Petra & Wadi Rum 2-Day Tour

Can you imagine going on a desert safari and exploring one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World? Combine both plans on this 2-day tour to Petra and Wadi Rum from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv. Plus, we'll visit the city of Aqaba and discover Star Wars sets.

Itinerary

Day 1: Jerusalem - Aqaba - Wadi Rum

We will meet at the specified location in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv and travel by bus to the port city of Aqaba, approximately a 4-hour journey across the border between Israel and Jordan.

A guided tour of Aqaba will include its streets, mosques, souks, and the Mamluk Castle, a 16th-century Ottoman fortress offering views of Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia. After lunch, we will take a four-wheel drive tour of Wadi Rum, known for its Star Wars filming locations and impressive landscapes.

We will see the Seven Pillars of Wisdom and other geological formations before arriving at the camp for an overnight stay, enjoying a desert sunset and dinner.

Day 2: Wadi Rum - Petra - Jerusalem

After breakfast, we will travel by bus from Wadi Rum to Petra, approximately 2.5 hours. Participants can purchase a small picnic for breakfast on board.

Upon arrival, we will explore the ancient Nabataean capital and the most important archaeological site in Jordan. The tour will include walks through the Siq Gorge, various temples, the Tomb of the Obelisks, and the Petra Treasury. Participants will have 2 hours of free time in Petra for lunch before a 5 to 6-hour return trip to Israel, arriving between 2 am and 3:15 am in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.

Accommodation

The tour includes one night's accommodation at the Magic Rum Camp with half-board. Options include a standard double room or a superior room resembling a space tent, all with private bathrooms and Wi-Fi. If unavailable, we will stay in a similar camp.

Pickup

During booking, different meeting points will be provided, typically as follows:

Tel Aviv: Dan Panorama Hotel or Grand Beach HotelJerusalem: David Citadel Hotel