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Jordan & Petra

 

Discover ancient Petra

Petra, which means “stone” in Greek, is perhaps the most spectacular ancient city remaining in the modern world and has been declared by UNESCO to be an official World Heritage Site.  Carved out of red sandstone, this wonderland of temples, tombs, and elaborate buildings is one of the Wonders of the World and not to be missed! Situated in Jordan, it is now accessible in a 1-2 tour from Jerusalem or Eilat.. 

 

The ancient Spice Road

Built 2000 years ago by the Nabateans and beautifully preserved, Petra controlled the lucrative caravan spice trade from southern Arabia to the Mediterranean.  

 

Sample program:  1-day Petra tour (from Eilat)

7:00 AM pickup from your hotel for short drive to the Israel-Jordan border crossing.  Drive through the scenic red mountains of what was once biblical Edom.  Passing Wadi Rum where Lawrence of Arabia fought with the Bedouin against the Turks during WWI, we reach the Siq, a narrow passage through the mountains, opening out to the breath-taking Treasury of Petra.  Continuing into the heart of ancient Petra visit the numerous monumental rock-carved structures. After lunch visit the Spring of Moses and Jordanian Red Sea port town of Aqaba (time permitting) before crossing back into Israel.

 

Sample program:  2-day Petra tour (from Eilat)

DAY 1- Cross into Jordan for a jeep tour in the spectacularly colorful Wadi Rum region.  After lunch continue to your hotel near Petra fro dinner and overnight.  DAY 2- Visit Petra, Spring of Moses, and Aqaba (time permitting) before returning to Israel. 

 

Sample program:  3-day Jordan & Petra tour (from Tel Aviv/Jerusalem)

DAY 1- Drive north from Jerusalem/Tel Aviv to the Sheikh Hussein bridge over the Jordan River.  Cross into Jordan and drive to Madaba, view the ancient Byzantine mosaic floor map of the Holy Land. On to Mount Nebo for a spectacular panoramic view of the Dead Sea, Jericho, and Jordan Valley.  From here Moses viewed the Promised Land. Continue to Amman (biblical Ammon), capital of Jordan, for a short city tour and overnight.  DAY 2- early departure for Petra:  Siq canyon, Treasury, El Khazneh royal tomb, Obelisk, and Altar.  Overnight Amman.  DAY 3- After breakfast, drive 40 km north into the heights of Gilead to ancient Jerash, one of  the cities of the Roman Decapolis with its colonnaded streets, Roman baths, and hill top Temple. Return to Israel.        

 

Fully escorted tours

All programs are fully escorted and guided by licensed personnel to ensure a quality and enjoyable visit.     

 

Contact Us

Interested in visiting Petra?  Fill out the Tour Inquiry Form and check the appropriate box so that we can include it in your Israel tour program.