Jordan Travel: Aqaba Petra Wadi Rum

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Enjoy the Red Sea

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If you have 4-6 days to spend in Jordan you may prefer to visit the “Golden triangle” in the south and concentrate your time between Aqaba, Petra, and Wadi Rum.

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Take your pick of more than 20 dive sites, many of which are easily reached from the shore.

Next.. Discover Petra

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Then head in further to explore the Royal tombs, the Roman Theater, the temples, Byzantine church ruins, or climb to the High Place of Sacrifice.

"Ad-Deir" The Monastery

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Hike with a local guide

After Petra, head to Wadi Rum

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Try Camel Riding

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Take a Jeep tour

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Take a memorable hot air balloon flight

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Go for the authentic bedouin experience!

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Jordan Travel: Aqaba Petra Wadi Rum

JORDAN'S GOLDEN TRIANGLE

Enjoy the Red Sea

If you have 4-6 days to spend in Jordan you may prefer to visit the “Golden triangle” in the south and concentrate your time between Aqaba, Petra, and Wadi Rum.

Focus on Southern Jordan

Take your pick of more than 20 dive sites, many of which are easily reached from the shore.

Dive or snorkel the Red Sea by day and enjoy the city of Aqaba by night.

Next.. Discover Petra

"Ad-Deir" The Monastery

There are 2 ways to reach this famous facade. Either by climbing over 900 rock hewn steps, or a hike via the "back way."