About this experience
Start your day in Amman with a visit to the Amman Citadel, one of the oldest continuously inhabited sites in the world. Explore ruins from Roman, Byzantine, and Umayyad periods while enjoying panoramic views over the city.
Next, head to the Roman Theater, a 2nd-century amphitheater carved into the hillside. Imagine the crowds that once gathered for performances as you climb to the top for scenic views of downtown Amman.
Visit the King Abdullah I Mosque, famous for its striking blue dome and peaceful interior. Visitors are welcome with modest dress, and the mosque offers a serene contrast to the bustling city.
In the afternoon, drive north to Ajloun Castle, a 12th-century hilltop fortress built to defend against Crusader invasions. Explore its towers, battlements, and passageways while enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding forests and valleys.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr–7 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr–7 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Tip for driver
- No Guide Included in this tour
Itinerary and highlights
The blue-domed King Abdullah I Mosque, built in the 1980s by the late King Hussein as a memorial to his grandfather, is open to Non-Muslim visitors.
The nave with an area of 1,615 m2 has the capacity to house 3,000 worshippers. It is octogonal and distiguished for not having pillars inside. Its dome of 35 m in diameter has a height of 31 meters. A source of radiation was placed in the middle taking the form of a golden star culminating in the Ninety Nine Most Beautiful Names of Allah surrounding the dome's neck. The suspended chandelier of 168 lanterns consists of three circles with the Holy Quranic Verse with the word Allah recurring on every lantern.
The fertile land is expressed in the form of a red carpet made of an ornamental textile of recurring patterns meant to direct worshippers toward the Kiblah. All the walls, including the Kiblah, the pulpit, and the Mihrab are panelled with wooden and marble oriels.
Jabal al-Qala is one of the seven mountains of Amman, which the Ammonians have long taken as the seat of their rule in the city, followed by Greece, romans and Byzantines who occupied the city respectively until it was occupied by the Islamic conquest in the 7th century AD, where the Umayyad Palace was built on its top. Mount Qalaa in Amman emerged as the capital of the Ammonians.
The Roman Amphitheatre is a Roman theater located in the eastern part of the Jordanian capital Amman, precisely at the foot of Mount Jufa on one of the hills opposite Amman Castle. Greek writing on one of the pillars indicates that this amphitheater was built in honor of Emperor Antonius Pius, who visited Amman in 130 AD.
Visit the old city center & AL-Husseini Mosque
Visiting the town of Ajlun with its fortress; one of the best preserved examples of medieval Arab military architecture in the entire Middle East, which was once governed by Saladin. Enjoy the magnificent view into the Jordan Valley. Proceed to visit the Greco-Roman City of Jerash, also known as the City of the thousand columns. Jerash showcases the grandeur of Imperial Rome (and is sometimes referred to as the Pompeii of the East). It is considered one of the largest, and most well preserved sites of Roman architecture in the World outside Italy. As the most pristine Decapolis City (meaning ten cities in Greek) in the modern world, Jerash’s prosperity can be admired in the colonnaded main street and lovely Oval Piazza. Return to Amman.
Meeting and pickup information
- Our driver will meet you at your pick-up location and you can contact our team by WhatsApp for more information
Languages and tickets
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- Portuguese — Guide
- cmn — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Arabic — Guide
- zh-TW — Guide
- uk — Guide
- Japanese — Guide
- zh-CN — Guide
- pl — Guide
- Dutch — Guide
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Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We will do our best to provide a driver who speaks your preferred language, depending on availability
- Please note that it is the client responsibility to review the tour description before confirming the reservation. We cannot be held responsible for bookings made under the incorrect option.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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