2-Day Petra Tour from Jerusalem
Recommended by 94% of travelers
Jerusalem, Israel
- 2 days (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The rock-cut city of Petra is one of the Middle East’s most spectacular attractions—but getting there and back from Jerusalem usually involves multiple bus and taxi rides, plus a tiring border crossing. On this overnight tour, you’ll benefit from the assistance of a guide from start to finish, with round-trip transportation, meals, accommodation, and entrance fees included.
- Enjoy ample time to explore 2,000-year old Petra, one of the New7Wonders of the World
- Witness top Petra sights including the Siq, Treasury (Al-Khazneh), Royal Tombs, theater and more
- Stay overnight in a Bedouin camp and enjoy a typical Bedouin campfire dinner
- Comfortable round-trip transport and all meals included
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Guided Tour
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance Fees
- Accommodation in a Bedouin-Style Campsite
- Custom Made Travel App. for Smartphones and Tablets
- Lunch (2)Lunch
- Other Food and Drinks
- Israeli Border Taxes (196 ILS)
- Jordanian Border Taxes (50 JOD), Payable Only in Cash
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Gratitudes
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Abraham JerusalemHa-Nevi'im St 67, Jerusalem, 9470211, Israel
Abraham Jerusalem is closed at the moment. Meet at the bus stop outside the hostel- Ha-Nevi'im St 67, Jerusalem
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
This 2-day guided tour from Jerusalem to Petra travels across the Israeli border into Jordan, an Arab nation on the east bank of the Jordan River defined by ancient monuments, nature reserves, and seaside resorts. Visit some of their archaeological treasures, namely Petra, one of the New7Wonders of the World.
This tour includes overnight accommodation at a bedouin camp plus meals. Also included is an informative mobile app packed with insights and details about the locations on this tour, including maps and photos.
This tour includes overnight accommodation at a bedouin camp plus meals. Also included is an informative mobile app packed with insights and details about the locations on this tour, including maps and photos.
Day 1
Madaba and Mount Nebo
6 Stops
Jerusalem (Pass By)
1
King Hussein Bridge Border Crossing
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Mount Nebo
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
Madaba
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Shobak Castle
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
5
Wadi Musa
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Overnight at a Bedouin-Style Campsite
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2
Petra
3 Stops
1
Wadi Musa
6 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
King Hussein Bridge Border Crossing
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Jerusalem (Pass By)
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Israeli Citizens: Please note that this tour is not available to Israeli passport holders (Even if you hold an additional passport).
- No pre-arranged visa is required for certain nationalities (It will be issued at the border crossing). However, please make sure you know about your country's visa restrictions, as residents of some countries need to apply in advance. In addition, ensure that you're eligible for a visa on arrival for re-entering Israel, or, already have a multiple entry visa in advance.
- Israeli border taxes can be paid in ILS, Euro or USD (Credit card or cash).
- Jordanian border taxes can be paid only in JOD (Cash only).
- Currency exchange is availble on the Israeli side of the border.
- Solo Travelers: It is likely you will need to share a room with a person of the same gender (Depending on group size).
- Valid Passports (Original, not a copy), Hats, Sunscreen, Comfortable Shoes, Scarfs/Shawls, Warm clothes for night and Drinking Water are required.
- Please notice that certain religious clothing and objects can create issues for travelers at the border crossing. If you wish to bring such items, please consult prior to departure.
- Forbidden items in Jordan: Drones (Any size), telescopes and telephoto cameras with zoom lenses (Higher than 1000mm).
- Please be aware that some sites may be closed, or visiting times shortened, during Muslim holidays (Especially Ramadan).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 47 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 3 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 212 reviews
Aminat_A, Apr 2025
I was skeptical about booking this as the last review during my booking time was back in 2023 but let me say, this turned out to be such an amazing tour! Everything was well explained and executed and the accommodation was actually very nice I opted to upgrade my tent and that even made the experience much more enjoyable for me. And of course seeing the Great facade was worth it, just bring walking shoes!
Crystal_P, Mar 2025
This tour is so so so worth it. I don’t even know where to start. Day 1 was filled with beautiful views and visiting Mount Nebo was so touching. The campsite was just magical, it was beautiful and peaceful. The food is amazing, the customer service is amazing. The tour guide is extremely knowledgeable and very nice. The best part of it all, Petra. Petra is extraordinary. Don’t be scared of crossing the border. On the Israel side the process is easy. On the Jordan side the guide helps you with the entire process. It was a breeze! And no they do not leave you behind. They are making sure we are safe at all times. It was very safe and fun! I highly recommend this tour. Book this tour !
Mary_M, Sep 2023
The trip to Petra was amazing. This was a once in a lifetime experience. Our tour guide was nice and knowledgeable, hats off to our driver who drove us safely back and forth. Our journey to Petra was very long, but all worth it. Don’t expect a nice toilet on your bathroom stops. Our driver and bus change in the border went smoothly. Just have enough money for the border taxes. So much to see in Petra, you have to walk at least 1hr in and 1hr out. Wear comfortable shoes. Or you can ride a gulf cart for $15 one way. People will keep asking you to buy stuff, ride a camel, or a horse.
The Bedouin camp was wonderful. We were served tea in a campfire after dinner. The atmosphere was very soothing. The mountains were lit up at night, and it looked magical while eating dinner. The food was delicious.
The bathrooms in the camp was very clean. The camp that we chose didn’t have AC, but it gets cold at night..
It was worth spending money .
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Dear Mary,
Thank you for sharing your amazing experience with us! We're glad to hear that your trip to Petra was a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. It's great that you had a knowledgeable tour guide and a safe driver for the journey.
We appreciate your practical tips about the long journey, bathroom stops, border crossing, and the need for some extra cash for taxes. Your advice on comfortable shoes and the option to ride a golf cart is helpful for future travelers.
The Bedouin camp experience, with tea by the campfire and the magical atmosphere, sounds wonderful. It's great to know that the food was delicious, and the bathrooms were clean.
Thank you for choosing this adventure, and we hope you create more memorable experiences in the future!
Best,
Jessica_P, Nov 2022
Mahdi the tour guide was very kind, knowledgeable and funny too. Made it totally worth it! The camp, felt under our expectations. The infrastructure was in unatended conditions (unclean, dusty, bad smell, bed sheets with holes, etc). All the staff was in sweatpants, no ambience music, incense or other gimmicks to inmmerse you in the "bedouin camp" context. Such a pity... great views though for foto ops!
Theodoros_P, Oct 2022
We had a very good guide in Jordan who explained many things about the country and the places we visited. Petra is very impressive and a must visit sight
Ed_T, Aug 2022
Awesome tour! Well organised, brilliant guide. A truly lifetime memorable experience. Couldn't recommend it more highly.
JGarcia1975, Jul 2022
Ve patient at the immigration passport control, save strength due to it is too much for two days, Guide and driver were very helpful. Petra is your main objective, tent in the desert was ok.
DAVID_G, Mar 2020
Our Jordan guide, Yazan, was outstanding in every way: friendly, patient, knowledgeable, and passionate. You could not ask for a better guide. I would rate him 10 stars if it were possible. Petra is a no miss tour. It is awesome. Yes there are some hours on the road, but with our group and guide, no problem.
Ray_C, Oct 2019
It was hard work getting there from Jerusalem (long, long journey on the coaches). The Jordanian coach itself, though quite new, was really struggling at times. And the "luxury" Bedouin camp gave rather a new meaning to that word (though it was magical in other ways, sitting round a camp fire drinking tea under a full moon).
So why five stars? Two simple reasons.
First, the Petra site itself is truly one of the wonders of the world, and is breathtaking in terms both of its natural attributes and of the manmade carvings, etc. The scale is vast, and the whole thing is an unforgettable experience.
Second, our guide Mahdi was just wonderful. He is the ultimate professional tour guide - very well informed, good sense of humour, calm, patient, excellent grasp of English, and just a really nice person. He transformed what could have been a very tedious coach journey into an experience that we would not have missed for anything. He seemed to know everybody wherever we went, he treated everyone with the greatest respect, and it was obvious that he was respected in his turn by all those who knew him. Altogether a lovely human being as well as an excellent guide.
So a big thank you from your three travellers from the UK!
Tille2016, Aug 2019
Petra is fantastic archeological and historical site in Jordan.
Our guide Mehdi is excellent and knowledgable, very kind and he made us discover Petra and Jerrash also in very close and comfortable way.
Mehdi is like encyclopedia! Amazing and very passionate in his work
It was too hot, but August is the only time of the year we could visit. So- we managed.
Bedouin camp is great and we enjoyed new experience to sleep in tents. Service 5* for Bedouin camp.
Over all it is a must when in this part of world.
Tip: Petra is much bigger than we expected. Riding a donkey to get to Monastery saved us a lot of time and efforts.
Culture437677, Aug 2019
Mahdi (our tour guide) is an excellent guide & very nice person. We couldn't imagined how he handled this tour very well & the fact that he hasn't eat or drink anything due to Ramadan. He took care of us from the beginning till the end of the tour. I would definitely recommend this tour, you really need atleast 2 days in Petra including staying overnight in the camp. Camp was clean & the camp manager Ahtep makes sure that there's food on the table. Overall it was a great trip to Jerash, Amman & Petra, Jordan!
Libragirl68, Aug 2019
I was in Israel for 9 days on a Christian tour and decided to stay longer to do this tour, and it was well worth it! First of all, I was in the "neighborhood", so decided I had to extend my trip. It was a long trip but I had a great time. The coach was comfortable and relaxing, everyone slept most of the ride. The Bedouin Camp was UNREAL! Wish we had MORE time to just hang out, but it was super comfortable and the bathroom facilities were modern and pleasant (clean, accessible). It was really exciting to do that! Then PETRA of course was spectacular, and the guide, Sammy, was nice, organized and made us feel safe. I went as a single female, and always felt safe. The border control is a bit scary, but just keep it cool. It all turned out right. I'm very happy I extended my Israel stay and recommend this trip!!
Response from Host, Sep 2019
Hi,
Thank you for writing to us and sharing your experience.
It is very pleasant to hear back from our costumers. Petra is indeed a magical place and the Bedouin camp definitely enriches the whole trip.
Kind regards,
Brenda
CHUNG_C, Jul 2019
We took the 2 days tour of Jordan and we were able to see and learn so much!
Jerash and Petra were breathtaking!
Amazing history and sooo much to see.
The stay at Bedouin camp was fun and food was good.
Kamal ( guide) was very helpful, knowledgeable, and open to any request.
Boarder was "interesting"...
Going to Jordan took about 1 hr for both Israeli and Jordan customs. IMPORTANT !! get Jordanian dinars before the boarder, we didn't prepare well enough and paid about 20% premiums for exchange . YOU NEED 50 DINARS PER PERSON. 40 for entrance fee and 10 to exit. Also, ensure you have dinars for drinks and tips... Everything else is taken care of. Things are not cheap in Jordan.
Going back into Israel. The fun part. The tour group gives you paper instructions on how to get back if you get detained.... This seems to be quite common. We didn't think so until 3 of 12 were grilled by the Israeli guards and 1 guy was questioned for 1and half hours. Luckily everyone in our group were not in a rush and we waited for him at the boarder.
Even with that, Jordan was amazing and wish we had more time!!!!
Kimberly_D, May 2019
This tour can be divided into two parts - the border crossing and the actual tour of Jordan and Petra.
The Jordanian part was fantastic. Our guide Abdullah was one of the best guides I've ever had. He is so knowledgeable, patient, and kind. He truly did a fantastic job explaining both Jerash and Petra. The Bedouin camp was perfect. All the cool things about "camping" without the hassle. Yes - the communal showers and bathrooms aren't ideal but we were hardly bothered for the one night. The food at the camp and both meal stops were excellent. You do spend a long time in the bus traveling around, but we had adequate rest stops.
Now, dealing with the tour desk folks from Abraham Hostel was a nightmare. We were all on time for the departure and signed in with guy in charge. However, when we got in the bus, they did not have enough seats for everyone. The guy was very condescending towards us - counting us multiple times and acting as if someone sneaked on the bus though we all signed in on his paper before getting on. 19 people signed in and the bus sat 16 so some people had to take a taxi. We were already delayed and when we left - all of a sudden the bus driver was called and made to turn around and go back so we could be recounted again! Not only that, but the guy confused EVERYONE with his description of the border crossing procedure and fees. The email/website says one thing but he contradicted the information. When folks complained about the info he was condescending towards them. This big delay set us back at the border crossing which was very, very slow and painful in the heat. The crossing back to Israel was a little bit smoother, but still stressful as the tour bus will leave without you if you are held back for any reason.
Overall, it was still worth the border hassle to experience Jordan and Petra. I do believe you need a tour group and good guide to be able to see it and luckily Abdullah made the tour worth it despite everything. The Abraham Hostel/Tour folks need to clean up their procedures, information, and customer service for this to be a 5 star tour.
CristinaBelen_R, Mar 2019
We really loved the place, it's fantastic! Really worth the money.
Special thanks to Mehdi for taking such good care of us, explaining everything with details, giving us snacks, etc
You can't miss this trip!!
robert e, Jan 2019
Amazing small group tour! The tour guide and bus driver took great care of all of us. The included meals were excellent. The people of Jordan we encountered were friendly and we felt very safe on the tour.
Donald_L, Sep 2018
The guide on this tour was not as knowledgeable as I would have expected for a Viator product. The tour company was great and even called us when a last minute reschedule had to happen due to a last min Muslim holiday that affected our tour. Luckily we were able to reschedule. The border crossings were confusing and the guide was not forthcoming with expectations or instructions. Thank God the destination was worth all the hassles to get there. I would recommend the Bedouin camp. Make sure to bring a flashlight for when the lights go out. Trek to the bathroom could be dangerous..
Ruth L, Apr 2018
Overall, our adventure to Petra was an enjoyable one. Our tour guide in Jordan was quite good. He was funny and engaging with excellent English. Our stops along the way, as noted in our itinerary, went as planned and were meaningful visits. Our group was small and the season for going was not a heavy tourist time so we weren't met with crowds of people anywhere. All visits were quite pleasant. The van was adequate and comfortable, the driver safely navigated the roadways and carefully guarded our possessions. We stopped periodically and enjoyed delicious food along the way. The food stops were carefully picked to provide clean atmosphere with tasty buffet food choices.
My only area of concern involves the border crossing. Actually, that crossing was no problem, just time consuming. What was unclear to me was the money. I was prepared according to what I read in the material for the amount in US dollars and what I expected to need to change into Jordanian money for the return exit fee. However, when I got to the window on the Israeli side, what I had planned did not seem to fit. Then I needed money on the Jordanian side. In the end, it all worked out, but I was scrambling to find cash of some sort to make it work. The fact that we were individually crossing the Israeli border without a guide from either side, made it more stressful. Perhaps I misread something or inadequately prepared, but I would have appreciated a friendly face to clarify when I was in that uncertain position related to money.
When we returned to Jerusalem late at night, we needed to immediately travel to our hotel near the airport at Tel Aviv. for a morning departure the next day. The Abraham Tour driver that we met after the border crossing graciously helped us get to our hotel, which was not on his list of stops, but which he was able to arrange for us. We are grateful for his patient efforts on our behalf.
Marina D, Apr 2018
I really liked this tour. The border crossing took little long but was easy because the tour guides helped us to get the necessary checking done fast. Our tour guide at Jordan was very knowledgeable, and funny and made the trip a pleasure. Spending the night in Bed-wing camp was certainly an experience and highly recommended. Only thing to remember is that there is no Electricity and running water after 12am till 6am in the morning. So any bathroom breaks during this time will be with flash lights and wet wipes. :
Michael_H, Apr 2018
Wonderful experience. Unfortunately, there was no hot water in the Bedouin Camp before we left for Petra but that was the only issue on the entire trip. Our guide did a great job directing this large group.
Michelle_C, Mar 2018
This trip was great! The tour is really about archeological sites so if history is your thing - you'll love this trip. Our tour guide Mautaf / Mo was wonderful. He escorted us on all of the sites and was a wealth of information. Very engaging and I felt he really cared about our experience. All meals were excellent - they have selected really top notch locations and the food was not disappointing. The overnight camp experience in Petra was very cool. Although cold we were there in February, they provided lots of blankets and I slept very well. I felt safe and the camp staff were friendly. This is a camp in the desert so have realistic expectations about showers and hot water! Border crossing: this company did an outstanding job of telling us what to expect, what the risks were and what would happen should any one of us get delayed at the border. Like everything on this tour, the company has really considered the customer's experience and I have nothing but great things to say about them and this tour!
Gisela A, Mar 2018
I traveled alone and I felt save all the time. Everybody was kind. You will not regret doing this tour. It was a taste trip i traveled to Dubai, Jerusalem and then Petra and 2 days was not enough I will be back for sure. My advise don’t let people make you affraid about traveling. Enjoy to
The most
Rebecca O, Mar 2018
If you are on a time constraint then this is the tour for you. This is a great tour that hits all the important must-sees of Jordan.
Jennifer D, Jan 2018
I am SOOOO happy I booked this tour. It was the jewel of my entire trip to the middle east. We met our driver and our group of 14 at Abraham Hostels in Jerusalem. Then we were driven to the border in a mini bus that has wifi!. The driver helped us cross the border into Jordan and gave us all the info we needed to cross. At the Israeli border you will need to pay 105 shekels in order to cross. Once over the border, the Israeli driver handed us over to our Jordanian guide, Emad. He helped us purchase our Jordanian visa which was 50 dinar. There's a currency exchange next to the office in case you need to exchange money. The border crossing took us all of about 25 minutes- although this was January and in low season. Once we were all finished we met our driver Zach and loaded into the bus. The bus is pretty tight so prepare yourself for cramped legs and LONG drives. Before we left the border we were also assigned a police officer that stayed with us the entire time. I wasn't expecting that- but it gave us some added protection which was nice. We then drove to Jerash and walked around the ruins for about 2 hours, then had a nice buffet lunch and a touristy hotel/restaurant. Then we drove to Amman to see the citadel and look around. Before leaving Amman, we made a quick stop and Emad came back with Jordanian desserts to try while we continued the drive. We selected the bedioun camp instead of the hotel-- although 4 out of the 14 in our group opted to go with the hotel instead. The bedioun camp is a MUCH better experience than the hotels- I think the 4 at the hotel felt very left out actually. At the camp we were greeted and sent right into the dinner room where a hot dinner was waiting for us. After that they gave us towels for the showers and showed us to our rooms. There is power and wifi until midnight. After getting situated we went into a large tent where they had hookah, a nice warm fire and served us sweet tea while we lounged around and chatted. Soon they started singing and playing music for us. The men that run this camp are great, very friendly and welcoming. It was nice just to sit aorund and chat with them. Our tents were very nice- actual twin beds with sheets and 6 blankets-it was freezing in the winter! You have a little candle in your room as well after the power goes out. I also brought a small flashlight with me that was helpful when getting ready in the morning. The showers have hot water and they have regular toilets and sinks as well. I would hardly call it camping! haha. In the morning there was a hot breakfast waiting for us before we left for the grand finale- Petra! Walking into Petra is breathtaking. It's a lot of walking, maybe 5-10 miles but its so worth it. After 4-5 hours there, we had another nice buffet lunch and then made the drive back to border which was a breeze and the Israeli driver picked us up on the other side and drove us back to Jerusalem. We got back around 8:30PM. I am so so happy I did this tour. It was worth every penny. Everyone that took care of us, especially Emad was amazing. You will not regret booking this tour!!
Paul K, Nov 2017
Petra is a must-see when in the Middle East. Tour Guide Abu Hadj ?, ham radio handle DE was excellent - knowledgeable and entertaining. A long bus ride but well worth it. Jerash was nice even though cold and rainy our day, Amman drive-through was educational, Petra the crown jewel. Over night stay at the P4 Quattro Hotel which was outstanding - very helpful staff.
TAMARA J, Nov 2017
I loved the trip so much. We saw a lot in two days !Jerash, Petra, passed through Aman. Our tour guide was very informative and we felt safe
Very impressed with Petra -we spent good amount of time at the historic site, took a camel ride.
Food in Jordan was amazing. We had a nice dinner in beduin camp -what an experience!
One remark-you will have choice in staying in beduin camp or hotel. Unfortunately I cannot recall name of the hotel but it was not a good one. Do your research. I will recommend the trip
Viajacita, Nov 2017
Amazing trip,highly recomended.....the guide Majdi was awesome! 10!..... Abraham Tours was excelent,very organize, excelent staff...
I had a wonderful time.
ggirrens, Oct 2017
We had a wonderful trip to Petra. Our guide was Ranya and she was knowledgeable and friendly. The border crossing both ways was well explained, we knew what to expect and appreciated that. The stop in Jerash was great and lunch was very good. Ranya recommended the mint lemonade and it was very tasty. Another fun experience was watching our table bread being made in a brick oven outdoors. In Amman the stop was also very interesting and we had a surprise stop at a pastry shop where Ranya shared a Jordanian version of cheesecake with us. The Bedouin camp was wonderful, both food and atmosphere and the beds were comfortable and the tents private. Petra was terrific. Ranya mentioned taking mules up to the monastery after her guided tour and walking down. We were glad we did that, as it gave us more time to see the sights. Petra is very large and you do not have enough time to see it all in the allotted time, so this suggestion allowed us to experience more of the ruins. The lunch spot after Petra was also wonderful. We would highly recommend this trip.
Beatriz FL, Oct 2017
The itinerary is very good, but the delivery of the service by the local tour operator is sketchy at best. Emails go unanswered, phone calls are difficult due to background noise, operators are rude plus there are severe issues with pick up times--we asked if the tour guide could pick us up from Tel Aviv instead of Jerusalem for a fee and since we never got an answer, we paid for the taxi from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem...only to board a van that went all the way back to Tel Aviv to pick up more passengers! What a waste of money and time, which made it even more frustrating because the tour operator couldn't care less. The tour includes a one-night shared accommodation at the camp. We asked for photos and more info, which we never received, so in case you are wondering, it is a tent with two single beds and a communal bathroom, which would have been fine if it is not for the fact that if your group has an odd number of travelers you will be asked to sleep with a total stranger!
John H, Oct 2017
Amazing! Very knowledgeable guide, Mahdi. A tremendous amount of driving in the bus, but interesting scenery along the way.
Keep plenty of Israeli money to pay for visas, exit and entry fees etc. Don't get too many Jordanian Dinah.
Bedouin camp was such fun and more like luxuary camping.
Highly recommended!
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