Top Eilat Historical Tours

Explore the ancient rock-cut city of Petra in Jordan during this action-packed overnight tour from Eilat. Get a chance to experience the iconic site both independently and with a shared guide in a group of 25 people maximum. Air-conditioned transportation is included, plus a tasty breakfast and admission tickets to Petra.

See the sunrise from Mt Sinai and visit St Catherine’s Monastery on a full-day trip from Eilat. Late in the evening, travel into Egypt to Mt Sinai, where according to the bible, Moses received the Ten Commandments. Then, climb to Sinai’s peak to witness the spectacular sunrise. Afterward, descend to the UNESCO-listed St Catherine’s. Admire the walled retreat’s church and chapel, and see sacred sites including the Burning Bush and Jethro’s Well (Moses’ Well) before lunch and your return to Eilat. Numbers are limited to 15 for a personalized experience.

Discover the ancient wonders of Cairo on this full-day trip from Eilat. Traveling by comfortable, air-conditioned coach or minivan, journey past beautiful desert mountains, beaches and towns to Egypt’s fascinating capital. Take a guided tour around the Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, and learn about the history and mysteries of these age-old monuments from your knowledgeable Egyptologist guide. Visit the Egyptian Museum to see highlights including Tutankhamun’s golden death mask and burial riches; and after a delicious buffet lunch, relax on your ride back to Eilat.

Combine spectacular wonders of the ancient world on a 3-day trip from Eilat to Petra and Cairo, a convenient way to experience two fascinating countries without the hassle of booking separate hotels, transport, and tours. Highlights include the ancient Nabatean city of Petra, the Giza Pyramids, Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, the Egyptian Antiquities Museum, Saqqara, and Old Cairo, while door-to-door transport from Eilat hotels ensures a worry-free adventure.

Witness the hidden world of the Red Sea without the need to swim, snorkel or dive on a 2-hour glass-bottom boat trip from Eilat. Settle in the boat's open or shaded areas, and gaze through the glass panels as you cruise to Taba and back. Admire shoals of exotic fish, float over technicolor corals, and watch for rays and turtles, all in their natural environment. Along the way, learn about the marine life and landscapes from the live guided commentary, and enjoy refreshments (own expense) from the onboard snack bar.

Get a taste of scuba diving on this 1-hour open-water dive experience in Eilat. After an introductory lesson from a PADI instructor, head to one of Eilat’s most beautiful coral-filled dive sites. Then, take the plunge accompanied by your instructor to experience the undersea world of the Red Sea. Dive to up to six meters and admire luminous corals and exotic fish as you savor the thrill of breathing freely underwater. Perfect for adults and children aged over eight who fancy trying scuba diving without taking a multi-day course.

The eons-old rock formations of the UNESCO-protected Timna Park north of Eilat make a spectacular sight. Experience the park's highlights, including ancient King Solomon's Mine, without any planning or driving stresses on this adventure tour from Eilat. Traveling by Jeep with a driver-guide, see the park's Solomon Pillars and mushroom-shaped rocks; inspect ancient inscriptions and copper mines, and hear all about their history and geology on route. A stop for Bedouin tea and hotel pickup and drop-off complete your trip.

Experience spectacular Petra, Wadi Rum and more on a 2-day small-group Jordan tour from Eilat, including accommodation, meals, and transport. After crossing into Jordan, take a tour of Petra's highlights including the tombs, Roman theater, and treasury house and learn about the area's history. Stay overnight in a Bedouin camp and spend the next day exploring the UNESCO-protected Wadi Rum by 4x4 before your return to Eilat.

Discover one of the world’s most captivating ancient sites on this full-day excursion to Petra from Eilat. See top landmarks in the rock-cut, Nabataean-built city, from the Treasury to the royal tombs, listen to in-depth background from your guide. Tours also include a tasty lunch buffet in a local restaurant and a guided visit to seaside Aqaba.

Our amazing Petra tour from Eilat starts with a pickup from YOUR hotel in Eilat! Then, swiftly taken across the Arava border into Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Once we reach Petra, we start with walking through the Siq and get to see the Obelisk Tomb, Calligraphy, Treasury and the Theater. All with highly experienced tour guide explanations. Then, once we're out of the site and before heading back to Eilat, we'll enjoy an authentic Arabic style lunch in a local restaurant. * Pickup and drop-off from ANY HOTEL in Eilat (including Airbnb) * Fully guided tour in Petra site * Authentic Lunch after the tour

Explore the oldest copper mines in the world in Timna tour from Eilat, an area of Israel's magnificent Negev Desert rich in fascinating history and incredible geology. A stunning desert reserve with breathtaking scenery, protected natural space, admiring its towering sandstone cliffs, including King Soloman's Pillars. It is a horseshoe-shaped valley with very steep cliffs and have Timna's significant archaeological heritage. Remains dating back to the Neolithic period have allowed us to better understand what prehistoric society in the Middle East was like thousands of years ago. Because of its location, the Timna mines, from which metals, especially copper, have been extracted since Ancient Egyptian times. Learn about the mysterious links between the mines and Ancient Egyptian mythology. Take this half-day tour and you will have the opportunity to explore the beauty of this amazing site. After leaving Timna Park, you will return back to Eilat.

Visit the spectacular rock-cut city of Petra on a full-day tour from Eilat, and explore the ancient world of the Nabataeans. See temples and a treasury carved directly into rosy cliffs, then learn how the historic necropolis was lost to the desert for centuries. This Petra tour includes pickup and drop-off in Eilat, entrance fees at the site, lunch and bottled water.

Visit two of Jordan’s most unmissable destinations during this private multi-day tour to Wadi Rum and Petra from Eilat. Get personalized assistance crossing the border into Jordan, travel comfortably by private vehicle, explore the rock-cut city of Petra by horseback, and sleep under the stars at a Bedouin-style desert camp. Meals are included; upgrade to include hotel accommodation in Aqaba.

Experience amazing Petra and Wadi Rum. Fascinating Petra together with the beautiful desert of Wadi Rum. We visit all the major sites on the route inside Petra site. Once we're done, head to a local authentic restaurant where we enjoy a delicious lunch. The night we'll stay at the beautiful desert camp where we can enjoy the desert atmosphere and cool water of the swimming pool (in summer time) The next day, a calm deset style morning with breakfast and then head to a fascinating 4x4 tour in Wadi Rum desret resort. Then head back to Aqaba for a quick stop at the market (if time permits)

See some of Jordan’s best-known sights on a private, 2-day tour to Petra, Wadi Rum and Aqaba from Eilat. Traveling by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, take a panoramic tour of Aqaba before continuing inland to Wadi Rum. Explore this awe-inspiring, Bedouin-settled desert valley by 4x4 and then journey to Petra. The next day, explore the UNESCO-listed rock city with a private guide. Walk through the Siq gorge, and admire the spectacular Treasury, amphitheater and other highlights as you hear their secrets. Daily lunches and overnight accommodation with breakfast in Petra included.

Cross the Jordanian border with ease on a 2-day tour of Petra, one of the New7Wonders of the World, from Eilat. Alongside your guide, you’ll explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site and admire iconic features such as the Treasury, the 8,000-seat amphitheater, and the Temenos Gateway. See, too, the otherworldly landscapes of Wadi Rum and tour the city of Aqaba. Accommodation, select meals, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Eilat are included.

See two of the most popular sites in Jordan on this 2-day tour from Eilat. Explore the ancient Nabatean city of Petra on the first day, with a guided tour and free time to explore on your own. Spend the night in Wadi Rum, then enjoy a jeep tour before returning to Eilat. Includes dinner and breakfast, along with entry fees to Petra and Wadi Rum.

Discover Petra—one of the New Seven Wonders of the World—on a 2-night tour, round-trip from the Eilat border. On arrival you’re assisted with an entry visa to Jordan and transferred to the sandstone-carved ‘Pink City’ for a guided tour. Take a half-day Jeep ride through the desert of Wadi Rum and enjoy Bedouin hospitality with a campsite stay. Spend the second night at a 3-star hotel with breakfast.

Swim in the Dead Sea, walk through Jerusalem’s Old City, and visit Bethlehem’s biblical sites on a private tour from Eilat that includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel or port. This full-day tour offers flexibility and a personalized experience for your group of up to seven people, and takes in some of the country's highlights, including two of Israel's UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Check out the highlights of Cairo and more on this small-group 2-day trip to Egypt from Eilat. See the three awe-inspiring Great Pyramids and Great Sphinx at Giza; view Tutankhamun’s treasures, including his gold death mask, on a guided tour of the Egyptian Museum; experience the vibrant atmosphere and sights of old Cairo, and visit a bustling bazaar. Finish with a trip to Sakkara to see the incredible Djoser step pyramid, the oldest in Egypt. Overnight hotel accommodation in Cairo, all meals and air-conditioned transport by minivan are included.

Visit Petra from Israel with ease on this private full-day tour from Eilat. Depart in a private transfer and make your way across the border to Petra. Explore the buildings of the ancient city at your own pace in the company of a private guide. Take a midday break for lunch.

After we pick you up from Eilat hotels we start the morning driving through the Sinai Desert en route to Saint Catherine. Arriving at St. Catherine, we will visit the famous St. Catherine’s Monastery, including the Church, dated back to the 6th Century , “The Burning Bush,"and “Jethros' Well." The St. Catherine's Monastery is located 1500 meters up the mountain. The monastery is one of the oldest working monasteries in the world today. As you travel via road transportation to Mount Sinai. Mount Sinai is the holy mountain that is very sacred to many religions. It is the mountain that is said to be the place where Moses received the Ten Commandments. After lunch in a tourism class restaurant, we will drive back to Eilat, stopping by a few interesting sites including resort of Nuweiba along the Red Sea on the way, depending on the remaining time. Return to Taba Border & Eilat Hotels. * Minimum 3 participants.

This once-in-a-lifetime vacation will make you feel like Indiana Johns: Discover the awe-inspiring Wadi Rum, an otherworldly wilderness where several Star Wars movies were filmed; Enjoy a night of authentic Bedouin glamping, then visit the huge temples of Petra - a 2.300-year-old magical city all carved into red cliffs! • Guaranteed departure – Plan your trip easily, with complete peace of mind • Combine your vacation in Israel with the amazing Wadi rum and the unforgettable Nabataean Lost City of Petra • Join the tour and enjoy an awesome experience for a fair price • Ride in comfort, in an advanced, air-conditioned vehicle • Explore the stunning Wadi Rum and take an exciting Jeep Safari tour • 2 fully guided days of adventure with a local professional guide • A Night of Glamping in a genuine Bedouin camp • Authentic Lunch and Dinner, including special Bedouin Grill