Jordan - Amman
King Abdullah Mosque

Islamic Tour in Jordan

Program: 09 Days/ 08 Nights
Theme: History & Culture

About the Program

Praise be to Allah, we glorify Him, and we ask for his help and implore his forgiveness.
We believe in Allah, and in Him, we place our trust. I testify that there is no divinity worthy of being worshiped except Allah and Mohammed is his servant messenger.

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Program Overview

1
Queen Alia Airport (Welcome to Jordan) - Amman
2
Amman – As-Salt – Shrines in the Jordan Valley – Amman
3
Amman – The Cave of the Seven Sleepers – Jerash – Ajloun – Amman
4
Amman (Wadi Es-seer) – Mt. Nebo – Mukawir – Kerak (Al Mazar) – Petra
5
Petra visit with a local guide – Walking up to 10 KM
6
Petra (Second visit) – visit to the tomb of the prophet Aaron
7
Petra – Little Petra – Wadi Rum (4x4 Jeep Ride)
8
Wadi Rum – City Tour – Amman
9
Amman – Queen Alia Airport

A trip according to your desires:

This travel proposal is 100% customizable according to your wishes. You can change your trip (duration, accommodation, activities, and services) during your discussions with the local agency.

Itinerary Day by Day

Day 01: Queen Alia Airport - Amman

Upon arrival at Queen Alia international airport, you will be met and assisted by our representative who will be waiting for you with a sign under your names to complete all airport procedures, then guide you to your driver/ guide to pick you up from the Airport to your hotel in Amman.
You will be transferred from Queen Alia Airport to Amman
Distance Time Estimated Access
35 KM 45 Minute
No excursions on this day
Hotel Name: Amman Hotel (3*), (4*), or (5*) upon your request 
Room Type: Single/ Double/ Twin/ Triple – upon availability
Meal Plan: BB (Bed & Breakfast only) or HB (Breakfast & Dinner)
Higher Categories: Suite, Family, or Apartments
Others: Connected Rooms - subject to availability

Day 02: Amman – As-Salt – Shrines in the Jordan Valley – Amman

Meet your driver/ guide at the hotel in the morning to begin a full day visit of the shrines in Jordan, visit the Shrines of Prophet Shu’ayb ‘Jethro’ and Shrine of Prophet Yusha ‘Joshua’ in Al-Salt, continue to Jordan Valley and visit Abu Ubaidah Ibn Al-Jarrah/ Shurahbil Ibn Hasanah/ Mu`ath Bin Jabal.
You will be transferred from Amman to Al-Salt
Distance Time Estimated Access Site visit
30 KM 30 Minute 45 Minute

 

You will be transferred from Al-Salt to Jordan Valley
Distance Time Estimated Access Site visit
60 KM 1 Hour and 15 Minute 1 Hour for each shrine

You will be transferred from Jordan Valley to Amman
Distance Time Estimated Access Site visit
100 KM 2 Hours ---
Al-Salt:
Al-Salt is an ancient agricultural town in west-central Jordan. It is located on the old main highway leading from Amman to Jerusalem.
It was once known as the most important settlement in the area between the Jordan valley and the eastern desert as it used to be an important trading link between the eastern and west desert.
Until the early 1920s Al-Salt was the only town of any real significance in Jordan. Thanks to its good water supply and agricultural land, it had been settled since the Iron Age.

Shrine of Prophet Shu’ayb ‘Jethro’ – Salt City (30KM NORTH-WEST AMMAN)
Shuʿayb, or Shoaib, (Arabic: شعيب‎; meaning who shows the right path), believed that he was sent as a prophet to two communities, namely the Midianites and the People of the Wood, He has mentioned in the Qur’an a total of 11 times. He is believed to have lived after Abraham, Shoaib proclaimed the faith of Islam and warned the people to end their fraudulent ways.

Shrine of Prophet Yusha ‘Joshua’ – Salt City (30KM NORTH-WEST AMMAN)
He was the second prophet of the Bani-Isra’il, within a mosque to the west of Salt, on a hill carrying his name lies the shrine of Prophet Yusha ‘Joshua’. He was the apprentice of Prophet Moses and later his successor. Prophet Joshua led the army of the tribes of Israel in conquest over the land of Palestine.


                                                                                           Shrines in the Jordan Valley

Abu Ubaidah Ibn Al-Jarrah:
More commonly known as Abu Ubaidah Ibn Al-Jarrah, was one of the ten companions of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) who were promised Paradise. He remained commander of a large section of Muslim armies during the time of Caliph Umar Ibn Al-Khattab and was on the list of Umar’s appointed successors to the Caliphate. Abu Ubaydah was one of the first persons to accept Islam. He became a Muslim one day after Abu Bakr. Who was the man whose right hand the Prophet (PBUH) held and said, `In every nation, there exists a man worthy of all trust and the trustworthy of this nation is Abu `Ubaidah lbn Al-Jarrah.

Shurahbil Ibn Hasanah:
The venerable companion Shurahbil ibn Hasanah was among the early Muslims who fled to Abyssinia. He was reputed for his strong faith, intelligence, bravery, and successful administration. Shurahbil actively participated in the Battle of Yarmouk and the conquest of Jerusalem. When the Caliph Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq sent the Muslim armies to Greater Syria, Shurahbil was in command of the army assigned to the conquest of Jordan. Later, the Caliph Omar ibn Al-Khattab appointed Shurahbil the governor of a province in Greater Syria, where he distinguished himself for his fair dealings with subordinates. He died from the plague on the same day as the venerable companion Abu Ubeida Amer ibn Al-Jarrah.

Dirar Bin Al Azwar;
One of the early companions was a poet and a warrior and a great general during the Islamic conquests, he was a cavalry general at the battle of Fall under Khalid bin El Walid, who died during the great plague.
His Tomb of Dirar is inside a mosque at Deir Alla.
Hotel Name: Amman Hotel (3*), (4*), or (5*) upon your request 
Room Type: Single/ Double/ Twin/ Triple – upon availability
Meal Plan: BB (Bed & Breakfast only) or HB (Breakfast & Dinner)
Higher Categories: Suite, Family, or Apartments
Others: Connected Rooms - subject to availability

Day 03: Amman – The Cave of the Seven Sleepers – Jerash – Ajloun – Amman

Meet your driver/guide at the hotel in the morning, start your day with visit Ahl Al Kahf, then transfer to north Jordan to see one of the Decapolis cities “Jerash”, continue to Ajloun, and return back to Amman for dinner and overnight at your hotel.
You will be transferred to visit The Cave of the Seven Sleepers
Distance Time Estimated Access Site visit
15 KM 30 Minute 45 Minute

 

You will be transferred from Amman to Jerash
Distance Time Estimated Access Site visit
45 KM 1 Hour 1 Hour and 30 Minute

You will be transferred from Jerash to Ajloun
Distance Time Estimated Access Site visit
25 KM 40 Minute 1 Hour

You will be transferred from Ajloun to Amman
Distance Time Estimated Access Site visit
70 KM 1 Hour and 30 Minute ---
The Cave of the Seven Sleepers (Ahl Al Kahf):
A popular attraction outside of Amman is Kahf Al-Raqim or The Cave of The Seven Sleepers. Mentioned in the Holy Qur’an in a Sura named Al-Kahf (The Cave), it is located outside the village of Al-Raqim, 10 km east of Amman. Persecuted by the despotic rule of Trajan for monotheism, a group of pious youths took refuge in this cave.

Jerash (Gerasa):
It is without doubt one of the most beautiful Roman cities preserved in the Near East, the city of 1000 pillars. After Petra, Jerash is the second largest tourist destination in Jordan. The ancient city of Jerash can proudly situate the beginning of its occupation by men to more than 6500 years. Conquered by General Pompey in the year 63 BC, it passed under Roman control and became one of the ten great Roman cities composing the Confederation of Decapolis. Our local guide will introduce you to his colonnades, temples, theaters, churches, cardo-maxims, and other monuments.

Ajloun:
It is a 12th-century Muslim castle situated in the Northwest of Jordan. Located 75 km away from Amman, about an hour and a half drive.
it was built by the Arabs of the Ayyubid Dynasty (AD 1185) as a defense against the Crusaders and was formerly surrounded by a sixteen-meter wide ditch with a drawbridge.
Many areas of the castle can be explored, there is also a museum exhibition inside with many interesting artifacts from various time periods of the region. You can also admire the panoramic view over the Jordan Valley from the top of the castle. You can also see the Ajloun nature reserve, Mar Elias an archaeological site believed to be the birthplace of the prophet Elijah. Finally, you can have a meal with a local family or even a homestay to truly immerse yourself in the culture.
Hotel Name: Amman Hotel (3*), (4*), or (5*) upon your request 
Room Type: Single/ Double/ Twin/ Triple – upon availability
Meal Plan: BB (Bed & Breakfast only) or HB (Breakfast & Dinner)
Higher Categories: Suite, Family, or Apartments
Others: Connected Rooms - subject to availability

Day 04: Amman – Wadi Es-seer – Mount Nebo – Mukawir – Kerak (Al Mazar) – Petra

Meet your driver/guide at the hotel in the morning, drive to Wadi Es-Seer where the tomb of the muezzin Bilal Ibn Rabah is located, then to Mount Nebo to visit the alleged site of the Prophet Moses. Continue to Kerak passing through the King's Road, stopping at Mukawir where Prophet Yaya was beheaded under the order of the Jewish King Antipas.
Continue to Kerak to visit the tombs of the companions of Prophet Muhammad who commanded the battle of Mo’ta and who died on the battlefield.
Late afternoon, arrive at your hotel in Petra for Dinner and overnight.
You will be transferred to Wadi Es-seer
Distance Time Estimated Access Site visit
15 KM 30 Minute 30 Minute

You will be transferred from Amman to Mount Nebo
Distance Time Estimated Access Site visit
40 KM 1 Hour 45 Minute

 

You will be transferred from Mount Nebo to Mukawir
Distance Time Estimated Access Site visit
40 KM 1 Hour 30 Minute

 

You will be transferred from Mukawir to Kerak (Al Mazar)
Distance Time Estimated Access Site visit
70 KM 2 Hours 2 Hours

 

You will be transferred from Kerak to Petra
Distance Time Estimated Access Site visit
180 KM 3 Hours ---
Bilal Al-Habashi - THE MUEZZIN OF THE PROPHET:
His name is Bilâl ibn Rabâh better known as Bilâl Al-Habashî. Her mother, Hamâmah, was an Ethiopian slave. He converted to Islam while a slave to Umayyah Ibn Khalaf. The latter resolved to torture him until he renounced Islam or died. He made him lie on his back on the hot sands of the Meccan desert and had a huge boulder rest on his chest. Then Umayyah asked him to renounce Islam and return to polytheism. Bilâl replied: "Ahadun Ahad" ("God is One, God is One").

Mount Nebo:
Mount Nebo is located about 47 km from Amman and 10km from Madaba. It is believed to be the place where Moses lived out his remaining days and viewed as the Promised Land.
Mount Nebo offers a fantastic view of the Dead Sea, the West Bank, Jericho, the Jordan River, and on a clear day Bethlehem and Jerusalem.
According to Christian and Islamic beliefs, Moses was buried somewhere in the mountain, although the exact place of burial is not specified.

Mukawir:
It is the hilltop stronghold of Herod the Great, located 73 km from Amman and 25 km southeast of the mouth of the Jordan River on the eastern side of the Dead Sea.
Mukawir stands about 1,100 meters above Dead Sea level, and it is surrounded on all sides by deep ravines which provide great natural strength for the stronghold. The palace was built in the center of the fortified area. Upon Herod’s death, his son Herod Antipas inherited the fortress and it’s from here that he ordered John the Baptist to be beheaded after Salome’s fateful dance of the seven veils.
From there you can see the surrounding countryside, the Dead Sea, and the West Bank.

Kerak Castle:
Whether you approach Karak from the ancient Kings Highway to the east or from the Dead Sea to the west, the striking silhouette of this fortified town and castle will instantly make you understand why the fates of kings and nations were decided here for millennia.
The town is built on a triangular plateau, with the castle at its narrow southern tip. The castle is some 220m long, 125m wide at the north end, and 40m wide at the southern end where a narrow valley deepened by a ditch separates it from the adjoining and a much higher hill – once Saladin's favorite artillery position. Throughout the castle, dark and roughly-shaped crusader masonry is easy to discern from the finely-crafted blocks of lighter and softer limestone used in later Arab work.

Al Mazar:
Zayd Ibn Harithah: or Zayd Mawla Muhammad was a prominent figure in the early Islamic community and the only one of sahaba whose name appears in the Qur’an (33:37). He was the adopted son of the Prophet (Sallallahu `Alayhi Wa Sallam). He was the 1st leader who killed during the battle.

Ja‘far Ibn Abī Tālib: (Died 629), also known as Ja‘far At-Tayyār, was the son of Abu Talib Ibn ‘Abdul Muttalib (the uncle of Prophet (Sallallahu `Alayhi Wa Sallam), and the elder brother of the fourth Islam caliph, Ali Ibn Abi Talib. Jafar was raised by his uncle, Abbas Ibn ‘Abdul Muttalib, for his father was a poor man and had to support a big family. He embraced Islam around 613. He appointed Zayd Ibn Harithah as commander of the army and he was subsequently killed during the battle.

Abdullah Ibn Rawahah Ibn Tha‘labah: was one of the companions of the Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam), He was one of the twelve representatives of the Ansar who took an oath of allegiance initially, before the Hijra and later spread Islam to Medina.
Also, he was among the 73 that pledged allegiance to the Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam) in Medina; Abd Allah Ibn Rawahah was third in command during the Battle of Mu’tah and was subsequently killed during the battle.
Hotel Name: Petra Hotel (3*), (4*), or (5*) upon your request 
Room Type: Single/ Double/ Twin/ Triple – upon availability
Meal Plan: BB (Bed & Breakfast only) or HB (Breakfast & Dinner)
Higher Categories: Suite, Family, or Apartments
Others: Connected Rooms - subject to availability

Day 05: Petra visit with a local guide – Walking up to 10 KM

Meet your driver/guide at the hotel in the morning, transfer to the Petra site for a full-day visit.
No transportation
Petra:
The giant red mountains and vast mausoleums of a departed race have nothing in common with modern civilization and ask nothing of it except to be appreciated at their true value - as one of the greatest wonders ever wrought by Nature and Man.
Although much has been written about Petra, nothing really prepares you for this amazing place. It has to be seen to be believed.

Petra the world wonder, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is without a doubt Jordan's most valuable treasure and greatest tourist attraction. It is a vast unique city, carved into the sheer rock face by the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled here more than 2000 years ago. Their presence turned it into an important junction for the silk, spice, and other trade routes that linked China, India, and southern Arabia with Egypt, Syria, Greece, and Rome.

you will visit the unique "Rose-Red" city of Petra, built by the Arab Nabateans who hewed their monumental tombs, palaces, temples, and treasury from the desert rock’s sandstone in its’ natural hues of rose and gold.
You will begin the trip on horseback for 700m till the entrance of the impressive narrow gorge (Siq) that leads marvelously to the magical moment. There you can glimpse the Treasury, continue to the street of facades, the Royal Tombs, the Cardo, Temples, Churches, and Museums.
Hotel Name: Petra Hotel (3*), (4*), or (5*) upon your request 
Room Type: Single/ Double/ Twin/ Triple – upon availability
Meal Plan: BB (Bed & Breakfast only) or HB (Breakfast & Dinner)
Higher Categories: Suite, Family, or Apartments
Others: Connected Rooms - subject to availability

Day 06: Petra (Second visit) – visit the tomb of the prophet Aaron (Moses brother)

Meet your driver/guide at the hotel in the morning, on this day you will visit the tomb of Prophet Haroun, it takes 4 to 5 hours hiking per way.
No transportation
The tomb of Prophet Haroun:
On this day you will visit the tomb of Prophet Haroun, it takes 4 to 5 hours hiking per way. Those who are unwilling or unable to do this hiking, they can return to the Petra site for a different second visit and have less difficult hiking there, or this day can serve as a day of relaxation.

Petra seems to be mentioned in the Old Testament under different names, such as Sela and Joktheel (2 Kings 14: 7).

During the Exodus, Moses and the Israelites passed through the region from Petra to Edom. According to local tradition, the source of Wadi Musa (Valley of Moses), at the exit of Petra, corresponds to the place where Moses struck the rock to make water gush out (Numbers 20: 10-11).
Aaron, the brother of Moses and Miriam, died in Jordan and was buried in Petra on Mount Hor, renamed "Jabal Harun" in Arabic (Mount Aaron). A Byzantine church, then an Islamic shrine dedicated to Aaron, was built on top of the mountain. Today they attract pilgrims from all over the world.
Petra was certainly the last relay of the three kings who brought frankincense, gold and myrrh to celebrate the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem (Matthew 2: 1-12).
Hotel Name: Petra Hotel (3*), (4*), or (5*) upon your request 
Room Type: Single/ Double/ Twin/ Triple – upon availability
Meal Plan: BB (Bed & Breakfast only) or HB (Breakfast & Dinner)
Higher Categories: Suite, Family, or Apartments
Others: Connected Rooms - subject to availability

Day 07: Petra – Little Petra – Wadi Rum (4x4 Jeep Ride)

Meet your driver/ guide at the hotel in the morning, travel around Little Petra, it’s close to Petra and you will find it after a 15-minute drive. Then transfer south to the Largest and most magnificent of Jordan’s landscape – Wadi Rum, you will discover the desert by the old Bedouin 4x4 SUV.
You will be transferred from Petra to Little Petra
Distance Time Estimated Access Site visit
10 KM 15 Minute 30 Minute

 

You will be transferred from Little Petra to Wadi Rum
Distance Time Estimated Access Site visit
140 KM 2 Hours and 30 Minute 3 Hours
Little Petra:
Al Beidha better known as Little Petra. You enter the site through a narrow gorge called Siq Al-Barid, the "cold Siq". The name refers to the circumstance that the high walls prevent sunlight from entering the canyon and warming it. The Siq is 350 meters long with three wider areas inside.
It is believed that Little Petra was an important suburb of Petra, the entry and exit point for the trade routes to the north and north-west. Here the caravans from the Negev, Gaza, Jerusalem, Egypt, and the Mediterranean coast arrived, had a rest, and engaged in trade. Like in Petra buildings had been carved into the sandstone, used as residences, storages and tombs along with water channels and cisterns. In one of the buildings, you can find the remains of painted frescoes with birds, grapes, and flowers, dating from the 1st century AD.

Wadi Rum:
Wadi Rum is the largest and most magnificent of Jordan’s desert landscapes, it's also known as the "Valley of the moon". You can explore the desert with a 4x4 SUV, as well as excellent opportunities for unusual treks to discover the desert on foot.
Our team will take you down virtually to unexplored canyons where ancient Thamudic inscriptions and drawings can be seen carved into the rocks, and Nabataean steps can be found leading to higher places. Also to be discovered are Lawrence’s Well, a Nabataean temple, desert oasis, and amazing rock bridges. Everywhere you look, breathtaking panoramic views and a sense of deep tranquillity.
This is a stupendous, timeless place. Virtually untouched by humanity and its destructive forces. The weather and winds carved the imposing, towering skyscrapers, so elegantly described by T.E. Lawrence as “vast, echoing and God-like..."
Hotel Name: Wadi Rum Camp - Luxury or Deluxe -upon your request 
Room Type: Single/ Double/ Twin/ Triple – upon availability
Meal Plan: HB (Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 08: Wadi Rum – City Tour – Amman

Meet your driver/guide at the camp in the morning, drive to Amman for visiting the capital.
You will be transferred from Wadi Rum to Amman
Distance Time Estimated Access Site visit
350 KM 3 Hours and 30 Minute 2 Hours
Amman:
It is the capital and most populated city of Jordan. It is a blend of ancient and modern architecture that was originally built on seven hills over the citadel.
It is located on one of the tallest hills giving it a splendid view of the old city.
Amman is a fascinating city of contrast - a unique blend of old and new, ideally situated on a hilly area between the desert and the fertile Jordan valley.
The earliest evidence of settlement in the area is a Neolithic site known as 'Ain Ghazal. Its successor was known as "Rabbath Ammon", which was the capital of the Ammonites, then as "Philadelphia", and finally as Amman.
You will start your tour from the city center - the oldest part of Amman which is crowned by the citadel with a charming panoramic view of the whole city. You can also see the ancient ruins of the Hercules’ temple which dates back to (161-120), the Byzantine church, the Omayyad palace, and the fascinating archaeological museum - it includes an amazing collection of Jordan's antiquities.
At the foot of the Citadel, there's is the Roman theater built in the 2nd century, which is still used for cultural events till now.
Finally, go through Abdoun, the contemporary area that has some of the best modern architecture.

There are many places to visit in Amman like the Downtown (Souq), The Citadel, Roman Theater, Folklore Museums, King Abdullah Mosque, Royal Automobile Museum, Abu Darwish Mosque, and the National Museums.
Hotel Name: Amman Hotel (3*), (4*), or (5*) upon your request 
Room Type: Single/ Double/ Twin/ Triple – upon availability
Meal Plan: BB (Bed & Breakfast only) or HB (Breakfast & Dinner)
Higher Categories: Suite, Family, or Apartments
Others: Connected Rooms - subject to availability

Day 09: Amman – Q. Alia Airport

Meet your driver/ guide at the hotel and transfer to Queen Alia Airport for final departure.
You will be transferred from Amman to Queen Alia Airport
Distance Time Estimated Access Site visit
35 KM 45 Minutes ---
No Excursions
No accommodations

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