The Ultimate Desert Experience: 5 Days In Petra, Eilat & Dead Sea
If you’re dreaming of a desert escape packed with adventure, nature, and stunning landscapes wrapped up in one, this is the ultimate vacation package. Providing a comprehensive tour of the breathtaking desert region, your five days of exploring is a partly guided tour combining fascinating, informative guidance with individual exploration.
Departing from both Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, the trip begins as we head through the beautiful Judean Desert to the foot of Masada, an ancient fortress beside the Dead Sea. You’ll take a cable car up to capture sensational views and explore the archaeological ruins, before continuing to the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, an oasis in the desert, for a short hike. You can also take this opportunity to float in the waters of the Dead Sea and immerse yourself in its famous mud.
On the second day we will start our morning driving toward the Jordanian border, crossing the Allenby Bridge border and entering Jordan. Here, we will drive through the wild desert, stopping at Mount Nebo and Madaba, before continuing onto the Seven Wonders Bedouin Campsite— your home for the next two nights.
Enjoy Bedouin hospitality, including an Arab-style dinner and a comfortable bed for the night, and soak up the atmosphere as you rest beneath the clear desert skies to stargaze and drink a cup of delicious Bedouin tea.
As the sun rises on day two, it’s time to explore Petra, a famous archeological site set in a stunning red sandstone landscape. Following breakfast, we will depart on the bus for the city, one of the new seven wonders of the world and the highlight of this trip. Petra was once a major crossroads of the ancient Near East, and its Nabataean people flourished through commerce. You will have the whole morning to tour Petra with a guide, before taking a lunch break at a local restaurant. The afternoon is your opportunity to explore various sites, such as the monastery, before heading back to camp for dinner and your second night at the Bedouin camp.
The following morning commences with an exquisite tour of the Wadi Rum, a desert landscape virtually untouched by humanity. Experience the thrill of the vast scenic desert valley on a 4×4 Jeep tour, providing you with an exploration of this moon-like landscape, the red dunes, towering cliffs of weathered stone, and desert animals—glorious amid the sunset’s beautiful colors.
After, we cross back over to Eilat (Israel) where you will spend the next night in Abraham’s lively Eilat hostel. Our last day starts with a sailing expedition across the remarkable waters of the Red Sea by sailboat, swimming in its refreshing waters to explore the vibrant sea life, and the option to take in the region’s mountains via a Jeep Tour.
For more information on the sites we’ll be passing, download our free travel app to your smartphone.
Highlights
- Enjoy authentic Bedouin hospitality & taste delicious traditional Bedouin food
- Explore Petra, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World
- Ride in a 4x4 in Wadi Rum, the 'Valley of the Moon"
- Sail in the Red Sea
- Take a cable car to the top of the Masada Fortress
- Float in the waters of the Dead Sea at the lowest place on Earth
Map
Tour Itinerary
Dead SeaDay 1Masada, Ein Gedi, and Dead Sea Tour – self-guided tour
Return to Jerusalem and Tel Aviv
Overnight at Abraham Jerusalem / Tel Aviv- Depart from Tel Aviv or JerusalemDay 2
Cross into Jordan and visit Mount Nebo and Madaba
Overnight at Seven Wonders Bedouin Campsite - PetraDay 3
Guided Tour of Petra
Overnight at Seven Wonders Bedouin Campsite - Wadi RumDay 4
4X4 Tour of Wadi Rum & cross back into Eilat, Israel.
Overnight in Abraham Eilat - EilatDay 5
Sailing at the Red Sea Tour
Optional activity: Eilat Mountains Jeep TourNB: Itinerary is subject to amendment
Good to Know
- Pickup points - Abraham Tel-Aviv, Abraham Jerusalem
- This is a partly self-guided tour, meaning that it includes full transportation, but no actual guide. Self-guiding materials are available for FREE – Abraham Tours App (Available on Google Play and App store)
- Things to bring - Hat and sunscreen, water and snacks, passport & bathing suit
- Modest dress is required In religious places (scarf/shawl for women. No shorts or bare shoulders)
- Our dorm rooms have an age range limit of 18 to 45 years. If you do not fall into this requirement, please select an upgrade to one of our great private rooms so we can accommodate you.
- The upgrade option does not include Petra stay
WHAT'S INCLUDED
INCLUDED
- Full transportation to all sites from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
- Accommodation: One night at Abraham Tel-Aviv / Jerusalem 2 nights in a Bedouin campsite near Petra, one night at Abraham Eilat
- Accommodation is based on a shared room, unless you upgrade to a private room and pay for it during the booking process
- All entrance fees in Jordan
- Self Guided & Guided Tours and activities
- Guide for the whole time during the 3 days in Jordan
- Meals: Breakfast daily, 2 lunches, 2 dinners.
- Note: Religious meal requirements (such as Kosher or Halal) and gluten-free are unfortunately cannot be accommodated on this tour.
- Note: There is a vegetarian option.
EXCLUDED
- Room Upgrade – Optional (Single, Double, or Twin)
- Other meals
- Masada entrance and Cable Car both ways (74 ILS), Ein Gedi entrance (31 ILS)
- Border taxes – Israeli exit fee of 190 ILS, payable with ILS, USD or EUR or Credit Card.
- Jordanian exit fee of 10 Jordanian Dinar, payable only cash JOD (there is an option to exchange while crossing into Jordan, on the Israeli side)
- Travel insurance
- Drinks
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FAQ'S
Will I be with the same people every day?
As part of our unique and dynamic package style, you will be joined by many different travelers on each day’s tours, some of who will be with you for most of your itinerary, and others who may just be joining for a day tour.
Are there any other fees for this package?
There are some entrance fees you will need to pay locally – full details can be found in your PDF booking confirmation.
The date I want to book is in less than 7 days and the website is not showing availability, can I still book?
Please email us directly at [email protected] to check availability for packages departing in less than 7 days.
Do we need to arrange for a visa in advance?
Jordan permits most Western countries to receive a travel visa at the border crossing. However, residents of some countries need to apply for a visa in advance. Check with your local embassy, or online.
For re-entry into Israel, please ensure you are eligible for a Visa on Arrival or have already arranged a multiple entry visa for Israel in advance.
Check your nationality here if you can get visa to Jordan
https://international.visitjordan.com/page/4/VisasToJordan.aspx
If your nationality is not acceptable for a visa to Jordan and you have booked a tour, the cancellation policy is similar to everyone.
Israeli Citizens:
Please note, this tour is not available to sole Israeli passport holders, due to restrictions.
If you have Israeli Citizenship in addition to a foreign passport unfortunately joining this tour is not possible, a refund will not be granted if Abraham tours will discover you have an Israeli citizenship
Israel – Reentry Visa:
If you previously received a visa on the spot when you arrived in Israel, you should have no problem with reentering Israel.
If you had to apply for a visa to enter Israel, please check the conditions of your visa regarding re-entry.
Students, Foreign Workers and Volunteers:
If you are on a student/volunteer/work visa in Israel it is important to ensure you have or are eligible for reentry as some visas are not multiple-entry.It is best to visit Misrad Hapnim (Ministry for Interior) to receive further information or receive a multiple entrance visa if required.
Please be aware; Israel gives 3 month visas to many nationalities. Often they will give you a new 3 month visa on each entrance, however they will sometimes refuse this if you have overstayed a visa, or have already been in Israel for more than 6 months in the past year on a tourist visa. If you require clarification, please check with the Israel embassy in your country, or the Ministry of Interior in Israel.
Please check if your nationality is acceptable for a visa to Jordan. if you purchase the tour and your nationality can not receive a visa, a refund will not be issued.
How much are the border fees and what currency do I need?
The border Exit fees on the Israeli side are 188 ILS, and can be paid in ILS, Euro, USD & credit card. On the Jordanian side, you will not have to pay any fees coming into the country. Coming back, you will have an exit fee of 10 Jordanian Dinars, which are payable only in cash JOD. If you would like to exchange, you will have a chance to do so on the Israeli side of the border, while waiting to enter Jordan. Please note that failure to send in or insert your correct passport details by 9:00AM the day before your tour departs can incur extra costs.
What is the name of the border we are passing?
We are passing the Allenby Bridge Border (Israeli Side). The name of the border on the Jordanian side is King Hussein bridge. On return to Israel, we cross the Arava border crossing in the south.
What should I pack & what am I forbidden to bring?
Things to bring:
Valid passport
Money for border crossing and exit fee.
Warm clothes for night
Camera
Religious Objects and Clothing
Please be aware that certain religious clothing and objects can create issues for travelers at the Border crossing. If you wish to bring such items, please consult with our sales desk prior to the tour.
Forbidden items in Jordan:
Any size of drone
Telescopes
Telephoto cameras with super zoom lenses (higher than 1000mm)
The selected tours will be reserved for you for 30 minutes. If you do not complete the reservation, after 30 minutes, the tours will be released for purchase by others.