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The columned Treasury facade carved into rose-colored sandstone cliffs at Petra

Petra & Wadi Rum (from Aqaba) Shore Excursions

Top-rated port tours for cruise passengers, with live prices and reviews.

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Top-Rated Aqaba Shore Excursions

Ships dock at Aqaba’s cruise berth south of the town, about two hours by road from Petra and roughly an hour from Wadi Rum. The big choice is a full day walking the Siq to the Treasury at Petra, or a shorter jeep tour through the sandstone desert of Wadi Rum.

Tours, prices and reviews from Viator, a Tripadvisor company — prices are per person, from, and were checked November 1, 2026. Port Cards may earn a commission when you book, at no extra cost to you. Always allow a generous buffer to be back on board before all-aboard time.

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