Amman Spiritual Heritage: Seven Sleepers & Customisable History Tour
Discover the profound spiritual heritage of Jordan on this immersive full-day tour. This unique itinerary begins with one of the country’s most significant religious sites—the Cave of the Seven Sleepers—and offers you the flexibility to tailor the rest of your journey based on your historical interests.
Whether you are drawn to the silence of the eastern desert, the panoramic peaks of the Prophets, or the architectural beauty of Amman’s mosques, this tour connects you to the deep roots of faith in the Levant.
Part 1: The Starting Point (Included)
The Cave of the Seven Sleepers (Ahl Al-Kahf) Your journey begins at Al-Raqim, just outside Amman. This site is widely believed to be the sanctuary mentioned in Surah Al-Kahf of the Holy Quran.
The Legend: Learn the storey of the pious youths who fled persecution and slept in this cave for centuries, protected by God.
The Site: Enter the ancient cave to view the Byzantine sarcophagi and seeing the historic mosque built directly above the excavation.
Part 2: Choose Your Path (Select One)
After exploring the Seven Sleepers, your private transport will take you on one of the following three historical extensions:
Option A: The Desert Miracle — The Blessed Tree
Journey east into the Badia to witness a living symbol of history.
The Site: Visit the Blessed Tree (Buqayawiyya), a 1,500-year-old Atlantic Pistachio tree standing alone in the dry desert near Safawi.
The Significance: This tree is revered as the spot where the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), as a young boy travelling with his uncle Abu Talib, took shelter. It is here that the monk Bahira is said to have recognised the signs of his future Prophethood.
Experience: A meditative trip through the stark, beautiful Jordanian desert.
Option B: The Mountain Prophets — The Three Shrines
Head northwest to the pine-covered mountains of As-Salt to visit the resting places of three revered figures.
Prophet Youshaa (Joshua): Located on the highest peak in Salt, this shrine offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Jordan Valley and the West Bank.
Prophet Ayoub (Job): A serene, modest shrine in the Batna area, dedicated to the ultimate symbol of patience (Sabr).
Prophet Shoayeb (Jethro): Descend into the dramatic winding valley of Wadi Shoayeb to visit this grand complex and tomb.
Option C: The City Architecture — The Three Mosques
Return to the heart of Amman to explore the diversity of Islamic architecture.
King Abdullah I Mosque: Admire the famous blue mosaic dome and visit the Islamic museum within this majestic modern landmark.
Al-Husseini Mosque: Walk through the bustling city centre (Al-Balad) to visit the city’s oldest major mosque, built in the Ottoman style on the site of an ancient cathedral.
Abu Darwish Mosque: Ascend to Jabal Ashrafieh, the highest point in Amman, to see this striking mosque built from alternating black and white stones, a masterpiece of Levantine architecture.
