9D8N ISLAMIC TOUR IN JORDAN AND ISRAEL

Day 1:  Amman Airport - Amman
Our representative will meet you upon arrival at Amman Airport and assist with your visa to Jordan.  After, continue to Amman for dinner and overnight.

 

Day 2:  Amman - King Abdullah Mosque - Ajloun - Cave of 7 Sleepers -  Mt. Nebo - Amman
After breakfast at the hotel then we will visit King Abdullah Mosque and then to Ajloun to explore Ajloun castle, which was built by Izz al-Din Usama, a commander and nephew of Salah ad-Din al-Ayyubi (Saladin), in AD 1184-1185. The fortress is considered one of the very few built to protect the country against Crusader attacks from Kerak in the south and Bisan in the west. From its situation, the fortress dominated a wide stretch of the northern Jordan Valley, controlled the three main passages that led to it (Wadi Kufranjah, Wadi Rajeb, and Wadi al-Yabes), and protected the communication routes between south Jordan and Syria. It was built to contain the progress of the Latin Kingdom of Transjordan and as a retort to the castle of Belvoir a few miles south of the lake of Tiberias. Another major objective of the fortress was to protect the development and control of the iron mines of Ajloun.  

 

Next, we continue to Kahf Al-Raqeem or The Cave of The Seven Sleepers. Mentioned in the Holy Qur'an in a Sura named Al-Kahf (the Cave), it is located outside the village of Al-Raqeem, 10 km east of Amman. Persecuted by despotic rule of Trajan for monotheism, a group of pious youths took refuge in this cave. To preserve them, Allah put them to sleep, and when they revived 300 years later (309 lunar years as inimitability mentioned in the Holy Qur'an), they thought that they were only asleep for a day or so. Christianity was widespread by then, and when they were discovered, Allah put them to rest forever. At the cave, there still stand Byzantine and Roman ruins as well as a mosque, which exactly fit the descriptions in the Holy Qur'an.   

 

Then continue to visit Mount Nebo, it is one of the most revered sites in Jordan. Here you have a magnificent view of the Dead Sea, a panorama of mountains, and the crowning heights of Jerusalem are visible in the distance. On the summit of Mount Nebo, you stand where the Prophet Musa 'Moses'  looked over the Jordan River towards Palestine. Mount Nebo also became his final resting place after leading his people from Egypt across the Sinai Desert towards the Promised Land. Allah spoke directly to Moses who then gave his people the divinely revealed laws. It is generally acknowledged that Prophet Moses was buried on Mount Nebo, although there is no actual tomb marking the spot. The Holy Qur'an describes in detail the life and mission of Prophet Moses. In fact, Prophet Moses is the most mentioned prophet in the Holy Qur'an. At the end of the day, we drive back to Amman for dinner and overnight in 3* hotel. 

 

Day 3:  Amman - Salt - Sahabah Shrines - Dead Sea 
Breakfast at the hotel and leave Amman towards Salt to discover the Islamic sites there.  In and around Salt are several tombs of prominent figures of Islam and others mentioned in the Holy Qur'an.  

 

Within a modern mosque in Wadi Shu'ayb lies the shrine of Prophet Shu'ayb ’Jethro’, the Midianite father-in-law of Prophet Moses and with whom Prophet Moses took refuge after he killed an Egyptian. Repeatedly he preached to his people about monotheism and to abandon their corrupt practices such as under-weighing and under-measuring the commodities they sold.

 

Within a mosque to the west of Salt, on a hill carrying his name lies the shrine of Prophet Yusha' Joshua’. He was the apprentice of Prophet Moses and later his successor. Prophet Joshua led the army of the tribes of Israel in conquest over the land of Palestine.

 

South-west of Salt in an area known as Khirbet Ayyoub foundations of an ancient building mark the final resting place of Prophet Ayyoub 'Job'  who is mentioned in the Holy Qur'an 4 times.

 

We will also visit the shrines of:

Abu Ubeida Amer Ibn Al-Jarrah  was the Prophet's relative and one of the first converts to Islam

Mo'ath Ibn Jabal  entered Islam at the age of 18

Abu Ubeida Amer Ibn Al-Jarrah 

The venerable companion Shurahbeil Ibn Hasanah  was among the early Muslims who fled to Abyssinia

The venerable companion Amir Ibn Abi Waqqas  was the maternal cousin of the Prophet  and the 11th man to convert to Islam

The venerable companion Derar Ibn Al-Azwar  was a poet and a fierce warrior who loved combat

At the end of the day, transfer to the Dead Sea for dinner and overnight at 3*+ hotel.

 

Day 4:  Dead Sea - Allenby Bridge - Jerusalem 
Breakfast at the hotel then meet our driver at your hotel and then transfer you to King Hussein Bridge with Allenby bordermeet the Palestinian driver who will transfer you to Al- Aqsa Mosque and Dome of the Rock Complex for visit and for prayers.  After, continue to the souk in the old city.   End the day in Jerusalem with overnight at 3* hotel. 

 

Day 5:  Jerusalem - Hebron - Bethlehem - Jericho - Allenby Bridge - Dead Sea
Breakfast at hotel, then continue to Mt. of Olives. We then drive to Hebron.  Visit Maqam Nabi Ibrahim Al Khalil (Alhesalem).  After, we continue to Bethlehem to visit the birthplace of Issa (Alhesalam).  Next, we will drive to Jericho to view the Temptation Mount where Issa (Alhesalam) fasted for 40 days.  After we will transfer you to Allenby border for departure and crossing back to Jordan.  Our driver will meet you on the Jordanian side after the border process and transfer you to the Dead Sea for dinner and overnight at 3*+ hotel.

 

Day 6:  Dead Sea - Lot's Cave - Kerak - Mou'ta Battle site  - Tafillah - Mousa Spring - Petra 
Breakfast at the hotel then leave the Dead Sea to discover the famous Lot's Cave. Prophet Lut 'Lot'  immigrated with his uncle, Prophet Abraham from Ur in Iraq then to Kerak to discover the Islamic sites there.

 

The most significant and the fiercest battle fought during Prophet Mohammad's lifetime was the Battle of Mutah (629 AD). It also took the lives of his closest companions, martyred fighting against a combined Byzantine/Ghassanid army. You can visit the tombs of the venerable companions Zaid Ibn Harithah, Ja'far Ibn Abi Talib, and Abdullah Ibn Ruwahah in the town of Al-Mazar Al-Janubi near Kerak.

 

In and around Kerak other shrines of significance to Islam are located. You can visit Prophet Nuh 'Noah'  shrine in the city of Kerak. Also in Kerak is the shrine of Zaid Ibn Ali Ibn Al- Hussein. He was the great, great, grandson of Prophet Mohammad and a religious leader known for his righteous, majestic and knowledgeable ways.

 

Then drive Tefillah to visit the Sahabah Shrines:

The much beloved venerable companion Jabir Ibn Abdullah Al-Ansari has a shrine in Tefillah.  Also near Tefillah is the shrine of Prophet Adam's third son Prophet Seeth, credited with inventing the arts and crafts, additionally the shrine of Farwah Ibn Amr Al-Judhami is in Tefillah near Afra water springs. He was the Roman-Byzantine governor of Ma'an district until the Byzantines crucified him for converting to Islam.

 

We will also visit the shrine of Al-Hareth Ibn Umayr Al-Azdi in Bsaira village on the way to Petra and stop by Mousa Spring in Petra before continuing to your 3* hotel for dinner and overnight.  

 

Day 7:  Petra  
Breakfast at the hotel, then begin the day exploring the legendary Rose Red city of Petra. This city of the Nabataean’s was built over 2,000 years ago and lays hidden in a huge rocky mountain accessed via a high and narrow gorge. With monumental facades and spectacular buildings sculpted out of the solid rock, this breathtaking site has been described by UNESCO as "one of the most precious cultural properties of man's cultural heritage," and also one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. We will arrange your entrance fees and hire you a private English speaking site guide to explore the main attractions of the lower part of the city for 2.5 to 3 hours. You and the guide will start from the main gate all the way through the Siq to visit the Treasury, Street of Facades, the Theatre, all the way down to the Nymphaeum and Qaser El- Bent.  You then have some free hours on your own to explore further.  After, return to the main gate and to your 3* hotel in Petra for dinner and overnight.

 

Day 8:  Petra - Harun Mount - Amman 
Breakfast at the hotel, your private English speaking guide will meet you in the lobby and continue to Petra.  We will arrange donkeys to ride to climb to Harun Mount to visit the shrine of Harun (Brother of Mousa).  After, transfer to Amman for dinner and overnight at 3* hotel.  

 

Day 9:  Amman - Amman Airport
Breakfast at the hotel then according to your flight details, we will transfer you to Amman Airport for departure.

Rates include the following: 

Meet and assist upon arrival at Amman Airport

Visa to Jordan for non restricted nationalities

Private transporation throughout

English speqaking driver

Entrance fees to all the sites mentioned in the program

English speaking site guide in Petra for 2.5 to 3 hours

Private hiking guide to Harun Mount

Donkeys for the way to Harun Mount

Private English speaking driver-guide in Jerusalem

Accommodations in Jerusalem at 3* hotel on BB basis

Accommodations in Jordan at 3* hotel on HB basis

BB = breakfast only at the hotels

HB = dinner and breakfast at the hotels

 

Rates exclude: 

Border departue tax Jordan and Israel at Allenby/King Hussein Bridge

Lunches

Drinks

Personal travel insurance and expenses

Tips for the drivers, guides, hotel staff

Any other expenses not mentioned

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