Overview
In Jordan you can find many holy shrines and tombs of prophets and the companions of Prophet Mohammed. In the history of Islam the territory played a special role. Three important military campaigns against the Byzantine army took place here; the battles of Mutah, Yarmouk and Fahl. This tour offers you the chance to visit the most important tombs and historical sites.
Tour itinerary
Day 01 - Arrival Amman Airport
Upon arrival at Amman Airport our representative welcomes you after you passed through the customs and transfers you on to the hotel. Remainder of the day/evening is then free at leisure.
meals: none
Day 02 - Amman City Tour & Kahf Al Raqim
We start the morning with a visit of the Citadel in Amman with remains from the Roman to the Islamic period as well as the Archaeological Museum. We proceed in downtown, the oldest part of Amman to Al Husseini Mosque, built on remains of a mosque in 640 AD by caliph Umar bin Al Khattab. You have time to stroll visa the Souq before we continue to the tomb of the venerable companion Abdul Rahman bin Awf Al Zuhri, one of the 'Blessed Ten'. We end the day at Kahf Al Raqim, the Cave of the Seven Sleepers, with a mosque fitting the description of the Holy Quran. Return to Amman for overnight.
meals: breakfast included
Day 3: Jordan Valley (various tombs)
After breakfast depart to Wadi Shuayb, near Salt, to the Shrine of Prophet Shuayb. From here head to the Jordan Valley, to the tomb of Abu Ubaida Amer bin Al-Jarrah, a relative of Prophet Mohammad, sommander of the Northern Muslim Army, and one of the Blessed Ten, to whom Mohammad promised paradise. We visit moreover the tomb of Moath bin Jabal, who compiled the Holy Quran during the life of Prophet Mohammad, and the tomb of Dear bin Al Azwar. Return to Amman for overnight.
meals: breakfast included
Day 04 - Kerak Castle & Battle of Mutah
In the morning we drive southwards to Kerak, visit here the famous castle, and go on to the site of the Battle of Mutah in 629 AD. Here we find the tombs of the venerable companion Zaid bin Harithah, who led the army during the battle of Mutah and died, the tomb of Ja'far bin Abi Talib and Abdullah bin Ruwahah. Back to your hotel in Amman.
meals: breakfast included
Day 05 - Depart Amman
Breakfast, check-out and as per your flight departure time transfer to Amman Airport.