Immerse yourself in the rich history and cultural diversity of Jordan’s first old capital on this guided day trip. Explore the Harmony Trail, visit mosques and churches, and experience the friendly community atmosphere of AlMaidan Street.
Immerse yourself in the rich history and cultural diversity of Jordan’s first old capital on this guided day trip. Explore the Harmony Trail, visit mosques and churches, and experience the friendly community atmosphere of AlMaidan Street.
- Al Salt - Begin your journey with a hotel pick-up in Dead Sea, traveling in a private leisure vehicle with an English-speaking driver who also serves as your guide. Head north to the ancient city of As-Salt, a UNESCO World Heritage site once considered as Jordan’s capital. Nestled on hills, As-Salt was governed by the Romans and Byzantines before…
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Al Salt - Begin your journey with a hotel pick-up in Dead Sea, traveling in a private leisure vehicle with an English-speaking driver who also serves as your guide. Head north to the ancient city of As-Salt, a UNESCO World Heritage site once considered as Jordan’s capital. Nestled on hills, As-Salt was governed by the Romans and Byzantines before flourishing under Ottoman rule from the 1890s to the 1920s. Today, it is a harmonious blend of Christian and Muslim communities, with mosques and churches coexisting peacefully. Join a local guide to explore the “Harmony Trail” and experience the unique interreligious harmony within As-Salt’s neighborhoods. The trail showcases the peaceful coexistence of long-standing mosques and churches, reflecting the city’s sense of unity. Look out for Islamic and Christian symbols and inscriptions embedded in the architecture of old homes and places of worship.
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Abu Jaber Museum - Discover downtown As-Salt by starting at the Historic Old Salt Museum, housed in the Abu Jaber House, a stunning mansion from the late 19th century. This museum highlights the city’s golden age. Continue to Al Ain Plaza, As-Salt’s old downtown area, surrounded by Hammam Street, Al-Eskafyeh, and Al-Khayateen stairs. Watch locals play Mangaleh, a traditional game passed down through generations. Visit the Great Mosque, originally built in the 13th century and reconstructed in 2007, blending modern and traditional architecture. The mosque’s stairs lead to the Church of the Good Shepherd, exemplifying the town’s appreciation for interfaith coexistence.
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Al Salt - Walk to The English Complex, established in 1849, which served as a center for various activities. It included a school for children, Jordan’s first hospital, the Church of the Good Shepherd, and a school for religious lessons. The complex provided medical care during the world wars, Palestinian revolutions, and the 1927 earthquake.
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Al Salt - Visit the historic houses of Fatima Al Zoubi or Al Adham, built in 1864, showcasing As-Salt’s urban economic development. Owned by one of the city’s prominent families, the house is now the headquarters for the As-Salt City Development Project. Continue to Al-Khader Orthodox Church, a popular site in As-Salt, located at the end of Al-Khader Street, a bustling road with various shops. Built in an ancient cave in 1682, Al-Khader Church welcomes both Christians and Muslims for prayer. Proceed to the Small Mosque, the oldest standing mosque in As-Salt, constructed between 1905-1907 by mason Haj Suleiman Abu Al Hosson, funded by local donations.
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Al Salt - Visit the Roman Catholic Church and School, the first private school in As-Salt, which accepts both Muslim and Christian students and teachers. Enjoy free time to explore local shops, markets, and purchase souvenirs. Optionally, have lunch at a local restaurant such as City Balcony, Al Gherbal, or Beit Aziz, or experience a home-made meal. The tour concludes with a hotel drop-off in Dead Sea.
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Al Salt - Upgrade: Optionally visit the Islamic shrines of Prophet Yusha’ and Shuaib for a spiritually enriching experience.
- Entrance Fees
- English-Speaking Driver
- Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according to number of participants
- On board WI-FI
- Optional local lunch or home cooked meal experience
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Local English-Speaking Guide for classic visit of As-Salt
- Entrance Fees
- English-Speaking Driver
- Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according to number of participants
- On board WI-FI
- Optional local lunch or home cooked meal experience
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Local English-Speaking Guide for classic visit of As-Salt
- 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
- Anything else not mentioned
- 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
- Anything else not mentioned
Discover As-Salt city, Jordan’s first old capital. This picture a hillside town of yellow-colored limestone houses, known as a place where multiple faiths including Muslims and Christians, live in harmony. Absorb the friendly, community atmosphere on a guided walking tour along the historical “Harmony Trail”; seeing its honey-colored Ottoman mansions…
Discover As-Salt city, Jordan’s first old capital. This picture a hillside town of yellow-colored limestone houses, known as a place where multiple faiths including Muslims and Christians, live in harmony. Absorb the friendly, community atmosphere on a guided walking tour along the historical “Harmony Trail”; seeing its honey-colored Ottoman mansions like Abu Jaber Museum, walk thru its mosques and churches side by side; and visit Al Ain Plaza, the Evangelical Hospital, and Al-Maidan Street. Take in the, Al-Khader Church, and the Great Mosque experience. Other important landmarks you will visit are: The English Complex, Fatima Al Zoubi or Al Adham old houses, and the Roman Catholic Church and School. Stroll along Hammam Street and enjoy free time to shop for souvenirs and other goodies in its traditional local shops and markets. Enjoy, if you wish, a local lunch or a home-cooked meal experience before heading back to Dead Sea.
- 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.
- Tour with home cooked lunch for minimum 4 adults
- Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.
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.