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Aqaba in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Aqaba cover Petra, the desert and the sea. Here is how to spend three perfect days — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Petra
  2. 2Day 2: Wadi Rum
  3. 3Day 3: Red Sea
  4. 4Beach time

Day 1: Petra

A day trip to the rose-red city.

Day 2: Wadi Rum

A desert jeep safari and camp.

Day 3: the reef

Diving, snorkeling and the beach.

Aqaba in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Aqaba?
Three days lets you visit Petra, safari through Wadi Rum, and dive or snorkel the Red Sea reefs.
What are the best day trips from Aqaba?
Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea are the top trips from Aqaba.
How do I plan a 3-day Aqaba itinerary?
Spend day one at Petra, day two in Wadi Rum, and day three on the Red Sea.