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An ancient amphitheater with a person sitting on the steps, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and a hill in the background. 1
A person in traditional attire standing in front of a building with a blue and white facade and a tall tower. 2
An ancient amphitheater with tiered seating and a backdrop of historic buildings. 3
A large tree with a thick trunk and dense foliage. 4
A large mosque with a prominent dome and minaret. 5

Amman and Tree of Al Buqayawiyya Private Tour

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Free cancellation available
Price is P 4,009 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Discover the cultural and historical highlights of Amman along with a unique desert escape in one enriching day.

Begin your tour with a visit to the iconic King Abdullah I Mosque, known for its striking blue dome and beautiful Islamic architecture. Continue to the historic Amman Citadel, where you can explore ancient ruins and enjoy panoramic views over the city. Then head to the impressive Roman Theater, a well-preserved relic from the Roman era still used for cultural events today.

After exploring the city, journey east into the desert to visit the remarkable Tree of Al Buqayawiyya. Standing alone in the vast landscape, this ancient tree is believed to be over 1,400 years old and holds deep historical and spiritual significance. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and take memorable photos before returning to Amman.

A perfect blend of city history and unique desert heritage in one day.

Activity location

  • King Abdullah Mosque
    • Sulayman An Nabullsi
    • Amman, Jordan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • King Abdullah Mosque
    • Sulayman An Nabullsi
    • Amman, Jordan

Check availability

Amman City Tour only

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Duration: 3 hours
Full size Limo Car or Minivan: Private transportation in a modern air-conditioned full size limo car or minivan based on the number of travelers
Pickup included

Price details
P 4,009.23 x 1 AdultP 4,009.23
Total
Price is P 4,009.23

Tree of Al Buqayawiyya only

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Duration: 6 hours
Full size Limo Car or Minivan: Private transportation in a modern air-conditioned full size limo car or minivan based on the number of travelers
Pickup included

Price details
P 8,944.43 x 1 AdultP 8,944.43
Total
Price is P 8,944.43

Amman and Tree of Al Buqayawiyya

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Duration: 9 hours
Full size Limo Car or Minivan: Private transportation in a modern air-conditioned full size limo car or minivan based on the number of travelers
Pickup included

Price details
P 10,178.23 x 1 AdultP 10,178.23
Total
Price is P 10,178.23

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transportation
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tip for driver
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    No Guide included in this tour

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We will do our best to provide a driver who speaks your preferred language, depending on availability
  • Please note that it is the client responsibility to review the tour description before confirming the reservation. We cannot be held responsible for bookings made under the incorrect option.

Activity itinerary

King Abdullah Mosque

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
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 octogonal and distiguished for not having pillars inside. Its dome of 35 m in diameter 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 panelled with wooden and marble oriels.

The Citadel

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Jabal al-Qala is one of the seven mountains of Amman, which the Ammonians have long taken as the seat of their rule in the city, followed by Greece, romans and Byzantines who occupied the city respectively until it was occupied by the Islamic conquest in the 7th century AD, where the Umayyad Palace was built on its top. Mount Qalaa in Amman emerged as the capital of the Ammonians.

Roman Theatre

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Roman Amphitheatre is a Roman theater located in the eastern part of the Jordanian capital Amman, precisely at the foot of Mount Jufa on one of the hills opposite Amman Castle. Greek writing on one of the pillars indicates that this amphitheater was built in honor of Emperor Antonius Pius, who visited Amman in 130 AD.

Al Balad – Downtown Amman (Pass by)

Visit the old city center and AL-Husseini Mosque

Tree of AlBuqayawiyya (The Blessed Tree)

  • 1h
Sahabi Tree, Tree of Al Buqayawiyya is a 1500 year old tree located in Safawi, Jordan. 156 km from Amman, the capital of Jordan. The tree is a Atlantic Pistachio tree. It is located on the old trade route between Mecca and Damascus. Caravans used to travel by this route.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    King Abdullah Mosque
    • Sulayman An Nabullsi
    • Amman, Jordan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    King Abdullah Mosque
    • Sulayman An Nabullsi
    • Amman, Jordan

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