Private Tour to Ajloun from Amman with Optional Hiking Experience
Overview
Private leisure vehicles depart from Amman hotels, accompanied by an English-speaking driver who also serves as your guide to the Islamic Castle of Ajloun. Built in the 12th Century during Saladin's era, this castle offers defensive significance from the Crusaders' time.
- 🏰 Visit the fascinating fortress castle that showcases historical architecture.
- 🌳 Enjoy scenic views of the green northern fields from unique towers.
- 📜 Learn about two theories behind the name 'Ajloun' related to iron or a monastery.
- 🚫 No swimming or other activities are permitted at the site.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Private Half day Tour to Ajloun Castle
Pickup included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Entrances Fees to Roe Deer Self-Guided Trail; if option selected
- Entrance Fees to Ajloun Castle,clients with Jordan Pass we will refund entrance fees in destination
- Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according to number of participants
- On board WI-FI
- English-speaking driver
- Entrances Fees and guiding to Rasoun Trail; if option selected
- Entrances Fees and guiding to Biscuit House Experience; if option selected
- Anything else not mentioned
- Guide
- Personal expenses
- All type of gratuities (Tips to the Driver) – Recommended
- All type of beverages
- All type of meals, unless option with lunch selected (Vegetarian meal by request)
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Ajlun Castle (Qala'at ar-Rabad)Delve into Jordan’s medieval past on this trip to Ajloun Islamic Castle from Amman. Take in the countryside views as you travel into northern Jordan with your private leisure vehicle and English-Speaking Driver, visit this picture book 12th-century Muslim fortress, built under Saladin’s rule to help limit incursions by the Crusaders and protect nearby iron mines. Cross the moat to explore the maze-like chambers and courts; visit the small museum to learn about Ajloun’s eventful history; and climb the towers to absorb the spectacular views over the surrounding mountains, forests, and olive groves. Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle and English-Speaking Driver.
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Ajloun Nature ReserveUpgrade your tour with Roe Deer Trail, this short circular self-guided easy trail starts at the campsite and offers great views over the reserve. Not far from the campsite you will find an old stone wine press. Early in the morning, you may be lucky enough to see Roe deer before you return to the visitor center.
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Ajloun Nature ReserveUpgrade your tour with Rasoun Trail, this guided moderate trail, begins at the Reserve’s Visitor Center; you will hike through thick, healthy woodlands filled with Oak, Pistachio, and oriental Strawberry trees. Take a short detour to view a ruined wine press before you pass one of the oldest Strawberry trees in the Reserve on your way down into the valley. The trail climbs 1000m above sea level at Eagle’s View Point descending to Rasoun village, and then you will be transferred to visit the Soap House at the Royal Academy for Nature Conservation where the local women of Ajloun follow the traditional process of making Orjan pure Olive Oil soap.
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Ajloun Nature ReserveUpgrade your tour with the Biscuit House Experience, this is your destination for some scrumptious Jordanian delicacies. Every morning, dozens of cookie batches are baked freshly using only premium local products. For this experiential challenge, you will be guided to make your own (kusmat) bread; a traditional northern Jordanian delicacy which is served on holidays and joyous occasions. To keep your loaf fluffy, generous amounts of locally harvested and pressed olive oil is added. Participants will get to enjoy their baking along with a steaming cup of aromatic tea with the scenic view of Ajloun Forest. It is worth all the while!
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.