7 Days Jordan Islamic Tour

Amman Airport, Jordan - Amman Airport, Jordan
  • As Salt City Jordan
  • Lot's Cave
  • Tomb of Ja'afar Bin Abi Taleb
  • Masjid Ahl al-Kahf

Details

7 Days | 6 Nights

Tour Types: Private
Runs: Every Day
Accommodation: 3* Hotels, Camp
Minimum Age: 5

Tour Description


On this week-long tour visit historical Islamic sites, important tombs and attractions in Jordan. With a knowledgeable local driver set out each day to visit amongst others the Grand Husseini Mosque, the Cave of the Seven Sleepers, the Blessed Tree, shrines in the Jordan Valley and the Battle of Mutah. Besides, you see the Dead Sea, the fascinating rock city Petra and the timeless Wadi Rum desert. Private, air-conditioned transportation, hotel and camp accommodation, a guide in Petra and entrance fees are included.

Highlights

  • Visit shrines and tombs of companions.
  • See the Battle of Mutah site close to Kerak.
  • Stand in the shade of the Blessed Tree.
  • Spend one night in a camp in the desert.
  • Experience Petra, Jordan’s famous attraction.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
Amman Airport - Amman    

1 Stop

1

Amman Airport

Welcome to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan! Our representative welcomes you with a signage at Amman Airport. Transfer about 45 minutes to your Amman Hotel, check in, remainder of the day free.

45 mins

3* Toledo Hotel or similar

Day 2
Amman - As Salt - Jordan Valley - Amman    

2 Stops

1

As Salt

Drive towards the town of Salt. Visit the shrine of Prophet Yusha or Joshua, the successor of Prophet Moses mentioned in Quran Suret Alkahf. We continue to the shrine of Shuaib or Jethro, one of the wisest and well-spoken prophets. His was active in Midian and talked to merchants to abandon corrupt practices.

2 hours

2

Jordan Valley

Afterwards drive to the Jordan Valley to the tomb of Abu Obaidah Amer bin Al Jarrah, a relative of Prophet Mohammad, one of the Blessed Ten promised to come to paradise. Visit also the shrine of the venerable companions Dirar Bin Azwar and Shurahbeel Bin Hasana. All these three Sahaba died in Jordan from the Great Plague. Return to your hotel in Amman.

5 hours

3* Toledo Hotel or similar
Breakfast

Day 3
Amman - Mt Nebo - Dead Sea Beach - Lot's Cave - Petra    

4 Stops

1

Mt Nebo

Check out from the hotel and travel to Mt Nebo. According to the Hadith, God sent the angle of death to Prophet Moses, but he refused to die. God told Moses to put his hand on the back of an ox and for every hair that came under his hand he would be granted a year of life. After the granted time, Moses asked God for his death near the Promised Land. It is said that this place was Mt Nebo.

45 mins

2

Dead Sea

After the visit, we proceed to the lowest point on earth the Dead Sea, where you have leisure time at the beach and the chance to float on water.

1 hour

3

Lot’s Cave

We continue along the Dead Sea road to Lot’s Cave. It is believed to be the place where Lot took refuge after the destruction of Sodom and Amoura. The floor of the cave is decorated with mosaic, and it has pictures of birds and trees that describe the story of Prophet Lot.

1 hour

4

Petra

Driving southwards we reach Petra, check in to your hotel.

2 hours

3* Town Season Hotel or similar
Breakfast

Day 4
Petra - Petra Visit - Wadi Rum    

2 Stops

1

Petra

This day is dedicated to the red rose city Petra, the biggest attraction of Jordan. Petra was first established around the 6th century B.C. by the Nabataean Arabs, a nomadic tribe who settled in the area and laid the foundation of a commercial empire that extended into Syria. With the guide pass the canyon, the so called Siq, to see the most beautiful monument: the Treasury. Continue via the Street of Facades to the Royal Tombs and Pharaoh's Castle. The guide says farewell to you at the restaurant area; free time to explore Petra on your own (for instance climb the 800 stairs to the Monastery El Deir).

4 hours

2

Wadi Rum

In the afternoon drive 1.5 hours to Wadi Rum. Check into your campsite, enjoy dinner there and an overnight in the desert.

2 hours

Yasmina Camp or similar
Breakfast & Dinner

Day 5
Wadi Rum - Amman Tour - Amman    

2 Stops

1

Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum is considered as one of the most impressive desert landscapes in the world. Here still Bedouins live in a traditional way, and by a 3 hours jeep ride4x4 Jeep tour you discover canyons, sand dunes, Nabatean rock inscriptions and a natural rock bridge.

2 hours

2

Amman City

After a long drive of 4 hours we are back in the capital Amman. If time permits visit the Citadel hill with remains from the Roman to the early Islamic period, like the Umayyad Palace, enjoying views over hilly Amman and the Roman Theatre. Definitely you have time to stroll the busy Souq passing by the Grand Husseini Mosque. Overnight Amman.

2 hours

3* Toledo Hotel or similar
Breakfast

Day 6
The Blessed Tree - Cave of The Seven Sleepers - Amman    

3 Stops

1

Blessed Tree

We head two hours east to reach the Blessed Tree surrounded by arid land. It is believed that Prophet Mohammad rested here as a boy when traveling with his uncle to Syria. The monk Bahira recognized on this occasion Muhammad’s future as Prophet.

50 mins

2

Cave of the Seven Sleepers

Back in Amman we stop at the Cave of the Seven Sleepers, known as Khaf Al Raqim. During religious persecution seven boys hid in a cave, and felt asleep for three hundred years and nine days. The story is mentioned in the Quran.

1 hour

3

Amman

Return to Amman hotel to spend your last evening in Jordan.

30 mins

3* Toledo Hotel or similar
Breakfast

Day 7
Amman - Amman Airport    

1 Stop

1

Amman Airport

Latest check out from room is 12:00 noon. According to your departure time transfer to Amman Airport to say farewell.

45 mins

Breakfast

Inclusions


  • Meet & assist at Amman Airport.
  • Private transfers in new vehicle with English speaking driver.
  • 4 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Amman.
  • 1 night hotel accommodation with breakfast in Petra.
  • 1 night at Wadi Rum Camp with breakfast and dinner.
  • English speaking spot guide in Petra (2.5 hours).
  • 3 hours jeep ride with Bedouin driver in Wadi Rum.
  • Complimentary mineral water and Wi-Fi onboard.

Exclusions


  •  Airfare. 
  •  Travel Insurance. 
  •  Entry visa Jordan (free of charge possible, see Practical Info). 
  •  Meals and beverage not stated.  
  •  Tips, portage and private expenses.  
  •  Mandatory New Year Supplement if any. 

Practical Info


• For entry visa regularities see our blog Visa and Passport Requirements.
• Check-in time at hotels is 14:00, check-out time at hotels 12:00 noon.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes and depending on season pack sun protection.
• To respect the local culture please cover shoulders and knees.
• For Dead Sea don't forget swimwear, flip flops or water sandals.
• A 700 meters horse ride from the main gate to the beginning of the Siq is included in the admission fee Petra. Horse handlers expect a tip of 3 JD per horse. Horse drawn carriage, camel or donkey ride can be booked for certain distances and paid on spot.
• 4x4s in Wadi Rum are old vehicles (no A/C, no seat belt) and belong to the local Bedouin association.
• For camping in Wadi Rum we recommend bringing towel and torch light.

How to Book this Tour


- After booking the tour with us online, one of our consultants will get in touch within 24 hours. You need to pay then a 25% deposit by credit card or by bank transfer. The full payment is due latest 14 days before tour start.
- Cancellations or changes need to be sent in written form. Charges are as follows:
• 25 $USD of the total price of the trip for cancellations from the date of booking until 31 days before departure.
• 25% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 30 to 08 days before departure.
• 100% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 07 to 01 days before departure or no show.
- For refunds we do not cover transaction fees charged by credit card companies and banks.
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