A spectacular 2-day tour to explore Petra in depth, both with a guide and by independent exploration.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Tue and Fri
Start times
8:15 AM
Next available
Fri, Oct 9
Adult (ages 12+)
$409
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $689.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
2 day tour to Petra from Eilat
Pickup included
What's included
Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Entry fees to Petra
Not included
Visa fee (to be paid in cash at the border)
Border fee (to be paid in cash at the border)
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up times are the following
Bakery Coffee Market - Sderot HaTmarim, Eilat - at 7:45am
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3.8
23 reviews
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How it compares in Petra
No. 15 by number of reviews among 112 tours in Petra
Excurgo comparison of 112 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Border crossing fee of US$70 (230 NIS), which should be paid in cash or by credit card on the Israeli side, and the visa fee of $60, which should be paid in cash (USD or JOD) on the Jordanian side. No visa fee is required for stays of 2 nights or longer
Please note, border fees and visa fees are NOT included in the tour price and are paid directly at the border, in cash or by credit card. Border fee is for departure tax from Israel, the departure tax for operated groups from Jordan, arrangement, and preparation of Jordan visa, assistance service from border representative on departure from Israel, assistance service from border representative on arrival in Jordan and assistance service from border representative on departure from Jordan
Modest clothing is recommended (no short skirts, low-cut shirts, or garments revealing the midriff), headscarves are not required
Please bring your passport, sunscreen, sunglasses and hat, scarf, ATM card or cash, US Dollars or Jordanian Dinar for tips, and shoes suitable for walking
Small delays can sometimes occur at the border, or at other points during the tour
During Ramadan the tour itinerary will change due to earlier closure of the border
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does 2 day tour to Petra from Eilat take?
2 day tour to Petra from Eilat lasts about 2 days.
How much does 2 day tour to Petra from Eilat cost?
Prices start at $409 per person for this Petra experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $689. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does 2 day tour to Petra from Eilat run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays and Fridays, starting at 8:15 AM.
Can I cancel 2 day tour to Petra from Eilat for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pick up times are the following
Bakery Coffee Market - Sderot HaTmarim, Eilat - at 7:45am
What languages is 2 day tour to Petra from Eilat offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 25 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is 2 day tour to Petra from Eilat worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.8 out of 5 across 23 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Tourist Israel.
Reviews(23)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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biketripper52
January 1, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Overall a great trip.
Everything went smoothly and on time, border crossings, transport to Petra, Eilat and Jerusalem.We paid $80 extra for a 4 star hotel. The price of the hotel for one night was only $80, so why were we overcharged.The standard hotel was $40, so should have only been $40 more.
Operator response
Thank you for raising this. We’re glad the overall logistics ran smoothly, and we’d appreciate the opportunity to review the hotel upgrade pricing with you directly to clarify the breakdown. Our team is always happy to look into this further.
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BigIslandGuyTravels
October 9, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Best guides.
The tour was fascinating, and the best part was our guide he is very knowledgeable and understanding and can only speak kind words of his hospitality.
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Luis_C
September 26, 2023 · via Viator
The tour was cancel
The tour was cancel, I wait refund because not possible reschedule, I can not give a opinion because not take it tour
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BethCBrooklyn
September 2, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
We loved Wadi Rum and Petra
This was a wonderful experience four our family of 4. Our guide Methgal was excellent - extremely kind and knowledgeable.
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ivantfesur85
August 25, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Let txapote vote for you
Let Txapote vote for you;
The tour is good, the first thing is that they sell you a tour in which in theory everything is included, but then come the extras, which are very good, but you have to pay a fortune on top of what you have already paid. For example in Aqaba, the options for the 3 hours that they are going to leave you there, or eating for 25 euros, when anywhere there you eat for half, going on a boat that charges you 75 euros or the private beach that was like 40 euros, but they sell you that in the public ones you can't even bathe because you can't even be in a bikini, they also give you the option of going on your own for free, but between 40 degrees, and little more than that you can't bathe or do anything They put you between a rock and a hard place. Then they take you to live the experience in the desert, to a Bedouin camp, it's cool, but if you want to go see the stars, you pay, if you want to ride a camel, you pay, that is, all the extras and not at market price , but overrated. Don't leave the camp, they sell you a camp in the middle of the desert, and in reality when you leave you are 200 m from the road. Then the guide takes you to his friends' stores so that you pay more than anywhere else, on top of that he tricks you by saying that it is cheaper, the same with the restaurant and so on. On Petra's day, summer, 40 degrees, they make you have breakfast at 7 and then leave at 9 and stop for half an hour at their colleagues' place to arrive and start...at 12! And wake up, you have to be to eat at 4, if you want to eat, and of course, to see the Petra monastery is an hour and a half of kick, without exaggeration. Regrettable. Ah! And prepare tips for nothing
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Eszterika
August 16, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
unforgettable
Jordan is an amzing country that you must visit. After you cross the border in Aquaba you have several options how to spend 3 hours, but it has an extra cost costs depends on which program you choose.
I recommend the camel ride at sunset.(There is a camel ride at sunrise as well. You can sign up for the program after arrival, but you need to pay in cash.)
We got a free room upgrade at the camp, the view was beautiful from our tent.
The highlight of the tour was Petra. If you quickly go ahead leaving your group and guide behind, you might have enough time to get to the monastery as well. But you can also sign up for the 3 days tour, so you will have an extra day in Petra.
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EleU3
March 22, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Just didn't happen
Basically the story with Tourist Israel is like that: I come to a meeting point, can't see the bus. I am trying to call, write, no answering. No one is contacting me. After an hour or so they contact me asking if i managed to get to bus. Asked to refund, refused giving a defensive answers like I didn't leave my local? phone number. I take the responsibility for being 5 min late, but leaving without any contacting was surprising.
Operator response
Dear Traveler,
We are sorry to hear that you were unable to join your tour to Jordan. We understand how disappointing it can be to miss out on a planned experience. Please note that we kindly ask our travelers to arrive up to 15 minutes before their scheduled tour time. This helps us to prevent delays and ensure that we can honor the time of all our passengers. We hope that in the future, you will be able to join us for another tour and have a more positive experience.
Thank you for your feedback and for choosing our company for your travel needs.
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ljabec
November 10, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent add-on when visiting Israel.
Well organised tour on both sides of the border. Punctual and orderly. There is sufficient time to see quite a bit of Petra and the visit to Wadi Rum is equally spectacular. Both well worth visiting.
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F8831RPthomasr
October 18, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Worth every penny.
The desert tour didn't sound as great in the description as it was. A unique experience with many highlights and great accommodation in the bubbles.
The camel ride into the sunrise is definitely worth it.
The visit to Petra was well organized, the guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. Border crossings were also well organised.
Overall, we collected great impressions and exchanged ideas with people from all over the world within the group.
Operator response
Shalom Thomas,
It's so nice to hear that your expectations of the tour were exceeded, we are very happy to hear you had a unique experience with the group of internationals on your tour,
Thank you for your 5-star review, and we are looking to seeing you again :)
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Chloe0211262
June 24, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Do yourself a favor, and don’t
I was going to be going on their tour, when we were informed two days before that it was cancelled. Understand that we had planned our entire trip around this. Hotels, restaurants, places we’d be going before and after. When we reached out to them only out to confirm, we were told that no, we couldn’t, because the border was closed. I was shocked. Apparently, the border had been closed on those days, but they had booked us anyways, in the “hope” that it opened up for the days we were going. They let us book, pay, and plan our entire dream trip around their “hope” to then only have the decency to inform us of their oversight two days before. This is not because they reached out to us, but only because we were confirming, as we had heard only absolute radio silence from them all this time. We tried desperately moving things around, anything to see if we could finally go and see the very reason that we traveled halfway across the world. But, we’d have to pay over a 1000 in cancellation fees and rebooking. When informed of this, they simply shrugged their shoulders over email and didn’t even offer a genuine apology or acknowledgement that this was their fault. I’m frankly disgusted, and excruciatingly sad that this place that I’ve dreamed of is impossible for us now. Do yourself a favor please, and pay any extra quantity of money that you have to, and avoid this company. Go ahead and save yourself the trouble.
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