2-Day Petra Tour from Tel Aviv: Treasury & Tombs

Walk through the Siq into Petra's carved facades on day one, then return for a second day to reach the Monastery.

A 2-day tour from Tel Aviv to Petra includes domestic flights, an overnight 3-star hotel stay, and a licensed guide who leads you through the Siq to the Treasury, Tombs and Amphitheater on day one. Day two is free to explore deeper into Petra, many visitors hike to the Monastery, before returning to Aqaba in the late afternoon. Breakfast and lunch are included both days.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Petra group tour

• Fly from Tel Aviv at 6:40 am
• Take shuttle bus to main bus station
• Meet representative and transfer to Jordanian border
• Enter Petra and walk through the Siq
• See the Treasury, tombs, and amphitheater
• Tour Petra for about 3.5 hours
• Eat lunch at local restaurant around 3 pm
• Transfer to hotel for overnight stay

Day 2: Free day to explore Petra

• Breakfast at accommodation
• Explore Petra more deeply (e.g. visit monastery)
• Travel back to Aqaba at about 4 pm

The experience

The tour starts early: your flight leaves Tel Aviv at 6:40 am, and after landing you take a shuttle to the main bus station where the company representative meets you around 8:15 am for the drive to the Jordanian border. Once you cross into Jordan and reach Petra, you walk through the Siq (the narrow canyon carved into the rock), for your first view of the Treasury rising from the cliff face. From there the guide takes you through the site to see the Tombs and the Amphitheater. Petra holds over 800 structures still standing. The walk takes about 3.5 hours. You'll eat lunch at a local restaurant around 3 pm, then transfer to your hotel in Petra for the night.

Day two is yours to use as you want. Many visitors return to explore the Monastery, which sits higher in the mountains and requires a longer hike than the main sites. You can wander at your own pace, revisit favorite spots, or rest at the hotel. At 4 pm the driver picks you up to take you back to Aqaba for your return flight to Tel Aviv. An optional evening show (Petra by Night, with theatrical lighting on the Treasury) is available for an extra cost on day one if you want to see the site after dark.

You'll need a valid passport and should be in moderate physical condition. The walking on day one covers uneven terrain and involves some climbing. Vegetarian meals can be arranged if you request them when booking. Note that border fees (65 dollars per person) and a Jordan visa (75 dollars per person) are not included in the tour price and are payable separately.

What’s included

• Domestic flights from Tel Aviv to Eilat.
• hotel overnight in Petra (3-star).
• breakfast and lunch both days.
• licensed guide in English.
• ground transport from the airport to Petra and back to Aqaba.

Options for this experience

2 options

For 2 or more travellers in a 3-star hotelGuide in English · 06:40Two-day Petra tour from Tel Aviv for 2 or more travellers

Single travellerGuide in English · 06:40Two-day Petra tour from Tel Aviv for a single traveller

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday and SundayDeparts at 06:40

Book up to1d before

GroupUp to 55

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effort

Is this one for you?Book this 2-day version if you want to see Petra's main sites with a guide on day one and have a full free day on day two to either explore deeper, like hiking to the Monastery, or rest before the return flight. The single-day tour rushes the site. This one lets you set your own pace on the second day.

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Top questions

What exactly is the Siq at Petra?

The Siq is a narrow canyon carved through rose-red sandstone that leads into the heart of Petra. You walk through it on day one as your entrance to the site, and the Treasury appears at the far end as you emerge from the passage.

Can I visit the Monastery on this tour?

The Monastery is not part of the guided itinerary on day one, but day two is free, so you can hike to it if you want. It sits higher in Petra and takes longer to reach than the Treasury and Tombs, so plan extra time if you decide to go.

What time does the tour end on day two?

The driver picks you up at 4 pm on day two to return you to Aqaba for your flight back to Tel Aviv. You have the morning and early afternoon to explore Petra on your own before the pickup.

Do I need to arrange my own transport from Tel Aviv airport?

No. After you land, you take shuttle number 30 from the airport exit to the main bus station (about 30–35 minutes, around 5 NIS per person), and the company representative meets you there at 8:15 am to drive you to the border and then to Petra.

Is there an evening activity option in Petra?

Yes. Petra by Night is an optional theatrical lighting show on the Treasury, available twice a week for an extra cost. It happens on day one after dinner if you want to see the site illuminated at night.