Intercontinental Amman
InterContinental Amman is well-established as the area’s best business hotel, but leisure travellers are equally at home in the deluxe surroundings. Situated atop one of Amman’s seven hills, the hotel is in the heart of the business district, within walking distance of the city centre and a short taxi ride from popular sites such as the Citadel.
Four Seasons Amman
Between the prestigious Al Sweifiyah residential area and the Shmeisani financial district, Four Seasons offers Amman’s finest setting for business or leisure. Its dramatic hilltop location presents breathtaking views of the surrounding cityscape.
Kempinski Hotel Amman
Opened in 2005, the Kempinski Hotel Amman, With its unique and avant-garde design, the Kempinski Hotel Amman, Jordan is twelve stories high, which is situated in the heart of Amman, offers spectacular views of the city combining the charming sights and sounds of the past with sleek and futuristic architecture, redifining the hotel experience in Jordan.
The Kempinski Hotel Amman also never fails to delight the palate, with cuisines from all over the world meeting at one spot. Whether it’s Cuban or Italian, or maybe just a night of entertainment at our Strikers Entertainment Center, the Kempinski Hotel Amman will be sure to please all ages and tastes.
The hotel features 283 guest rooms, including 24 suites and two executive floors. These rooms are spacious, offer modern amenities and flaunt commanding views of the city. They are luxuriously furnished and are among the most sophisticated in the city.
Royal Beach Hotel
Experience the taste of connoisseurs on a classic and majestic holiday surrounded by objects d’art. It truly is the most beautiful hotel in Eilat.
When spending a vacation at the Isrotel Royal Beach, you experience a holiday beyond your imagination in the most luxurious hotel in Eilat. When pleasure, health, business, entertainment and taking care of all the small details come together.
Princess Hotel Eilat
The magnificent Eilat Princess Hotel is a self-sufficient exclusive resort with an enthralling natural environment for a true taste of paradise offering a magical sense of relaxing tranquility with panoramic views across the Red Sea Bay and vibrant tropical sunsets. Guests discover elegant accommodation (420 rooms including 65 wonderful suites), a tempting array of gourmet venues, a pub and a sensational nightclub.
Sunbathers alternate between the swimming pools, tropical gardens, a jacuzzi, waterslides and a private beach with a breathtaking coral reef.
Active vacationers are spoiled with 2 tennis courts, a fully equipped spa & health center, an entertainment team, internet access, a kid’s club and so much more.
Dan Eilat Hotel
The Dan Eilat is a vibrant mix of cutting-edge luxury and informality. Imagine a trip to your own private beach where all you see are wide expanses of blue sea, subtle shades of untouched desert and an immense backdrop of jagged mountains.
Herod’s Palace Hotel Eilat
The Herods Palace Eilat is the newest and most spectacular themed hotel complex in Eilat. The Herods Palace Eilat hotel is built in a bold architectural style with magnificent views of the Red Sea. Guests arriving at the Herods Palace Eilat Hotel will enter a world of bygone splendor reflecting the history and legends of this area. The Herods Palace Eilat located on the beach, close to the new lagoon.
The Herods Palace Eilat hotel offers 468 well furnished air-conditioned rooms and suites all with a balcony and breathtaking views of the Red Sea, mini bar, TV, safe, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities.
The Herods Palace Eilat hotel offers large swimming pool, middle-eastern market place with all types of stalls and shops. The pool area features a children’s pool, slides, poolside eatery and sun decks.
General Information
Here you can get general information about Petra, Jordan and Israel.
Petra is located in the Edom mountains of south-western Jordan, 160 miles (257km) south-southwest from the capital of Amman, and about 50 miles (80km) north-northeast of Aqaba. Petra site it´s open daily from 6 AM till 6 PM Airports Closest airports are Eilat (Israel) and Amman (Jordan) The airport of Ben Gurion in Tel Aviv, Israel, is situated nine miles (14km) southeast of Tel Aviv, 30 miles (50km) west of Jerusalem.
Eilat Airport (ETH) is right in the middle of the city. Flights to Tel Aviv are frequent and take only 50 minutes, but expect to pay around NIS 250 for a one-way trip. However, tourists can arrive in Eilat on charter flights via the Ovda International Airport (VDA), also known as Uvda, 65 km (40 miles) and nearly a 50 min drive from town.
What to Wear
Sportswear, baggy pants, and walking shoes are advisable. Keep in mind the relative conservatism of Middle Eastern societies. Summer evenings can be quite cool, so one should be prepared to wear a shawl or sweater. Winters are cold, windy and rainy.
Cost of entry Prices
Adults: 1 Day JD 11 (US$ 16) – 2 Days JD 13.5 (US$ 20) – 3 Days JD 16 (US$ 23) – Students and Children under 12 years: 1 Day JD 6 (US$ 8.5) – 2 Days JD 7.25 (US$ 10.25) – 3 Days JD 8.5 (US$ 12) Museums Petra Archeological Museum is located inside the site (see Petra Map & Monuments), which houses a wide variety of finds from Petra (Hours 8 AM- 4 PM) Another small but interesting museum is to be found in an unusual Nabataean structure set into the hillside of Al-Habees (Hours 8 AM- 4 PM).
Restaurants
Local Restaurants and American Style Restaurants like Pizza Hut are to be found nearby the entrance and in Wadi Mosa town. Petra also, boasts a number of hotels to suit every taste and budget where you can enjoy delicious food (e.g. Al-Iwan in Movenpick Resort and Taybet Zaman).
Our private tours itineraries
Below are our private tours in Petra. Anyway our travel experts can plan for you other options. Feel free to contact us at info@tour-petra.com if you have any question or if you want a special quotation for a tour in Petra, anywhere in Jordan or in Israel. We provide also private tours.
Program No. 1- One day Petra (Araba – Araba)
Meet and assist at Araba border, transfer to Petra, visit of Petra, back to Araba at your convenience.
Includes:
transportation in A/C car/van
English speaking guide through out
Entrance fees
Ask for Supplement for lunch in Petra
Program No. 2- two days/ one night: Petra (Shiekh Hussien/ Alenby – Sheikh Hussein/ Allenby)
Day 1: Meet and assist, transfer to Petra, visit of Madaba & Mt. Nebo, O/N Petra.
Day 2: Visit of Petra, after noon transfer at their convenience
Includes:
Transportation in A/C car/van
English speaking guide through out
Entrance fees: Petra, Madaba, and Nebo
One night hotel, HB of their choice
Not included:
Consult for Supplement for lunch in Petra
Program 3- Two days / one night: Petra (Araba – Araba)
Day 1: Meet assist at Arab, transfer to Wadi Rum for jeep tour, O/N Petra
Day 2: Visit of Petra, after noon transfer to Araba at their convenience
Includes:
Transportation in A/C car/van
English speaking guide through out
Entrance fees: Wadi Rum & Petra
2 hour jeep tour Wadi Rum
One night hotel, HB of their choice
Not included:
Consult for Supplement for lunch in Petra
Program No. 4- Three days/ 2 nights: Petra (S.H/ Allenby – S.H/ Allenby )
Day 1: Meet assist, transfer to Petra visit of Madaba Nebo, O/N Petra
Day 2: Visit of Petra, after noon transfer to Amman. O/N
Day 3: Visit of Jerash- Ajlun; drop off, at their convenience
Includes:
Transportation in A/C car/van
English speaking guide through out
Entrance fees: Madaba, Nebo, Petra, Jerash & Ajlun
2 night’s hotel, HB of their choice
Not included:
Consult for Supplement for lunch in Petra
Program No. 5-Four days/ 3 nights: Petra (S.H/ Allenby – S.H/ Allenby)
Day 1: Meet assist, transfer to Petra visit of Dead Sea & Dana, O/N Petra
Day 2: Full day visit of Petra, O/N Petra
Day 3: King’s high way, visit of Karak, Madaba, Nebo, O/N Amman
Day 4: Jerash- Ajlun, drop of , at their convenience
Includes:
Transportation in A/C car/van
English speaking guide through out
Entrance fees: Madaba, Nebo, Petra, Karak, Jerash & Ajlun
3 Nights hotel, HB of their choice
Not included:
Consult for Supplement for lunch in Petra
Customs requirements for passengers travelling to Petra
To cross over the Allenby Bridge you must hold a visa that has been issued in your country.
Ensure you arrive at the Terminal with all the required documents, including a passport valid for at least 6 months and relevant travel documents.
The custom authorities, however, require the following details:
* Passport number.
* Full name of traveler, personal and family names
* Dates of birth
* Country of citizenships as it appears in the passport.
* Photocopy of first page of the passport. (Essential)
Another suggestion:
Visiting Petra from Eilat:
You can take domestic flights from Tel Aviv to Eilat and the tour from Eilat and back to Tel Aviv the same day or staying overnight in Eilat (day before the tour and overnight in Eilat after the tour)
Requirements for Petra Tour:
To cross over the Arava Border (Eilat)
Customs check the validity of your passport – it must be valid for at least 6 months.
You may pay the exit fee at the bank at the Terminal or at some Post office Bank branches.
Hours of Operation of the Terminal
Passenger Terminal
Sunday to Thursday – 06:30 – 22:00
Friday and Saturday – 08:00 – 20:00
The Terminal is open for business at these times 7 days a week, all year round, with the exception of Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement) and the Muslim holydays.
Rates
Passengers to Jordan:
Outbound passenger transit fee, purchased at the Terminal – $15, in New Israeli Shekels
Outbound passenger transit fee at the Jordanian Terminal – 5 dinar
Obtaining a visa at the Jordanian Terminal:
At the Jordanian Terminal any passenger, Israeli or foreign, can obtain, at no cost, a visa for a two week visit in Jordan, with the exception of the citizens of countries [requiring the issue of a visa in advance/ from which Jordan requires issuing the visa in advance].
The visa can be extended beyond the two weeks, at any police station in Jordan, up to a period of three months.
A multi entry visa can be obtained at the Jordanian Embassy for a period of three to six months, with no limitation as to the number of entries, at a cost of 20 dinar.
Details – Jordanian Embassy in Israel, Tel: (03) 751-7722
Please note: From time to time, changes may occur in the visa regulations.
Updates can be obtained from the Jordanian Embassy in Israel.
