Islamic Tour of Jordan

Day 1: Amman Arrival

Our representative will be waiting to Meet & Assist you at Queen Alia International Airport before transferring you by a modern, air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel. Overnight: Amman

Day 2: Seven Sleepers Cave – Abdul Rahman bin Auf tomb – City Tour

After breakfast, visit the Cave of the Seven Sleepers (Ashab al Kahf), which is mentioned in a Sura in the Qur’an. This is where a group of devout Christian youths sought refuge from prosecution by the tyrannical Roman Emperor Trajan for monotheism. To keep them safe, Allah put them to sleep. They awoke 309 lunar years later; however, by then, Christianity was widespread, so Allah put them to sleep for eternity in the cave. The Byzantine ruins and mosques nearby are accurately described in the Holy Qur’an. We then drive to the tomb of the venerable companion Abdul Rahman bin Auf. He was among the first eight people to accept Islam. A line of stones marks the spot where he was buried. He is considered one of the “Blessed Ten” who Prophet Mohammad. Back into the centre of Amman for a city tour, including a visit to The Citadel, the site of the oldest civilization in Amman, the old downtown area and finally to the King Abdullah Mosque for prayer. Return to your hotel. Overnight: Amman

Day 3: Mt Nebo – al-Karak – Petra

Travel south along the Kings’ Highway to Mt Nebo. Here God permitted Prophet Moses to glimpse the Promised Land before dying. You can see the Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, Jerusalem Mountains and Jericho. Continue along the Kings’ Highway to al- Karak. The most significant and fiercest battle fought during Prophet Mohammad’s (PBUH) lifetime was the Battle of Mutah (629 AD). When his closest companions were martyred fighting against a combined Byzantine/Ghassanid army, he took the life of Khalid ibn al-Walid. In the town of Al Mazar Al Janubi, close to Kerak, are the tombs of the venerable companions Zaid bin Harithah, Ja’far bin Abi Talib, and Abdullah bin Ruwahah. Today you will visit these tombs before continuing along the Highway to Petra. Overnight: Petra

Day 4: Petra – Amman

This morning meet with your guide to undertaking a 3-4 hour guided tour of the lost city of Petra. When you walk through the Siq, you emerge in front of The Treasury. Continue into the city of Petra to explore the Street of Facades, Royal Tombs, Roman Theatre, collonaded street, Great Temple, Qasr al-Bint and the museum. Early afternoon, meet at the hotel to collect your luggage before heading along the Desert Highway to Amman. Overnight: Amman

Day 5: Departure

After breakfast, you will be taken to Queen Alia International Airport for your flight home.