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Full-Day Private Ancient and Modern Amman Tour
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Amman
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See the highlights of ancient and modern Amman on this private 6-hour city tour. Traveling by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an informative private driver. 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 dusty classical ruins to vibrant markets and the upscale Abdali Boulevard and...
Highlights
From 6 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local English-Speaking Guide at Amman Citadel; (Spanish-French by request-availability)
English-Speaking Driver
Hotel pick up and drop off
Entrance to the Jordan Museum and the Royal Automobile Museum; if option Jordan Pass not selected
Entrance fees to Roman Theater & the Popular Traditional Museum; if option Jordan Pass not selected
Local “Arabic Mezze” Lunch; if option selected
On board WI-FI
Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according to number of participants
Entrance fees to King Abdullah Mosque; if option Jordan Pass not selected
Turkish Bath; if option selected
Entrance fees to Amman Citadel and the Archaeological Museum; if option Jordan Pass not selected
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 and Local Guide) – Recommended
Personal Expenses
Any other service not mentioned
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
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Airport Pick-up and Drop-off by request.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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See the highlights of ancient and modern Amman on this private 6-hour city tour. Traveling by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an informative private driver. 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 dusty classical ruins to vibrant markets and the upscale Abdali Boulevard and...
Highlights
From 6 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local English-Speaking Guide at Amman Citadel; (Spanish-French by request-availability)
English-Speaking Driver
Hotel pick up and drop off
Entrance to the Jordan Museum and the Royal Automobile Museum; if option Jordan Pass not selected
Entrance fees to Roman Theater & the Popular Traditional Museum; if option Jordan Pass not selected
Local “Arabic Mezze” Lunch; if option selected
On board WI-FI
Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according to number of participants
Entrance fees to King Abdullah Mosque; if option Jordan Pass not selected
Turkish Bath; if option selected
Entrance fees to Amman Citadel and the Archaeological Museum; if option Jordan Pass not selected
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 and Local Guide) – Recommended
Personal Expenses
Any other service not mentioned
Itinerary
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Amman
Begin your 6-hour private tour with a morning pick up from your central Amman 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.
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King Abdullah Mosque
View one of Amman’s star attractions, the King Abdullah Mosque, famous for its blue mosaic dome, the nearby Parliament Building and Orthodox Church.
1 hour
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The Citadel
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.
1 hour
4
Roman Theatre
Then, continue to the Roman Amphitheater with its Hashemite Plaza, 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 like the Grand Husseini Mosque, 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.
1 hour
5
Abdali Boulevard
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 to modern sports cars. Please note that Tuesdays both museums are closed. Your 6-hour tour ends back at your hotel. Alternatively, ask for a drop off at one of the malls on your tour like Galleria or Taj Mall or at Abdali Boulevard, a stylish new enclave of designer shops regarded as Amman’s up-and-coming downtown area for free shopping time at leisure.
• If you are interested in taking a drive in one of the Royal Automobile classic vehicles, please consult us.
1 hour
6
Amman Governorate
Option Tour with Turkish Bath: Upgrade to an 8-hour tour and wallow in a luxurious Turkish bath experience, including an invigorating steam room session, soapy scrub, and muscle-melting massage. Then, duly refreshed and revitalized, relax with your choice of either a hotel or shopping mall drop off – your choice!
2 hours
7
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 cold and hot dishes) at a local restaurant. Enjoy an assortment of small plates, such as barbecued chicken and beef, hummus, salads and bread; after your meal, relax with a hotel or shopping mall drop off - your choice!