Petra Day Tour



Discover Petra, one of the New7Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a full-day trip from Jerusalem. Learn about the history and culture of this magical place with your professional guide, and enjoy included entrance.

Highlights

  • Discover Petra on a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site with a local English-speaking guide
  • Experience Petra on your own with some free time to explore the site
  • Relax in modern air-conditioned vehicles on your journey to and from Jerusalem
  • Travel hassle-free with the price of your ticket included

Description

Start your tour with pickup at the David Citadel Hotel in Jerusalem. Then, drive through the desert in a comfortable vehicle until you reach the Arava Border. Cross the border with assistants, a procedure which may take up to an hour.  At 8:30 AM, transfer from the border to Petra in a new air-conditioned vehicle. This ride takes approximately 2-3 hours.  Enjoy the scenic route along the mountainside before arriving at Petra's historical site, known as one of the New7Wonders of the World.   At approximately 11:30 AM, begin your tour of Petra at the entrance to the site with a maximum group size of 25 people. Explore the highlights of this impressive site with your guide. Next, start your journey towards Aqaba at 4:30 PM. Make a few stops at certain observations points along the way to appreciate the beautiful landscapes that Wadi Rum has to offer.  At 7:30 PM, return to the Israeli territory with the assistance of your guide and arrive back at the pickup location in Jerusalem by midnight.

Includes

Pickup and drop-off at the meeting point in Jerusalem Border crossing assistance Entrance fees to Petra Guided tour Bottle of water

Important Information

  • Modest clothing is recommended: no short skirts, low-cut shirts, or garments 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
  • Things to bring: passports, sunscreen, sunglasses and hat, scarf, ATM card or cash, US Dollars or Jordanian Dinar for tips, and shoes suitable for walking
  • Please provide the following passport details when you make your booking: passport number, issue date, expiry date, country of issue, and date of birth
  • The activity provider is able to arrange visas for most nationalities (including the USA, Canada, all European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Brazil, Singapore, Japan, China, and India). Certain nationalities are required to arrange a visa in advance Please contact the activity provider in case of questions

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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