What to do and see in Aqaba, Al Aqabah Governorate: The Best Archaeology Tours

January 9, 2022 Milan Banda

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. Jordan Family Holiday

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Don't miss this chance of enjoying Jordan family holiday to see the ancient city of Petra, float into the Dead Sea, enjoy an evening under the stars in Wadi Rum, get deep into the warm desert and experience a fantastic desert camp with your joyful family with Jordan private tours.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast

Exclusions: Entry visa to Jordan

Reviewed By melaza87

wow every things was amazing it was an unforgettable experience the hotel service is the best I was surprised

2. Petra Day Tour from Eilat (Aravah border)

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we picked up all , , start by crossing the border into Jordan with full assistance, and driving through the unique desert landscape of Wadi Rum. On arrival to Petra, you’ll enjoy a tour of the magical site, Walk through the Siq, a narrow gorge one kilometre long filled with interesting niches, shrines and carvings. Running alongside the length of the Siq are water channels carved by the Nabateans to provide water supply for their people. From here, the ancient city awaits. Sites you’ll discover along the way include The Obelisk Tomb, Treasury, Jabal Madbach (the sacrificial palace), Tombs, Theater and Mountaintop Tombs. After exploring Petra we’ll have lunch at an Arabic style restaurant, with authentic local cuisine. From here we head south towards Aqaba where we’ll tour the city, passing en route through the incredible landscape of Wadi Rum, stopping for a short while, before returning to the border in Eilat.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Lunch, WiFi on board, Bottled water

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Border fee of 65 USD per person and visa fee of 60 USD per person

Reviewed By sleepybexhill

An easy company to communicate with and the owner is eager to please. We organised our trip via email and it went smoothly, apart from a grumpy taxi driver on the way. Taxi pickup from central Aqaba followed by a guided tour of Wadi Rum with a local Bedouin, who was good. We spent two hours in the desert, but it was barely enough. Three would have been better.

3. Petra and Wadi Rum in one day

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Apart from any other similar tours this tour gives you the opportunity to discover Mars on earth (Wadi Rum desert) and the lost city of Petra in one day. Privately driven from your pickup point to the city of Wadi Musa, you will meet with your guide who already has your entry tickets to begin your journey with Seven wonders city of petra where he will guide you around the highlights of this beautiful city and leave you to discover it by your own for while. Once you're done with discovery your driver will be waiting for you to drive you where you will experience the traditional dishes of Wadi Musa. After your meal you will be driven along the beautiful views of Petra's mountains to land on Mars (Wadi Rum desert) here you will be taken around the desert with a professional off-road driver guiding you around the elements of the beautiful desert, and at the end of the tour you will experience a unique sunset where the sun will be falling behind the mountains of the red Mars desert.

Inclusions: Traditional food experience- Petra Food, Bottled water , Guided tour with professional certified guide - 2.5 Hrs, 4x4 Jeep tour with Bedouin guide - 2 Hrs, Admission fees, WiFi on board, Private transportation

Exclusions: Personal expenses , Horse rides, camel rides, etc

Reviewed By Daria200200

Good organized trip with a friendly and helpful guide! Picturesque views, salty water and friendly atmosphere: such a pleasure for eyes and soul. Moreover after this trip my skin was so smooth and scrubbed. Very unusual experience and memories for whole life. I recommend it to everyone!

4. Aqaba - Petra - Wadi Rum 04 Days / 03 Nights

Al-Hammamat Al-Tunisiyah St. 58, Aqaba, Jordan Bridge Travel
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Our Target : to show guests some highlights of JORDAN and to enjoy Bedouin life experience Our Slogan : Discover The Beauty of Jordan

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Air-conditioned vehicle, Accommodation at 4* hotel in Aqaba and at camp in Wadi Rum, English Speaking Guide for minimum of 06 person (any other language will be upon availability)

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Reviewed By Charles_Orlando

What an amazing experience...I did not know what to expect from Jordan, but have been pleasantly surprised by the warmth and hospitality of the Jordanian people. Our guide, Kamel made our trip worthwhile. He tended to every detail and we did not have to worry about anything, especially with the COVID-19 testing. Jordan is very safe and welcoming to Americans. I cannot thank Bridge Travel and our guide Kamel, enough for making this a trip of a lifetime. Do not hesitate to come to Jordan. You will not regret it.

5. Jordan Horizons Tours: Private Petra Full-Day Trip from Aqaba City

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Our one day Petra tour from Aqaba offers a truly amazing experience. This legendary ‘lost city’ of Petra was carved into the walls of a desert canyon over 2500 years ago. Only 02 hours from Aqaba making it a perfect destination for a one day tour, including all entrance fees, guiding, transportation, and lunch.

Inclusions: - Local English speaking guide in Petra from the entrance to the Treasury ( 2-3 ) hours, - Pick up services from your hotel in Aqaba and return, - English speaking driver, -Entrance fees to Petra and Wadi Rum, -Short horse ride in Petra 700 meter, -Lunch after visit Petra, Bottled water, Private transportation

Exclusions: -Any extras not mentioned above, -Other Meals or Drinks in Restaurant, Airport/Departure Tax, Gratuities

Reviewed By wildjoy

Thank you so much Jordan Horizons Tours for your prompt and unquestioned refund of the full deposit paid for our planned trip. We were so disappointed to miss this trip - but the pandemic changed so many plans for so many people. Our shore excursion from Aqaba for 12 people ( 6 couples) had been meticulously planned with Andrea by email. We definitely would like the opportunity to visit Jordan in the future - perhaps a longer trip, not just a shore excursion. Absolutely recommend Jordan Horizons Tours and would book with them again

6. Full-Day Shore Excursion to Petra from Aqaba Port

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Enjoy a visit to Petra, one of the worlds seven wonders. This shore excursion will give you a good idea about how Jordan is as a country of history and culture. Experience traditional Jordanian food and pass by the magical Wadi Rum. You will have an savvy guide during the trip, lunch at local restaurant in Petra and a horse ride included

Inclusions: All transfers in private, A/C vehicle , Mineral water on board of the vehicle, Entrance fee /ticket : Petra, Lunch at local restaurant in Petra , English Speaking Guide in Petra for 2:30 hrs (Spot Guide for 1 – 6 pax)., English Speaking Guide for the duration of the trip (7 or more people), 700 meters horse ride in Petra from the main gate (not mandatory, horse handler expects a tip)

Exclusions: Drinks & private expenses, All kinds of tips for the guides & the driver, Horse drawn carriage or camel ride, Beverages at the restaurant, Travel insurance & Personal expenses

Reviewed By joylarry2020

Jordan Horizon Tours organized a great tour of Petra and surrounding area for our group of ~12 arriving by cruise ship early April. When our cruise and ports were impacted by Covid 19, they quickly refunded our deposits, no questions asked. We so appreciated how they handled such a stressful situation for us. Thank you so much!

7. 4-Day Private Tour of Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea from Amman

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Enjoy a 4-day Private tour to the Baptism site at Jordan River, Dead Sea beach, Madaba city churches, Mount Nebo, Amman, Jerash, Ajloun Castle, Petra, Wadi Rum, Red Sea at Gulf of Aqaba. Spend two nights in Amman in 3* rated hotels, including breakfast. Also sleep overnight at a Bedouin camp at Wadi Rum including dinner and breakfast. Entrance fees and local guide services at each attraction are NOT included.  

Inclusions: English-speaking driver in a Modern private vehicle with A/C, Two nights in Amman city, including breakfast, One night at a Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum including dinner & breakfast., 2 Hours Jeep Tour at Rum Valley with bottled water (Bedouin cars), Hotel Pick-up and drop-off

Exclusions: Entry fees to all sites and Dead Sea beach resort. , Local tour guides on sites, Meals and other expensis. , Travelers are highly recomended to purchase Jordan Pass before arrival (Includes most of the sites)

Reviewed By TravelerGimf94

The best tour I have done in my life so far, I love the attention, excellent service, the guide is very respectful, attentive and helpful. 100% recommended . the extraordinary, magical and unforgettable places. see you tomorrow .. ????

8. Jordan Horizons Tours : Petra Shore Excursion Aqaba Port

King Hussein Street, K. Hussein St., Aqaba, Jordan Jordan Horizons Tours
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Passing by the majestic of Wadi Rum desert and the Sharah Mountains direct transfer about 2 hours to the rose red rock city Petra, a must-see in the Middle East. The legendary capital of the Nabatean is famous for its grandeur and marvelous architecture, and you have the opportunity to see a part of it today. Upon arrival at the Visitor's Centre start with your guided tour to the Siq, a narrow gorge, until you reach the beautiful Treasury, Al Khazneh, the most famous monument of Petra. From here continue along the Street of Facades and if time permits to the Royal Tombs.

Inclusions: Meet & assist service at Aqaba Port., Transfers in private, A/c vehicle with English speaking, assisting driver., Entrance fee /ticket : Petra, Lunch at local restaurant in Petra (Al Qantara Restaurant / My Mum Recipe Restaurant ), English Speaking Guide in Petra for 2:30 hrs (Spot Guide for 1 – 6 pax)., English Speaking Guide for the duration of the trip (7 or more people), Mineral water on board of the vehicle

Exclusions: All kinds of tips for the guides & the driver, Horse drawn carriage or camel ride, Beverages at the restaurant, Travel insurance & Personal expenses, Items not listed/mentioned above

Reviewed By wildjoy

Thank you so much Jordan Horizons Tours for your prompt and unquestioned refund of the full deposit paid for our planned trip. We were so disappointed to miss this trip - but the pandemic changed so many plans for so many people. Our shore excursion from Aqaba for 12 people ( 6 couples) had been meticulously planned with Andrea by email. We definitely would like the opportunity to visit Jordan in the future - perhaps a longer trip, not just a shore excursion. Absolutely recommend Jordan Horizons Tours and would book with them again

9. Petra Day Trip from Tel Aviv with flights - UNESCO World Heritage Site

Ben Gurion Airport, Israel Bein Harim Tourism Services
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Visit the UNESCO world heritage site of Petra, in a convenient day trip from Tel Aviv. With your round-trip flights to Eilat, and transfers to Petra included, you can relax and enjoy the sights of this spectacular rock-carved city without any hassle!

Inclusions: English speaker Jordanian tour guide, Roundtrip flights (Ben Gurion Airport - Ramon Airport - Ben Gurion), Ramon Airport pick-up and drop-off service, Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch in an authentic local restaurant, Entrance fees

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transfer to & from Ben Gurion Airport , 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.

10. Petra day tour from Eilat

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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.

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