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Private Tour: King Abdullah Mosque and Seven Sleepers Cave Exploration in Jordan
5.0
2 Ratings
Amman
Two of Jordan’s acclaimed Islamic attractions can be toured in a brisk 90 minutes. If you’re in Amman with a tight schedule and have a penchant for Islamic artwork and historically significant Islamic locations, then you’ve come to just the right place!
Two of Jordan’s acclaimed Islamic attractions can be toured in a brisk 90 minutes. If you’re in Amman with a tight schedule and have a penchant for Islamic artwork and historically significant Islamic locations, then you’ve come to just the right place!
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- The Cave of the Seven Sleepers - The Cave of the Seven Sleepers is a historical and religious site in al-Rajib, a village to the east of Amman. It is claimed that this cave housed the Seven Sleepers - a group of young men who, according to Byzantine and Islamic sources, fled the religious persecution of Roman emperor Decius. Total Duration 5 hours…
- The Cave of the Seven Sleepers - The Cave of the Seven Sleepers is a historical and religious site in al-Rajib, a village to the east of Amman. It is claimed that this cave housed the Seven Sleepers - a group of young men who, according to Byzantine and Islamic sources, fled the religious persecution of Roman emperor Decius. Total Duration 5 hours including transportation.
- King Abdullah Mosque - The blue-domed King Abdullah I Mosque, built in the 1980s by the late King Hussein as a memorial to his grandfather, is open to Non-Muslim visitors. The nave with an area of 1,615 m2 has the capacity to house 3,000 worshippers. It is octagonal and distinguished for not having pillars inside. Its dome of 35 m in diameter and has a height of 31 meters. A source of radiation was placed in the middle taking the form of a golden star culminating in the Ninety-Nine Most Beautiful Names of Allah surrounding the dome’s neck. The suspended chandelier of 168 lanterns consists of three circles with the Holy Quranic Verse with the word Allah recurring on every lantern. The fertile land is expressed in the form of a red carpet made of an ornamental textile of recurring patterns meant to direct worshippers toward the Kiblah. All the walls, including the Kiblah, the pulpit, and the Mihrab are paneled with wooden and marble oriels. Total Duration 5 hours including transportation.
What's Included
- English-speaking driver throughout the trip
- Private, modern, air-conditioned transportation
- Complimentary Wi-Fi and mineral water on board
- English-speaking driver throughout the trip
- Private, modern, air-conditioned transportation
- Complimentary Wi-Fi and mineral water on board
What's Not Included
- No Guide included in this tour
- DRIVER GRATUITIES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
- No Guide included in this tour
- DRIVER GRATUITIES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Additional Information
- Please provide your WhatsApp number so we can contact you more easily when picking you up.
- Please provide your WhatsApp number so we can contact you more easily when picking you up.
Location
Queen Alia International Airport
Desert Highway
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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571jaberm
Nov 11, 2024
Lovely trip, and worth it - We loved the excursion and enjoyed the Sleeper Cave and to the Mosque. Our driver was incredibly informed, competent, on time, and dependable, and everything ran without a hitch. For upcoming vacations to Jordan, I heartily suggest them.
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Rickyf439
Nov 10, 2024
Outstanding, and knowledgeable trip! - The tour was very enjoyable, and we had a great time seeing King Abdullah Mosque and Seven Sleepers Cave. Everything ran smoothly, and our driver was extremely knowledgeable and professional, punctual and dependable. I highly recommend them for future Jordan trips.
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