Private Guided Walking Tour of As-Salt's Harmony Trail & Cultural Gems

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.