Petra & Jordan
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin’s legacy was Peace. At the end of 1994, a short time before he was murdered, he signed the Peace Treaty with the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Israel’s relations with Jordan are strategically important and the 2 countries have since worked together to promote bilateral relations.
Eilat’s border with Jordan has since become the key location for beginning & ending tours to Petra.
The northern border – Sheikh Hussein, near to Beit She’an, allows for tours to operate with different entry and exit options providing excellent opportunities for varying itineraries.
Jordan Visa Information
Tour Itineraries
(Flights from/to Tel Aviv can be arranged in order to join the tours operating from Eilat)
1 DAY PETRA – from Eilat
- Depart Eilat early morning travelling the short journey to the Arava Border where you will enter into the Kingdom of Jordan.
- After meeting the Jordanian guide, the coach starts its ascent up the Edumea mountains, passing Wadi Rum and then travelling north along the mountain chain till Wadi Musa, winding around till the entrance of Petra. Travel time from the border to Petra is approximately 2 hours.
- At Petra, start your journey by foot, through the narrow Siq canyon until the Treasury, the most impressive site and trademark of Petra.
- The tour continues on to explore the theatres, houses, tombs and temples, still intact – a tribute to the Nabatean work, whereby Petra thrived.
- A buffet lunch in the canyon, gives you a chance to relax and absorb the vastness & beauty of the mountain carvings – man’s work intertwining with nature. (Lunch may be served near the visitor centre or in Wadi Musa).
- Return to the coach and start the journey back to Eilat, stopping in Aqaba (time permitting), for a short city tour.
- Arrive in Eilat towards evening.
1 DAY WADI RUM & PETRA – from Eilat
Itinerary as 1 Day Petra, but also includes a 2 Hour Jeep Safari in the Wadi Rum area.
2 DAY WADI RUM & PETRA – from Eilat
Day 1: Wadi Rum
- Depart Eilat in the morning, travelling along the Rift Valley to the Arava border where you will enter into the Kingdom of Jordan, where you will be met and assisted by the Jordanian team.
- Travel to Wadi Rum (approx 1 hour) for a 2 hour jeep safari, amidst the scenery that inspired Lawrence of Arabia.
- Visit the Seven Pillars of Wisdom, the house where Lawrence of Arabia lived and the inscriptions made by the peoples who inhabited the area centuries ago.
- After a buffet lunch in the area, stop at the Visitor’s Centre.
- Drive to your hotel in Petra for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Petra
- After breakfast, visit Petra where you will journey by foot, through the narrow Siq till the Treasury, the most impressive site and trademark of Petra.
- Continue on to explore the royal tombs, the court, the facades, the colonnaded street, and theatre still intact – a tribute to the Nabatean work, whereby Petra thrived.
- After lunch, drive to Aqaba for a short city tour.
- Return to Eilat in the evening.
2 DAY JORDAN
Day 1: Jerash
- Cross the Beit She’an/Sheikh Hussein Border and meet with your Jordanian Guide.
- Drive to Jerash, one of the best preserved Roman towns, entering via the South Gate. Walk through the Oval Plaza, visit the Roman Theatre, the Byzantine Churches with mosaic covered floors and continue along the Cardo, passing by the Nymphaeum. At its peak, water cascaded via carved lion’s heads into small basins on the sidewalk from this monument (dedicated to water nymphs).
- While at Jerash, it may be possible to get a glimpse into life during the Roman period, as a spectator at the Live Performance of Chariot Racing at the Hippodrome (additional price 15 JD). (Performance: Sat – Thurs at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m./approx. 45 min).
- In the evening drive along the Desert Highway to Petra.
- Check into hotel in Petra for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Petra
- After breakfast, visit Petra.
- Highlights of Petra include – Visitor Center – Siq – Treasury – Royal Tombs – Court – Theatre – Caves – Qasr El Bint
- Lunch (not included)
- After lunch continue on to Eilat, stopping for a short city tour in Aqaba.
Options: This route can also be toured in other entry/exit points (south to north, north to north, south to south). Prices may vary slightly.
3 DAYS JORDAN (2 Nights) Departs every Sunday from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
Valid 06.03.2016 – 28.02.2017
Day 1: Sheikh Hussein Bridge to Jerash & Amman
- Drive from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem to the Sheikh Hussein border crossing for procedures to enter Jordan.
- Travel to Jerash to visit one of the best preserved Roman towns – city of the Decapolis, located about 45 km north of Amman in the fertile heights of the Gilad. Visit the ancient Roman city with colonnaded streets, the baths and the hill of the top Temple etc.
- Drive to Amman for a panoramic city tour of the Jordanian capital.
- Overnight in Amman.
Day 2: Amman to Petra
- After early breakfast, leave the hotel and travel south on the road to Wadi Musa, the modern village of Petra.
- Ride on horseback to the “Siq” (canyon) and then on foot to Petra, known as “Sela Edom” or red rock city, the ancient capital of the Nabateans from 3rd century B.C. to 2nd Century A.D.
- Visit the monuments that highlight the site: the Treasury, El Khazneh (a tomb of a Nabatean king) then the field of tombs, obelisks, the altar, (Al Madhbah) – from this point you can view the whole of the rock city, then back to Wadi Musa village.
- Overnight in Petra
Day 3: Petra to Madaba & Mount Nebo. Exit via Allenby Bridge to Jerusalem & Tel Aviv
- Drive to Madaba to see the ancient mosaic floor with its famous map of the Holy Land
- Continue about 10kms to Mount Nebo, the location where Moses looked onto the promised land and was buried.From there you will see the Jordan Valley, Jericho and the Dead Sea etc.
- Visit the remains of the Byzantine church with a mosaic floor.
- Drive to the border and onwards to Jerusalem or Tel Aviv.
The sequence of the tour, border crossing points used, hotels used and sites visited may be amended due to circumstances.
Prices
(Valid 6.3.2016 till 28.2.2017) |
Tourist Class |
First Class |
Superior Class |
Per Person in Dbl |
$595 |
$665 |
$725 |
Per Person in Sgl |
$671 |
$754 |
$851 |
Per Person in Trpl |
$595 |
$665 |
$699 |
Supplement for 2 Dinners(HB) |
$30 |
$36 |
$56 |
High Season Sup |
$30 DBL & TRPL
$40 SGL |
$40 DBL & TRPL
$45 SGL |
$60 DBL & TRPL
$75 SGL |
Family Plan:
Tourist & First Class: Child (2-12) sharing parents’ room – reduction on dbl rate 20%
Superior: Chd up to age 18 sharing parents’ room – reduction on dbl rate 40% |
Regular Season Dates: 06.03.16 – 26.03.16 & 03.04.16 – 01.10.16 & 31.10.16 – 24.12.16 & 01.01.17 – 28.02.17
High Season Dates: 27.03.16 – 02.04.16 & 02.10.16 – 30.10.16 & 25.12.16 – 31.12.16
Prices Include:
- 2 nights hotel accommodation on BB basis.
- Transfers from/to Tel Aviv/Jerusalem on departure and arrival.
- Sightseeing in a modern air-conditioned touring vehicle.
- Service of a Government licensed guide on all touring days.
- Entrance fees to places of interest while touring.
Prices Do Not Include:
- Tipping for guide, driver and hotel staff.
- Beverages with meals.
- Traveller’s medical & baggage insurance.
- Entry Visa to Jordan
- Border Taxes & Border Shuttle Transfers – Israel & Jordan. (Approx $48 p.p. – paid on tour and subject to change).
Notes:
1. The tour is on a guaranteed departure basis – subject to a minimum of 2 participants. However, the tour will not operate on 9 October 2016.
2. The sequence of the tour, hotels used and sites visited may be amended due to circumstances.
3. Reservations received less than 14 days prior to departure are on a request only basis.
4 DAYS JORDAN (3 Nights) Departs every Thursday from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
Day 1: Sheikh Hussein Bridge to Jerash & Amman
- Drive from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem to the Sheikh Hussein border crossing for procedures to enter Jordan.
- Travel to Jerash to visit one of the best preserved Roman towns – city of the Decapolis, located about 45km north of Amman in the fertile heights of the Gilad. Visit the ancient Roman city with colonnaded streets, the baths and the hill of the top Temple etc.
- Drive to Amman for a panoramic city tour of the Jordanian capital.
- Overnight in Amman.
Day 2: Amman to Madaba , Mt Nebo, Shobak and Petra
- Drive to Madaba to see the ancient mosaic floor with its famous map of the Holy Land
- Continue about 10 kms to Mount Nebo, the location where Moses looked onto the promised land and was buried.From there you will see the Jordan Valley, Jericho and the Dead Sea etc.
- Visit the remains of the Byzantine church with a mosaic floor.
- Proceed via the crusaders’ castle – Shobak, to Wadi Musa, the modern village of Petra for overnight.
Day 3: Petra to Amman
- Breakfast early and depart the hotel to Petra.
- Ride on horseback to the “Siq” (canyon) and then on foot to Petra, known as “Sela Edom” or red rock city, the ancient capital of the Nabateans from 3rd century B.C. to 2nd Century A.D.
- Visit the monuments that highlight the site: the Treasury, El Khazneh (a tomb of a Nabatean king) then the field of tombs, obelisks, the altar, (Al Madhbah) – from this point you can view the whole of the rock city, then back to Wadi Musa village.
- After the visit leave Petra and drive back to Amman
- O/N Amman
Day 4: Amman Exit via Allenby Bridge to Jerusalem & Tel Aviv
- After breakfast, leave the hotel and drive to the border.
- Cross the Jordan River and drive back to Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
The sequence of the tour, border crossing points used, hotels used and sites visited may be amended due to circumstances.
Prices
(Valid 3.3.2016 till 28.2.2017) |
Tourist Class |
First Class |
Superior Class |
Per Person in Dbl |
$725 |
$785 |
$895 |
Per Person in Sgl |
$821 |
$919 |
$1085 |
Per Person in Trpl |
$725 |
$785 |
$865 |
Supplement for 3 Dinners(HB) |
$45 |
$54 |
$90 |
High Season Sup |
$30 DBL & TRPL
$40 SGL |
$40 DBL & TRPL
$45 SGL |
$60 DBL & TRPL
$75 SGL |
Family Plan:
Tourist & First Class: Child (2-12) sharing parents’ room – reduction on dbl rate 20%
Superior: Chd up to age 18 sharing parents’ room – reduction on dbl rate 40% |
Regular Season Dates: 03.03.16 – 23.03.16 & 31.03.16 – 28.9.16 & 03.11.16 – 21.12.16 & 05.01.17 – 28.02.17
High Season Dates: 24.03.16 – 30.03.16 & 29.09.16 – 02.11.16 & 22.12.16 – 04.01.17
Prices Include:
- 3 nights hotel accommodation on BB basis.
- Transfers from/to Tel Aviv/Jerusalem on departure and arrival.
- Sightseeing in a modern air-conditioned touring vehicle.
- Service of a Government licensed guide on all touring days.
- Entrance fees to places of interest while touring.
Prices Do Not Include:
- Tipping for guide, driver and hotel staff.
- Beverages with meals.
- Traveller’s medical & baggage insurance.
- Entry Visa to Jordan
- Border Taxes – Israel & Jordan
Notes:
1. The tour is on a guaranteed departure basis – subject to a minimum of 2 participants.
2. The sequence of the tour, hotels used and sites visited may be amended due to circumstances.
3. Reservations received less than 14 days prior to departure are on a request only basis.
ADVENTURE TOURS
Various routes for the adventuresome – camping – hiking – rappelling – canoeing – through the wadi’s, nature reserves, mountains and deserts of Jordan. Please contact us for more details.