Israel · PETRA & WADI RUM TRIPS
8 reviewed
Petra is reachable from Eilat in a long day and from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem in two. Every version crosses a land border, so a passport, the Jordanian visa arrangement and the border's opening hours all matter more than the itinerary does. Below are the 8 best trips, with prices, what the border fee covers, and how much time you actually get in the Siq.
Full-day Petra tour from Eilat with a guided UNESCO site visit, lunch and water included, plus an optional horse approach. Border timing varies.
“First of all, I'd like to say that I was a bit nervous and had some doubts about this trip as there were quite a lot bad reviews (I've read them all). But, as we really really wanted to see Petra, we decided to try this trip. And I'm very happy about this dRead more”
2-day guided Petra tour from Jerusalem with Jordan border stops, Bedouin camp dinner, meals, entrances, and a mobile map app.
“This tour is so so so worth it. I don’t even know where to start. Day 1 was filled with beautiful views and visiting Mount Nebo was so touching. The campsite was just magical, it was beautiful and peaceful. The food is amazing, the customer Read more”
A 2-day guided trip from Tel Aviv to Petra and Wadi Rum, with a Bedouin camp night, meals, and border support.
“Abdullah was an excellent guide. The whole tour was well paced with a nice balance of info (not overloading you with facts as on some tours I have been on). Wadi Rum was just a beautiful place and the Bedouin / Jordanian people were great!”
Same-day bus trip from Tel Aviv to Petra with border help, a guided visit, and a late-night return to Tel Aviv.
“Petra is an amazing 100% “must go place”, but the logistics of this tour was far from ideal. I knew it would be an exhausting day, but between non necessary stops (in Israel and a store on the road in Jordan that overpriced by A LOT thRead more”
3 days from Jerusalem to Petra and Wadi Rum with meals, entrances, Bedouin camp tents, Jerash, and a desert jeep safari.
“Our guide was fantastic and everything was organized and exceeded my expectations. A full day in Petra was amazing, especially the free afternoon to explore on your own. Jeresh was spectacular, and the jeep ride in Wadi Rum was wonderful. Highly recommend. Accommodations in the Bedoin-type tents were fine.”
3 days from Tel Aviv to Petra, Wadi Rum, and Jerash with Bedouin camp nights, guided tours, jeep safari, and included meals.
“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”
One day trip from Jerusalem to Petra with border help into Jordan, guided Treasury highlights, and a Wadi Rum desert stop, plus return before dinnertime.
“It was a long day but we got what we were promised . They packed a lot in and gave us enough time to explore and great advice”
2 days from Tel Aviv to Petra and Jerash, with a Bedouin desert camp dinner, guided visits, and smooth border crossing support.
“Such an incredible journey! A few great stops along the way. The best guides I have ever had for anything. Food was fantastic . Crossing the border is a bit of a headache with many checkpoints and delays so be prepared for some waiting Read more”
