Arrival at Aqaba International Airport - After landing, you can either arrange a pre-booked taxi or use local transportation (Jordanian taxis or JETT buses) to travel to your accommodation in Aqaba city.
Accommodation in Aqaba - Spend the night acclimatizing and resting after your journey. Recommended hotels include: Movenpick Resort & Spa Tala Bay, Kempinski Hotel Aqaba, or InterContinental Jay Aqaba.
Day 2: Explore Aqaba
Coral Beach - Start the day by relaxing on Aqaba’s beautiful coral beaches. Enjoy various water activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, or just swimming.
Aqaba City Tour - Visit Aqaba Fort (Al-Aqabah Castle), Jordan Dunes Adventure Park, and the Ayla Oasis.
Dinner in Aqaba - Try local dishes at Al Qubaita Restaurant or Sea Port Restaurant, both offering Jordanian and Mediterranean cuisines with a sea view.
Day 3: Travel to Wadi Musa & Petra Visitor Center
Travel from Aqaba to Wadi Musa - Hire a taxi or take a JETT bus to Wadi Musa, the town nearest to Petra. The journey takes approximately one hour.
Petra Visitor Center - Visit the visitor center to purchase tickets, obtain maps, and rent equipment such as horses or donkeys for exploring Petra.
Accommodation in Wadi Musa - Stay at a hotel conveniently located near the entrance to Petra, such as Mövenpick Resort Petra, Basin Hotel Petra, or Crowne Plaza Petra.
Day 4: Explore Petra
Al-Khazneh (The Treasury) - Enter Petra through the Al-Khazneh (The Treasury) entrance and begin exploring the ancient city’s famous facade.
The Siq - Walk through this narrow, winding gorge to reach additional temples and tombs.
Petra High Places - Hike up to Al-Deir (Monastery) or Al-Khubtha (The Obelisk Tomb) for stunning views of Petra.
Roman Theater, Qasr al-Bint, and the Royal Tombs - Visit these additional sites within Petra.
Petra By Night - Experience the magical nighttime tour of Petra, where the ancient city is illuminated by thousands of candles.
Day 5: More of Petra & Wadi Rum
Little Petra (Al-Beidha) - Visit this smaller, less crowded site near Petra, offering insight into Nabatean architecture and history.
Travel to Wadi Rum - Head south to Wadi Rum for a night of desert adventure. You can arrange transportation from Wadi Musa or your hotel in Wadi Rum.
Wadi Rum Activities - Enjoy a jeep tour, camel ride, or hiking among the stunning red sandstone formations. Overnight camping under the stars is also available.
Day 6: Return to Aqaba
Return from Wadi Rum to Aqaba - Travel back to Aqaba and spend your final day relaxing on the beach, shopping for souvenirs, or exploring additional city sites like the Aqaba Marine Park or the Red Sea Mall.
Departure - On your final evening, make arrangements for your departure from Aqaba International Airport the following day.