Private Half Day Islamic Tour: King Abdullah Mosque & Jordan Valley Sahaba
Why we love it?
The Private Half Day Islamic Tour in Amman offers a deep dive into Jordan's rich Islamic heritage, featuring visits to the King Abdullah Mosque and the Jordan Valley Sahaba. This tour is ideal for travelers interested in exploring religious architecture and history in a personalized setting, as it caters to individual or small group preferences. Distinctively, the experience includes private transfers in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, ensuring convenience and flexibility, along with the expertise of an English-speaking driver. With the added benefit of hotel pick-up and drop-off, participants can immerse themselves in the cultural significance of these sites without the hassle of logistics.
Inclusions
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according to number of participants
- English-Speaking Driver
- Entrance Fees
- On board WI-FI
Exclusions
- All type of meals, unless option with lunch selected (Vegetarian meal by request)
- All type of beverages
- All type of gratuities (Tips to the Driver) – Recommended
- Personal Expenses
- Women’s special wear for Mosque entry
- Any other service not mentioned
Itinerary
Amman, Amman, Amman Governorate
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.
King Abdullah Mosque, Sulayman An Nabullsi, Amman Jordan
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 was built as a memorial for the late King Abdullah I. The Blue Mosque, as it is popularly known is an elite example of Islamic architecture. 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.
Sweimeh, Sweimeh, Balqa Governorate
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!
Please Note
- 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.
- Most local tourist restaurants in Jordan do not serve alcohol, if you do not want a dry restaurant that does not serve alcohol, please contact us.
- For health restriction: Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.
Know Before You Go
- Infant seats available
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
