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The top 37 attractions in Aqaba

Ruins in Petra

Petra

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Since the summer of 2007, Petra has been considered as one of the seven wonders of the world, for many reasons. The Nabateans dug

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Deserts in Aqaba

Wadi Rum Desert

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The Wadi Rum Desert, also known as the Valley of the Moon, is a very special place for me and one that no visitor to Jordan should

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Canyons in Petra

The Siq (Petra)

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You can reach the ancient city many different ways: on foot, on horseback, or by carriage. I recommend that you go on foot, althou

Historical Monuments in Petra

The Treasury

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This is an important archaeological site in Jordan, and the capital of the ancient Nabatean kingdom. The name Petra means rock in

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Cities in Petra

Petra by Night

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Of Cultural Interest in Petra

Siq al-Barid (Little Petra)

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15 km north of Petra, there is another miniature Petra, which is almost unknown to tourists. It is not as spectacular as the Great

Ruins in Petra

Petra Bedouin Homes

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You can walk around Petra for hours and hours. After the Treasury and before arriving at the fork in the road that takes you to th

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Of Touristic Interest in Petra

Entrance to Petra

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Once you get past the access gateway to Petra (where you pay about 20 dinars a day entrance but you can buy discount tickets valid

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Beaches in Aqaba

Aqaba Beach

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This beach is the place to see a stunning sunset right on the Dead Sea. I was lucky enough to travel to Jordan, to see some of the

Ruins in Petra

Royal Tombs

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Once you get into Petra, you have many options. Many people have the mistaken perception that Petra is just the front of the ancie

Viewpoints in Petra

End of the World

From the monastery you can keep going, which, of course, you should!. A few steps away, you find a strange sign which reads: "All

Historical Monuments in Petra

Transportation in Petra

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To get to Petra you are not short of offers to take you, either by donkey, horse, camel, and even some rickety vehicle pulled by a

Harbors in Aqaba

Aqaba Port

To reach Jordan I took a trip from Taba in Egypt, arriving by boat to the Aqaba port. If you arrive by boat from Egypt you must go

Historical Monuments in Petra

The Monastery (Ad Deir)

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An amazing place, worth visiting. Perfectly sculptured huge mountains of rock. Without a doubt, one of the most amazing places I h

Of Touristic Interest in Aqaba

Aqaba Streets

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Aqaba is a totally different city from the rest of Jordan. It's sort of like Benidorm but Arabic. The streets are wide, the buildi

Castles in Petra

Shobak Castle

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Less than an hour north of Petra is Shobak Castle, the sole reminder of the former glory of the Crusades. Built in 1115 by King B

Museums in Aqaba

Castle Museum of Aqaba

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Walking along the beach in Aqaba, you get to a huge Jordanian flag that indicates there was a castle there years ago, which is now

Viewpoints in Petra

View from the Monastery

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Getting up to the Monastery of Petra can be a grind, but you really need to summon your strength and make the climb. In front of t

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Activities in Aqaba

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From Aqaba: Jeep Tour to Wadi Rum Desert

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starting from

72.08 £

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From Aqaba: Petra Full-Day Guided Tour with Transfers

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starting from

112.96 £

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Wadi Al Mujib and Dead Sea Panoramic Tour from Aqaba

(1)

starting from

97.21 £

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From Aqaba: Petra and Dead Sea Lunch

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starting from

159.58 £

GetYourGuide

Aqaba, Wadi Araba, Wadi Mujib & Dead Sea 4-Hour Tour

starting from

53.43 £

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