From Jerusalem: 2-Day Petra and Wadi Rum Tour to Eilat

Overview

This two-day guided tour from Jerusalem explores Jordan’s key sites, including Madaba, Mount Nebo, Petra, and Wadi Rum, suited for travelers interested in history and desert landscapes.

Highlights

• Visit Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
• Explore Wadi Rum desert on a 2-hour Bedouin jeep safari
• See the 6th-century mosaic map in Madaba, the City of Mosaics
• Enjoy panoramic views from Mount Nebo, where Moses viewed the Promised Land
• Cross the Allenby Bridge border into Jordan

Itinerary

Day 1: Jerusalem – Madaba – Mount Nebo – Petra

Begin with an early morning pickup from Jerusalem and travel to the Allenby Bridge for border formalities. Meet your local Jordanian guide and proceed to Madaba to see its renowned mosaic map from the 6th century. Continue to Mount Nebo to view the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, and, on clear days, Jerusalem. Then travel along the Desert Highway to Petra, where you will check in to your hotel and have dinner. Overnight stay in Petra.

Day 2: Petra – Wadi Rum – Eilat

After breakfast, explore Petra with a local guide, entering through the Siq Canyon by walking or horseback. Highlights include the Treasury, Nabataean Theatre, royal tombs, and Colonnaded Street. Next, travel to Wadi Rum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a guided 2-hour jeep safari through desert landscapes, visiting Lawrence’s Spring and the Ghazali Gorge with a local Bedouin guide. In the late afternoon, cross the border into Israel at the Arava Border and transfer to Eilat Bus Station. From Eilat, you can continue onwards to Tel Aviv or Jerusalem by bus or stay in Eilat.

Includes

• Transfer from Jerusalem to Allenby Bridge
• Local Jordanian guide
• Hotel accommodation in Petra
• Dinner and breakfast in Petra
• Entrance fees to Petra
• 2-hour desert safari in Wadi Rum
• Transfer to Eilat Bus Station

Excludes

• Travel insurance
• Lunches
• Personal expenses
• Tips for guide and driver

Important Information

• Border taxes and Jordanian visa fee of US$140 per person payable on the day of the tour

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made up to 24 hours in advance qualify for a full refund.

Booking Tips

Bring your passport for border crossings and dress comfortably for walking and desert conditions. The best time to visit is during cooler months for more comfortable desert temperatures.