Driving routes, distances and day-trip ideas nearby.
A ready week, day by day: highly rated places, lunches, tours and trips out of town. Ratings and opening hours come from Tripadvisor, distances are real driving distances.
An unhurried first day: the centre on foot, one landmark and a quiet dinner near where you're staying. Don't plan anything far — after travelling, getting your bearings matters more.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Hotel check-in is usually from 2pm — if you arrive earlier, most places will store your luggage.
The fullest day: two or three key places back to back. Start early — queues build by midday at the popular ones, and the light is better for photographs after lunch.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Up to 37 °C in the days ahead — do the walking in the morning and spend midday indoors.
A day for what needs time and attention: museums, historic quarters, and lunch somewhere locals actually go.
Afternoon
2-Hour Private Scuba Experience in Aqaba
5.0· 78from €40
2-Hour Private Scuba Experience in Aqaba — rated 5 from 78 reviews.
Many museums close on a Monday or Tuesday — check the opening hours before you set out.
Get beyond the city: the nearby towns and countryside are usually what stays with you. A rental car is the practical way — public transport on these routes is slow and infrequent.
All day
Petra
Petra is 125 km from Aqaba, about 1h 56m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.
Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.
Rent a car in AqabaA free day. Go back to wherever you wanted to linger, and add one or two places from the list you haven't reached.
Afternoon
Take advantage of a half-day boat dive experience in Red sea of Aqaba.
5.0· 71from €134
Take advantage of a half-day boat dive experience in Red sea of Aqaba. — rated 5 from 71 reviews.
Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.
A good day for a guided tour: a guide tells you what the signs don't, and takes the driving off your hands.
All day
Suwaymah
Suwaymah is 278 km from Aqaba, about 3h 27m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.
Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.
Rent a car in AqabaA calm finish: a favourite spot once more, some shopping, a late lunch. Leave yourself room before the airport.
Afternoon
Jordan Joyride Tours & Transportation
5.0· 61from €71
Jordan Joyride Tours & Transportation — rated 5 from 61 reviews.
Allow twice what the map says for the airport run — it is never the quiet hour when you need it.
Where you can drive from Aqaba.
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Top attractions
Restaurants and cafés
2-Hour Private Scuba Experience in Aqaba
€40
Take advantage of a half-day boat dive experience in Red sea of Aqaba.
€134
Jordan Joyride Tours & Transportation
€71
5-hours Jeep Tours + Free sunset
€98
Kempinski Hotel Aqaba
from €256 / night
Mövenpick Resort & Residences Aqaba
from €243 / night
Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla Resort
from €290 / night
Al Manara, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Saraya Aqaba
from €294 / night
Source — Tripadvisor
Hyatt
Amazing Sura was perfect staff in breakfast and in la blage
Amazing place
I had a wonderful stay at Hyatt Regency Aqaba, and I would like to express my appreciation for the outstanding experience. The beach was beautiful, clean, and very well maintained, providing a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere. The swimming pool was also exceptionally clean, and it was clear that great attention is gi…
The best vacation ever
I had an enjoyable stay at Hyatt Regency Aqaba, and I would like to share some feedback. The swimming pool and beach facilities were excellent and well maintained. Both areas were consistently clean, organized, and provided a relaxing atmosphere. The attention to cleanliness and maintenance was noticeable and greatly…
Beautiful place
Mano al king and the hotel is beautiful and thnx for evening program