Underwater Observatory Museum
Sailing on the Red Sea , Eilat
more adventurous tourists can opt for a closer interaction with the animals through guided scuba diving and snorkeling excursions . You can also visit the
Underwater Observatory Museum for the most amazing marine life experience .
Located north of Eilat , the Harei Eilat ( Eilat Mountains ), is popular with hikers and nature lovers . This destination offers breath-taking views of the spectacular desert routes with the rich yellow , red and brown colours of the mountains ’ rocky landscape .
You can also visit Petra in Jordan while in Eilat for one or two-day tours or opt to visit independently . Tours to Petra are available every day , however , for independent visits you must pre-arrange your visa from your home country .
Botanical Garden with waterfalls and wooden swings . The garden is on a hill and offers a welcoming cool shade on Eilat ’ s hot days .
The international Red Sea Jazz Festival which usually takes place over four days is another thing that will draw you to Eilat if you are a music lover . With travel restrictions still in place in many countries , monitor their
website to see whether a festival will be held this year .
Covid-19 and travel restrictions
Domestic tourists with a negative COVID-19 test carried out a maximum of 72 hours before entry can visit Eilat .
Foreign tourists who have received both doses of their COVID-19 vaccine will be allowed to visit from May 23 , 2021 . Only approved guided tours would be allowed into the country and by extension into the city of Eilat to limit the number of people entering per day . From July 2021 , it is expected that other foreign tourists will also be allowed .
Photo : Dafna Tal for the Israeli Ministry of Tourism