Petra 1 Day Tour from Jerusalem

A comprehensive itinerary which optimizes time spent in ancient Jordan and the historic site of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, our Petra 1 Day Tour from Jerusalem is the ideal choice for travelers eager to see the enchanting site of Petra but have limited time to travel. One of the best Petra tours from Israel, our tour includes roundtrip road transportation between Jerusalem and Petra, guiding, entrance fees and meaningful memories.

Departing daily from Jerusalem, our tour travels towards the southern Israeli city of Eilat, passing the awe-inspiring Negev desert en route to the Arava border crossing. After crossing the border into Jordan with guided assistance, travel through the Jordanian desert, taking in the scenic landscape on the way to Petra. Once there, your Petra tour begins with a knowledgeable and licensed English-speaking guide visiting highlights like the Petra Treasury, Obelisk Tomb, the Siq, Calligraphy, Tombs and Roman Theater. Uncover the magic in this former Nabatean city with time to explore at leisure in the afternoon before meeting together with the group and returning to Israel. With guaranteed daily departures, our 1 Day Petra Tour from Jerusalem travels in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and also includes entrance fees, snack box and water bottle. This is a memorable Petra tour experience that will leave many lasting memories for years to come.

From March 2026, the tour will include a shuttle transfer from Jerusalem, and the return might be by public transportation to Tel Aviv only. Starting in May 2026, this tour, as well as our Petra tours from Tel Aviv, will include full transportation.

Petra 1 Day Tour from Jerusalem Highlights

Drive through Israel’s Negev Desert, including the Ramon Crater, watching the sunrise on the way
Cross the border into Jordan, and head north towards Petra across the Jordanian Desert Highway. Stop on the way for a view of Mt Haroun (Aaron's Tomb)
Arrive in Petra, and enjoy a tour of the archaeological site by our licensed and experienced local guide
The tour will include highlights of Petra such as al Siq, the Obelisk Tomb, the Calligraphy, Petra's Treasury, Jabal Madbach (sacrificial palace), the Tombs, the Theater, and the Mountaintop Tombs. Your tour is guided by our English-speaking guide in groups of a maximum of 25 people
Leave Petra to return to Israel, glimpsing from the road the incredible landscape of Wadi Rum
Return to Jerusalem having had a once-in-a-lifetime experience

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Petra 1 Day Tour from Jerusalem Itinerary

Until April 30, 2026 - 02:00 - Shuttle Transfer from Jerusalem to Eilat

03:00 – Meet our team in Jerusalem, transfer by road from Jerusalem to Eilat through the Negev Desert
07:45 – Arrive in Eilat and transfer to the Arava Border
08:00 – Cross the border into Jordan with full assistance
09:00 – Travel north to Petra through the Jordanian Desert
11:00 – Quick stop for bathrooms, opportunity to purchase snacks/coffee, enjoy a quick view of Mount Haroun
11:30 – Arrive at Petra and experience a guided tour of the site
16:30 – Meet at the exit of Petra and begin the return journey to the border passing by the landscape of Wadi Rum
18:30 – Arrive back to the border

Until April 30, 2026 - 19:00 - Public transportation to Tel Aviv

17:00 - You will be picked up by our representative at the Arava Border Crossing (Israeli side), and head to the Central Bus Station in Eilat
19:00 - Depart Eilat to Tel Aviv
00:23 - Arrival at La Guardia Bus Station - Please note that it is only possible to arrive at that location

From May 1st, 2026 - 02:00 - Shuttle Transfer from Jerusalem to Eilat

03:00 – Pick up from Jerusalem and transfer to Eilat through the Negev Desert
07:45 – Arrive in Eilat, and be one of the first at the border before the crowds show up
08:30-08:45 – Cross the border into Jordan fully aided by our representatives
09:15-09:30 – Transfer to Petra through the Jordanian Desert
11:00 –Quick stop for bathrooms, opportunity to purchase snacks/coffee, enjoy a quick view of Mount Haroun
11:30 – Arrive at Petra, take a guided tour of the site, maximum of 25 travelers in the group during the guided tour
14:00 – Free time to explore in Petra, independent of the guide and group
16:30 – Meet at the exit of Petra and begin your journey back to Israel
18:30 – Arrive at the Jordanian side of the border

From May 1st, 2026 - 19:30 - Shuttle Transfer to Jerusalem

19:30 – Return to Eilat, return transfer to Jerusalem, road transfer back to Tel Aviv . This will be a dedicated transfer from the Arava border crossing in Eilat to Jerusalem (not public transportation
00:30 - Arrive in Jerusalem

NB - all timings on Petra 1 Day Tour from Jerusalem are approximate

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Pricing

important information

Includes

Pick up and drop off form Jerusalem

Return transfer from Eilat to the border

Transportation to all sites in Jordan

Hand-picked expert tour guide

$130 worth of entry fees to Petra

Border assistance

Lunch in a local restaurant

Excludes

Anything not mentioned above

Border crossing fee of US$70 (230 NIS), which should be paid in cash or by credit card on the Israeli side, and the visa fee of $60, which should be paid in cash (USD or JOD) on the Jordanian side

Personal travel insurance

Gratuities

What to Bring

Passport

Walking shoes

Hat and sunscreen

Essential Information

From March 1 - April 30, 2026: The transfer to Eilat will be a shuttle bus departing from the David Citadel Hotel in Jerusalem. The return transfer will be by public transportation and the only drop off point will be La Guardia Bus Station in Tel Aviv

Languages: tour language is English every day. Guided tours in other languages (Russian, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Hebrew, Romanian, Bulgarian) is available. Please contact us for pricing

Please note, border fees and visa fees are NOT included in the tour price and are paid directly at the border, in cash or by credit card. Border fee is for departure tax from Israel, the departure tax for operated groups from Jordan, arrangement, and preparation of Jordan visa, assistance service from border representative on departure from Israel, assistance service from border representative on arrival in Jordan and assistance service from border representative on departure from Jordan

Israeli passport holders (or holders of dual passports with an Israeli passport) must use their Israeli passport at every border crossing

In order to not pay an extra $15 at the border, it's crucial that you provide us with all of your passport details well before your tour begins

Please note that religious items are not allowed in Jordan. Do not bring them with you to the tour as it may cause issues crossing the border.

Please note that during Ramadan the tour itinerary will change due to earlier closure of the border

We are able to arrange visa for most nationalities (including USA, Canada, all European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Brazil, Singapore, Japan, China, India). Certain nationalities are required to arrange a visa in advance. Please contact us in case of questions