Welcome to Aqaba
Aqaba, with its infectious ‘on holiday’ atmosphere, retains the relaxed small-town atmosphere of a popular local getaway, despite the growing developments and the unsightly port nearby. For the visitor, although there’s not much to ‘do’ as such, the town offers a sociable stopover en route to the diving and snorkelling clubs to the south and the big destinations of Wadi Rum and Petra. It’s also an obvious place to... Read More
Top experiences in Aqaba
Sights in Aqaba
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We've pre-picked the best hotels, hostels and bed and breakfasts to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
Food and drink
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Royal Yacht Club RestaurantItalian
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Ali Baba RestaurantJordanian
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Captain’s RestaurantSeafood
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Rakwet Kanaan Restaurant & CafeJordanian
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Formosa RestaurantChinese
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Floka RestaurantSeafood
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Al-Mabrouk Beach Touristic RestaurantSeafood
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CafesCafe
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Al-Tarboosh RestaurantPastry
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Fruit and Vegetable SouqFruit Market
Travel guides
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Aqaba adventures
3 Nights 4 Days Private Lawrence of Arabia Tour: Petra - Wadi Rum and Aqaba
Enjoy a four days program where you arrive to the coastal city of Aqaba. You will be accommodated for 1 night in each of Petra, Wadi Rum and Aqaba. Proceed from Aqaba to Petra for a guided walking tour through the most important Archaeological features of Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. off to visit the desert of Wadi Rum where Matt Damon movie the Martian was filmed,for a thrilling 2 hours ride in a 4x4 local jeeps to see the soaring cliffs and sandstone. Wadi Rum used to be called the valley of moon where the movie Lawrence of Arabia was also filmed. Finish the tour by going back to Aqaba city.
Wadi Rum Tour from Aqaba with Overnight Bedouin Experience
Soak up the spectacular desert wilderness of Wadi Rum on this overnight tour from Aqaba! Head deep into the UNESCO-protected region and marvel at its epic mountains, gorges, valleys and rock carvings on a 4x4 tour. End your day with a Bedouin dinner around the campfire, watch the stars twinkle to life in the night sky, and sleep in true local style in a Bedouin tent! Upgrade to include a camel ride, and squeeze every last drop of adventure from your overnight desert odyssey!
Aqaba Shore Excursion: Private 2-day Petra and Wadi Rum Tour
Private Petra and Wadi Rum tour to discover both Petra and Wadi Rum from Aqaba port in two days. You will visit Wadi Rum where the "the Martian" was filmed. Drive through the Sharah mountains, walk through the Siq (narrow gorge) to the hidden city of Petra, to see the treasury, theater, Royal tombs and Roman street. After lunch you drive back to your cruise ship.