Full-Day Ajloun Castle Heritage Tour from Amman

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the historic Ajloun Castle, also known as Qal'at ar-Rabad
• 02 Learn about Jordan's history and culture with a local guide
• 03 Visit a 12th-century fortress built by the Ayyubid dynasty
• 04 Enjoy stunning views of the surrounding countryside from the castle

Take a day trip from Amman to Ajloun Castle, a 12th-century fortress built to defend against the Crusaders. Tour this historic landmark, which stands as a testament to Jordan's rich history and culture, and hear interesting stories from your local guide.

Visitors can tour the castle and its surroundings, learn about the history of the region, and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Amman, Al Salt, Ajloun

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Ajloun Castle Heritage Tour

• Meet your tour guide in Amman, who will assist you at the start of your tour to Ajloun Castle.
• Explore Ajloun Castle, also known as Qal'at ar-Rabad, a magnificent fortress located in the Ajloun Governorate in northern Jordan. Built during the 12th century by the Ayyubid dynasty to defend against the Crusaders, it stands tall as a testament to Jordan's rich history and culture. The castle's strategic location allowed it to control the three main roads leading to Damascus, As-Salt, and Palestine. Built of solid stone, the castle includes numerous watchtowers, arrow slits, and underground passages. Visitors can tour the castle and its surroundings, learn about the history of the region, and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking guide
• Transportation
• Entrance fee

What's Not Included

• Accommodation
• Anything not included

Know before you go

• Please note that the preferred tour time is 7:00 a.m. However, the start time is subject to change to any other time of the day according to the travellers' preference.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Pick-up from your hotel in Amman

Tour start

Amman, Jordan

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.