Full Day Private Ancient and Modern Tour of Amman from Dead Sea
See the highlights of ancient and modern Amman on this private 8-hour city tour. Traveling by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an informative English-Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide. See top Amman attractions including the stunning King Abdullah Mosque, visit the ruins and Archaeological Museum of the hilltop Citadel, the Roman Amphitheater with its Museum of Popular Traditions, and the Rainbow Street in Jabal Amman Quarter. This tour includes the visit of Jordan Museum that explores Jordan history and the Royal Automobile Museum to marble on an impressive car collection. Discover the many different faces of Jordan’s capital, from its classical ruins to vibrant markets and the upscale Abdali Boulevard along other malls of this modern city to admire the chic houses of the “Abdoun” and “Swefieh” areas. End the tour with free time for shopping as per your request.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Amman, Amman, Amman Governorate
Begin your 8-hour private tour with a morning pick up from your Dead Sea hotel. Meet your informative private driver who doubles as your guide, and start out on your explorations of the Jordanian capital’s highlights. As you travel, hear about the history of this fascinating city, whose past stretches back to 3500 B.C. or before. Hear about the city’s days under the Roman Empire, and how it was occupied by the Nabataeans and Byzantines.
Stop At: King Abdullah Mosque, Sulayman An Nabullsi, Amman Jordan
View one of Amman’s star attractions, the King Abdullah Mosque, famous for its blue mosaic dome, and the nearby Coptic Church.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Citadel, K. Ali Ben Al-Hussein St. 146, Amman Jordan
Next, make your way to Amman Citadel, the hilltop collection of antiquities that looms over the city with a private local guide. Explore the timeworn Roman, Byzantine and early Islamic relics, and pay a visit to the Citadel’s Archaeological Museum to inspect its collections of ancient artifacts discovered at sites from across Jordan.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Roman Theatre, Al-Hashemi St., Amman Jordan
Then, continue to the Roman Amphitheater, a magnificent hillside structure believed to have been built in the 2nd century. Admire the symmetry and scale of the theater as your guide explains how it was built as part of the Roman city of Philadelphia, and could accommodate up to 6,000 spectators. Continue to visit the Museum of Popular Traditions to see the exhibition of traditional dress and jewelry. Pass the “Raghadan Palace”, the burial place of the late King Hussein, and ride around the downtown area for free time at its vibrant markets, traditional mosques, and churches. Then, stroll along Rainbow Street, Amman’s colorful arts and shopping hot spot, passing the Jordan River Foundation and residence of King Talal. Delve into the upscale neighborhoods of “Abdoun” and “Swefieh”, where luxury shopping malls and swanky private villas line the streets.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Abdali Boulevard, Complex No 5, Ibn Al Nadeem St 5, Amman Jordan
After your classic city tour include the visit of the Jordan Museum marking Jordan’s history. Then proceed to visit the vintage, Hashemite Royalty private collection cars at the Royal Automobile Museum, located in the leafy gardens of King Hussein Park, home of the Late King Hussein beautiful grand elegant Mosque. The museum showcases a rare collection of Jordan's vehicles ranging from King Hussein bin Ali's cars that came to Amman in 1916 A.D. to modern sports cars. Please note that Tuesdays both museums are closed. Your 8-hour tour ends back at your hotel.
• If you are interested in taking a drive in one of the Royal Automobile classic vehicles, please consult us.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Amman, Amman, Amman Governorate
Option Tour with Turkish Bath: Upgrade to a 10-hour tour and wallow in a luxurious Turkish bath experience, including an invigorating steam room session, soapy scrub, and muscle-melting massage. Then, relax with your drive back to your Dead Sea hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Amman, Amman, Amman Governorate
Option Tour with Arabic Lunch: Upgrade to an 8-hour tour and after your city tour, savor a mouth-watering lunch of “Arabic Mezze” (small dishes) at a local restaurant. Enjoy small plates, such as hummus along other starters, salads, and assorted bread with barbecued chicken and beef. After your meal, drive back to your Dead Sea hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"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."
"For Jordan Pass holders that purchased tour activity with entrance fees, please inform us to reimburse the entrance fees in destination."
"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 Arab and G.C.C. nationals, please book Jordan Pass option; visits without entrance fees included, as reduced entrance fees apply. It is better for Arab and G.C.C. passport holders to pay directly in destination their entrance fees."
"Clients are advised to bring hats, sun screen, and comfortable walking shoes."
"Jordan Museum and Royal Automobile Museum closes on Tuesdays."
"Visits are not allowed during prayer times."
"Dress code at the Mosques: Women should wear attire covering their arms and legs and should cover their head with scarf. Men should wear normal shirt and trousers."
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
09:00 AM
Duración: 8 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
Departure Point: Hotels in the Dead Sea area
Dates: Daily
Return point: Returns to original departure point
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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