Kings Highway Tour: Private Visit to Karak With Optional Islamic Shrines from Amman
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Kerak
Experience a hassle-free private tour to Karak Castle from Amman. Explore this 12th-century Crusader-built castle and enjoy panoramic views along the King's Highway.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Kerak - Depart from Amman hotel with your own private leisure vehicle and English-Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide through the Kings highway to visit the city of Karak and its fortress built between 1110 and 1143 A.D. during the Crusades, and was considered the biggest fortress in the Levant, which was then taken by Saladin. From there you will admire great panoramic views. Karak City is set on a triangular plateau that rises 900 meters above sea level, surrounded by ancient walls forming the old city, and its castle form the South Summit of this city, it was built by the Crusaders after they took the city.
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
- Karak Castle entrance fees included
- Accompanied by an English-speaking driver
- Enjoy the convenience of on board WI-FI
- Travel comfortably in a private, air-conditioned vehicle tailored to group size
What's Not Included
- 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, Guide, and Horse Boy) – Recommended
- Personal Expenses
- Guide
- Anything else not mentioned
Additional Information
Public transport in Jordan is limited, so an independent side trip to Karak Castle from Amman means negotiating with private drivers. This private full-day tour to Karak eliminates this hassle and uncertainty: letting you pre book a trip to this Crusader-built, 12th-century castle. Travel the King’s Highway by private air-conditioned leisure vehicle and your own English-Speaking Driver. You can choose to tour alone or hire a local guide (at your own expense) to appreciate the history and panoramic views.
- 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.
- 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.
- Clients are advised to bring hats, sun screen, and comfortable walking shoes.
Location
Kerak
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Elmarie
Mar 15, 2016
GREAT day! Shad was our driver... - <p>GREAT day! Shad was our driver again for today. He really helped us to experience a wonderful day along the Kings Highway. The time at Kerak Castle was OK...we felt pushed by the local guide to 'hire' him. That wasn't a pleasant experience.</p>
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