The 8 Best Shore Excursions from Aqaba

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

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

Review of a private Aqaba to Petra shore tour with port pickup, local guide, lunch, flexible sightseeing, and cruise-friendly timing.

“I'm on a 111 day world cruise.. I have already done 79 days. Petra has been by far the highlight of the cruise. Over 1,200 people on the ship used the cruise ships excursion package to reach Petra.. my friend and I with a handful of others used Viator. We had the most fun, got tRead more”

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2.Aqaba Shore Excursion: Private accessible Petra Tour

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

Review of Aqaba’s private accessible Petra tour, with golf-cart access, port transfers, guides, lunch, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“Early and fast driver picked us up at the port and we went to Petra and were able to get a golf cart before the crowds came and toured with a very knowledgeable and good guide who helped us take great pictures. We were able to get back to the ship for lunch.”

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3.Petra Shore Excursion from Aqaba Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $320

Review of Petra from Aqaba Port: transport, guide, horse ride, lunch, walking demands, price, and practical booking advice.

“Bring WATER!!! On May 5 it was 104 degrees. If you walk to the amphitheater only it will be about a 4 mile walk return. Further if you venture further which I would strongly advise you to do it will be even longer. And the way back up and out iRead more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $574

Review of a private two-day Aqaba shore trip to Petra and Wadi Rum, with a jeep safari, overnight stay, meals, guides, and practical tips.

“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

Review of a private Aqaba to Petra and Little Petra shore excursion, with transport, guides, costs, timing, tips, and practical advice.

“Zaid Tours & Travel arranged for a fantastic guide (Abdullah Ahmad Mousa) at Petra, who was extremely knowledgeable about local history and culture, fluent in English, engaging, funny - and flexible about our priorities. He helped us field the many vendors trying to sell Read more”

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6.Petra Shore Excursion Aqaba Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $320

Review of a private Petra shore excursion from Aqaba, with port pickup, guided Treasury visit, lunch, transport, price, and practical advice.

“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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7.Petra Shore Excursion Aqaba Port (01 Day)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $321

Review of a private Petra shore excursion from Aqaba Port, with transfers, entrance fees, lunch, guide, horse ride, price, and practical tips.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $500

Visit Petra from Aqaba Port with private transport, a local guide, lunch, the Siq, Treasury, Royal Tombs, and free cancellation.

“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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