Aqaba
Best time to be there
March to May and September to November are best times to be in the country, but Jordan's Mediterranean climate is pleasant all year round. Lightweight clothes are advised between May and September. Warmer clothes are necessary for winter and cool summer evenings. Rainwear is needed from November to April. It has been known to snow as far south as Petra.
Fly to
Amman (British Midland International - daily, Royal Jordanian - daily)
flying time
5 hours direct
time difference
GMT +2 hours
Visas
Required - obtainable in advance or on arrival
Health Requirements
No mandatory vaccinations
Itineraries
Classic Jordan
Highlights - visit downtown Amman;Put on your walking shoes for a trek through the ‘Rose-Red City’ of Petra;Enjoy an optional balloon flight or camel ride... Read more ...
Jordan in Depth
Jordan in Depth highlights * Dana Wildlife Reserve * Desert castles * Tombs and temples of Petra Read more ...
Highlights of Egypt with Jordan
Highlights of Egypt with Jordan highlights * Classical sites of Egypt * Crusing the Nile * The Rose Red city of Petra Read more ...
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Aqaba is the name of the modern port of Jordan, built over the remains of several very ancient sites. After the discovery of a Chalcholithic site Tell Maquss, there have been extensive excavations on the sea front to unearth the remains of Ayla, likely to be the biblical port Salomon. Apart from its long history, Aqaba is also renowned for its crystal clear, all year round warm waters with the most spectacular coral reef in the Red Sea.
Enjoy a stay at the Mövenpick Resort & Spa Tala Bay an ideal retreat after visits to Jordan's capital Amman, the rose-red city of Petra and the deserts of Wadi Rum.
Suggested Aqaba Accommodation
Aqaba Movenpick
Located in the centre of Aqaba, overlooking the Red Sea, the Mövenpick Resort & Residence is an architectural delight features a mix of European and Arabesque designs, with a feeling of grandeur and...
Movenpick Resort & Spa Tala Bay
Discover the beauty of the Red Sea. The Mövenpick Resort & Spa Tala Bay Aqaba is a new and exclusive resort only 15 minutes from the city centre of Aqaba...
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Guest Testimonial
We very much appreciated the champagne to celebrate A&K's anniversary. Our guide Omar & driver Basil were both absolutely excellent throughout. Many thanks for making our trip to Jordan so enjoyable and for all the hard work that ensured our holiday ran so smoothly! 
- LJ, London
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