From Eilat, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv: Petra & Wadi Rum 3-Day Tour From Eilat: Petra and Wadi Rum 3 Day Tour
ID: GYG367305-657910
Category:
Country: Jordan
Duration:
3 days
Description
Embark on a comprehensive 3-day tour to Petra and Wadi Rum and discover 2 of the most visited and important sites in Jordan.
Day 1:
Start your tour from Jerusalem, Tel Aviv or Eilat, depending on the option selected. Cross the border into Jordan and travel to the port city of Aqaba. Enjoy some time to relax in the city, before continuing to Wadi Rum.
Arrive at the Bedouin campsite accommodation in Wadi Rum and take in your new surroundings and the scenic views. Once settled into the campsite, head out on a jeep safari tour in the afternoon as the sun begins to set and the air becomes cooler. Enjoy an overnight stay in the camp where you will indulge in an authentic Jordanian meal for dinner.
Day 2:
As the sun rises in the morning, enjoy breakfast and the view before traveling to Petra. Upon arrival, take a guided tour of this iconic site and get a deeper insight into the history of the ancient Nabatean city. See the most important structures of the site including the famous treasury, the Khazneh. Return to Wadi Rum for dinner by the campfire and a second overnight stay.
Day 3:
Depart from Wadi Rum in the morning and explore Petra at your own pace. Revisit sites from the previous day, or uncover new ones. Hike to the Monastery and explore some lesser-visited parts of the complex. After the final day of sightseeing, travel back to the border and return to your original starting point.
Highlights
- Marvel at the beauty of Wadi Rum on a desert jeep safari with your a Bedouin guide
- Spend the night under the stars in the Wadi Rum Bedouin camp and enjoy a traditional dinner around the camp fire
- Explore the wonders of Petra on a fully guided tour
- Enjoy a full free day in Petra where you can explore the entirety of the complex at your own pace
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The border fees ($65 USD) and Jordanian visa fees ($60USD if you have not pre-arranged a visa) must be paid on-site, USD and Jordanian Dinars are accepted
• Modest clothing is recommended (no short skirts, low cut shirts or garment revealing the midriff), headscarves are not required
• The suggested tip for group tours to Jordan is $5 per person per day for the driver and guide
• It is recommended to follow the customs and tip in order to ensure a high-quality experience for customers
• 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
• Please be ready at your hotel 15-minutes prior to the pickup time
• Small delays can sometimes occur at the border, or at other points during the tour
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Masks are required while indoors
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants must also bring a valid form of ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, identity card, student card, etc)
Please wait by the main entrance of the hotel 10 min before your pickup time.
Pickup times:
Nova Like Hotel - 7:00 AM
HI Eilat Hostel - 7:05 AM
The Reef Eilat Hotel - 7:15 AM
Americana Hotel - 7:30 AM
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
