Aqaba Highlights & Wadi Rum Lunch
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Port
Aqaba (for Petra), Jordan
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$145
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 5¼ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Aqaba is Jordan's only seaport. Located at the southernmost tip of Jordan on the Red Sea, this city boasts a lovely backdrop of sun, sea, and mountains, as well as a pleasant year-round climate. Aqaba also claims a rich history of Nabataean trading, features prominently in the memoirs of Lawrence of Arabia and boasts some of the most pristine coral reefs in the Red Sea.
In the heart of the city, you will find the ruins of the old city of Ayla. You can see where the city gates were, as well as mosques, churches and the city walls.
Drive by coach to Wadi Rum -- a 1.25-hour journey into a red landscape of soaring peaks and plunging valleys.
Arrive at the Desert Camp and enjoy lunch in a huge, carpeted Bedouin tent, followed by Arabian tea and local delicacies.
After lunch, re-board the coach to return to the ship.
Notes:
Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable sunscreen. Bring bottled water. The Aqaba Museum often closes without prior notification due to maintenance requirements.