Eilat and Jordan: 11 Cross-Border Trips Compared

1.From Eilat, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv: Petra & Wadi Rum 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 107 reviews · 3 days · from $399Our pick

3 days of **Wadi Rum** jeeps, a Bedouin camp night, and guided Petra plus free time, with easy transport from Israel to Jordan.

“The 3 day Wadi Rum and Petra tour was such a wonderful tour! The boat cruise and swimming in the Gulf of Aqaba was such a lovely addition to enjoy the natural beauty of Jordan. Nizar, the guide was knowledgeable and explained the history of Jordan and Petra in extreme detail while also being hilarious and enjoyable to talk to. The tour allows for ample free time to explore the locations which gave the tour a very enjoyable relaxed pace. Thank you, Nizar for such an exciting adventure and the laughs in Jordan!”

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2.From Eilat: Petra Full-Day Guided Tour with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 98 reviews · 12 hours · from $219

Full-day guided Petra trip from Eilat with transfers, border help, desert views, and timed free time to explore the red-rose city.

“Everything was great, love the trip, except I wished I could’ve book this trip two or more days. One day is not enough to see the whole Petra, basically just saw the “gate” of Petra.”

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3.From Eilat: 2-Day Petra & Wadi Rum Tour with Camp Stay

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 45 reviews · 2 days · from $372

2 days of Petra and Wadi Rum from Eilat, with a guided Petra visit, Bedouin camp overnight, and a 2-hour jeep ride.

“Excellent and safe way for solo traveler to experience Jordan. Lovely camp hotel in the desert with swimming pool and a million stars at night. Good food too!”

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4.From Eilat: Petra Tour with Transfer and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · 1 day · from $383

One-day Petra trip from Eilat with border assistance, small-group guided highlights, buffet lunch, and smooth return by evening.

“Mohammed was an excellent guide. he was friendly, knowledgeable and really knew his stuff. He was flexible and didn't pressure us to do anything we didn't want to. I would highly recommend him. Petra was amazing, but I'm sure lots of people say that and it's true.”

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5.From Eilat: Petra Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 17 reviews · 7 hours · from $449

Private Petra day trip from Eilat with your own guide, air-conditioned vehicle, and time for the Siq, Treasury, theater, tombs, and cisterns.

“El transporte llego una hora tarde y no aviso. Tuve que llamar a atencion al cliente para confirmar si se hacia.”

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6.From Eilat: Petra Day Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 9 reviews · 1 day · from $383

Eilat to Petra in one day with a licensed English guide, skip-the-line entry, optional horseback ride, lunch, and scenic stops on the way back.

“It was a perfect day. very beautiful place, and the guide is an excellent person and transmitted all the information in a simple and clear way.”

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7.From Eilat: 2-Day Tour of Petra, Wadi Rum & Aqaba

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 9 reviews · 2 days · from $335

2 days linking Aqaba, Wadi Rum Jeep safari, Bedouin glamping, and Petra. Comfort rides, guided highlights, and clear border planning.

“Wadi Rum was really cool, definitely something you wouldn't be able to do without a group. However, I would recommend skipping Aqaba and perhaps doing Petra on your own--there wasn't much guiding/history about the place, and everything I learned from my guide (so kind, bless his soul) had to be asked/pried yourself. However, the guide was kind, the driver was wonderful, and it was extremely safe + helped a lot with border crossing. Good for solo traveling.”

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8.From Eilat: Petra Ancient City Tour and Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6 reviews · 12 hours · from $293

Petra day trip from Eilat with hotel pickup, an English guide through the Siq, the Treasury, and a buffet lunch, plus border crossing support.

“Eine lange Fahrt für 2 3/4 Stunden vor Ort. Petra ist aber wirklich toll! Das Essen war gut und reichlich. Im Bus gab es 0,5 l Wasser pro Person gratis und im Restaurant nochmal 1,5 l für uns vier gratis. Man sollte also genug zu trinken mitnehmen. Eine Eintagestour lohnt sich nur von Eilat aus. Von Betlehem oder Tel Aviv sollte man auf jeden Fall eine Tour mit Übernachtung buchen. Wir hatten Mitreisende, die um 2 Uhr nachts von Tel Aviv gestartet sind und gegen 23:30 Uhr wieder ankommen sollten. Und das für die knapp 3 Stunden Petra. Von Eilat aus ging es um 07:45 Uhr los und wir waren…”

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9.From Eilat: Petra Guided Full-Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4 reviews · 12 hours · from $215Best value

Day trip from Eilat to Petra with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, guided walk through the Siq, Treasury, tombs, and included lunch.

“Petra! What else can you say...It was majestic and absolutely beautiful. Remember you are in Jordan, so the border crossing can be a bit tough. Our tour guide, Kareem, was great. He showed us hospitality by arranging little surprises. I would highly recommend him and this tour. This is a must if you are visiting this part of the world. Highly recommended!!”

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