Can you do a day trip to Petra from Jerusalem?

Our Petra 1 day tour from Jerusalem offers the perfect solution for those who want to experience the charm of a world wonder, but have limited time available. Our tour will take you from Jerusalem to Petra and back, in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, for an unforgettable day exploring this incredible site.



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The one-day Petra tours from Tel Aviv, Jerusalem or Eilat return on the same day. 2-day tours can include an overnight stay in Eilat or Jordan and even a jeep safari in Wadi Rum.

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The first option for visiting Petra from Israel is to take a land transfer. Crossing at the Allenby Bridge Border is the easiest route and recommended if you're in cities such as Tel Aviv or Jerusalem in the north of Israel. Note that you can only cross if you've had your visa pre-issued in your country of origin.

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A popular option for travelers with an interest in Jordan and limited time is a day trip or quick overnight in Petra. Spend a night in Eilat before crossing into Jordan first thing in the morning via Wadi Araba.

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Take the Bus From Eilat, cross the border into Jordan (be aware of the visa restrictions meaning that only those on tours will be able to apply for a visa once in Israel). Once on the Jordanian side, your best option is to take a taxi from the border to Petra.

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While there is certainly enough to occupy yourself for five or more days, two to three days is sufficient to visit all of the highlights in and around the park. One day--or worse yet a morning or afternoon--is likely to bring some disappointment to those who have traveled a great distance.

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With daily guaranteed departures, our 1 day Petra tour from Tel Aviv is truly the ideal way to get acquainted with this enchanting site and understand Petra history. With centralized pick up from Tel Aviv, our 1 day Petra tour heads south towards Eilat, crossing the border in Jordan.

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Monday and Tuesday tend to be the quietest days as many people arrive in Amman on the weekend, then stay a few days in the north and then come to Petra. So usually Wednesday and Thursdays are the busiest weekdays.

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Do I Need A Guide Or A Tour? You can totally visit Petra by yourself—we did! If you're visiting several areas in Jordan, a tour guide and driver may simplify things, but it's certainly not a requirement. You can consider hiring a guide at the entrance to Petra, which I would have considered if we'd had more time.

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Do I Need A Guide Or A Tour? You can totally visit Petra by yourself?we did! If you're visiting several areas in Jordan, a tour guide and driver may simplify things, but it's certainly not a requirement. You can consider hiring a guide at the entrance to Petra, which I would have considered if we'd had more time.

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Venturing to Petra from Israel is possible by crossing one of the three borders. The border crossings in Eilat (Wadi Arava Crossing) and Beit Shean (Sheikh Hussein Crossing) issue visas on arrival. Some restricted nationalities are required to pre-arrange a visa, so be sure to check your requirements.

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Whether you are in the city of Amman, exploring Petra, or trekking the desert valley of Wadi Rum, men should refrain from wearing shorts as it is seen as disrespectful.

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Distance and Difficulty: The Petra Main Trail is 8km / 5 miles return from the Visitors Centre. Easy walk, largely flat. Allow 3 ? 4 hours return, including time to see the sites along the way.

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It is fine to travel in Jordan in jeans most of the time, and you can, of course, wear them in Petra as well, in case this is the piece you never leave your home without, but as the visit of Petra requires quite a lot of walking, we think hiking trousers are a much better choice.

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Our Petra & Wadi Rum Day Trip gives travelers staying in Amman and the Dead Sea the opportunity to see the wondrous sites of Jordan all in one day. This adventure will take you to two of the world's most impressive and unforgettable sites.

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