Private Karak Visit Kings Highway Tour with Optional Islamic Shrines from Amman

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1. Depart from Amman hotel with your own private leisure vehicle and English-Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide through the Kings highway to visit the city of Karak and its fortress built between 1110 and 1143 A.D. during the Crusades, and was considered the biggest fortress in the Levant, which was then taken by Saladin. From there you will admire great panoramic views. Karak City is set on a triangular plateau that rises 900 meters above sea level, surrounded by ancient walls forming the old city, and its castle form the South Summit of this city, it was built by the Crusaders after they took the city.

   2 h

2. During the Byzantine era Karak was a station for the Archbishop and it held the Nazareth Church, which was revered by the people at that time. Karak city reached its historical peak, during the Crusaders period when it was named the Desert Jewel. Karak Castle was before the occupation of the Crusaders under Muslim rule for a long period. After the Crusaders rule and in the year of 1183 A.D. Saladin sieged Karak Castle, but it didn't surrender until 1189 A.D., and shortly after that the Crusaders were expelled from there. Even during the Mamluks and the Ottoman period, the castle was used as a fortress, and there were several extensions. However, it was abandoned after the First World War. Now Karak is an important Medieval Castle not to be missed when you are in Jordan!

   2 hEntrée incluse

3. Upgrade your tour with an poptional visit to the Islamic shrines of Prophet Noah, Zaid ibn Ali ibn Al-Hussein, Dawud, and tombs of Jaafar bin Abi Taleb known as Jaafar el Tayyer Zaid bin Haritha, and Abdullah bin rawahah for an engaging spiritual experience.

   4 h

Annulation

Annulation gratuite jusqu’à 24 heures avant le début de l’expérience, avec remboursement intégral.

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How it compares in Amman

• Its from-price is 15% below the median of the 260 excursions d'une journée we list in Amman.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 164 of 260.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Amman

Amman, capitale jordanienne étalée sur des collines, avec ruines romaines, souks animés du centre et un accueil chaleureux pour débuter un voyage.

La citadelle d'Amman couronne le Jabal al-Qal'a avec le temple d'Hercule, le palais omeyyade et de vastes vues sur la ville. En contrebas, le théâtre romain, creusé dans la colline, peut accueillir des milliers de personnes, et les souks du centre autour de la grande mosquée Husseini vendent épices, or et douceurs, dans l'air parfumé de café et de cardamome.

Top-ranked sights in Amman: Petra, Jerash (Gerasa), Ajloun Castle.

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