About Trip:
Entering Petra, through the Siq, you will arrive at the famous Treasury. One of the reasons, Petra is one of the seven wonders of the world, is The Treasury - the most famous facade in Petra. More than 800 statues, facades, temples, the Roman theater, tombs, caves, and more... An unforgettable experience in ancient architecture. The Nabateans inhabited Petra over 2000 years ago and prospered from building a water conduit system. Water was sold to the passing caravans, merchants, and travelers. After the earthquake in 363 A.D., Petra fell into a decline. Not having enough resources to rebuild it, people left Petra.
Trip Fact
- Trip Name: Petra From Tel Aviv With Flights
- Trip Code: PETRA-GBA1MC
- Country: Israel
- Type: Day Tour,Group Tour,Day Tour,Group Tour
- Activities: SIGHTSEEING TOURS
- Experiences: Luxury ,History
Trip Grade
- Activity
What to expect ?
Does not operate on Friday and Saturday.
Itinerary
06:45: Flight from (Tel-Aviv). Please be in airport 1 Hour before the flight
You land in Ramon airport, please take a shuttle (organized by the airport ) to Eilat bus station for pick up.
08:30: Pick up from Eilat central bus station and transfer from Eilat to Arava border with our professional crew.
09:00: Border passing includes:-border control and customs. This process may take up to an hour, so your patience is required and appreciated.
09:30: Transfer from border to Petra in our newest models of air-conditioned cars/vans/buses.
Transportation time approximately 2.3 hours, passing through a vast and comfortable high way ("desert way"),
Following through a scenic route on the mountainside, and arriving at Petra's historical site, known as one of the Seven Wonders Of The World.
11:30: Tour of Petra begins at the entrance to the site. Included in your package is an optional horse-back ride.
Ride for the first 700 meters of the route
(Tipping the carrier is required, ranging from 2-5 dollars at your discretion).
15:30: Lunch at a local authentic restaurant.16:30: We begin our return trip towards the border. This route includes a few stops along the way at certain observation points for you to enjoy the beautiful landscape Wadi Ram has to offer.
19:00: Back to the airport for your flight to Tel Aviv.
Cost Details
Price Include:
- Flight from Tel Aviv to Ramon Airport (Arrival at least 1 hour before the flight)
- Transfer from Eilat bus station to Arava border with our professional assistance.
- Jordanian English speaking tour guide in the site of Petra.
- Transportation is by new executive models of air-conditioned cars/vans / buses.
- Entrance fees + short horse ride in Petra
- Lunch
- Meeting and assistance on the Israeli side and transfer back to Airport or Hotel.
- Flight back from Eilat to Tel Aviv Airport at 21:00.
Price Exclude
- Departure tax, tips, personal expenses, and private insurance.
- Transfer from Ramon Airport to Eilat bus station ( operate by the airport - 4 ILS per person)
- Other languages are available for an extra fee.
- We recommend that you have cash money available for border fees and tips.
- Visa for Jordan $75 per person
- Border tax $65 per person
Where to meet ?
Pick up from Eilat central bus station .
Faqs
Trip Notes
- Have a valid passport and landing card
- We require nationality, passport number, date of issue, expiry date and birth date for your reservation.
- Voucher and visa/tax/tip money in cash only (payable in U.S. dollars, Euro, Pound Sterling or Israeli Shekel).
- Very warm clothing in Winter, cool comfortable clothing and head covering in Summer
- Good walking shoes.
- Personal insurance is not included.
- Please note: No insurance company insures any accident from a horse or any other animal.