Petra 1-Day Tour from Tel Aviv with FREE Authentic Lunch
Description
This great 1-day Petra tour from Tel Aviv will take you to the amazing Nabatean lost city, with its enormous temples carved in red cliff walls. See every jaw drop in view of the beautiful Petra Treasury, and Feel like Indiana Johns in the Royal Tombs! • Guaranteed departure – Plan your trip easily, with complete peace of mind • Combine your vacation in Israel with the unforgettable Nabataean Lost City of Petra • Join the tour from Tel Aviv and get a high-quality tour for a fair price • Ride to Petra in comfort, in an advanced, air-conditioned bus • Enjoy A fully guided day of adventure with a local professional guide
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Itinerary
Wake up early for an exciting full-day adventure on a spacious tour bus from Tel Aviv, heading towards the breathtaking south of Israel. After crossing the Israeli-Jordanian border, you'll embark on a 2.5-hour drive through a unique landscape to the lost Nabatean city of Petra
Petra is known as one of the 7 New Wonders of the World. Carved into the surrounding red cliffs over 2,300 years ago, many of its impressive temples remain pristine and untouched. Discover the mysterious Djinn Blocks, designed to hold spirits and grant wishes by touching the stone. Take breathtaking photos of the Obelisk Tomb, then follow the colorful, Siq gorge to the Petra Treasury. Here, marvel at the stunning, towering columns and intricate decorations that will leave you in awe. Explore the Royal Tombs and Petra Theater, and discover the shrines, mausoleums, and remnants of a lost civilization.
After 3-4 hours in Petra, you can sit back and relax on the drive back to the drop-off point in Tel Aviv, concluding a memorable and unforgettable day.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour operates in English. Other languages are available for an additional cost; contact us for details.
- Departure time and place are strict; don't be late to the designated pick-up location (we recommend arriving 15 minutes earlier)
- Border crossing includes border control and customs, a process that may take up to an hour.
- A valid passport is essential. Passport details are required for the tour reservation process. Holders of Israeli passports must use them at every border crossing during the tour.
- Travelers of certain nationalities will require visas in advance (Details: the Jordanian Ministry of interior).
- Be prepared to pay $125 in cash (USD/EU/NIS) directly to the Jordanian border authorities, for visa issuing and border fees. Have the exact amount ready to avoid any inconvenience. Travelers who possess a valid visa stamp or do not require a visa will pay $65
- Wear warm clothing in winter, a hat in summer and comfortable walking shoes.
- This tour will have a late Lunch; we recommend bringing snacks or sandwiches. There will be a stop for breakfast on the way south (not included in product price)
- Please note this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 2.
Reviews(11)
This trip involved a lot of bus time, but it’s absolutely worth it. Our guide Kareem did everything possible to make sure we enjoyed the day. He was witty, and very kind. He gave us some history lessons about Jordan, Petra, and the Wadi Rum as well as information regarding modern life in Jordan. You get to see lots of countryside, rolling hills, mountains, small villages, and even larger towns like Aqaba all from the bus, so I really felt like I paid for a full-day Jordan experience with Petra included. Lunch was delicious. The bus drivers made frequent stops for the bathroom, and grabbing a coffee or snack, even souvenirs. Some free snacks were sprinkled in throughout the day. Overall it was just so nice. Learned so much and can’t wait to return to this beautiful country 🇯🇴
Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear that your tour to Petra and Wadi Rum, was well worth it. It's great to know that your guide, Kareem, made the experience enjoyable with his knowledge and kindness. It sounds like you had a comprehensive and memorable experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Jordan in the future.
Petra was of course great and would give 5 stars for it. But the tour experience was bad and finished worse. Main complaint was until we got to Jordan literally no one spoke to us or told us what was happening. It was impossible to relax the first 8 hours because we changed bus eventually 3 times. Only when we got the guide in Jordan did things improve substantially. On the way back again from the Israeli border no information was given. We got on bus but then we got lost. It took us from 7:30pm from security until 4am to reach the drop off point in tel aviv. At no point did the driver tell us what was happening. We had to show passports at a control point. The drive was terrible we kept braking hard and a couple of near misses with other vehicles. No apology, no expected time to arrive and no reason for the delay. Whenever we stopped on Israeli side we just stopped… never told how long we stop for or if we had time to eat or drink. The whole experience from the Jordanian border was perfect though. Informative and super friendly.
We appreciate your feedback and apologize for the issues you encountered during the tour. We are pleased to hear that you found Petra to be great but regret that the tour experience fell short of your expectations. We are glad to hear that the experience improved substantially once you reached Jordan, and we will strive to provide a consistent and positive experience from start to finish in the future. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us.
Great tour! The pickup was on time and the visit in Petra was super interesting. The tour includes lunch and entrance fees to Petra.
Thank you for your positive feedback! We're glad you enjoyed our captivating visit to Petra. We appreciate your kind words!
Amazing team , Tour, tourgauy . Perfect organization. Very nice new bus with . Very good organization
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience with our team and the tour. Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated.
Great operation, knowledgeable and nice guide, amazing place. If you have more time I would recommend the two day tour.
Thank you for your recommendation! We're thrilled you had a great experience and enjoyed the amazing Petra. We appreciate your suggestion for the two-day tour which allows more time to explore.
If you have the energy for a long day trip but totally worth it as a once in a lifetime experience, you should do it without a blink. Besides the long ride and the crossing border that may take some time, this tour will leave you with a great experience.
Thank you for your positive feedback! We're glad to hear that your day tour was worth it and left you with a memorable experience. Despite the long journey and border crossing, we're delighted that you found the tour enjoyable. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Absolutely incredible tour from Tel Aviv to Petra! Smooth border crossing, comfortable bus, and an outstanding visit to Petra. The Jordanian guide was fantastic. Highly recommend
Thank you for sharing your amazing experience of the tour to Petra from Tel Aviv! We're thrilled to hear that you had a smooth border crossing and an outstanding visit to Petra. It's great to know that the Jordanian guide made your tour even more memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation.
Amazing organization, tour guide was amazing, told very good stories. Definitely recommend to everyone
We are delighted to hear you came away with a tour experience that was well worth it and is cherished always.
A very long trip of 24h in total but definitely worths it! Petra is amazing, traveling back in time was something unforgettable! You will mainly spent 3h at Petra as there are plenty of stops for toilets, food and souvenirs. Not all that necessary but they always give you the same excuse that people need that if you read the rest of the comments and replies from the operator. Clearly through in all these stops driver is picking up his freebies from the stores. A global thing we all know that happens in these tours. Border in and out was fast. Israel side of borders were a bit miserable and really unhappy, no smile at all! The exact opposite of the Jordanian side with Jordanians welcoming everyone! 120 dollars for all the fees for both countries. Our Jordanian tour guide was excellent who we met on the Jordanian side. We drove from Aqaba all the way to Petra with a souvenir stop before Petra! Souvenirs that you can get cheaper from kids working in front of The Treasury in Petra with a few dollars! Anyhow, the people at the Jordanian souvenir store were so lovely and you can see the desert and Petra from above before you go to the actual site of Petra. While in Petra tour guide explained everything nicely and we had an amazing time with him! Free time in front of Treasury and walk around before we go for the included lunch on a restaurant literally outside of the site of Petra! Be prepared of walking a lot in the heat, so bring hats, umbrellas and water. Luckily it wasn’t that busy that day. Camels in front of the Treasury to take pictures with, were available for 3 dollars. Kids working there and can take your phone and make amazing videos and photos of you in front of the Treasury! I will always be thankful and really broke my heart seeing kids working in such a young age. They definitely worth our money, anyway is just a few dollars! If you want to take pictures from the view point above and across The Treasury is amazing! You can walk it on your own but they constantly harass you to pay and make it almost impossible to go there on your own! Do not pay more than 7 dollars. Also 1 dollar you pay up there on the view point for the Bedouin that lives there and gives you his “space”. Also be aware of the horse rides. It’s free for 200m and then they charge you whatever they want! It’s Jordan and people are struggling financially so they will take any chance to approach you and try to sell you their services. It’s up to you how you will handle that! Nothing dangerous or to be scared of. We are privileged traveling there and these people grew up completely differently. Please give some money to the kids if you want something in front of the Treasury, at least you help some innocent kids trying to make their living. I most definitely recommend this tour if you have limited time and you want to see Petra! One of my best experiences ever and I have travelled all over the world. It makes you tired traveling all these hours but while in Petra you forget all the tiredness. Trip started 2am and came back again in Tel Aviv around the same time a day later.
Thank you for sharing your detailed review of your trip to Petra. We're thrilled to hear that you found the experience worth the 24-hour journey and that Petra left a lasting impression on you. Thank you for highly recommending this tour and expressing that it was one of your best experiences, despite the long hours of travel. We're honored to have been a part of your memorable journey, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.
The tour was amazing and Petra is stunning. If you can, take the 2-day tour to spend more time in Petra.
As you mentioned, spending two days in Petra would be a more effective option. Nonetheless, we greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your satisfaction and the fact that you had a memorable tour to cherish.
