Silversea Aqaba Jordan Cruise Port Guide | Silversea Cruises

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Aqaba is Jordan's only port; it provides the

popular as a diving location. With stark mountains rising in the background,

the port boasts an attractive setting. In the center of town is a string of

shops, hotels and restaurants.

The strikingly beautiful

site of Petra was founded in the 3rd century B.C. by the Nabataeans, who

carved elaborate buildings and tombs out of solid rock. Abandoned and

forgotten for centuries, the rose-red City of Petra was rediscovered in the

1800s. Excavations did not get underway until a hundred years later; the

central city was unearthed after 1958. Today the site is recognized as one

of the most spectacular attractions in the Middle East a must-see for any

visitor to this area.

The ship is scheduled to dock at the Port of Aqaba. It is

approximately 1.5 miles to the town center. Taxis are usually available

Look for Bedouin rugs and tapestries created by local

women. Brassware and copper coffee pots are also popular. Small bottles

of colored sand FROM Petra with intricate patterns make nice souvenirs.

Ladies may want to get some of the Dead Sea beauty products. The local

currency is the dinar.

Meals start with mezze, or appetizers, followed by the

main course, which may include such specialties as lamb roasted on a

spit and kebabs cooked over a charcoal fire. Several restaurants in

Aqaba offer tasty seafood.

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