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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$250 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • The Islamic version is related in Surah (Chapter) Al-Kahf (18, “The Cave”), of the Qur'an. During the time of the Prophet Muhammad, the Jews of Medina challenged him to tell them the storey of the sleepers knowing that none of the Arabs knew about it. According to tradition, God then sent the angel Gabriel (or Jibreel) to reveal the storey to him through Surah Al-Kahf. After hearing it from him, the Jews confirmed that he told the same storey they knew.

Activity location

  • The Cave of the Seven Sleepers
    • Amman, Jordan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • The Cave of the Seven Sleepers
    • Amman, Jordan

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Start From Amman City

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Admission Fees: Entry Fees are not part of the tour package.

Local Guide: Local guides are not included, but you can hire them at each site.

Transport Type: Private tour with door-to-door pickup & drop-off

Duration: 5 hours
Water : Bottled water is available onboard.

Vehicle Range: We offer options ranging from economy saloons to larger vans, catering to different needs.

Jordan Pass: Purchase the Jordan Pass for discounted entry and access to other Jordanian attractions in advance. (Recommend)
Pickup included

Price details
AU$249.99 x 1 AdultAU$249.99
Total
Price is AU$249.99

Start From Dead Sea

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

admission Fees: Entry fees are not included
Local Guide : Local guides are not included, but you can hire them at each site.
Vehicle Range: We offer options ranging from economy saloons to larger vans, catering to different needs.

Duration: 6 hours
Bottled water: Bottled water on board

Transport Type: Private tour with door-to-door pickup & drop-off

Normal Saloon, Mini-Van
Jordan Pass: Purchase the Jordan Pass in advance for discounted entry and access to other Jordanian attractions. (Recommend)
Pickup included

Price details
AU$287.08 x 1 AdultAU$287.08
Total
Price is AU$287.08

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Transport (hotel pickup and Drop-off, air-conditioned vehicle, on-board Wi-Fi, Fuel Surcharge)
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Exclusions
    Meals, Service charge, Local guide at site, Personal Expenses
  • Exclusions
    admission Fees

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

The Cave of the Seven Sleepers

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
Then, drive 20 minutes to the most popular attraction outside of Amman, known as the Ka'f Al-Raqim, also referred to as the Cave of the Seven Sleepers. Mentioned in the Holy Qur'an in a Sura named Al-Kahf (The Cave), it is located outside the village of Al-Raqim, 10 km east of Amman. Persecuted by the despotic rule of Trajan for monotheism, a group of pious youths took refuge in this cave. To preserve them, Allah put them to sleep, and when they revived 300 years later (309 lunar years, as mentioned in the Holy Qur'an), they thought they had only been asleep for a day or so. Christianity was widespread by then, and when they were discovered, Allah put them to rest forever. At the cave, Byzantine and Roman ruins still stand, as well as a mosque, which exactly matches the descriptions in the Holy Qur'an.

Grand Husseini Mosque

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
The Grand Husseini Mosque is a prominent landmark and one of the oldest mosques in Amman, Jordan. Its history and significance are deeply intertwined with the city's past and present. The original mosque on this site was built in 640 AD by Omar ibn Al-Khattab, the second Caliph of Islam. It is believed to have been constructed on the site of a former Byzantine basilica. The current Ottoman-style mosque was rebuilt in 1924 by the late King Abdullah I and named in honour of his father, Sharif Hussein bin Ali, the leader of the Great Arab Revolt. The mosque has undergone several renovations and expansions over the years, including one in the 1980s and another following a fire in 2019. The Grand Husseini Mosque is not only a place of worship but also a major cultural and historical landmark in Amman. The mosque is a testament to the city's rich heritage and a symbol of its deep-rooted connection to Islam.

Abu Darwish Mosque

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Known for its unique black-and-white striped facade. The mosque was built in 1961 on top of Jabal al-Ashrafiyeh, one of Amman's highest hills. It was financed and designed by a Circassian immigrant named Hasan Mustafa Sharkas, also known as Abu Darwish, after whom the mosque is named. The location offers panoramic views of the city, making the mosque a highly visible and recognisable landmark. The most striking feature of the Abu Darwish Mosque is its facade, which is made from alternating courses of black and white stone. This design draws from traditional Levantine The mosque complex also includes a small library and a museum, though access for visitors is not always guaranteed. The most striking feature of the Abu Darwish Mosque is its facade, which is made from alternating courses of black and white stone. This design draws from traditional Levantine architecture, with influences from the Mamluk and Ottoman eras.

King Abdullah Mosque

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Mosque, often referred to as the "Blue Mosque," is one of the most famous and recognisable landmarks in Amman, Jordan. The mosque is notable for its open-door policy, welcoming non-Muslim visitors to learn about Islamic worship and culture. It is one of the few mosques in Amman that offers this service. The mosque was built between 1982 and 1989 as a memorial by the late King Hussein to his grandfather, King Abdullah I, the founder of modern Jordan. The mosque is a stunning example of contemporary Islamic architecture. The octagonal prayer hall, capped by a dome, can accommodate up to 3,000 worshippers, and the courtyard can hold an additional 7,000. The mosque complex also includes a small Islamic Museum and a library with over 20,000 books. The interior is decorated with ornate Islamic art, including beautiful chandeliers and Quranic inscriptions.

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