Aqaba Shore Excursions

Experience Aqaba Shore Excursions, explore the ancient and present-day wonders of Aqaba and Petra.

Aqaba ports is located over an hour or two away from Jordan’s major attractions, also Aqaba is the gateway to wonders of the world, Petra, the rose-red city, and the spectacular scenery of Lawrence of Arabia’s Wadi Rum.The most popular Petra Day Tour from Aqaba Port takes you to the wonders of ancient Petra, carved in the rock over 2000 years ago. Wander the 'lost city' and come face to face with the stunning sandstone. You can also spend time exploring Aqaba itself, where the warm waters and coral reef of the Red Sea seem a world away from the nearby desert. First Petra started in the 6th century B.C. by Nabataean Arabs the city boasts beautiful facades carved directly into the walls of the mountain sides.  Arriving at the visitor’s centre it’s a 700-meter walk to the Siq entrance which is an impressive 1200 meter long gorge of a kaleidoscope of colors the towers more than 80 meters above you. As you exit the chasm you’re instantly transfixed by the beauty of Petra, chosen as one of the New World Wonders, the place speaks for itself.

Immerse yourself in the culture and flavors of the Bedouins on this journey to the beautiful desert of the Wadi Rum. Discover Petra and WadiRum Excursion from Aqaba Port, First the resort town of Aqaba, with a history that goes back to pre-Biblical times and to the age of the legendary King Solomon. Then, travel to the hauntingly beautiful valley known as the Wadi Rum. Thousand-foot-high Mountains rise out of the rose-hued desert sand in this vast UNESCO-protected nature reserve. The Wadi Rum has been inhabited since prehistoric times and harbors a rich geological and human history.

 

Dig into your Jordanian adventure to Wadi Rum DayTour from Aqaba Port, Wadi Rum Desert Reserve and its many wonderful sights. When you arrive at the reserve you will be taken on a 3 hour Jeep Safari around the desert to begin your adventure of seeing the many sights of the Desert. You will visit Wadi Rum Village, you will discover in this Village of Rum that it sits exactly one mile above sea level, this is a surrounded area which is home to Jordan's highest point, Jabal Umm ad Dami.The village you will visit is very rural, very quaint and simple, there is a few shops, unfinished rural houses, and one mysterious main street, continuing on through this village your next stop will be the phenomenal 7 Pillars of Wisdom, precisely 7 pinnacles of red stone towering over the beginning of the reserve, a sight not to be missed! From here you will move on to Al Ghazali Graffiti, you will take a short walk through and see many of the historical sights of the Graffiti on hidden rocks, Wadi Rum has been formed by many human cultures since prehistoric times, many interesting cultures including the Nabataeans, these left their mark in the form of rock paintings, Graffiti.

In this Dead Sea Days from Aqaba Port. We have all heard of this renowned salt lake, its natural beauty, and healing qualities. The Dead Sea is a fabulous holiday destination and Jordan is the perfect setting for those who wish to experience the qualities of the lake in peace and quiet. At 423 meters below sea level, the Dead Sea is officially the lowest place on earth making it an even more fascinating destination to visit. Also known as the Salt Sea, the Dead Sea is an ideal location for rest and relaxation with biking and hiking aplenty. A holiday to the Dead Sea provides an idyllic alternative to the bustling cities, with plenty of things to do for those who seek a little adventure. The salty waters are rich in a variety of minerals with medicinal properties and with its own micro climate; the site has developed into a health spa-like hotspot. The mineral concentration in the mud is used for therapeutic and beauty treatments. Queen Cleopatra and Sheba both were said to have known the value of the site and visited here. Due to high salinity the water supports no form of life hence the name the Dead Sea and floating is very easy. Be sure to prepare to swim and relax in the mud.  Arriving at the Dead Sea you will check into one of the resorts as a Day Guest and have leisure time, the chance to float in the water, enjoy a buffet lunch and then drive back to Aqaba port. Dead Sea Considered the largest "Natural Spa" in the world, moreover, it is well known as a unique destination and one of the true natural wonders, swim at the Dead Sea and feel the natural health and more charm benefits of the Dead Sea, manage to relax while enjoying sunbathing, swimming at the dead sea is another way for treatment, massage is a different issue at the Dead Sea, Lunch will be served during you Dead Sea trip, finally Ibis Egypt tours representative will escort you back to Aqaba Port for final departure.

 

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