You will be picked up from your hotel in Amman with your private leisure vehicle and English-Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide to start your private tour with a panoramic visit of the city of Amman downtown market and city center with its traditional markets “souks” as well as the Roman Theater. You will have a beautiful view point of the city from the Citadel and continue to visit King Abdullah Mosque; it is one of the most famous and most recognizable structures in Amman. It can house up to 3000 worshippers. The cavernous, octagonal prayer hall is capped by a magnificent blue dome 35 meters in diameter, decorated with “Qur'anic” inscriptions. This is the only mosque in Amman that openly welcomes non-Muslim visitors. Free time to pray then proceed with your pilgrimage tour. To complete your Islamic tour, visit the “Sahaba Shrines” meaning (Maqamat) in Arabic, this visit is a must. “Sahaba” is the Arabic word for the companions of the Prophet Mohammad. The “Sahaba Shrines” sits on the hills of the Jordan Valley and belongs to five of the companions. Start by visiting the “Shrine of Abu Ubaydah Amir ibn Al Jarrah”, and then proceed to visit the “Shrines of Muadh ibn Jabal, Shurhabil ibn Hasana, Amr ibn Abi Waqqas, and Dhiraar bin Al-Azwar”. After completing your tour, you will return to your hotel in Amman. This is an exceptional tour to complete your Islamic Pilgrimage!
Activities
Private half-day tour of King Abdullah mosque and Jordan valley Sahaba
from
£46.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration:
8 hours
Do this because
- Private tour, exclusively for your party to ensure a personalized experience
- Hassel free pick up and drop off from your location
- Flexibility to explore independently with free time
- Get insights into local culture, history, and nature
- Value for money service
What to expect
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What's included
- English-speaking driver
- On board WI-FI
- Entrance fees
- Private transportation
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's not included
- Women's special wear for Mosque entry
- Drinks
- Tips (optional)
- Personal expenses
- All meals
Where
Amman, Jordan
Meeting point:
You will be picked up from your accomodation in Amman. Please leave your pick-up details at check-out and confirm these with the local operator after booking, you will find the contact information in the voucher after booking.
What to remember
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
- Airport Pick-up and Drop-off by request.
- Contact your local operator (office phone number, emergency mobile number – out of office hours, or email address) a day before to reconfirm pick-up arrangements provided in your voucher.
- Tour activity is provided in English. For other languages by request.
- Clients with mobility issues, please contact us.
- Strollers and car seats for infants, please contact us.
- Visits are not allowed during prayer times.
- Dress code at the Mosques: Women should wear attire covering their arms and legs and should cover their head with scarf. Men should wear normal shirt and trousers.
- Clients are advised to bring hats, sun screen, and comfortable walking shoes.
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Provider
Zaid Tours and Travel
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
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