The 12 Best Aqaba Shore Excursions

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

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

From Aqaba port, you’ll drive about two hours to Petra in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, then walk the Siq with a local guide to the Treasury, tombs, amphitheater, and Roman street. Guides such as Mohammed, Sami, and Safa have been praised for clear explanations, while lunch, drinks, and port transfers are included.

“An informative and enjoyable tour, thanks to guide Omar and driver Abdullah! Very much appreciated and look forward to the next trip.”

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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 3 to 4 hours at the ancient city, plus Wi-Fi and bottled water on the road. The $300 group rate covers up to four people, making it a practical choice for a small party that wants a simple, flexible day without sharing a bus.

“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

From Aqaba, an English-speaking chauffeur takes you by private vehicle to Petra, where a local guide and golf cart cover the Siq, Treasury, Roman Theater, Royal Tombs, and more. The 90-minute cart tour is a major help if walking is difficult. Lunch, drinks, admission, and port transfers are included.

“Petra was fantastic, A great way to see Petra in the golf cart. Guide in Petra was excellent. The only drawback was that our driver from port to Petra spoke virtually no english so we could not learn anything about Jordan.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $574

Leave Aqaba port for Wadi Rum, ride with an English-speaking Bedouin driver past sandstone arches and canyons, then spend the night in the desert. The next day, explore Petra with a local guide before returning to your ship. Ask about guides such as Hisham, Aladdin, or Sammy when booking, and confirm the overnight accommodation.

“We had an absolutely incredible experience traveling through Jordan, and a huge part of that was thanks to our amazing driver and guide, Aladdin. From the moment we arrived, everything was taken care of seamlessly—from the visa process to every detail of the itineraRead more”

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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 in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, then tour the Siq, Treasury, Theater, Royal Tombs, and Byzantine Church with a local guide. You’ll also see Little Petra, with entrance fees, Wi-Fi, and a horse ride before the Siq included.

“Petra was amazing and we had a great guide! Make sure to go to Little Petra - no crowds and fantastic view from above!”

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6.Petra Shore Excursion Aqaba Port (01 Day)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $321

You’ll leave Aqaba Port in a private air-conditioned vehicle and ride about two hours through the Wadi Rum area and Sharah Mountains to Petra. A local English-speaking guide leads a 2.5-hour visit, with entry fees, lunch, water, and a 700-meter horse ride included. The schedule follows your ship’s port time.

“From start to finish it was a delightful adventure. We are met at the port by our friendly, professional and safe driver. Upon reaching Petra we were met by our very informative tour guide. How he managed to keep track of the 6 of us, I don’t knoRead more”

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7.Petra Shore Excursion Aqaba Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $320

Meet your representative outside the ship, then ride about two hours through Wadi Rum and the Sharah Mountains to Petra. A private, air-conditioned transfer, Petra admission, lunch, bottled water, and an English-speaking guide are included. The Petra walk covers the Siq, Treasury, Street of Facades, and possibly the Royal Tombs.

“Extremely well organised tour, conducted by a private driver/organiser who was very gentle with our 3 yo old twin. His suggestion of having a jeep ride to wadi rum was very much appreciated. After the beautiful but very touristic visit to Petra, the drive through the desert and visiting places we didn’t realise that they existed, realy topped it off”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Travel from Aqaba Port to Petra in a private air-conditioned vehicle, walk through the 1,200-meter Siq, and see the Treasury, Roman Theater, and Royal Tombs. A local English-speaking guide leads about 2.5 to 3 hours, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. Yasser is one guide who has led this route.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $574

From Aqaba port, you’ll ride through Wadi Rum with an English-speaking Bedouin driver, then sleep near Petra before a guided visit through the Siq to the Treasury. Guides such as Sami and Hisham have been praised for their care, timing, photo stops, and help with visas and tickets. The private trip suits active visitors who want both sites in one compact journey.

“Amazing tour - especially enjoyed Petra, Sami was a great guide. Desert landscape in Wadi Rum is also completely unique and the dinner was really delicious. Recommend the stargazing!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $325

From Aqaba Port, you’ll travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to Petra, passing Wadi Rum and the Sharah Mountains. A local guide leads you through the Siq to the Treasury, Street of Facades, and possibly the Royal Tombs. Lunch, entry, water, and an optional 700-meter horse ride are 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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11.Petra & Wadi Rum Shore Excursion Aqaba Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $380

You’ll leave Aqaba Port with a private driver, reach Petra in about two hours, and walk through the Siq to the Treasury with an English-speaking guide. After lunch, a Bedouin driver takes you through Wadi Rum by 4x4 to Lawrence Spring, sand dunes, Khazali Canyon, and Little Bridge. Pickup and return to your ship are included.

“We had a spectacular day with Ziaza(? Sp) and Achmed our driver.”

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

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

From Aqaba Port, you’ll ride about 2.5 hours to Petra for a guided walk through the Siq to the Treasury, then continue after lunch to Wadi Rum for a 1.5 to 2-hour Bedouin-led 4x4 trip. The day also includes time at the Petra Museum and a return 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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