Itinerary
Day 1 :
Aqaba -Rum -Petra -Aqaba
(Very Early Morning - Aqaba to Petra)
- (4:00-5:00 AM): Extremely early start! Meet your tour representative in Aqaba. Depart for Petra (approx. 2-hour drive). Emphasize the early start time clearly on your website. This is essential for maximizing the day.
(Morning - Petra Exploration)
- (7:00-7:30 AM): Arrive at the Petra Visitor Center. Quick orientation and ticket distribution. Emphasize the need to move efficiently.
- (7:30 AM - 10:30 AM): Rapid exploration of Petra's key sites. Walk (or consider a horse ride for the initial part of the Siq if available and pre-arranged) through the Siq to the Treasury. Limited time at the Treasury for photos. Quick visit to the Street of Facades. Monastery visit is likely not feasible on this tight schedule. Stress this point on your website.
- (10:30 AM - 11:00 AM): Brief free time for quick souvenir shopping or restroom breaks near the Basin area.
(Late Morning/Early Afternoon - Petra to Wadi Rum)
- (11:00 AM): Depart from Petra for Wadi Rum (approx. 1.5-hour drive).
(Afternoon - Wadi Rum Exploration)
- (12:30 PM - 1:00 PM): Arrive at Wadi Rum. Quick stop for a traditional Bedouin tea.
- (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM): Shortened Jeep safari in Wadi Rum. Focus on hitting the most scenic viewpoints and key locations associated with Lawrence of Arabia. Camel rides are likely not possible with this limited time. Be clear about this on your website.
(Late Afternoon/Evening - Wadi Rum to Aqaba)
- (3:30 PM): Depart from Wadi Rum and return to Aqaba (approx. 1.5-hour drive).
- (5:00 PM - 6:00 PM): Arrive back in Aqaba. Be realistic about potential delays due to traffic or border crossing.
