City Sightseeing Tour of Aqaba

Available in English Hotel Pick up included
from US$ 56.25 /pp
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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily

  • Duration

    2 hours

  • Start time

    Start time: 0900h (09:00am)
    Duration: 2 hours

  • Meeting Point
    Pick up from your hotel. (Please mention your hotel name and address at the time of booking. If you do not have this information now, our customer service executives will get in touch and confirm the details)
  • Ending Point

    Your hotel in Aqaba

Key Highlights

  • See more than 30 species of corals in the Aqaba Aquarium
  • Trace Aqaba′s history at the imposing Aqaba Castle

Activity Overview

Surrounded by rugged mountains that subtly change colour as the day unfolds, Aqaba is Jordan’s only port city. It lies on the most northern tip of the Red Sea and on a clear day one can see Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. With its balmy winter climate and idyllic setting, Aqaba is Jordan’s year-round aquatic playground.

Travel back in time with a visit to the Aqaba Castle and the museum. Marine life enthusiasts can visit the Aquarium at the Marine Science Station Complex, to see colourful shoals of fish swim past. Discover more with a visit to Aqaba’s downtown, and lounge at its many cafes and restaurants.

Enjoy Aqaba at a relaxed pace on this sightseeing tour

Itinerary

You will be picked up from your hotel in a private air-conditioned deluxe car/mini van and taken on a city sightseeing tour of Aqaba.

The highlights of your tour are:

The Aqaba Castle and Museum: The Aqaba Castle, also known as Mamluk Fort, was was rebuilt in 1587 AD under one of the last Mamluk Sultans, and it has been substantially altered several times since then. The Aqaba Museum lies adjacent to Aqaba Castle and houses an important collection of the Islamic periods from the mid-seventh to the beginning of the twelfth century AD.

The Aqaba Aquarium: This is part of the Marine Science Station Complex, and has more than 30 species of stony and soft corals, 30 different invertebrates and about 45 species of reef fish. A simulation of coral reef in the Gulf of Aqaba has been created in a roofless concrete tank.

Downtown area: Proceed to explore the down-town area of Aqaba with its excellent restaurants and cafes.

At the end of your tour, you will be dropped back at your hotel in Aqaba.

What’s Included & Not Included

Inclusions

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Transportation in a private air-conditioned deluxe car/mini van
  • English speaking guide
  • Entrance fee

Exclusions

  • Meals

Additional info

As the Ministry of Jordan does not allow a driver to also be a guide, a guide is not included in the cost of your tour. However, your driver will be very informative and be able to point out and explain sites as you drive past. Many people prefer to visit the sites and follow the walking tracks on their own, although there will be local guides available for hire on arrival at the particular destination.The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.
Available in English Hotel Pick up included
from US$ 56.25 / Person
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