Private AsSalt Harmony Trail & AlMaidan Street Guided Walking Tour from Dead Sea

Discover As-Salt city, Jordan’s first old capital. This picture a hillside town of yellow-colored limestone houses, known as a place where multiple faiths including Muslims and Christians, live in harmony. Absorb the friendly, community atmosphere on a guided walking tour along the historical “Harmony Trail”; seeing its honey-colored Ottoman mansions like Abu Jaber Museum, walk thru its mosques and churches side by side; and visit Al Ain Plaza, the Evangelical Hospital, and Al-Maidan Street. Take in the, Al-Khader Church, and the Great Mosque experience. Other important landmarks you will visit are: The English Complex, Fatima Al Zoubi or Al Adham old houses, and the Roman Catholic Church and School. Stroll along Hammam Street and enjoy free time to shop for souvenirs and other goodies in its traditional local shops and markets. Enjoy, if you wish, a local lunch or a home-cooked meal experience before heading back to Dead Sea.

After hotel pick-up in Dead Sea with your private leisure vehicle and English-Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide, travel north to ancient As-Salt (UNESCO World Heritage), once earmarked as a capital of Jordan. Built on hills, As-Salt was ruled by the Romans and Byzantines before enjoying prosperity under the Ottomans from the 1890s to the 1920s. Today, Christian and Muslim communities live here in harmony, with mosques and churches sitting side by side. Meet a local guide and follow the “Harmony Trail”. Get a feel of the interreligious unique harmony and coherence within the neighborhoods of As-Salt on this fabulous one in a time Trail. Reflected in the long-standing mosques and churches that reside together in peace, As-Salt is known for its sense of unity and community. While on the trail, keep an eye out for the Islamic and Christian symbols and inscriptions that are infused within the architecture of old homes and houses of worship.

Explore downtown As-Salt and start your journey by visiting the Historic Old Salt Museum, Abu Jaber House, a beautiful mansion, representing the era of prosperity in the city at the end of the 19th century. It has been converted into the Historical Old Salt Museum, showcasing the history of the golden age of the city. Proceed to Al Ain Plaza: As-Salt’s old down town surrounded by Hammam Street, Al-Eskafyeh, and Al-Khayateen stairs. Enjoy watching the locals play a game of Mangaleh while; the most famous game in As-Salt, passed down through generations. Visit the Great Mosque, which was once the oldest mosque in As-Salt, originally constructed in the 13th century and was later rebuilt in 2007 in Al Ain Plaza, the center of the city, reflecting a mix of modern and traditional architecture. As a town that appreciates interfaith coexistence, the stairs of the mosque lead to the Church of the Good Shepherd.

Walk towards The English Complex established in 1849, and served as a hub for various activities. The complex combined a school for children, the first hospital in Jordan, the Church of the Good Shepherd, and a school for religious lessons. It treated patients during the two world wars, Palestinian revolutions and the great earthquake that struck the city in 1927.

Visit the iconic houses of Fatima Al Zoubi or Al Adham as a home experience of Neighborhoods & Gardens built in 1864, reflecting the development of As-Salt’s urban economic character. It was owned by one of As-Salt’s biggest families. The house has been granted to As-Salt Greater Municipality to be used as headquarters for As-Salt City Development Project. Continue to Al-Khader Orthodox Church and the shrine within are the most visited place in As-Salt. Found at the end of Al-Khader Street, a winding road filled with a variety of shops, is this church originally built in an ancient cave in 1682. Al-Khader Church is also a place where not only Christians pray, but Muslims are welcome to pray too. Procced to the Small Mosque, the oldest standing mosque in As-Salt, built in the first quarter of the 20th century. Located at the end of Al - Hammam Street, the small mosque was built by mason Haj Suleiman Abu Al Hosson in 1905-1907 and financed solely by donations from the local community.

Continue to the Roman Catholic Church and School, the first private school in As-Salt. It welcomes both Muslim and Christian students and teachers. Enjoy free time to peruse all local independent shops, walk its markets and snap up some souvenirs (at your own expense). Optional lunch at a local restaurant: City Balcony, Al Gherbal or Beit Aziz, or home-made visit experience for an authentic meal. Your tour concludes with a hotel drop-off in Dead Sea.

Upgrade: Optional visit to the Islamic shrines of Prophet Yusha’ and Shuaib for a spiritual engaging experience.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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.
• Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.

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  Private As-Salt Harmony Trail and Al-Maidan Street Guided Tour with home cooked lunch at a local house, minimum 4 clients.
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  Tour from Dead Sea with lunch at a local restaurant at As-Salt: City Balcony, Al Gherbal or Beit Aziz
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  Private As-Salt Harmony Trail and Al-Maidan Street Guided Walking Tour from Dead Sea Hotels with Islamic shrines
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• Entrance Fees
• English-Speaking Driver
• Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according to number of participants
• On board WI-FI
• Optional local lunch or home cooked meal experience
• Hotel pick up and drop off
• Local English-Speaking Guide for classic visit of As-Salt

• All type of meals, unless option with lunch selected (Vegetarian meal by request)
• All type of beverages
• All type of gratuities (Tips to the Driver and Local Guide) – Recommended
• Personal Expenses
• Any other service not mentioned

• Your local contact is Zaid Tours and Travel on + 962 6 4622197. • Zaid Tours and Travel opening hours are between 09:00 and 17:00 hours, Saturday to Thursday except Friday the weekend and local bank holidays. • For emergencies you can contact the 24-hour mobile number on + 962 79 5635222. • By email at info@zttint.com • You can present either a paper or an electronic mobile voucher for this activity. • Complimentary pick-up is offered for this tour activity from your centrally located hotel in Dead Sea. • At least 24 hours prior to your tour activity date to verify your pick-up time and pick-up location. If you are not arriving within the specified time frame, please contact Zaid Tours and Travel prior to your travels, or immediately upon arrival at your destination. • If your hotel details have changed from the original schedule advised, please contact Zaid Tours and Travel emergency mobile at least up to 12 – 6 hours in advance. • We are following hygienic- safety measurements and procedures required in Jordan by the Ministry of Health at the sites and during the visits.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Zaid Tours and Travel.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Amman.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 7 Travelers is accepted for booking.