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Jordan's Desert Monuments: Tour of Ajloun Castle |
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Enjoy captivating views from the 12th Century Castle of Ajloun, located atop a hill
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Learn about Jordan's fascinating history and architectural marvels with a tour of the Ajloun Castle in northern Jordan. This 12th century castle stands out as a fine example of medieval Arab-Islamic military architecture. It was built in 1184 A.D. by the Muslim Sultan Saladdin in order to resist the Crusaders from invading and to protect the trade and commercial routes between Jordan and Syria. The castle is well-preserved and offers a commanding view of Ajloun town from its position atop a hill.
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More products in category : Middle East > Jordan
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Adventure Tours in Amman: Hiking in the Ajloun Woodland Reserve
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 Hiking inside Ajloun Woodland reserve
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...open woodlands of oak trees, interspersed with pistachio, pine, carob, and wild strawberry trees. Situated in a scenic area with ancient villages and archaeological ruins including...
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Amman City Sightseeing Tour
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 Amman City Tour
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...to the Ottoman-style King Abdullah I Mosque, a grand monument of the modern times. The city also has colourful souks and shopping malls, selling everything from tiny souvenirs to...
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Cultural Gems in Jordan: Royal Automobile Museum
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 Visit to Royal Automobile Museum
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...A multimedia room, a library as well as a souvenir shop are available to enable a comprehensive historical experience. Car buffs can feast their eyes on a 1952 Lincoln Capri, a...
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Jordan's Nature Reserves: Azraq Wetland and Shumari Reserve Excursion
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 Azraq Wetland Reserve & Shumari Reserve
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...or nesting. Created in 1975 by the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature, the small Shumari Reserve is home to some of the rarest animal species in the Middle East. Among...
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Famous Biblical Sites in Jordan: Sightseeing Tour of Bethany
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 Bethany
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...was living when he baptized Jesus Christ. Bethany has profound religious significance as this was also the place where the first five apostles met and where the foundations of the...
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City Sightseeing Tour of Aqaba
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 City Tour of Aqaba
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...can see Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.With its balmy winter climate and idyllic setting, Aqaba is Jordan's year-round aquatic playground. Travel back in time with a visit to the Aqaba...
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Excursion to Jordan's Desert Castles
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 Desert Castles
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...pavilions and outposts that helped distant rulers forge ties with local Bedouins. On this tour, you will see the Qasr (Castle) Amra, an excellently preserved castle and a UNESCO World Heritage...
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Around Jordan in 8 Days
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...with waters six times saltier than the ocean. Stay afloat on its mysteriously buoyant blue waters or get yourself pampered at a seashore spa. To experience an unprecedented desert scenery...
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Historical Tour of Jordan's Ancient Sites: Umm Qais and Pella
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 Visit Pella and Um Qais
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...find mention in the Biblical texts. Explore 6000 years of history excavated at the ancient city of Pella. Admire the entrancing canvas of the Golan Heights in Syria, the Sea of Galilee...
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Jordan's Archeological Marvels: Historical Tour of Jerash
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 Tour to Jerash
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...valley among the mountains of Gilead, is one of the largest and most well-preserved sites of Roman architecture in the world outside Italy. Known as the 'Pompeii of the East', artifacts...
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Natural Attractions in Jordan: Tour to Hammamat Ma'in Hot Springs and Waterfall
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 Visit Ma'in Hot Spring
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...eventually feed the 109 hot and cold springs in the valley. This water is naturally heated to temperatures up to 45 degrees Celsius by underground lava fissures as it makes its way...
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Adventure Tours in Jordan: Hiking in the Mujib Nature Reserve
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 Mujib Nature Reserve & Hiking at Ibex Trail
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...covering over 300 species of plants, 10 species of carnivores and numerous species of permanent and migratory birds. The Reserve also several walking trails to suit all ages and...
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Hiking Tour of Dana Nature Reserve
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 Visit to Dana Nature Reserve with 2 hours hiking
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...of the Dana Reserve. Spread over 300 square kilometres, this reserve is remarkable for its diverse habitats and large number of plant and animal species like the desert monitor...
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Historical and Scenic Landmarks of Jordan
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 North Jordan 5days/4 Nights
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On this tour of North Jordan, you will explore Jordan's important historical sites in and around the Capital City of Amman. See the 12th century Ajloun Castle and explore the ancient...
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Sightseeing Tour of Biblical Sites in Jordan: Madaba and Mt.Nebo
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 Madaba Nebo Visit
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...church have recently been uncovered, and a simple modern church has been built over them. Discover history, folklore and the foundations of the Christian faith on your tour of the holy sites in Madaba.
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Health and Rejuvenation Tours in Jordan: Dead Sea Spa Hotel
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 Full day Tour To Dead Sea
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...at the world-famous Dead Sea Spa hotel. Don't forget the famous black mud pack of the Dead Sea, renowned for its beauty-enhancing properties. And, where else can you float without fear of drowning and still read your newspaper?
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Royal Diving Club near Aqaba, Jordan
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.jpg) Diving at Royal Diving Club
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...attracts tourists from within Jordan and world over. The spectacular 27 kilometre long coast along the club is one of the best diving sites in Jordan. Explore Aqaba's main attraction,...
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Historic Tour of Madaba's St. George Greek Orthodox Church
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 Visit to St. George Church with lunch
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...St George Greek Orthodox Church, and Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics. The remains of Roman roads and civic architecture are also evident all around. On the floor of the Greek Orthodox...
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Southern Jordan and Aqaba City Tour
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 5 Days/4 Nights Aqaba& Wadi Rum
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...some interesting sights like the Aqaba Fort, the museum and the old Aqaba area called Ayla, which give a picture of the days of the bygone era. With the desert in the backdrop, the...
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Petra and Wadi Rum Exploration in South Jordan
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 5 Days/4 Nights Petra & Wadi Rum
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Enjoy the beauty of the southern region of Jordan and explore the Wadi Rum and the ancient ruins of Petra. Become a 'Lawrence of Arabia' in your own stride as you explore the myriad...
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Sightseeing Tour of Petra, the 'Rose-Red' City
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 Full Day Petra
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...are the Petra Archaeological Museum and the Petra Nabataean Museum, both of which showcase fascinating artefacts unearthed from excavations in the Petra region. Explore the 'Rose-Red City' of Jordan, the most impressive ancient city in Middle East.
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Desert Monuments in Jordan: Tour of Kerak Castle
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 Visit Kerak Castle
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...Set out on a thrilling exploration of the well-preserved underground passages and chambers. This trip to Kerak Castle near Amman offers an enticing peep into Jordan's colourful history.
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Romancing the Desert: Hiking in Wadi Rum
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 Hiking in Wadi Rum
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...and towering sandstone mountains rising out of the sand. A major chunk of David Lean's epic movie Lawrence of Arabia was filmed in Wadi Rum. The vast silence and grandeur of Wad...
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Historical Tour to Shobak Castle
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 Shobak Castle
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Learn about the glorious past of the Crusaders and the Holy Wars at the Shobak Castle in Jordan on this historical tour. A lonely reminder of former Crusader glory, the castle is also...
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Heritage Tours in Petra: Ammarin Bedouin Camp
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 Ammarin Camp in Petra
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...the lifestyle and culture of the Ammarin tribe and the areas inhabited by them. This site consists of two open, large Bedouin tents that are set up around a main courtyard. Four closed...
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Jordan - A Historic and Cultural Tour
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 8 days / 7 nights tour of Jordan
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...the stunning desert landscape, described eloquently by TS Lawrence, and visit the city of Amman to explore its fascinating cultural mix of people that makes it a refreshingly young...
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Historical and Archaeological Tour of Jordan
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...the lowest spot on earth, with waters six times saltier than the ocean. Stay afloat on its mysteriously buoyant blue waters or get yourself pampered in a seashore spa. Don't miss out...
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Famous Biblical Sites in Jordan: Sightseeing Tour of Bethany
Stunning archaeological discoveries between the Jordan River and Tell al-Kharrar since 1996 have identified this area as biblical 'Bethany beyond the Jordan', where John the Baptist was living when...
Excursion to Jordan's Desert Castles
Go back in time to the era of military campaigns and desert warfare as you explore Jordan's imposing Desert Castles, many dating back to the first half of the 8th century. Their fine mosaics,...
Desert Monuments in Jordan: Tour of Kerak Castle
Get an insight into the interesting history and culture of Jordan on this excursion to the Kerak Castle. Built by the Baudouin king of Jerusalem in 1132 A.D. the fortress is a maze of galleries,...
Explore Jordan's ancient town of Jerash on this tour and marvel at its breathtakingly well-preserved Roman ruins. Jerash, located 48 kilometres north of Amman and nestled in a quiet valley among the...
A sightseeing excursion to the spectacular Wadi Rum desert, the historical capital city of Amman and the beautiful beaches of Aqaba, is a great way to get a flavour of Jordan. Take a tour of Um Qais, ...
Surrounded by rugged mountains that subtly change colour as the day unfolds, Aqaba is Jordan's only port city. It lies on the most northern tip of the Red Sea and on a clear day one can see Israel,...
Dead Sea, one of the saltiest water bodies known to man, is one of the most exciting destinations in Jordan. This lowest point on the earth has remained virtually unchanged with its landscape of...
Stunning in its natural beauty, Wadi Rum epitomizes the romance of the desert. This Jordanian desert has been casting a spell for centuries with its lunar landscape of deep ancient valleys and...
Enjoy the picturesque beauty of Jordan, against a backdrop of its interesting history and culture. On this tour, witness the imposing architecture at the'Rose Red City' of Petra, the stunning desert...
Explore the ancient town of Madaba, aptly called the City of Mosaics. Medaba is most famous for its Byzantine era mosaic map on the floor of the ancient St. George Greek Orthodox Church. This map of...
The Royal Automobile Museum depicts the history of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan from the early 1920's until the present day. This unique museum affords the visitor an insight into the history of...
Get an insight into the interesting history and culture of Jordan on this excursion to the Kerak Castle. Built by the Baudouin king of Jerusalem in 1132 A.D. the fortress is a maze of galleries,...
Spend a day at leisure in Jordan as you go snorkelling, diving and swimming in the Royal Diving Club near Aqaba. Offering a perfect combination of sun and sand, this diving club attracts tourists...
Set out on a sightseeing excursion around Jordan and visit the capital city of Amman, the archaeological ruins at Petra and the intriguing Dead Sea. Take a trip to the Dead Sea, the lowest spot on...
Feel the cool, invigorating air as you hike along a nature trail inside the Ajloun Woodland Reserve near Amman, an evergreen oak forest rich in spring flowers and woodland birds. This large pine...
Madaba, or Medeba of the Bible, is situated about 30 kilometres south of Amman on the 5,000 year old Kings Highway. Aptly called the City of Mosaics, Medaba is most famous for its St George Greek...
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petra, a city that is arguably the most beautiful in all of the Middle East. A legacy of the Nabataeans, the site of this magnificent city was lost to the...
Enjoy the beauty of the southern region of Jordan and explore the Wadi Rum and the ancient ruins of Petra. Become a 'Lawrence of Arabia' in your own stride as you explore the myriad moods and...
Explore the timeless and magnificent Mujib Nature Reserve that surrounds Wadi Mujib, a deep and majestic canyon that cuts through rugged highlands and ends at the Dead Sea. Seasonal streams flow...
Stunning archaeological discoveries between the Jordan River and Tell al-Kharrar since 1996 have identified this area as biblical 'Bethany beyond the Jordan', where John the Baptist was living when...
Ancient ruins accentuated by glorious landscapes make this tour in Jordan perfect for nature and history enthusiasts. Jordan's archaeological jewels, Umm Qais and Pella ruins, also find mention in...
The Ammarin Bedouin Camp in Petra is one of the most unique places to visit in Jordan. Located near little Petra (Beida), it is actually an ethnic Bedouin Museum which depicts the lifestyle and...
Enjoy the picturesque environs of southern Jordan as you explore the idyllic city of Aqaba on this tour. Offering you an array of activities such as waters sports, desert safaris and of course a tour ...
Go back in time to the era of military campaigns and desert warfare as you explore Jordan's imposing Desert Castles, many dating back to the first half of the 8th century. Their fine mosaics,...
Visit the most famous hot springs and hyper-thermal waterfall in Jordan at Hammamat Ma'in and admire the surrounding beauty of this desert oasis near the Dead Sea. The site is also linked to the...
Learn about the glorious past of the Crusaders and the Holy Wars at the Shobak Castle in Jordan on this historical tour. A lonely reminder of former Crusader glory, the castle is also called “Mont...
On this tour of North Jordan, you will explore Jordan's important historical sites in and around the Capital City of Amman. See the 12th century Ajloun Castle and explore the ancient towns of Jerash, ...
On this eco tour in Jordan visit two prominent nature reserves that shelter many species of desert animals on the brink of extinction. The Azraq Wetland Reserve near Amman is a restored oasis of...
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