Our astounding Petra from Eilat 1 day tour quickly taken over the Arava border into Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Petra originally known to its inhabitants as Raqmu, is a archeological historical city within the southern Jordanian governorate of Ma’an that’s popular for its rock-cut engineering and water conduit framework. This legendary’ Rose City’ due to the color of the stone out of which it is carved into the walls of a desert canyon over 2500 years ago. Enjoy a fully guided tour of the ‘lost city of Petra’ including the Siq, Obelisk Tomb, Calligraphy, Treasury, Jabal Madbach (the sacrificial palace), Tombs, Theater, Mountaintop Tombs with our excellent Petra licensed guide. You can hire horseback riding locally. Enjoy a real authentic Arabic lunch in a nearby restaurant.
We begin our return trip towards south of Aqaba and Head South, passing through beautiful desert landscape of Wadi Rum, interesting within the world. The desert of Rum is specked with enormous mountains, colored in shades of ruddy, yellow, and orange. The skyline of its breathtaking scene.
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Pick up from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem (07:00 pick up from Eilat)
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Border assistance of our professional team (via the Arava Border Crossing)
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Crossing Over to Jordan
We start our journey to the magical city once we have crossed the border from Eilat and entered Jordan. We drive through the Desert Highway, passing Wadi Ram and the calming dessert scenery as it appears from the bus window. .
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Petra Tours Discover one of the Seven Wonders of the World
Explore the sensational city of Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Join us as we take you on an fullY guided enchanting journey to ancient times when the Nabatean rolled the dessert and built their masterpiece city and temples. . Along the way, you’ll visit the Siq, Obelisk Tomb, Calligraphy, Treasury, Jabal Madbach (the sacrificial palace), Tombs, Theater, Mountaintop Tombs.
Petra is located near the village of Wadi Musa, which according to tradition is named after the legendary Moses. This is where he hit the rock and water gushed out of it. Miriam, Moses’s sister was buried here and his brother Aron died on Mountain Hor.
Petra the capital Nabataean city (312BC) was an important crossroads between Arabia, Egypt and Syria-Phoenicia. It played an important role on the trade route between Egypt and the East.
The many earthquakes that hit Petra marked a slow decline for the city. The Arabs conquered the city in 636 but it remained distant from the pilgrim road to Mecca. The Crusaders constructed a fort there in the 12th century and Petra returned to its ancient splendor.
Our Petra tour guide will escort you on the magical route into Petra. Passing through the sig, which is a 1.2km long, towering 91-182 meters above ground, passage through the mountain.
As you proceed further in the sig, you will feel the anticipation and excitement as you are about to witness one of the most amazing Seven Wonders of the World. Jordan’s most astonishing and dramatic monuments: Petra’s Treasury.
Nothing will prepare you for the spectacular scenery as it miraculously appears when you go out from the sig. The red rose colors and detailed architecture are combined into one massive structure that will take your breath away.
The tour takes you up to Petra’s central Colonnade Street in the city, which is carved out of red sandstone. Set in the rocky landscape are more temples, homes, altars, sanctuaries and tombs from several periods of ancient history.
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Petra Hospitality
Just before you finish your amazing day at Petra, you will feast in an open buffet lunch at the Nabatean’s Tent Restaurant, leaving you enough time to shop around for some souvenirs to remember this amazing tour.
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We begin our trip and Head towards the south to Aqaba This route includes a few stops along the way at certain observation points in order to give you the opportunity to enjoy the deserted scenery of Wadi Rum.
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Arriving in Aqaba for a short panoramic tour of the city.(if time permits).
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Arrival to the border and return to Israeli territory with the assistance of our team.
Transportation back to your pick up location in Eilat.
The tour will come to an end once we go back to Eilat leaving behind the amazing rose red city of Petra.
* All times are approximate
No need for Visa in advance. You can obtain Visa at the border crossing with the help of our guides.
Our Petra tours are tailored to those who are already in Israel, or plan to come here. We offer you the opportunity to experience Petra with full comforts, as part of your visit to the region. Petra is conveniently close to Eilat and allows you to go on Petra tours in the morning and be back at your hotel already in the evening on the same day. If you want to experience the magnificent historical place that is Petra, go on a day tour with Egged Tours.
1. Have a valid Passport and landing card available when you reserve (We require your passport number, place and date of issue, date of birth and expiry date for reservation).
2. Voucher and visa/tax/tip money – in cash only (payable in U.S dollars, Pound Sterling or Israeli Shekel).
3. Very warm clothing in winter, cool comfortable clothing and head covering in summer.
4. Changes of weather conditions.
5. Good walking shoes.
6. No food or drink (water included) is allowed across into Jordan.
7. Lunch will be late, so please have breakfast before departure.
8. Personal insurance is not included.
9. There will be a 50% cancellation fee for cancellations made 24 hours or less prior to departure.
10. Enjoy your Petra Tour from Israel!
– Flights to and from Eilat are available: Sunday to Thursday
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