The 10 Best Aqaba Shore Excursions

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

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

Leave Aqaba port in an air-conditioned car or minivan for Petra, with a private driver and a local guide waiting at the visitor center. Walk through the Siq to the Treasury, tombs, amphitheater, and Roman street, then enjoy a buffet lunch. Guides such as Mohammed, Sami, Omar, and Safa have helped make the Petra visit clear and personal.

“Efficient , simple booking experience. Good local operator. Excellent , professional , well informed , welcoming driver. Very good guide with very friendly manner.”

Check availability →Read our full review

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 car for up to four people. An English-speaking driver handles the two-hour ride each way, while you explore Petra for three to four hours at your own pace. Wi-Fi and bottled water are included.

“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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Aqaba Shore Excursion: Private accessible Petra Tour

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

From Aqaba port, an English-speaking chauffeur drives you to Petra, where a local guide and golf cart take you through the Siq, Treasury, Roman Theater, and Royal Tombs. The cart is especially useful for visitors with mobility limits, though access beyond the Treasury depends on Petra park staff. Lunch, water, and soft drinks are 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”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Petra Shore Excursion from Aqaba Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $320

Travel from Aqaba Port to Petra in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver. Spend about five hours at Petra with a guide, see the Treasury, take a short horse ride, and eat lunch at a local restaurant. The full outing lasts about 12 hours.

“We had a lovely visit with a small group to Petra with the help of JHT. Despite initial concerns with a limited cruise day in Aqaba, Andrea's professional coordination put our worries to rest with timely and patient responses while our guide Nabil Read more”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Petra Round-Trip Tour from Aqaba Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $189Best value

You travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Aqaba Port to Petra in about two hours each way. Your English-speaking driver, including drivers named Mohammed or Emad on past bookings, helps with the journey and local details. At Petra, walk or ride horseback through the Siq to the Treasury, Royal Tombs, Theatre, and Qasr Al Bint. Entry, lunch, and a guide cost extra.

“Very good driver. Share information about the country’s history and geography. Made rest stops for us in small towns and for shopping!”

Check availability →Read our full review

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $574

Meet your representative at Aqaba port, travel to Wadi Rum for Bedouin tea and a four to five-hour jeep safari, then visit Petra with a local guide the next day. You’ll see Khazali Canyon, Lawrence Spring, rock bridges, the Siq, Treasury, Royal Tombs, Theatre, and Qasr Al Bint. Ask about the assigned driver and overnight lodging before booking.

“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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $300

Travel privately from Aqaba port to Petra with an English-speaking driver, included entrance fees, a local guide, and a horse ride before the Siq. You’ll see the Treasury, Theater, Royal Tombs, Byzantine Church, and Little Petra, with time for the Petra Museum or a longer walk if your schedule allows.

“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”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.Petra Shore Excursion Aqaba Port (01 Day)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $321

Leave Aqaba Port for Petra in an air-conditioned private vehicle, with about two hours each way through Wadi Rum and the Sharah Mountains. An English-speaking driver, Petra entrance, buffet lunch, mineral water, and a 2.5-hour local guide are included. A 700-meter horse ride is optional, but tipping the handler is expected.

“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”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.Petra Shore Excursion Aqaba Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $320

Travel privately from Aqaba Port to Petra in an air-conditioned vehicle, crossing Wadi Rum and the Sharah Mountains. Walk through the Siq to the Treasury with an English-speaking Petra guide, then continue along the Street of Facades and possibly to the Royal Tombs. Lunch and Petra admission are included.

“Our cruise was cancelled due to coronovirus. So we had to cancel our tour to Petra. Just wanted to mention how professional the communication with this company has been since our initial inquiry about the tour. Look forward to visiting Jordan and Petra when we can reschedule the cruise and re book our tour with JHT.”

Check availability →Read our full review

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Travel privately from Aqaba Port to Petra in an air-conditioned vehicle, then walk through the 1,200-meter Siq to the Treasury and other Nabataean sights. An English-speaking local guide leads a 2.5 to 3-hour visit, with lunch at a local restaurant and a short optional horse ride included. Yasser and Mohammed have guided other JHT tours, though guide assignment is not guaranteed.

“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”

Check availability →Read our full review