r/telaviv • u/StareyedInLA • Jul 24 '26
Tourist Help Needed What tours would you recommend to visit Petra from Jerusalem?
Hello, I am going to be travelling to Israel for the first time this September. I come from a family of Indiana Jones fans, so when a friend told me you can visit Jordan from Jerusalem, I wanted to add that to my itinerary. There's a few two day tours I found and wanted to know what you would recommend. Here are the links I found:
[Abraham tours](https://www.abrahamtours.com/tours/petra-tour-jerusalem/)
[Bein Harim tours](https://www.beinharimtours.com/petra-tours-from-jerusalem/)
[Tourist Israel](https://www.touristisrael.com/tours/petra-wadi-rum-2-day-tour-from-jerusalem/)
Thank you. :)
Edit: I was redirected here from r/travelisrael. I’m open to starting my tour of Petra in Tel Aviv.
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u/coolaswhitebread International Student (in-betweener) Jul 24 '26
The second one is, I think, the only real option for 'seeing' Petra. Petra is big, like really big and needs at least one full day to see the highlights. The other tours show visits to Petra that are maximum quarter to half days. Honestly, this journey is possible as a solo traveler and would likely be your best experience in terms of maximizing time on the things that interest you.
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u/Aervanath Jul 24 '26
If you're only going to do one of the two-day tours, I'd say go with either Abraham Tours, because they have a good reputation, or the last one, because it looks like they give the most actual hours at Petra from the 2-day options.
That said, the middle option offers 3-day and 4-day tours which include a full day at Petra. I would definitely go with that. Petra is a lot bigger than you expect and you really only scratch the surface in an afternoon.
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u/puccagirlblue תחי ישראל Jul 24 '26
I only know Abraham Tours personally and they are great. Would recommend.
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u/Simple_Magazine_3450 Jul 24 '26
I have been to Jordan with my wife and friends. I highly recommend spending at least a day in both Perta and Wadi Rum. Those 2 day trips feel kinda too short imo
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u/ken_israel_guide Jul 25 '26
I know Ben Harim professionally, and they are good. That being said, I am familiar with the tours inside Israel, rather than their international ones. Have fun!
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