12 Aqaba Shore Excursions Worth a Port Day

1.Aqaba Shore Excursion: Private Petra Sightseeing Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $239Our pick

Travel from Aqaba port to Petra in a private air-conditioned car or minivan, with an English-speaking driver and a Petra guide such as Mohammed, Sami, or Omar. Walk through the Siq to the Treasury, tombs, amphitheater, and Roman street, then enjoy a buffet lunch before returning to your ship.

“The tour was wonderful and very well organized. The communication before the tour was smooth. We were picked up by the driver at the port, had a very nice limousine just for the three of us, the driver spoke English and was very attentive. In Petra, the German speaking guide was waiting for us and guided us through the site, patiently explained and took pictures for us. The lunch was also delicious. Definitely recommend the tour!”

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2.Petra One Day Tour From Aqaba / Aqaba Port ( Cruise Ship)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews

Travel from Aqaba or the cruise port to Petra in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. You get about three to four hours at Petra, bottled water, onboard Wi-Fi, and a flexible return time. The $300 rate covers up to four people.

“Friendly and informative Really enjoyed the trip. First-class service collected us at our hotel in Aqaba and took us up to Petra and back again. Bonus stop on the way there with a phenomenal view over Jordan.”

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3.Aqaba Shore Excursion: Private accessible Petra Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $448

Travel from Aqaba port to Petra in a private vehicle, then see the Siq, Treasury, Roman Theater, Royal Tombs, and more by golf cart with a local guide. The tour is designed for people with mobility limits, with lunch, drinks, entrance, and flexible cruise-ship pickup included.

“The first impressions were that chaos reigned supreme! My wife and I were on shore at the appointed hour and there was no sign of our guide at all, after about half an hour we finally found someone with our name on a board, who indicated that we should wait in the sun (mRead more”

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4.2 Day 1 Night Wadi Rum (Overnight) & Petra Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $574

You’ll leave Aqaba port with a private English-speaking driver, meet a Bedouin guide for a 4x4 tour of Wadi Rum, then explore Petra with a local guide. Expect desert camps or hotel lodging, included meals, entrance fees, and a busy but rewarding schedule.

“We've been talking about visiting Petra for years, & finally, this year we made it! From the beginning our trip was handled smoothly & professionally. All our guides & drivers were wonderful, especially Ahmed, but also Abed & Saleh.”

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5.Private Full-Day Aqaba Shore Excursion to Petra and Little Petra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $300

Travel privately from Aqaba port to Petra and Little Petra in about nine hours. An English-speaking driver handles the long desert transfer, while a local guide leads the classic Petra visit through the Siq to the Treasury. Entrance fees, Wi-Fi, and a horse ride before the Siq are included.

“The trip to Petra was amazing. The only complaint was that the driver, though a really nice guy, was not really English proficient!”

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6.Petra Shore Excursion Aqaba Port (01 Day)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $321

Travel from Aqaba Port through Wadi Rum and the Sharah Mountains to Petra, with a private air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking driver, Petra admission, a 2.5-hour local guide, buffet lunch, water, and an optional 700-meter horse ride.

“El guía en español no llegó. Tuvimos que tomar uno en inglés. Que el guía en español tomó un grupo antes que el nuestro. Por lo demás todo bien. El chofer atento y cortez.”

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7.Petra Day Tour from Aqaba Port (Shore Excursion Petra) – JHT

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Leave Aqaba Port with an English-speaking driver and reach Petra in about 1.5 hours. Walk through the 1,200-meter Siq to the Treasury, then see the Roman Theater and Royal Tombs with a local guide. Lunch, water, port pickup, and return transport are included.

“Absolutely unforgettable experience that was perfect from beginning to end! I can unconditionally recommend Jordan Horizon Tours for anyone seeking a trip from Aqaba to Petra / Wadi Rum. The communication and planning were outstanding from the start. The tour and Read more”

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8.Petra Shore Excursion Aqaba Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $320

Travel from Aqaba Port to Petra in a private air-conditioned vehicle, passing Wadi Rum and the Sharah Mountains. An English-speaking guide leads you through the Siq to the Treasury, Street of Facades, and possibly the Royal Tombs, with lunch included.

“We recently did a day long shore excursion from Aqaba to Petra and then Wadi Rum. Our driver, Mr. Mohammed Hammad, was exceptional! Our ship arrived two hours late but he was still there waiting our arrival. He took some shortcuRead more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $325

Leave your Aqaba cruise ship for a full day at Petra, traveling through Wadi Rum and the Sharah Mountains in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. A Petra guide leads you through the Siq, Treasury, and Street of Facades, with lunch, entry, water, and an optional 700-meter horse ride included.

“Top notch service. They were on time . Very accommodating. The lunch was good . Tour guide in Petra was very knowledgeable.”

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10.2 Day 1 Night Petra & Wadi Rum Shore Excursion (ON Petra)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $574

Leave Aqaba port for a Bedouin-led 4x4 trip through Wadi Rum, then spend the night near Petra. The next day, a guide such as Sami leads you through the Siq, Treasury, Royal Tombs, Theatre, and Qasr Al Bint before your private transfer back to the ship.

“Everyone should book this trip, especially with Hisham! He provided the best Jordan can offer. He was always on time to pick me up, he helped me with my Visa at the border, he got my tickets and food, he always stopped if I wanted to take photos and even helped me get Read more”

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11.Petra & Wadi Rum Shore Excursion Aqaba Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $380

You leave Aqaba Port in a private air-conditioned vehicle for Petra, where an English-speaking guide leads you through the Siq to the Treasury. After lunch, an English-speaking Bedouin driver takes you by 4x4 through Wadi Rum, with port pickup and return included.

“We will not actually get to experience this tour in Fall 2020 due to COVID-19 and pause of cruising voyages. However, I would like to compliment JH for their understanding and prompt refund of $99 USD deposit. I will for sure look to book with them when we do get the opportunity to visit Aqaba and Petra.”

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12.Shore Excursion Round Trip From Aqaba Port to Petra & Wadi Rum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $140Best value

Meet your representative at Aqaba port, ride to Petra with a local guide, walk through the Siq to the Treasury, then enjoy lunch and a Bedouin-led 4x4 trip through Wadi Rum. You also have brief time for Aqaba and the Petra Museum before returning to your ship.

“This trip was amazing! Everything was well-organized, making it easy to visit both Petra and Wadi Rum in one day.”

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