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Full-Day Tour of Petra from Eilat
Eilat, Israel
From $199.00
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-You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
- 12 hours
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Visit iconic and historic Petra from Eilat on this full-day, guided tour with lunch included. Head through the sandstone Siq on route one of the world’s seven wonders built by the Nadateans of Jordan some 2000 years ago. Behold the Treasury monument as well as ancient crypts, mourning halls, baths, and temples. Stand in a 3000-seat Roman theatre built in 1st-century BC and watch the nearby mountains change colours throughout the day.
- Visit to Petra with guide and transportation included
- See the Treasury monument and pass through the Siq
- Learn the history of Petra and those who built it
- Includes entrance fees and buffet lunch
What's Included
- Lunch
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- The listed price does not include a $65 per person border departure tax, payable at the time of tour check-in.
- Visa $75, we can make it for you at the border.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Eilat, Eilat, Southern District
Pick up from Eilat hotels available
Start time
08:20 AM
End point
- Aqaba, Jordan
Tour ends in Aqaba city , Jordan.
Pickup details
Pick up from Eilat hotels available
What To Expect
Petra
12 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Good walking shoes
- Lunch will be late, so please eat breakfast before departure
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews
4.0
56 reviews
Joshua_B, Jul 2023
Viator is a complete roll of the dice. Book at your own risk. After having a horrible experience with Viator In our previous booking for this exact Petra trip, when our operator ditched us and Viator refused to provide a refund, we hit the jackpot with this tour, which was wonderful from start to finish. We took our chances because Viator is very convenient and we had no time to re-book (we went to Eilat In part to do this trip and had only 1 day to rebook after the prior operator ditched us), but understand that some tours with Viator are great (as this one was), and some are horrible. It all depends on the actual operator that provides the service through Viator. Viator is just a clearing house, and they wash their hands of the service provided by the operator. The operator we had the first day did not provide instructions on where to meet and didn’t respond to calls, texts and emails. They also made us go through a totally unnecessary passport uploading process, and they told us we needed US dollars for visa, which was not true. The operator for this tour (the next day) was incredible. They picked us up at our hotel and took care of every detail. They did not create obstacles or road blocks like the first one did. Petra is beautiful, and our guide was extremely knowledgeable. We felt safe and cared for. What a difference a day (and the operator) makes.
Donna_K, Jan 2023
We paid $378.10 for two adults for this tour and then paid another $260.00 for what we were told was the entrance to Jordan and recently to Israel fees. This should have been approximately $65 each. The operator never did give us a breakdown of this charge. We were the only Bookings/Viatour people on the trip and everyone in line in front of us was charged $65 per person.
Petra is lovely. The tour was ridiculously overpriced.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Hello, thank you for sharing your feedback on the Full-Day Tour of Petra from Eilat with Viator. We apologize for any confusion or frustration you experienced regarding the additional charges after booking the tour.
Please note that the fees for visas and border fees, which amount to $140 per person, are fully disclosed on the Viator website and shown both online and on the confirmation voucher. We're sorry if there was any misunderstanding in this regard.
We're glad to know that you enjoyed your visit to Petra, despite the issues with the fees. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve our services and provide better experiences for future travelers.
Again, we apologize for any inconvenience you faced, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future with a more transparent and satisfactory experience.
Jeffrey_B, May 2022
There was a border problem and the tour was cancelled last minute. Apparently it’s very difficult to do it in one day and the better option is to plan a two day trip which requires an overnight stay in Jordan . Unfortunately none of the tour operators tell you this clearly and they book a tour and then you either have to cancel and fight with them or they recognize their mistake and apologize which was the case here. The organization was very nice about it but they should not have booked a tour they should’ve override that feature on their computer system or posted a warning.
Anton_J, Feb 2020
Definitely recommend to visit the Petra site. It is really a fabulous experience. The only problem was very unprofessional guide. When the group criticised him (some time delays of individuals), he almost physically attacked one of the guests. It was terrible experience to go through this.
Ren_F, Jan 2020
We were prepared that it would be a long day but at the end we have seen everything what was needed during the Petra stay. Transportation and border control took same time but was not so worse than described in other comments.
At the end a wonderful day.
Response from Host, Jan 2020
Hi ReFeZH
we are pleased to hear you had a wonderful time
transportation and border control, unfortunately, are the variables.
it depends on how many people crossing that day
Thank you for your honest review.
Mark_L, Apr 2019
Everything went smoothly. We were picked up at our hotel by our Israelidriver ehoescorted us to passport control.We were met on the Jordanian side by our guide who helped us through passport and security. Petra itself was absolutely amazing and beautiful. The meal that was provided was excellent. Go if you have the chance. Not to be missed. This was our second time there.
Response from Host, May 2019
Thank you for your amazing review.
We do our best to provide our clients with the best experience.
Maurice V, Apr 2018
The trip was fantastic and Petra is definitely worth the effort. It does get expensive when you look at the total costs. You pay the 200 american dollars on the onset and then have to pay another 160 american dollars at the border cash. I really loved the trip, only complaint was that the guide cut us off early, we all had to leave at 3 pm when we only got there at 1pm. There was no reason to take off early. I really highly recommend taking the trip, but would want to have at least 4 hours to tour rather than the two we were given.
Response from Host, Jun 2019
Thank you for your review.
We do our best to provide our clients with the best experience.
Zuzana_M, Feb 2018
Very nice trip and great guide. Petra is amazing. The only thing is that the boarder crossing is kind of fishy since the first guide goes with you to the crossing and before crossing the boarder to the Jordan side he gives you an envelope with money and then you give it to the Jordan guides. Also it does not help that then they take out all the money and are showing it to you and playing with it
Michele J, Jan 2018
The vendor for this tour was absolutely awful. The only thing that went well was the pickup and drive from Eliat to the border. The border procedure took a lot of time and I suspect some suspicious activity as the guide held onto our passports after crossing and I noticed that we never received any form of entrance visa or acknowledgement from Jordanian immigration that we entered their country. Stay away from this operation.
kevin p, Jan 2018
Fantastic trip! Our guide, Ali, was extremely knowledgeable providing incredible details about the history of Petra and local culture. Add in he's highly entertaining. The scheduled pick up occurred as scheduled, process through the border without issue and lunch very, very good great view from the restaurant.
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