Petra & Wadi Rum Tour from Jerusalem

Jerusalem, Israel - Jerusalem, Israel
  • The Treasury, Petra
  • The Monastery Ad Deir in Petra
  • Scrambling in Wadi Rum
  • Wadi Rum's Rock Formation

Start Time: 07:00

Details

3 Days | 1 Night

Tour Types: Private
Runs:
Accommodation: 3*, Standard Bedouin Tent
Minimum Age: 5

Tour Description


Start and end in Jerusalem! This tour enables travellers to see Petra and Wadi Rum from Jerusalem for a span of 3 days. Visit the famous mosaic map in the floor of the Holy Land in Madaba. Uncover the fascinating Petra and see the milky way sky of Wadi Rum.

Highlights

  • See the famous mosaic map in the floor of St George Church Madaba.
  • Get lost in the archaeological site of Petra.
  • Experience to sleep in the desert of Wadi Rum.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
Jerusalem – Allenby Border – Mt Nebo – Madaba – Petra    

5 Stops

1

Jerusalem

Early morning pickup from your hotel in Jerusalem and drive to Allenby Border, Israel side to cross to Jordan. After immigration and other border procedures, proceed to the bus that will take you between the border terminals. Note: Recommended pick up time is at 07:00 AM. Allenby Border or King Hussein Bridge opening hours: Sun-Thu 07:00-21:00, Fri & Sat 07:00-12:00. Travelers must be at the border 2 hours before closure. A shuttle bus will transfer travellers in between borders. May change without prior notice.

1 hour

2

Allenby Border, Jordan Side

Ahlan Wa Sahlan, Welcome to Jordan! After border inspections, other regulatory procedures meet our representative at the border gate holding a colored sign.

3 hours

3

Mt Nebo

Drive to Mt. Nebo, believed to be the burial site of Prophet Moses. If the weather allows you will have like him a view of the Promised Land. In the remains of the Moses Memorial Church, constructed in the 4th century, you see beautiful mosaics.

45 mins

4

Madaba

Short ride to the town of Madaba, known for its Byzantine and Umayyad mosaic art. Certainly you see the popular 6th century map of Palestine in the Greek Orthodox St. George’s Church.

30 mins

5

Petra

Continue driving through desert highway for 3 hours to your hotel in Petra and check in. Rest of the day is free for your leisure.

3 hours

3* Petra Palace Hotel

Day 2
Petra – Wadi Rum    

2 Stops

1

Petra

Today visit the highlight of Jordan, the red rose city Petra! You are able to start as early as 06:00. Meet your local guide and pass the narrow canyon, the so-called Siq, with its colourful sandstone. At the end you will be rewarded with a view of the most beautiful monument: the Treasury. Continue via the Street of Facades to the Royal Tombs and Pharaoh's Castle. After around 2 hours the guide says farewell to you at the restaurant area. You have free time to explore Petra on your own. The young at heart for instance have the chance to climb the 800 stairs to the 45 meters high Monastery El Deir.

3 hours

2

Wadi Rum

In the afternoon return to the main gate and drive 1.5 hours in southern direction to Wadi Rum. Enjoy a delicious dinner and stay overnight at a camp.

1.5 hours

Wadi Rum Quiet ViIllage Camp
Dinner

Day 3
Wadi Rum Jeep Tour – Allenby Border – Jerusalem    

3 Stops

1

Wadi Rum

Embark a 3 hours 4x4 jeep ride and with your Bedouin driver uncover more of the vast desert. The rugged scenery, the changing colours of sands and mountains, the serene atmosphere will make you understand why Wadi Rum is one of the most impressive desert landscapes in the world. The setting had been used for Hollywood movies. You see canyons, red sand dunes, Nabataean rock inscriptions and the natural rock bridge Um Frouth, formed over centuries. You have the chance to climb to the top of the bridge for some great views. Your Bedouin driver will prepare a sweet Bedouin tea during a break.

2 hours

2

Allenby Border

Long journey of 4.5 hours to Allenby Border to cross back to the Israel side. After immigration and other border procedures in Jordan side, proceed to the bus that will take you Israel side.

4.5 hours

3

Jerusalem

Upon arrival in Israel side, after border formalities and other procedures, meet your driver at the border gate and transfer 1 hour back to Jerusalem City.

2 hours

Breakfast

Inclusions


  • 1 border transfer from Jerusalem to Allenby Border, Israel side.
  • 1 border transfer from Allenby Border, Israel side to Jerusalem.
  • Private transfers during tours in Jordan.
  • 1 night hotel accommodation with breakfast in Petra.
  • 1 night Wadi Rum stay with breakfast and dinner, in a private tent with en suite bathroom.
  • Entrance fees to all mentioned sites.
  • Petra English-speaking local guide for 2 hours.
  • 3 hours Wadi Rum jeep ride with Bedouin driver.
  • Complimentary bottled water and Wi-Fi on board vehicle in Jordan.

Exclusions


  •  Travel insurance.  
  •  Meals and beverage not stated. 
  •  Accommodation in Jerusalem.  
  •  Israel Land Border Departure Tax In Allenby Border – around 51 USD per person (subject to change). 
  •  Jordan Land Border Departure Tax – 10 JOD = 14 USD per person.  
  •  Shuttle bus between Terminals approx. US$ 12 per person (subject to change) OR 150 USD per person one way VIP service (subject to change). 
  •  Jordan entry visa 40 JD or 60 USD per person.  
  •  Others not mentioned in the inclusions.  

Practical Info


• We cannot guarantee to how long it will take for you to cross the Border as it is not under our control.
• Official check in time at hotels 15:00 – check out time at hotels 12:00.
• All guides in Jordan are licensed by the Ministry of Tourism and are not part of our team.
• 4x4s in Wadi Rum are old vehicles without A/C and seat belt. They belong to the local Bedouin association.
• It is not permitted to bring telescopes or drones without permission to Jordan.
• Allenby Border or King Hussein Bridge opening hours: Sun-Thu 08:00-20:00, Fri & Sat 08:00-12:00. Travelers must be at the border 2 hours before closure. Border is close during holidays. May change without prior notice.

How to Book this Tour


- After booking the tour with us online, one of our consultants will get in touch within 24 hours. You need to pay then a 25% deposit by credit card or by bank transfer. The full payment is due latest 14 days before tour start.
- Cancellations or changes need to be sent in written form. Charges are as follows:
• 25 $USD of the total price of the trip for cancellations from the date of booking until 31 days before departure.
• 25% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 30 to 08 days before departure.
• 100% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 07 to 01 days before departure or no show.
- For refunds we do not cover transaction fees charged by credit card companies and banks.
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