the sights you love, see more or less, and set the pace that suits your group.

Can I book the tour in another language?

Yes. The tour is guided in English, and the language is the first option you choose on the booking form. A local Spanish or French-speaking guide in Petra is available at no extra charge, and a local German, Italian or Russian-speaking guide in Petra is available for a small flat fee per booking, not per person.

Do I need a visa and what about the border fees?

Bring a valid passport. The Jordan visa and border fees are not included in the tour price. You can pre-pay your Jordan visa and border fees on the booking form, so you skip the cash payment at the border. Otherwise you pay them in cash at the border. For the reservation we need your nationality, passport number, issue and expiry dates and date of birth. Our Israel Jordan border crossing guide explains how the crossing works.

What time does the tour start and end?

Pickup from your hotel in Eilat is at 08:00. You reach Petra at about 10:30, tour for around 5 hours, have a late lunch and are back in Eilat at around 19:00.

How does the price work?

A solo traveler pays a single rate, and 2 or more travelers pay a per-person rate. Children and infants have their own rates. The booking form shows the exact price for your option and number of travelers.

How much walking is involved?

Expect several hours of walking on sand, gravel and uneven stone. A normal level of fitness is enough, and with a private guide you set the pace. Please note that no insurance company covers accidents involving horses or other animals.

What should I wear and bring?

In winter bring very warm clothing, and in summer wear cool, comfortable clothes and a head covering. Good walking shoes are essential. Bring your passport and cash for tips.

When is the best time to visit Petra?

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for walking. Summer days are hot and winter mornings can be cold, so dress for the season. Our travel guide has more planning tips.

Can I cancel my booking?

Yes. You can cancel for free up to 36 hours before the start time. After that the booking cannot be refunded. Full details are in our booking terms.

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.
Secure online paymentPay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay through Stripe.