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Petra, Jordan (Cross-Border Day Trip from Eilat)

  • DistanceCross at Yitzhak Rabin/Wadi Araba border; 1.5 hours to Petra
  • Travel timeCross-border process 30-60 minutes; Eilat is 4.5 hours from Tel Aviv
  • TransportOrganized day tour from Eilat (easiest option)
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Practical information for Petra, Jordan (Cross-Border Day Trip from Eilat)
Distance Cross at Yitzhak Rabin/Wadi Araba border; 1.5 hours to Petra
Travel time Cross-border process 30-60 minutes; Eilat is 4.5 hours from Tel Aviv
Getting there Organized day tour from Eilat (easiest option)

How to get there

  • Organized day tour from Eilat (easiest option)
  • Self-drive to Eilat, cross border on foot, taxi to Petra
  • Overnight tour for more time at Petra

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Highlights

  • The Siq canyon approach to the Treasury
  • Rose-red carved Nabataean tombs
  • High Place of Sacrifice hike
  • Petra by Night candlelit experience