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Eilat, Jordan, Egypt
Mayanot makes it easy for you to arrange a low-cost visit to the beautiful seaside city of Eilat so you can enjoy its beaches, coral reefs, scuba diving, dolphin shows, off-road jeeping, amazing hikes and other attractions with your new Mayanot friends! Also available are guided tours to Jordan and Egypt. It is best to plan your Eilat/Jordan/Egypt trip before you leave to Israel though our staff will be more than happy to assist you with this when you are in Israel as well.

Please note that is a service provided by Mayanot to assist you with arranging your own post-trip extension. These trips are not organized by Mayanot.
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Please note:  Your post Taglit-birthright Israel trip can only begin after
the complete Taglit-birthright Israel trip is over. Under no circumstances
can participants leave the Taglit-Birthright Israel trip early.
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Transportation to Eilat
There are a number of options to travel to Eilat from throughout Israel:
By Bus
You can travel to and from Eilat by bus from a number of cities throughout Israel for only around $10 each way. It is approximately a
4 hour drive from Jerusalem and a 5 hour drive from Tel Aviv. For more information and to book tickets please click here.
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By Plane
You can travel to and from Eilat by plane from Tel Aviv and Haifa for approximately $50 to $60 each way. It is approximately a 40 minute flight from Tel Aviv and a 1 ½ hour flight from Haifa. For more information and to book tickets please visit the websites of Arkia Israel Airlines or Israir Airlines.
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By Shuttle
Groups of 5 participants or more traveling together can hire a shuttle which can be arranged in Israel. The price will vary depending on the size of the group, departure city, etc.
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By Private Taxi
This will cost a few hundred dollars and can be arranged once you are in Israel.
Map of Eilat

For a comprehensive map of the City of Eilat including hotels, attractions and beaches click here (PDF).
Accommodations in Eilat
Mayanot has arranged discount hotel rates in Eilat (and all over Israel). Book secure online hotel reservations by clicking here.
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Attractions in Eilat
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All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Driving: A thrilling 1 ½ hour (approximately $45 per person) or 2 ½ hour (approximately $55 per person) off-road desert excursion in the wilderness of Eliat’s Mountain Reserve.
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Coral Beach Nature Reserve: The reserve is a utopia for snorkelers. The 1200-meter-long reef is only 20 meters from the shore, with a shallow lagoon lying between the beach and the coral. The black-quilled sea urchin is just one of the unusual animals that inhabit the lagoon. A wooden bridge leads from the shore to the beginning of the reef. Anyone who can swim can enjoy a fantastic glimpse into the natural world. All it takes is a mask and a snorkel!
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Coral World Park – Underwater Observatory: Enjoy the Aquarium Musuem, the Shark Tank, the Turtle and Stingray Pool, Underwater Observatories, Reef Tanks and more. Entrance fee is $19 per person.
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Cruises: Enjoy a variety of cruises, including glass-bottom boat cruises, in the gulf of Eilat and to Coral Island.
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Desert Night Tour: Meet the desert night life driving in an open jeep with the stars as a roof and projectors at hands, admiring the starry skies and searching for the desert wildlife coming out at night including wolves, foxes, gazelles, hyenas and others! Tour includes Bedouin-style hospitality with pita and cheese with tea around a campfire. The trail crosses the northern part of the Nature Reserve including Wadi Pesalim. The tour is 3 hours long and costs approximately $35 per person.
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Dolphin Reef: Meet face-to-face with the dolphins! Enjoy a beautiful private beach in Eilat where you will get a real sense of freedom swimming and diving with the dolphins in their own environment. The entrance fee is $14, swimming with the dolphins costs $57 (no entrance fee) and diving with the dolphins costs $67 (no entrance fee).
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Gulf Cruise: A 4-hour cruise on a magnificent wooden yacht, with Jacuzzis on board, that goes through the Egyptian and Jordanian borders and to the southern part of the gulf including a swimming and snorkeling stop at the Princess Hotel followed by a BBQ. The cost of the cruise is $35 per person.
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Hai Bar National Biblical Wildlife Reserve: The mission of Yotvata Hai-Bar Wildlife Reserve is to establish reproduction groups for populations of wild animals that are mentioned in the Bible but have disappeared from our landscape, as well as for other endangered desert animals. The reserve has three parts: a three-acre penned-in open area, where herds of herbivorous animals live in conditions similar to those in the wild; the Predators Center, where reptiles, small desert animals, and large predators are on display; and the Desert Night Life Exhibition Hall, where night and day are reversed so that visitors to the reserve can observe nocturnal animals during their active hours.
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IMAX – 3D: The largest screen in the world, the most sophisticated sound system and 3D technology – all in one theater!
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Kings City: In this magnificent palace, you’ll discover a theme park in the style of the ancient kings offering visitors an amazing trip back in time, including caves, a cruise through King Solomon’s Halls, and a wealth of interactive activities with the most up-to-date technologies. The park is enjoyed by people of all ages.
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Nature Reserve North: A 3-hour tour of the natural beauty of the area including bird watching at the salt ponds, a drive through the Arava Wadis, seeing the famous Dom Plams and Ein Evrona and driving up Wadi Pesalim (sand stone statues) and Ora Ascension.
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Nature Reserve South: A 3-hour tour of the natural beauty of the area including a gorgeous sunset and a drive through Wadi Solomon, Wadi Rehav’am, Wadi Yeoshafat and ascending Darb el Hadge which is the ancient Muslim road to Mecca. See Ein Netafim’s main water source and ascend the patrol road to the peak of Mt. Yoash’s observation point on the Gulf of Eilat. The tour includes a break with tea and cookies. The cost is approximately $30 per person.
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Rafsoda: A new entertainment complex situated just east of the Marina entrance with stunning views from the upper deck of the Gulf of Aqaba, the beach, Eilat and the red mountains of Edom. Rafsoda hosts numerous restaurants, an espresso bar, wine cellar and pub. In addition to the attractive suspended and netted sundecks there are swimming and snorkeling facilities. At night there is live international and Israeli music, dancing and dinner shows. Open from 10:00 AM until well after midnight, Rafsoda provides fun for all.
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Rappelling: Rappel in the beautiful Eilat desert under the guidance of a professional guide.
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Relaxation Pools: Unique heated pools in an exotic atmosphere surrounded by botanical gardens. There is a pool with sweet water, a pool with sea water and a pool that is an imitation of the Dead Sea. This attraction must to be booked in advance – it is always full!
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Scuba Diving: Options include introductory diving (approximately $54) and a PADI certified 2-day diving course (approximately $250).
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Solomon’s Chariots: Take the reins in your hands and enjoy riding in a comfortable chariot led by a donkey.
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Special Offer: Buy one jeep safari and get one of the following attractions for only $7: Entrance to the Dolphin Reef, 2 ½ hour cruise or water sport package.
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Texas Ranch: Enjoy the desert view from atop a camel.
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Timna National Park: Timna Park is located north of Eilat, in the Southern Arava region of Israel. The park contains amazing natural phenomena such as King Solomon's Pillars, the Mushroom, and Arches. See fascinating remnants of primitive cultures at the Chariots Rock Carvings, the Shrine of Hathor, and ancient copper furnaces. Marvel at the remarkable new multimedia presentation, Mines of Time. Explore King Solomon's Mines, where ancient Egyptians first began copper mining. Discover the unique beauty of the turquoise Eilat stone.
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Water Sports: Enjoy a great range of water activities including jet skiing, parasailing, water skiing, sail boating, tubing and banana boating.
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Jordan – Guided Tours
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1 Day Tour of Petra, Jordan: You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to the Arava Border and then onto the Desert Highway to the Rose Red City known as Petra. Enter Petra through the famous Siq and visit the famous monuments carved in the red sandstone, the Khazene, followed by a tour of the City of Aqaba. The cost of the trip is approximately $160 per person and includes entrance fees, lunch and snacks. Border fees and taxes (approximately $35) and gratuity is not included.
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1 Day Tour of Wadi Rum, Jordan: You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to the Arava Border. Your Jordanian guide will meet you at the border with a jeep and take you to the sandstone area of Wadi Rum. Here is where the real adventure begins! You will drive through the fascinating wilderness, stop at the famous places like hidden springs and ancient rock engravings followed by a tour of the City of Aqaba. The cost of the trip is approximately $150 per person and includes entrance fees, lunch and snacks. Border fees and taxes (approximately $35) and gratuity is not included.
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2 Day Tour of Petra and Wadi Rum, Jordan: You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to the Arava Border. From the border you will travel to and tour the City of Aqaba, go on a 2-hour jeep safari in one of the most beautiful deserts in the world, Travel to your hotel in Petra and enjoy some free time. The next day will be a full tour of Petra and a return to Israel in the afternoon. The cost of the trip is approximately $380 per person ($340 if 4 people travel) and includes hotel, entrance fees, lunch and snacks. Border fees and taxes (approximately $35) and gratuity is not included.
Egypt – Guided Tours
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1 Day Jeep Safari in Sinai – White Canyon and Ain Hudra: You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to the border. Before driving off-road into the sandiest wadi of South Sinai, you will walk to the observation point with an incredible view of the whole wadi and the amazing sandstone erosions. Go on an off-road drive to the beautiful lush oasis of Ain Hudra, the biblical Hazeroth. Walk by the Bedouin cultivated palm garden, meet the Bedouin people and walk the thrilling White Canyon. The cost of the trip is approximately $100 per person and includes transportation to the border, entrance fees, lunch and snacks. Border fees and taxes (approximately $26) and gratuity is not included.
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1 Day Jeep Safari in Sinai – Ras Abu Galoum Nature Protectorate: You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to the border. Drive past Nuweiba up Ras Saada, visit the Bedouin settlement of Bir Zrair, walk the gardens and have tea, continue via Rassassa to Ras Abou Galoum. Enjoy swimming in the beautiful bay with coral reefs, go on a 2-hour hike along the cliffs of the Blue Hole followed by shopping in the Egyptian City of Dahab. The cost of the trip is approximately $100 per person and includes transportation to the border, entrance fees, lunch and snacks. Border fees and taxes (approximately $26) and gratuity is not included.
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1 Day Tour of Santa Catherina, Egypt: Cross the border at Taba and drive along the shores of the Red Sea through an ever changing area of bizarre Sandstone formations to the Sinai High Mountain Range. Arriving at Santa Catherina you will visit the Burning Bush and Jetro’s Well. Return to Israel with a few interesting stops along the way. The cost of the trip is approximately $100 per person and includes transportation to the border, entrance fees, lunch and snacks. Transportation from the border, border fees and taxes (approximately $26) and gratuity is not included.
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1 Day Tour of Cairo, Egypt: Cross the border at Taba and drive to Cairo for a full day including visit to the Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the old famous market of Khan el Khalili. The cost of the trip is approximately $280 ($240 if 4 people travel) per person and includes entrance fees, lunch and snacks. Border fees and taxes (approximately $50) and gratuity is not included.
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2 Day Tour of Cairo, Egypt: Cross the border at Taba and drive to Cairo for a full day including visit to the Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the old famous market of Khan el Khalili. Stay at a local hotel followed by a second day of touring including visiting Sakkara and the Muhammed Ali castle. The cost of the trip is approximately $380 per person ($340 if 4 people travel) and includes entrance fees, lunch and snacks. Border fees and taxes (approximately $50) and gratuity is not included.
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