From Jerusalem: Petra & Wadi Rum 2-Day Tour
Jerusalem
Get picked up in Jerusalem and go on a 2-day guided tour of Petra and Wadi Rum. Enjoy views of the Red Sea, explore the Wadi Rum Desert on a jeep safari, and spend the night in a Bedouin camp before visiting the famous ruins of Petra.
This two-day tour from Jerusalem covers Petra and Wadi Rum, ideal for travelers seeking a comprehensive Jordan experience including Bedouin camping and guided exploration.
Highlights
- Sleep in an authentic Bedouin glamping campsite in Wadi Rum
- Explore Petra's major sites including the Siq, the Treasury, Calligraphy, and Jabal Madbach
- Sunset Jeep Safari through the Wadi Rum desert
- Guided tours with local experts
Description
Departing daily from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv, this two-day tour begins with a scenic drive through the Negev Desert to the Jordanian border. After crossing, you will reach Aqaba city on the Red Sea for lunch, coffee, and shopping.
Next, continue to the Wadi Rum Desert where you will stay at a Bedouin Camp. The afternoon includes a Jeep Safari led by a local Bedouin guide, offering insight into Bedouin culture. Dinner is served at the camp under the desert night sky.
The following morning starts with a leisurely breakfast before heading to Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Explore Petra with a knowledgeable English-speaking guide and enjoy additional free time to explore independently.
Return travel includes transfer from Petra to the Jordanian border, crossing back through Eilat, and then to Jerusalem.
Includes
- Pick up and drop off from Jerusalem
- Return transfer from Eilat to the border
- Transportation to all Jordan sites
- Expert English-speaking tour guide
- Accommodation in Bedouin campsite or hotel including dinner and breakfast
- Entry fees to Petra worth $70
- Jeep safari in Wadi Rum led by a local Bedouin guide
- Border assistance
Excludes
- Border crossing fee of 230 NIS (approx. $80), payable in USD or NIS by cash or credit card
- Visa fee of US$60, payable in cash (USD or JOD) on the Jordanian side
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities
Important Information
- Border crossing fees and visa must be paid in cash or as specified
- Modest clothing required; no short skirts, low-cut shirts, or midriff exposure. Headscarves are not required
- Suggested tip for driver and guide: $5 per person per day
- Bring your passport, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, scarf, suitable walking shoes, and local currency (USD or JOD) for tips and purchases
- Be ready at your hotel 15 minutes before pickup
- Delays may occur at the border or during the tour
- Itinerary may change during Ramadan due to earlier border closures
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
