Destination
Ajloun · Rehab
Duration
1 day
Program type
Cultural
Duration
Day trip
Some days belong to fortresses; others belong to fields. This one gives you both. It begins at Ajloun Castle, a 12th-century stronghold built to guard the forested hills of the north against Crusader advance, its towers still commanding sweeping views across the highlands. From there, the journey softens into the countryside of Irhab, where archaeological traces sit quietly among rolling farmland and the pace of life slows to match the landscape. Along the way, an optional breakfast at Qimmat Al Yasmeen and a ride on the Ajloun Cable Car offer two easy ways to make the morning your own, before the day settles into its most generous chapter: an open buffet lunch at Abu Rashid Farm, served amid the kind of hospitality that has welcomed travellers to this region for generations. This is northern Jordan at its most authentic — history above, countryside below, and a licensed guide throughout who knows exactly where each story deserves its pause.
Visit the impressive Ajloun Castle.
Experience the peaceful countryside of Irhab.
Enjoy breathtaking mountain landscapes.
Taste a delicious open buffet lunch.
Travel comfortably with professional organization.
Discover authentic Jordanian hospitality.
Morning departure from the designated meeting point aboard a modern air-conditioned tourist coach.
Travel through the beautiful landscapes of northern Jordan.
Visit the magnificent Ajloun Castle and discover its remarkable Islamic history, impressive defensive architecture, towers, and panoramic mountain views.
Optional breakfast stop at Qimmat Al Yasmeen Restaurant (entrance fee: 1 JOD per person, breakfast not included).
Optional ride on the Ajloun Cable Car (ticket not included – 4 JOD).
Continue to Irhab to explore its archaeological sites, peaceful countryside, and scenic natural surroundings.
Enjoy a delicious open buffet lunch at Abu Rashid Farm.
Free time for photography and relaxation.
Comfortable return journey.
Built in the 12th century by a nephew of Saladin to guard against Crusader advances, this hilltop fortress remains one of Jordan's best-preserved Islamic castles, with towers offering commanding views across the northern highlands.
An optional ride that lifts visitors above the forested slopes for sweeping panoramic views across the Ajloun highlands.
A quiet rural area where archaeological traces sit among rolling farmland, offering a gentle, authentic counterpoint to the castle's medieval drama.
Irhab's scattered ruins speak to centuries of settlement in this fertile corner of northern Jordan, rarely visited but genuinely rewarding.
Rolling hills, oak woodlands, and a noticeably cooler climate define this green corner of the country, among the most scenic terrain Jordan has to offer.
A working countryside farm serving a generous open buffet of traditional Jordanian dishes, set amid the kind of rural hospitality that defines this region.
From the farm table to the roadside welcome, this journey showcases the warmth that has long characterised Jordan's northern countryside.
A slower, more intimate side of Jordan unfolds here — fields, farms, and quiet villages that rarely make it onto a typical itinerary.
Glide above the forested slopes for a fresh perspective on the Ajloun highlands, an easy and memorable way to see the mountains from above.
Start the morning with a relaxed breakfast overlooking the hills, a small ritual that sets an unhurried tone for the day.
Capture Irhab's rolling farmland, the castle's stone towers, and the soft morning light across the northern hills.
Wander the quiet paths around Irhab and Abu Rashid Farm, breathing in the fresh air of the northern countryside.
Take extra time to explore Irhab's archaeological traces and learn the layered history of this quiet region.
Ajloun Castle's towers offer some of the finest lookout points in northern Jordan, framing the forested valleys below.
Families
Couples
Friends
Solo Travelers
Nature Lovers
History Enthusiasts
Photography Lovers
International Visitors
Site entry tickets are not included so you can use a Jordan Pass if you have one. We’ll advise the best option.
Yes — every program runs privately for your group, on the date that suits you.
A full-day escape into the green highlands of Ajloun — Ishtafina's pine forests, the historic Ajloun Castle, and the natural beauty of Rajeb Valley — with a traditional Jordanian lunch, from 10 JOD per person.
Included: 4
Forest-reserve trails and panoramic northern views. Visiting Ajloun, Ishtafina.
Included: 4
A full-day journey through two of Jordan's greatest eras — the Roman splendour of Jerash and the Islamic fortress of Ajloun Castle — with a grilled Jordanian lunch at Luluat Al Rawdah, from 10 JOD per person.
Included: 5
