Excursions in Amman can be categorized into several types:
1. Guided bus tours from Amman to Jordan's holy sites. Some of the most popular destinations include Mount Nebo, the burial place of Moses, the Temple of Artemis in Jerash, and Madaba, famous for its 6th-century AD artwork, such as the mosaic map of the Holy Land, which depicts the area from the Phoenician city of Tyre (modern-day Lebanon) to the Nile Delta in Egypt.
2. Tours to Jordan's canyons, such as El Karak, and trekking in the Wadi Hammad Canyon. These adventures involve overcoming various obstacles, including climbing steep mountain walls along a mountain river. However, the refreshing water in the streams and the natural hanging gardens and waterfalls make the journey magnificent!
3. Historic train tours on the famous Hijaz railroad, which preserves the memories of the Arab wars of liberation led by Emir Faisal and Lawrence of Arabia against the Turkish invaders.
4. Tours to the castles of the Umayyad dynasty, including Qasr Amra, Qasr Harran, Qasr Hallabat, and Azraq Castle.
5. Guided walking tours of Amman with a Russian guide to explore the main sights, such as the fortress mountain (Jebel Kalaa) with the ruins of the Temple of Hercules, the Umayyad-era governor's palace, the Byzantine church, and other monuments spanning different eras.
6. The starting prices for tours in Amman are around 70-100 JOD per group (3-5 people) for walking tours, and sightseeing bus tours start from 150 JOD per group.
7. Lastly, don't miss the opportunity to relax in the thermal springs at Mayin Gorge.
