Top Aqaba Historical Tours

The Wadi Rum is a truly spectacular place, so why not experience the Reserve in authentic Bedouin style. You will experience a semi-wild camping experience but also still within a good comfort level. So, if you are looking for an authentic once in a lifetime experience, this is for you! The Half Day Wadi Rum Jeep tour will take you to the most amazing and notorious spots in the spectacular protected area, led by a local English speaking Bedouin professional guide. Total distance of Tour: 32.3km Duration of Tour: 4-5 hours The start time: 14:00 The tour includes 7 locations: • Lawrence spring • Khazali Canyon • Um Frouth Rock Bridge • Sdad Attag • Um Ghadah Sand Boarding • Um Alsamn Rock Bridge • Chicken Rock After your tour, you will be taken to the cave and watch the most amazing sunset. Surrounded by amazing landscapes, your guide will cook you a traditional Bedouin dinner, whilst below the sky full of stars. Dinner, breakfast, drinks and camping equipment are provided.

There’s more to Aqaba than beach life and coral. Get to the heart of this ancient Red Sea town and immerse in Jordanian culture through the medium of food on this intimate evening walking tour. Stroll beside the sea, explore fish markets, the vegetable market, the old town, and the historic souk, all while tasting delights from tea and cookies to Jordanian savory specialties.

Discover the ancient jewel in Jordan’s crown on this private day trip to Petra from Aqaba. Visit the UNESCO–listed city of Petra and explore deep canyons beneath soaring sandstone cliffs. Marvel at the intricately carved face of the Treasury (Al-Khazneh) as your guide shares details of its construction. Learn of the 6th-century Nabataean people who lived in the valleys, and admire top attractions such as the ancient theater and the royal tombs. Enjoy free time to explore Petra at your leisure before boarding your minivan back to Aqaba.

Our jeep tours allow you to visit the most sites in the least amount of time as well as reach some of the far-away attractions inside Wadi Rum Protected Area. Even on our short tours, you get a good taste of our magnificent desert with its rocks, dunes, canyons, and big mountains. If you want to see the sunset, we can start the tour in the afternoon. You will be told historic meanings at some of the sites, and are highly welcome to ask questions about Bedouin life and culture. All short tours include stops at Lawrence's house, the big red sand dune, Khazali Canyon and Little Rock Arch. Depending on the option you choose, further activities like sandboarding, hikes, or camel rides might be included. Light lunch can be added after arrival for 5JD per person, and cooked lunch of chicken and rice for 10JD per person.

See both Petra and Wadi Rum in one day with this private tour from Aqaba. After pickup from Aqaba, enjoy a comfortable ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to Petra. Explore the ancient Nabatean city with an English speaking guide before driving onwards to Wadi Rum. Explore the surreal landscape of Wadi Rum on an included jeep tour, with a tea break in a Bedouin tent, and enjoy sunset before driving back to Aqaba.

Visit the ancient rock-carved city of Petra with a guide during this full-day excursion from Aqaba. Enjoy complimentary refreshments along the way, including bottled water and a packed box of snacks. Travel comfortably through southern Jordan in a private vehicle, with hotel pickup and drop-off provided free of charge. Admission tickets to Petra are included.

Many of Wadi Rum’s most scenic landmarks are only accessible by 4WD vehicle, so this half-day Jeep tour puts its UNESCO-listed sand dunes, hidden canyons, and rock formations within reach. Pre-booking is a convenient alternative to paying onsite, and means there’s no surprise guide fees or haggling over prices. Since sandboarding equipment is included, you can even try sliding the steep sides of the dramatic Wadi Rum dunes.

Explore the wonders of Wadi Rum on this private tour. Travel through the desert landscape by jeep, with stops at top highlights like the Nabatean Temple, Lawrence’s Spring, Jebel Khazali, Little Bridge, Lawrence House, Nabatean inscriptions, Al Ramal Red Sand Dune, and more. Enjoy a Bedouin lunch and coffee or tea.

Our one day Petra tour from Aqaba offers a truly amazing experience. This legendary ‘lost city’ of Petra was carved into the walls of a desert canyon over 2500 years ago. Only 02 hours from Aqaba making it a perfect destination for a one day tour, including all entrance fees, guiding, transportation, and lunch.

Make the best of your visit to Jordan and visit one of the most emblematic and historical Nabatean capital which dominated for a long time the Arabian trade routes. The city of Petra is one of the must see places in the Middle East. Enjoy a private transfer from your hotel or cruise port in Aqaba to Petra all along the desert highway (around 2,5 hours). Once in Petra meet your private official tour guide and discover this wonderful site. Make sure you bring good walking shoes and a backpack for beverages, camera and other stuff. Terrain is uneven and whole Petra is only walkable.

Discover the ancient Nabatean city of Petra on this full-day private tour which allows you to explore at your own pace and schedule. Enjoy the ease and comfort of hotel pickup and private vehicle transport with space for up to four people. Stay hydrated with the provided bottled water and connected with Wi-Fi during your journey.

Enjoy this Petra transportation from Aqaba. You will be picked up from your hotel to start your Petra Transport. After that, you will be transferred by an air-conditioned vehicle for about 2 hours to the rose-red city of Petra. First started in the 6th century B.C. by Nabataean Arabs the city boasts beautiful facades carved directly into the walls of the mountainsides. Arriving at the visitor’s center 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. After your time at Petra, you make your way back through the Siq and head to the car witch will be waiting for you at the entrance parking. Finally, you will be driven back to your hotel in Aqaba.

Enjoy a tour of some of the top sights in the Wadi Rum Protected Area on this small-group 4x4 tour. Over the course of the morning or afternoon, discover top attractions such as Lawrence’s Spring, Khazali Canyon, Red Sand Dune, Little Bridge, Lawrence’s House, and Al Mahama Canyon. Includes a camel ride and sand boarding.

Visit two of Jordan’s must-visit sites—the Wadi Rum and Petra—in one day on a private tour from Aqaba. Experience the red-and-pink cliffs and canyons of the Wadi Rum desert valley on a 4x4 tour. Then, take a guided tour of Petra’s highlights, including the Treasury, amphitheater, and royal tombs. Includes private round-trip transport, tours of and admission to both sites (if option selected), and a horseback ride in Petra.

Visit the ancient rock-cut city of Petra with a guide and be back in Aqaba by nightfall during this full-day private excursion. Travel comfortably from the Red Sea by private, air-conditioned vehicle. A tasty lunch and admission tickets to Petra are included. Groups of six people or under explore the site with a guide; six or more people travel with a full-day guide free of charge.

We will start this tour from Rum village. The historical places you will visit in this tour are natural and unique atractions from the desert. You will first start with the Nabatean temple. After the temple, Lawrence’s Spring is your next stop, where you can see the reserve of fresh water that people use to have, surrounded by mountains. The tour continues to the golden Sand Dunes where you can hike up on the warm sand and enjoy the view from above the desert. The tour continues to the Khazali Canyon which is famous for the beautiful ancient nabateen inscriptions. After the Canyon we will be driving slowly towards Rum Village.

Make your way into the desert, visit Wadi Rum, and also have a private tour of Petra on this 1-night, private tour that leaves directly from your hotel in Amman. Your driver takes care of the logistics, so you can just relax between sights. A few meals and your accommodation in a Bedouin camp are included, so you don’t need to worry about that. Just enjoy your time touring Jordan with your private group.

From Wadi Rum you and your guide will first go by jeep to visit the Lawrence Spring. Then you will go to see the Map and afterward the Sand Dunes, which is a large area of sand dunes piled up against the mountains. It's fun to climb to the top and then race down. You'll have about half an hour in this area for climbing and exploring the dunes, and then you will go to see the Ancient Inscriptions. After viewing the inscriptions left by ancient trade caravans, you will travel to see the Lawrence's House followed by Burrah Canyon which is a long, deep canyon between dramatic mountains. It is very beautiful in the morning or late evening, when the sun turns the rock deep orange. Here you will have a Bedouin lunch with Bedouin tea. Then your guide will take you to see Burdah Canyon. From there, you will continue to the Um Frouth Rock Bridge and afterwards to the Small Arch. The next site you'll visit is Khazali canyon then a spectacular sunset. Finally we'll drive you back to Rum Village.

Our jeep tours allow you to visit the most sites in the least amount of time as well as reach some of the far-away attractions of Wadi Rum and beyond. During this tour, you will get to see a big share of Wadi Rum's most famous sites. You will visit Nabatean inscriptions, climb up and run down huge sand dunes, scramble up rock arches, walk through narrow sandy canyons, and enjoy the most picturesque views all throughout the day. You will also stop at a scenic spot somewhere in the desert to have lunch, as well as in the evening to watch a magnificent desert sunset amongst rocks and sand. All our Bedouin guides have years of experience and will tell you about Bedouin culture and the historical meanings of various sites.

You will love this tour, especially if it's your first time in Jordan and you want to experience traditional culture. You'll enjoy the sunset and the stunning artistic formations of the Aqaba mountains. The freshly served tea is delightful, and the dinner offered inside the camp is exceptional. The cultural dishes you will taste, along with the stories behind them, are truly amazing.

Join a genuine 2-day and one-night adventure in the protected area of the Wadi Rum desert! Experience many of the most favoured attractions and historical sites with your seasoned Bedouin guide, and dive deep into the rich and unique culture of local Bedouins. Throughout your tour, you'll enjoy delicious traditional meals and witness sights and a sunset you'll never forget. At the end of the day, admire the stars in the evening by the campfire and sleep in a private panoramic tent, offering stunning views of the desert and mountains. Life is a journey; make it unforgettable!

Explore Wadi Rum by Jeep on a small-group tour that goes beyond looking at scenery—you'll have the chance to get out of the vehicle to check out petroglyphs at Khazali Canyon, walk a rock bridge, and hike in Abu Khasaba Canyon. The small-group format offers flexibility that larger tours lack, too, for a more personalized experience of the wild desert landscape.

Travel to Petra in comfort and speed, and enjoy the expertise of a private guide on this efficient day tour from Aqaba. Enjoy both a guided tour and independent exploration at the rose-red wonder, a UNESCO World Heritage site, then savor a buffet lunch. Tour includes round-trip transportation from Aqaba port, airport, hotels, and border crossings.