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Red Sea Diving 8 days from Amman

Aqaba 1 week 1 day

Itinerary Red Sea Diving 8 days from Amman


Aqaba is the only coastal city in Jordan, and has been inhabited since four thousand B.C.  Aqaba has great diving, swimming, and snorkeling.  The beaches are very clean and beautiful.  People come here from all over the world to dive in the Red Sea.

Wadi Rum is situated in the middle of the desert, in a valley, in South West Jordan.  Since prehistoric times is has been inhabited by many different cultures.  Wadi Rum is a popular place for rock climbers because of its unusual rock formations.

Petra is an ancient city that is over two thousand years old. The Nabateans have built very impressive stone fracases and buildings in Petra.  They show the influence and prosperity that the Nabateans had at that time.  They controlled all of the trade in the area, and the water.                 

 

Day 1: Arrival Amman


Arrive at the Queen Alia International Airport.  You will be met at the airport by our friendly staff and transferred to a hotel in Amman. You should then proceed to try to get a good nights sleep.

 

Day 2: Amman / Aqaba


In the morning we will proceed south to Aqaba. Arrive in Aqaba four hours later and check in at your hotel. In the afternoon you will have your first dive. Transfer back to hotel for overnight.

 

Day 3 to Day 5: Aqaba


Breakfast. A typical diving day starts after breakfast with two dives planned for the day. One at 10:00 and the second at 14:00. Each dive will be at a different dive site and will include all the best ones; from the Cedar Pride shipwreck to the Japanese Garden and Gorgonan coral sites. Most diving sites in Aqaba are world class! You will return to the diving club for lunch after your first dive every day. Overnight at hotel in Aqaba.

 

Day 6: Aqaba / Wadi Rum / Petra


Breakfast. The morning will be free for leisure or snorkeling.  Early in the afternoon we will depart north to the desert of Wadi Rum for a spectacular tour in a 4x4 vehicle. After sunset we depart north to Petra. Check in at a hotel and we will stay overnight in Petra.

 
Day 7: Petra / Amman


Breakfast. The visit of the ancient Nabatean capital starts on horseback, followed by a walk through the Siq, a long narrow fissure between two overhanging cliffs. The tour then proceeds to gradually unfold the mysteries of the Rose-red City with its spectacular treasury, Royal Tombs, burial chambers and high places of sacrifice. Late afternoon return to Amman. Check in at hotel in Amman and overnight.

 

Day 8: Departure


Breakfast. Transfer to Queen Alia airport for departure to final destination. Assistance with formalities. Here we end the tour.


Highlights:



  • Aqaba
  • Diving
  • Wadi Rum
  • Jeep Tour
  • Petra
  • Treasury
  • Amphitheater
  • Tombs
  • Amman


Included:


  • Meeting and assistance at the border,
  • Transportation
  • Diving equipment and guide.
  • Hotel accommodation on B/B basis (3 star hotel)
  • Lunches
  • Group tours

 

Excluded:

  • Departure tax, tips, personal expenses and private insurance.
  • Other languages available for an extra fee.
  • We recommend that you have cash money available for taxes and tips.
  • Tours are available in other languages for an extra fee.


What you need to know:

  • Have a valid passport and landing card.
  • We require nationality, passport number, date of issue, expiry date and birth date for the reservation.
  • Voucher and visa/tax/tip money in cash only (payable in U.S. dollars, Euro, Pound Sterling.
  • Very warm clothing in Winter, cool comfortable clothing and head covering in Summer.
  • Good walking shoes.
  • Bathing suit.
  • Personal insurance is not included.
  • Please note:  No insurance company insures any accident from a horse or any other animal.








Prs. Haya Cir., Aqaba, Jordan, Aqaba, Aqaba Governorate Get directions
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