Private As-Salt Harmony Trail and Al-Maidan Street Guided Walking Tour from Amman
Optional Lunch or Home Visit
- Gratis annuleren tot 1 dag vooraf
- Directe bevestiging
- Rolstoeltoegankelijk
- Ophalen bij het hotel
- Rondleiding met gids in het Engels en Spaans
Over deze ervaring
Discover As-Salt city (UNESCO World Heritage), Jordan’s first old capital, on this full day trip from Amman. An important settlement in ancient times. This picture a hillside town of yellow-colored limestone houses, known as a place where multiple faiths including Muslims and Christians, live in harmony. Absorb the friendly, community atmosphere on a guided walking tour along the historical “Harmony Trail”; seeing its honey-colored Ottoman mansions like Abu Jaber Museum, walk thru its mosques and churches side by side; and visit Al Ain Plaza, the Evangelical Hospital, and Al-Maidan Street. Take in the, Al-Khader Church, and the Great Mosque experience. Other important landmarks you will visit are: The English Complex, Fatima Al Zoubi or Al Adham old houses, and the Roman Catholic Church and School. Stroll along Hammam Street and enjoy free time to shop for souvenirs and other goodies in its traditional local shops and markets. Private leisure transfer with English- Speaking Driver and local guide are included. Enjoy, if you wish, a local lunch or a home-cooked meal experience before heading back to Amman.
Eerstvolgende beschikbare datums
Wat is inbegrepen
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according to number of participants
- English-Speaking Driver
- Toegangsprijs
- Local English-Speaking Guide for classic visit of As-Salt
- Optional local lunch or home cooked meal experience
- On board WI-FI
Niet inbegrepen
- 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 and Local Guide) – Recommended
- Persoonlijke uitgaven
- Any other service not mentioned
Reisschema
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1. As-Salt, Al-Balqa Government
After hotel pick-up in Amman with your private leisure vehicle and English-Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide, travel north to ancient As-Salt (UNESCO World Heritage), once earmarked as a capital of Jordan. Built on hills, As-Salt was ruled by the Romans and Byzantines before enjoying prosperity under the Ottomans from the 1890s to the 1920s. Today, Christian and Muslim communities live here in harmony, with mosques and churches sitting side by side. Meet a local guide and follow the “Harmony Trail”. Get a feel of the interreligious unique harmony and coherence within the neighborhoods of As-Salt on this fabulous one in a time Trail. Reflected in the long-standing mosques and churches that reside together in peace, As-Salt is known for its sense of unity and community.
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2. As-Salt Old Downtown and Markets
While on the trail, keep an eye out for the Islamic and Christian symbols and inscriptions that are infused within the architecture of old homes and houses of worship. Explore downtown As-Salt and start your journey by visiting the Historic Old AS-Salt Museum, Abu Jaber House, a beautiful mansion, representing the era of prosperity in the city at the end of the 19th century. It has been converted into the Historical Old Salt Museum, showcasing the history of the golden age of the city. Proceed to Al Ain Plaza: As-Salt’s old down town surrounded by Hammam Street, Al-Eskafyeh, and Al-Khayateen stairs. Enjoy watching the locals play a game of Mangaleh while; the most famous game in As-Salt, passed down through generations. Visit the Great Mosque, which was once the oldest mosque in As-Salt, originally constructed in the 13th century and was later rebuilt in 2007 in Al Ain Plaza, the center of the city, reflecting a mix of modern and traditional architecture. As a town that appreciates interfaith coexistence, the stairs of the mosque lead to the Church of the Good Shepherd. Walk towards The English Complex established in 1849, and served as a hub for various activities. The complex combined a school for children, the first hospital in Jordan, the Church of the Good Shepherd, and a school for religious lessons. It treated patients during the two world wars, Palestinian revolutions and the great earthquake that struck the city in 1927. Visit the iconic houses of Fatima Al Zoubi or Al Adham as a home experience of Neighborhoods & Gardens built in 1864, reflecting the development of As-Salt’s urban economic character. It was owned by one of As-Salt’s biggest families. The house has been granted to As-Salt Greater Municipality to be used as headquarters for As-Salt City Development Project. Continue to Al-Khader Orthodox Church and the shrine within are the most visited place in As-Salt. Found at the end of Al-Khader Street, a winding road filled with a variety of shops, is this church originally built in an ancient cave in 1682. Al-Khader Church is also a place where not only Christians pray, but Muslims are welcome to pray too.
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3. As-Salt, Al Hammam Street
Procced to the Small Mosque, the oldest standing mosque in As-Salt, built in the first quarter of the 20th century. Located at the end of Al - Hammam Street, the small mosque was built by mason Haj Suleiman Abu Al Hosson in 1905-1907 and financed solely by donations from the local community. Continue to the Roman Catholic Church and School, the first private school in As-Salt. It welcomes both Muslim and Christian students and teachers. Enjoy free time to peruse all local independent shops, walk its markets and snap up some souvenirs (at your own expense).
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4. Amman Government
Optional lunch at a local restaurant: City Balcony, Al Gherbal or Beit Aziz; or home-made visit experience for an authentic meal. Your tour concludes with a hotel drop-off in Amman
Goed om te weten
- Duur
- 1 uur
- Hoe je elkaar treft
- Ophalen bij het hotel
- Bevestiging
- Directe bevestiging
- Annuleringsvoorwaarden
- Gratis annuleren tot 1 dag vooraf
- Moeilijkheidsgraad
- Makkelijk
- Begeleiding
- Rondleiding met gids in het Engels en Spaans
- Starttijden
- 09:00
Goed om te weten vooraf
- Rolstoeltoegankelijk
- Babyzitjes beschikbaar
- Your local contact is Zaid Tours and Travel on + 962 6 4622197.
- Zaid Tours and Travel opening hours are between 09:00 and 17:00 hours, Saturday to Thursday except Friday the weekend and local holidays.
- For emergencies you can contact the 24-hour mobile number on + 962 79 5635222.
- By email at info@zttint.com
- You can present either a paper or an electronic mobile voucher for this activity.
- Complimentary pick-up is offered for this tour activity from your centrally located hotel in Amman.
- At least 24 hours prior to your tour activity date to verify your pick-up time and pick-up location. If you are not arriving within the specified time frame, please contact Zaid Tours and Travel prior to your travels, or immediately upon arrival at your destination.
- If your hotel has changed from the original schedule advised, please contact Zaid Tours and Travel emergency mobile at least up to 12 – 6 hours in advance.
- Clients are advised to bring hats, sun screen, and comfortable walking shoes.
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