Petra Day Trips from Israel: The 8 Best Crossings

1.Day Tour to Petra from Eilat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 237 reviews · from $219Our pick

Travel from Eilat to Petra by climate-controlled vehicle, cross the Arava Border with assistance, and spend about 3 to 4 hours at the Nabataean city with a local guide. The tour includes entrance, lunch, water, transport, and a short horseback approach. Guides may include Fadi Farjat, Kareem, Methqal, or Kasim.

“Travelling by bus across Jordan provided an opportunity to view Jordan's mountains which formed an impressive and dramatic backdrop. Depending on where in Jordan you are, the mountains vary in (rock) composition and appearance. OnRead more”

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2.2-Day Petra Tour from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 212 reviews · from $420

You travel from Jerusalem into Jordan for Petra, Mount Nebo, Madaba, and Shobak Castle, with a Jordanian guide, meals, air-conditioned transport, and one night at a Bedouin-style camp. Guides have included Mahdi, Yazan, Abdullah, Kamal, and Sammy. Expect a long road journey and slow border crossings, but six hours at Petra.

“I was skeptical about booking this as the last review during my booking time was back in 2023 but let me say, this turned out to be such an amazing tour! Everything was well explained and executed and the accommodation was actually very nRead more”

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3.2 Day Tour to Petra and Wadi Rum from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 154 reviews · from $399

Travel from Tel Aviv to Jordan by coach, visit Aqaba, ride by Jeep through Wadi Rum at sunset, sleep in a Bedouin camp, then explore Petra with a guide. The trip includes transport, dinner, breakfast, lodging, and border assistance. Expect an early start, shared camp bathrooms unless you upgrade, and extra border and visa costs.

“Even though we started the trip at 2 a.m. and changed busses at the border, because you can only pass by foot into Jordan, the whole experience is WORTH it. The border passing is quite fast, 50+ people were processed in about 30-40 Read more”

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4.Day Tour to Petra by Bus from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 149 reviews · from $299

Leave Tel Aviv at 2:00 am for Petra by air-conditioned bus, cross into Jordan with assistance, and spend about five hours at the ancient rock-cut city with a local guide such as Kareem. The route passes Eilat, Wadi Araba, and possibly Aqaba before returning late at night.

“What a day! Out of all my trips, I would say this is the most memorable ever so far! Jordan is such an amazing and interesting country. Even though it was just a one day tour, I believe it’s enough to see and soak in some Petra, Jordan, especially if you’re on a tight schedule like we were. I suggest getting some good sleep before this tour because you will be absolutely tired after this tour but it was so worth it. Just seeing The Treasury, was worth the whole experience! If you get a chance, I really suggest getting a pic from the top of the hill where you…”

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5.3-Day Petra and Wadi Rum Tour from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 143 reviews · from $670

Travel from Jerusalem into Jordan for Petra, Mount Nebo, Madaba, Shobak Castle, Wadi Rum, and possibly Jerash. You get guided sightseeing, meals, transport, entrance fees, a 4WD desert ride, and two nights in a Bedouin-style camp. Guides may include Mahdi, Abdullah, Rania, Ali, or Wale.

“I was mostly interested by Petra, but I was so impressed by Jerash and Wadi Rum. Ali was a great guide, the bedouin camp was lovely and we ate really well. I would love to go back and see more of Jordan. We were there late June and it was warm, but it also meant the sites were not too busy, so I do not regret that choice.”

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6.3-Day Petra and Wadi Rum Tour from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · from $670

Travel from Tel Aviv into Jordan for Petra, Wadi Rum, Mount Nebo, Madaba, and Shobak Castle. You’ll cross the King Hussein Bridge, ride a 4WD through the desert, sleep two nights in a Bedouin-style camp, and travel with a guide such as Ali. Meals, entrance fees, transport, and a custom travel app are included, but border taxes are extra.

“Great tour guide Ali, gave us tons of great information and facts during our trip. Tour was very organized with no delays throughout. Accommodations were good and clean even for the basic tents, campsite was very cute and cozy. I’m glad I Read more”

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7.Day tour to Petra from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 60 reviews · from $299

Leave central Jerusalem at 3 a.m. for Petra by air-conditioned coach, with help at the Arava border, Jordanian transfers, a guided visit to the Treasury and temple, free time, lunch, and a Wadi Rum stop. Guides may include Kareem, Mishkal, or Nessar. Expect a very long day, border delays, and limited time in Petra.

“There were some organizational mishaps by the tour company and an unnecessary delay at the Jordanian border, which left us very little time in Petra. However, Petra is stunning! It’s worth all the journey and the wait time. I highly recommend, especially if you can’t make it there on your own!”

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8.2-Day Petra Tour from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · from $430

Travel from Tel Aviv into Jordan for Mount Nebo, Madaba, Shobak Castle, and Petra, with meals, entrance fees, a guide, and a Bedouin-style campsite included. Guides such as Mahdi and Abdullah have helped make the long border crossings and packed schedule easier to manage. Expect six hours at Petra, shared lodging for solo visitors, and border taxes paid separately.

“Fabulous trip, very well organised! Border went very well. Everything explained. Don’t change money there as bad exchange rate, tour guide took money later in the day for Jordanian border visa. Lots of opportunities to change money oRead more”

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