Top Eilat Half-day Tours

Timna Park and King Solomon's Mine This route will introduce you to the amazing corners of the Syrian-African Rift - the largest in length in the world, stretching from Turkey to East Africa. You will visit Timna Park - a unique reserve, a place of copper mining from ancient times and amazingly beautiful natural landscapes.

Carving its way through desert half an hour from Eilat, the Red Canyon is an adventurous trek, with ladders to climb and cliffs to edge. Experience it on this half-day tour, with 2-way hotel transfers and a Jeep safari too. Your guide will help navigate the Red Canyon, then drive you through mountains to springs and the Mt. Yoash Observation Point: entrance fees are included, but bring your water bottle.

Explore Timna Park, located 25 km north of Eilat in the Negev desert. The beautiful natural park sits in a horse-shoe shaped valley with Mount Timna in the center. This is the site of the oldest known copper mine in the world. Enjoy a guided tour of this unique site, take in the beautiful and dramatic desert scenery and hear about the fascinating history. Take a short hike, immerse yourself in the scenery and see the unique desert flora and wildlife. Watch a short video presentation and make your own personal souvenir at the fun colored-sand activity at the heart of the park. At the end of the tour, you will return to Eilat with your guide.

Enjoy our self-guided materials & transportation back & forth and in the park to go to the Israeli outback, spiced with reach history and mesmerizing unique geological formations.

An exciting 4x4 offroad adventure takes us into the Eilat Mountains where we drive along the unique desert landscapes. At Solomon’s Valley, we will follow the ancient Mecca pilgrim trail as it winds up the heights of the Eilat Mountains. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery from the highest summits that span across the Red Sea and four countries – Israel, Jordan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. At Netafim Spring, the only spring in the Eilat Mountains, we will explore the local flora and fauna, such as ibex and hyrax who call this region home. Our Jeeps will take us back to Eilat by the early afternoon, just in time for lunch.

Visit iconic and historic Petra from Eilat on this full-day, guided tour with lunch included. Head through the sandstone Siq on route one of the world’s seven wonders built by the Nadateans of Jordan some 2000 years ago. Behold the Treasury monument as well as ancient crypts, mourning halls, baths, and temples. Stand in a 3000-seat Roman theatre built in 1st-century BC and watch the nearby mountains change colours throughout the day.  

Get a taste of scuba diving on this 1-hour open-water dive experience in Eilat. After an introductory lesson from a PADI instructor, head to one of Eilat’s most beautiful coral-filled dive sites. Then, take the plunge accompanied by your instructor to experience the undersea world of the Red Sea. Dive to up to six meters and admire luminous corals and exotic fish as you savor the thrill of breathing freely underwater. Perfect for adults and children aged over eight who fancy trying scuba diving without taking a multi-day course.

Witness the hidden world of the Red Sea without the need to swim, snorkel or dive on a 2-hour glass-bottom boat trip from Eilat. Settle in the boat's open or shaded areas, and gaze through the glass panels as you cruise to Taba and back. Admire shoals of exotic fish, float over technicolor corals, and watch for rays and turtles, all in their natural environment. Along the way, learn about the marine life and landscapes from the live guided commentary, and enjoy refreshments (own expense) from the onboard snack bar.

Riding a camel in Eilat is a fun, traditional way to explore the landscape, but daytime trips into the desert can mean intense sun and heat. Enjoy milder temperatures and gorgeous light for photography on a sunset camel ride through Wadi Shlomo and Tzfachot, then relax in a Bedouin tent as you sip a cup of tea and eat a light dinner.

Visit the Dead Sea and Jerusalem on a full-day tour from Eilat, with an optional trip to Bethlehem and the Church of the Nativity. Take photos in salty waters of the Dead Sea, then take a guided tour of Jerusalem’s Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage Centre. This 16-hour tour includes pickup and drop-off at Eilat hotels and a guided tour in Jerusalem, and it’s the perfect introduction to some of Israel’s highlights.

Sail with us across the remarkable waters of the Red Sea, go snorkeling in the coral reef, and enjoy the company of Eilat’s finest sailors on our Sails and Snorkels Tour! Guided by experienced sailing staff, you will learn the geography and nature of the gulf and expert boating techniques. Anchoring in proximity to the coral reef, you can easily jump ship to snorkel and observe the Red Sea’s colorful sea life, cool down in the deep blue water, or chill with refreshments on board. On our way back to the northern marina, we’ll enjoy beverages and music as we soak in the stunning landscape. Our must-see sailing tour takes you into the Red Sea, where you can enjoy the unique contrast between the deep blue sea and the towering desert mountains. Enjoy the rich kaleidoscope of underwater life and sail on an actual sailboat. It will surely be one of the highlights of your vacation to Israel!