Amman, the capital of Jordan, is a unique city where the old meets the new. It presents an intriguing mixture of contrasts. The heart of the city is the downtown core, which encompasses a range of antique and traditional cafes, restaurants, shops, and historical attractions. This core smoothly blends in with ultra-modern buildings and other advancements.
Visit the ancient part of Amman; the Downtown. You’ll have the chance to visit the Citadel, the Roman Amphitheatre, ancient mosques, the Museum of Popular Traditions, and the National Archeological Museum. Indulge in a traditional Lunch in one of the most well-known and oldest restaurants.
Continue to traditional food-produce markets and bustling bazaars. Have the chance to eat local food while mingling with the locals. Explore the city further as you take a stroll the Rainbow Street; a colorful street brimming with art and antiques.
Delve into the more modern and upscale part of Amman as you pass by them panoramically.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Hotel Pick-up and drop off
✔ On-board WiFi
✔ English speaking driver
✔ Lunch
✖ Gratuities
✖ Entry Fees
✖ Personal Expenses
Pickup Locations
1. Hamoudah Hotel
2. Centro Mada Amman
3. The Ritz-carlton, Amman
4. Al Nojoom International Hotel
5. Lilac Hotel Amman
6. Alfayaad Lilshuqaq Alfunduqia
7. Luxury Palace Hotel
8. Amman Orchid Hotel
9. A cacia
10. Amman Paradise Hotel
11. Dara Apartment Hotel
12. Beirut Hotel 2 New
13. 46 Serviced Apartments
14. Makmoret Shahnaz Guest House
15. Antalya Hotel
16. Seleen Hotel Suites
17. Sheraz Hotel
18. Al Ghadeer Hotel
19. Al Mansi Hotel - 2
20. Twins Downtown Hotel
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Itinerary
1
Al Balad – Downtown Amman
Begin the tour with a morning pick-up from any hotel in Amman.
Get into a climate-controlled vehicle with a private English-speaking driver and Wi-Fi services. The driver will mention places of interest, however, will not act as a guide.
Explore the heart of Amman” the downtown core “Al-Balad”, which encompasses a myriad of traditional and ancient markets, cafes restaurants, shops, and buildings. Al-Balad’s long history leaves several historical, heritage, and archeological sites such as the Amman Citadel, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Roman Nymphaeum, the Ummayad Monumental Gateway, and the Temple of Hercules. All of which you will get the chance to visit and explore during the tour.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Al Balad – Downtown Amman
Start by indulging in a traditional Jordanian breakfast at Hashem Restaurant. Established in 1952, it is one of the most well-known restaurants serving local food. It is most well-known for the local atmosphere there as you mingle with locals in this busy and hectic restaurant.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
King Abdullah Mosque
Visit one of Amman’s key attractions, the King Abdullah Mosque; which is most known for its magnificent blue dome, as well as the Coptic Church.
Duration: 15 minutes
4
Roman Theatre
Continue to the Roman Amphitheatre; a 5000-seat, 2nd-century Roman theatre and the most impressive relic of ancient Philadelphia. Admire its symmetry and scale as you realize how it was built. Perpendicular to the Roman Amphitheatre’s axis is the Odeon; a smaller theatre mainly used for music, poetry readings, and debates. Then, take a short stroll to the Roman Nymphaeum. Continue to visit the Museum of Popular Traditions to see the exhibition of traditional dress and jewelry.
Duration: 45 minutes
5
The Citadel
Make your way to Amman the Citadel, a historical site sitting on the highest hill in Amman, and has been occupied since the Bronze Age. It is surrounded by a 1700-meter-long wall that has been rebuilt several times during both the Bronze and Iron Ages. There is a lot to see, however, the most remarkable sights are the Umayyad Palace and the iconic Temple of Hercules. Pay a visit to the Citadel’s Archeological Museum and inspect its collection of ancient antiques and artifacts. This collection of antiques on one hilltop makes the Amman citadel one of the best places to visit and admire.
Duration: 60 minutes
6
Amman
Then, ride around the downtown area, and exhibit its vibrant markets, mosques and churches, antique stores, and traditional restaurants. You also have the opportunity to try traditional Jordanian food such as mansaf and then satisfy your sweet tooth by trying the Jordanian Knafeh.
Explore the city further as you take a stroll the Rainbow Street; a colorful street brimming with creativity art and antiques.
Pass by panoramically through the new part of Amman, and exhibit how the old area merges with the more modern one. Delve into the upscale neighborhoods of Abdoun and Swefieh, where luxury shopping malls and swanky private villas line the streets.
After indulging and experiencing these sites, reconvene with your driver for the return journey, ending with a hotel drop-off in Amman.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
