Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Amman, Amman, Amman Governorate
Depart your Amman hotel by private, air-conditioned vehicle, with your own private leisure vehicle, and English-Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide and travel south along scenic roads that follow the ancient trading route combining both the Desert and Kings Highway. Visit Al Hijaz Railway known in the past as Berlin – Bagdad train railway built in 1902 by the Ottoman Empire with the help of their German allies at that time.
Stop At: Karak Castle, Karak Jordan
Proceed by the Kings Highway, known as the Silk Road for silk, spices, and perfume trade to arrive Karak, and ascend to the massive hilltop castle, built by the Crusaders between 1110 and 1143 B.C. One of a chain of Crusader defenses between Jerusalem and Aqaba. Karak resisted attacks from Saladin’s armies in the 1180s before succumbing in 1189. It then served as a Byzantine bishopric, and incorporated a church. Explore independently or hire a local guide (additional cost) and wander around the underground passages, galleries, chambers, and fortified turrets. Absorb the spectacular views from the towers,
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Shobak Castle, Shoubak Jordan
continue to the Crusader Castle of Shobak. Built in the early 12th century, this isolated hilltop castle withstood many attacks from Saladin’s forces until it fell in 1189. During the 14th century, the Mamluks built over much of the Crusader structures. Go inside and explore the remnants, seeing the beautifully intricate wall inscriptions, halls, and underground staircase tunneled into the hillside. Soak in the haunting atmosphere and views from the battlements, then return to Amman, where your trip ends with a hotel drop off after a long exciting trip like this.
Duration: 30 minutes
See Availability.
Traveler pickup is offered
09:00 AM
10 hours(approx.)
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
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.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Andrea_C
Our driver, Amer, has been very friendly and helpful.. Everything was perfect, from hotel pick up to castle visit. Recommended.
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Posted On : 2024-04-24
Posted By : Edward_L
Amazing castles a must see. But the drive is very long. Our driver was great. Made our trip very knowledgeable and stopped a few times to show us amazing views
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Posted On : 2023-10-22
Posted By : Sarah_C
Fabulous driver and fabulous castles!! Definitely worth the long drive to experience such history. Lunch was also super yummy.
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Posted On : 2023-10-19
Posted By : Daniel_M
Had a wonderful time, seeing some history and listening to some Arabic music on the way! Ramouni was a great guide.
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Posted On : 2023-09-02
Posted By : Thomas_L
As someone interested in the history of the region this tour was an amazing experience for me. What really made the trip exceptional was being lucky enough to be assigned Hasan as my driver and guide. Of course he had all the pertinent information readily at hand, but what really made the experience special was his friendliness and personality. It was a wonderful tour with a fantastic guide and I would highly recommend both of them. Thank you Zaid tours and thank you Hasan!
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Posted On : 2023-05-08
Posted By : JosephL1767
Zaid was excelllent: Polite, patience and over all understood our situation, our medical condition. We were in good hands.
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Posted On : 2022-10-07
Posted By : Joseph_A
Our deepest thanks to our tour guide. We made it thanks to him. Due to medical conditions my wife and I had special care by our guide.
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Posted On : 2022-09-25
Posted By : Carolyn B
Great trip - the castles are well worth visiting. Our driver added on St Stephen's Church which made the day. I highly recommend asking if you can add this on as you will be passing. The mosaics are amazing! They rival those at Madaba. It is a long day with a lot of driving. Shobak is a long way south but we thought is was worth the time. Karak is great - you can spend a lot of time in the ruins and the view is fabulous. Our driver kept us supplied with yummy Turkish coffee from roadside vendors and made sure we had the best of Jordanian food for lunch yum. Highly recommend
