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Things to do in Aqaba, Al Aqabah Governorate: The Best Walking Tours
Aqaba (English: /ˈækəbə/; Arabic: العقبة) is the only coastal city in Jordan and the largest and most populous city on the Gulf of Aqaba. Situated in southernmost Jordan, Aqaba is the administrative centre of the Aqaba Governorate. The city had a population of 148,398 in 2015 and a land area of 375 square kilometres (144.8 sq mi). Today, Aqaba plays a major role in the development of the Jordanian economy, through the vibrant trade and tourism sectors. The Port of Aqaba also serves other countries in the region.
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1. Hiking Tour Dana Petra Wadi Rum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Explore Jordan by Foot! Hike from Dana Nature Reserve to Petra and in Wadi Rum during this program. 6 days of hiking are included; the average amount of kilometers you walk per day is around 19 km. During this hiking tour, you will walk through canyons, valleys, small Bedouin villages, along Byzantine ruins and Roman fortresses. Hike with us through Jordan’s breathtaking landscapes.
Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Day 1-11: All transfers as mentioned in the program proposal with an English-speaking driver, Day 3 - 9: Local guide for the hiking tour in the program, Accommodations , Entrance fees, Hiking with camping in Wadi Feynan including guide,jeep,chef,camping stuff,materials,tents ,and food, 2 days hiking tour in Wadi Rum, with guide, luggage jeep,self-made camp, including lunch and dinner, Jordan Entry Visa
Exclusions: Flights , All other transfers not mentioned in the program, Travel insurance
Reviewed By jeff1208
We toured Petra and Wadi Rum on a private 1 day tour for 4 people with Why Jordan Tours in March 2020. The tour was arranged through Desert Eco Tours in Eilat. I cannot say enough great things about everyone associated with our tour. First of all we were encouraged by the Israeli side to get to the border crossing as early as possible to allow for as much time as possible in Jordan. Excellent advice, as we had plenty of time to see and do everything you could possibly pack into a 1 day trip. We were met on the Jordan side of the border crossing by personnel from Why Jordan Tours who made the crossing fast and easy. Since we were traveling at the start of the Corona Virus outbreak this was no small feat. We then met our fabulous guide, Abdulkareem Helalat, and very professional and friendly driver, Mohammad Althnibat, and began ur journey to Petra. Our vehicle was very comfortable and Mohammad is a skilled and careful driver and we always felt very secure. Kareem grew up in Wadi Musa and was able to provide us both the history of Jordan in general and the Petra area in particular as well as interesting information about daily life in that area. We immediately hit it off when he offered us some yummy sweet pastries his wife had baked that morning. Mr. Kareem made us feel as if we were not just clients but his special guests for the day. He was very informative about both the archaeology and the geology we viewed and was very understanding when we had to take short breaks along our hike into and around Petra. While I am sure we saw all the things most tourists see in a 1 day trip to Petra, I feel confident that we saw much more and got much more “inside info” about what we were seeing than the usual tour. Petra is truly amazing. The idea that this spot was a hidden gem for 2 centuries is unbelievable. I would encourage everyone to take the hike in to Petra because there is so much to see and so much information about the people that created Petra that can best be understood on the way in with an excellent guide, like Kareem. There is so much to see in Petra that a single day really is not enough, but that is all the time we had allotted. I am sure in more normal times Petra is filled with tourists. However, we were able to enjoy Petra with relatively small crowds. After touring Petra we had a great lunch in Wadi Musa. The food was both tasty and filling and we enjoyed Kareem’s company at lunch. While there was 1 other tour group there, the rest of the guests appeared to be local people out for a nice lunch. Definitely not the usual “tour lunch” . After lunch we proceeded back towards Wadi Rum. Wow! Wadi Rum is an example of the stark beauty that makes the desert so stunning. If you want to see what Mars is like there is no need to travel to the red planet, just go to Wadi Rum for a Jeep tour into the heart of the desert. We got on the back of a 4wheel drive pickup and took off across the desert floor. We parked the truck and picked a nice spot to watch the sun set in front of us and the moon rise behind us. Since it was a full moon the sight could not have been more spectacular. We all credit Mr. Kareem with providing us with an excellent tour and to leave us feeling both cared for and cared about.
2. Remarkable Jordan in 14 Days
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Come and experience Jordan! This package is specially created to give the best moments without missing the key tourist places. In downtown visit Citadel, Roman Theatre, to Jerash, Ajloun and Umm Qais belonging to Decapolis cities, enjoy the therapeutic Main hot spring, followed by active day in Petra and Wadi Rum, spend a couple of day at Aqaba Resort before driving to the lowest point on earth.
Inclusions: Transfers in private, A/C, new vehicle with English speaking, assisting driver., Free Wifi & Mineral water on board of the vehicle.
Exclusions: Travel insurance, Tips and private expenses
Reviewed By Ifromsha
It’s really a unforgettable experience. Emad picked up me from my hotel . He is a very good guide . He knows the city inside out . Cause he had been doing this for a long time . He gave me a quick briefing about the tour . He told me I can spend as long as I like if I am interested in some places . To void crowds we should visit the mosque first. Nobody was there when we arrived . So the mosque opened the door just for me . What a VIP treat . After the mosque we went to citadel. I loaned to stay there for 45 minutes . After I stepped in , there was a magic in the air. I instant fall in this place . The view is spectacular , 360 degrees panorama view of Amman city . The ruined monuments and the temple, also the museum just kept me going for ever. When I realized my next appointment was coming . I have stayed there by myself almost 2.5 hours . Emad was patiently waiting for me outside . When I ready to leave , he was there already to pick me up . Due to the timing , he suggested me servers new plans . They are all sounds very interesting . If I have time I will contact him and let him to show me all the best places in Amman . I really enjoyed this trip ....
3. One Day Petra & One Night Wadi Rum
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
3 hours visiting petra with guide open buffet lunch in petra open buffet dinner in wadi rum, the five stars Rahayeb desert camp or similar campsite optional experience sunrise open buffet breakfast 2 hours jeep tour
Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes
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Reviewed By angelidoutatiana
We, as a group of 8 friends took a private customised five-day tour of major sites in Jordan. The tour included a day of sightseeing in Amman, a visit to the Dead Sea with mud and swimming, a one day visit to Petra and a two day visit to Wadi Rum desert. We were looking for a full, informative and meaningful experience and this is exactly what we got! Our amazing guide Ahmad Atatrah, fluent in english, made sure we visited everything on our list and more. He was very helpful with site information and communication with locals, he gave us amazing local dining recommendations, introduced us to the everyday culture of Jordanians while always being very polite, attentive to our needs and patient with our incessant need to take pictures and stop to smell the flowers every 5 minutes! Ahmad tended very carefully to our program (camel rides, desert jeep tours etc) elevating it to an amazing experience and solved every conflict quickly and efficiently making us want to visit Jordan again! We had a mini bus for all five days, it collected us at Queen Alia airport in Amman and transported us everywhere we had planned. The bus was very clean and in great condition and our driver Muhammad Shrain was an excellent and safe driver, very polite, friendly and attentive to all needs for stops, sightseeing and taking photos. Muhammad is also very friendly and open, sharing information about everyday life in Jordan. I strongly recommend touring Jordan with this travel agency, you are in for an amazing experience of stunning sites and warm hospitable people!
4. Petra day tour from Eilat
Overall Ratings
2.3 based on 4 reviews
You will be picked-up from your Eilat Hotel and taken through the border crossing between Israel and Jordan. We follow the Desert Highway along the scenic route to the UNESCO city of Petra. We enter through the narrow Siq and visit the many magnificent Petra structures hewed from the red mountain cliffs. On our return journey to Eilat, time permitting, we take a brief tour of Aqaba.
Inclusions: English speaker Jordanian tour guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch in an authentic local restaurant, Entrance fees
Exclusions: Border fees and visa to Jordan (125$), Gratuities
Reviewed By I4588FYdanh
The day tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem was very interesting. The group was quite small and we got a great overview of the history and tensions between Israel and Palestine. Amir Call Or was a great guide. I would book a tour with him again anytime. For the Bethlehem part and we also had a local guide who arranged for us to visit the tomb of Jesus without waiting in line. I highly recommend Bein Harim Tourism Services.
5. Petra day tour from Tel-Aviv by bus
Overall Ratings
2.0 based on 1 reviews
You’ll be picked-up from Grand Beach hotel in Tel Aviv and taken across the border into Jordan. We drive through the dramatic desert landscape to Petra. Tour the archaeological site of Petra, an ancient city carved out of pink-hued rock cliffs more than 2,000 years ago. Return to Israel and time permitting have a panoramic tour of Aqaba on the Red Sea.
Inclusions: English speaker Jordanian tour guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch at a local authentic restaurant, Transfer from Jerusalem to Arava border cross, Entrance fees
Exclusions: Border fees and visa to Jordan (125$), Gratuities
Reviewed By I4588FYdanh
The day tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem was very interesting. The group was quite small and we got a great overview of the history and tensions between Israel and Palestine. Amir Call Or was a great guide. I would book a tour with him again anytime. For the Bethlehem part and we also had a local guide who arranged for us to visit the tomb of Jesus without waiting in line. I highly recommend Bein Harim Tourism Services.
6. Petra day tour from Jerusalem by bus
You’ll be picked-up from David Citadel Hotel in Jerusalem and taken across the border into Jordan. We drive through the dramatic desert landscape to Petra. Tour the archaeological site of Petra, an ancient city carved out of pink-hued rock cliffs more than 2,000 years ago. Return to Israel and time permitting have a panoramic tour of Aqaba on the Red Sea.
Inclusions: English speaker Jordanian tour guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch at a local authentic restaurant., Transfer from Jerusalem to Arava border cross, Entrance fees
Exclusions: Border fees and visa to Jordan (125$), Gratuities
Reviewed By I4588FYdanh
The day tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem was very interesting. The group was quite small and we got a great overview of the history and tensions between Israel and Palestine. Amir Call Or was a great guide. I would book a tour with him again anytime. For the Bethlehem part and we also had a local guide who arranged for us to visit the tomb of Jesus without waiting in line. I highly recommend Bein Harim Tourism Services.
7. Aqaba on foot
Aqaba on foot is a 3-hour cultural tour that you will travel through the civilizations that passed through Aqaba, Visiting religious sites, tasting traditional cuisine and getting acquainted with the craft of the ancient inhabitants of Aqaba. And learn about the story of building the city of God "Ayla" that was built by Muslims and Christians to became Aqaba later.
Inclusions: Kushary dish tasting, Tea, Bottled water
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages
8. From Amman to (Aqaba, Wadi Rum and Petra)
your professional driver will pick you up from Amman with our modern cars /van and our English speaking drivers, and take you for a hassle-free trip Petra, Wadi rum, and Aqaba. After visiting Petra we will take you to spend your first night in Bedouins desert camp in wadi rum, in morning you will go on a tour in the jeep in wadi rum, after visiting wadi rum you will spend the rest of your tour in Aqaba, then the transfer to Amman. Jordan is much better with Jordan Royal Road check out the Reviews
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Fuel surcharge
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Reviewed By sheridane6000
I recently arranged a transport-only trip with Jordan Royal Road to the south of Jordan. The drivers were punctual, safe and professional and took good care of me as a solo female traveler. Thank you for making my trip comfortable and enjoyable!
9. One Day Wadi Rum For 4 travelers
Transportation Aqaba - Wadi Rum - Aqaba Private Car 2 Hours jeep tour Open buffet Dinner in Rahayeb Desert camp Guide ZARB show
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance Fees, Dinner, Private transportation
Exclusions: Soda/Pop
Reviewed By angelidoutatiana
We, as a group of 8 friends took a private customised five-day tour of major sites in Jordan. The tour included a day of sightseeing in Amman, a visit to the Dead Sea with mud and swimming, a one day visit to Petra and a two day visit to Wadi Rum desert. We were looking for a full, informative and meaningful experience and this is exactly what we got! Our amazing guide Ahmad Atatrah, fluent in english, made sure we visited everything on our list and more. He was very helpful with site information and communication with locals, he gave us amazing local dining recommendations, introduced us to the everyday culture of Jordanians while always being very polite, attentive to our needs and patient with our incessant need to take pictures and stop to smell the flowers every 5 minutes! Ahmad tended very carefully to our program (camel rides, desert jeep tours etc) elevating it to an amazing experience and solved every conflict quickly and efficiently making us want to visit Jordan again! We had a mini bus for all five days, it collected us at Queen Alia airport in Amman and transported us everywhere we had planned. The bus was very clean and in great condition and our driver Muhammad Shrain was an excellent and safe driver, very polite, friendly and attentive to all needs for stops, sightseeing and taking photos. Muhammad is also very friendly and open, sharing information about everyday life in Jordan. I strongly recommend touring Jordan with this travel agency, you are in for an amazing experience of stunning sites and warm hospitable people!
10. One Day Petra
The city of Petra, capital of the Nabataean Arabs, is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world, it is Located 240 km south of the capital Amman and 120 km north of the red sea town of Aqaba Petra the world wonder is undoubtedly Jordan's most valuable treasure and greatest tourist attraction, and it is visited by tourists from all over the world. It is not known precisely when Petra was built, but the city began to prosper as the capital of the Nabataean Empire from the 1st century BC, which grew rich through trade in frankincense, myrrh, and spices. Petra was later annexed to the Roman Empire and continued to thrive until a large earthquake in 363 AD destroyed much of the city in the 4th century AD.
Inclusions: Entrance Fees, Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch
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Reviewed By angelidoutatiana
We, as a group of 8 friends took a private customised five-day tour of major sites in Jordan. The tour included a day of sightseeing in Amman, a visit to the Dead Sea with mud and swimming, a one day visit to Petra and a two day visit to Wadi Rum desert. We were looking for a full, informative and meaningful experience and this is exactly what we got! Our amazing guide Ahmad Atatrah, fluent in english, made sure we visited everything on our list and more. He was very helpful with site information and communication with locals, he gave us amazing local dining recommendations, introduced us to the everyday culture of Jordanians while always being very polite, attentive to our needs and patient with our incessant need to take pictures and stop to smell the flowers every 5 minutes! Ahmad tended very carefully to our program (camel rides, desert jeep tours etc) elevating it to an amazing experience and solved every conflict quickly and efficiently making us want to visit Jordan again! We had a mini bus for all five days, it collected us at Queen Alia airport in Amman and transported us everywhere we had planned. The bus was very clean and in great condition and our driver Muhammad Shrain was an excellent and safe driver, very polite, friendly and attentive to all needs for stops, sightseeing and taking photos. Muhammad is also very friendly and open, sharing information about everyday life in Jordan. I strongly recommend touring Jordan with this travel agency, you are in for an amazing experience of stunning sites and warm hospitable people!
