Itinerary:
DAY 1: TEL AVIV - EILAT
Flight Tel Aviv to Eilat. Eilat, the southernmost city of Israel, is a unique resort city extended on the coast of the Red Sea. Eilat lives by the rhythm of the sun, the desert, the sea and nature itself. The calm transparent waters of the Red Sea reveal a delightful surprise, breathtaking coral reefs and an enchanted underwater world, featuring thousands of varieties of fish and other marine life forms. The inspiring tranquility of the desert around Eilat will leave you with an indelible memory.
Overnight: Eilat
DAY 2: EILAT
Explore Eilat on your own. Enjoy swimming, snorkeling, diving in the Red Sea or pre-book one of our optional Jeep tours to Timna, yacht excursions on the Red Sea (details on request) or a tour to Petra or St. Catherine Monastery.
Overnight: Eilat. (B)
DAY 3: EILAT – TEL AVIV
Flight Eilat to Tel Aviv. (B)
* OPTIONAL TOURS – EILAT:
ST. CATHERINE – departs daily.
Depart Eilat, cross the Taba border into Egypt and drive to Mt. Sinai, where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments. Visit St. Catherine Monastery at the foot of the mountain. St. Catherine is amongst the oldest Christian monasteries in the world dating back to the 6th century. Visit the site of the Burning Bush and Jethro’s Well. After lunch, return to Eilat. (L)
PETRA – departs daily.
Depart Eilat, cross the border into Jordan and drive to Petra. Short horseback ride to the Siq; walk through the "Siq"- the canyon that leads to the Red Rock city. Visit the Great Treasury (El Khazneh), the Small Temple, the Roman Amphitheatre and the caves in the rock between dozens of imposing obelisks and monuments. After lunch, proceed to Aqaba for a short panoramic tour. Return to Eilat early evening. (L)
JEEP SAFARI IN SINAI – departs daily.
From Eilat we cross the Egyptian border, heading south. Walk to the observation point with incredible views over the sandiest Wadi in southern Sinai. We drive off-road to the beautiful oasis of Ein Hudra. We walk through Bedouin cultivated palm groves and meet the local people. After lunch you may take an optional walk in the thrilling White Canyon. (L)
PETRA & WADI RUM – departs daily.
DAY 1: EILAT – AQABA - WADI RUM - PETRA
The classic trip to the south of Jordan, combining Aqaba, Petra and Wadi Rum. Depart Eilat and cross the border into Jordan. A city tour of Aqaba with some free time to explore on your own, before heading for Wadi Rum, a landscape from a world that resembles outer space, a virgin desert. Enjoy a jeep tour of this protected area. Drive to Petra.
Overnight: Petra. (D)
DAY 2: PETRA –EILAT
Short horseback ride to the Siq; walk through the "Siq"- the canyon that leads to the Red Rock city. Visit the Great Treasury (El Khazneh), the Small Temple, the Roman Amphitheatre and the caves in the rock between dozens of imposing obelisks and monuments. Return to Eilat early evening. (BL)
*Optional tours from Eilat exclude visa fees and border taxes
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