Amman: The blessed tree and Seven Sleepers Day Trip

Embark on a spiritual journey from Amman to the Blessed Tree and the Cave of the Seven Sleepers. Discover the history and significance of these sites on a full-day guided tour.
Begin your adventure in Amman and head east onto the Desert Highway, a modern road tracing the path of ancient trade routes. As you leave the urban sprawl, the landscape dramatically changes. The rocky terrain of the plateau transitions into the vast, open gravel plains of the Badiyah (Eastern Desert).

Along this stretch, trace the region of the Umayyad Desert Castles, relics of early Islamic civilization. Keep an eye out for the silhouettes of monumental structures like Qasr Kharana and the signs for Qusayr Amra, offering a vivid connection to the history of the caliphs who once traveled and governed this territory.

Next, arrive at the awe-inspiring presence of the Tree of al-Buqayawiyya, or the Blessed Tree. Standing profoundly alone in the arid solitude of the desert, this majestic Atlantic Pistachio tree has survived for approximately 1400 years, a powerful symbol of divine perseverance.

Pause here to contemplate the site's unique spiritual legacy. According to tradition, this very spot provided shade for the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) when he was a 12-year-old boy traveling in a trade caravan with his uncle, Abu Talib. It was here that the Christian monk Bahira is said to have recognized the signs of his future prophethood. The sheer isolation and remarkable survival of this ancient tree in such a hostile environment reinforce its identity as the "Last Living Sahabi" (Companion).

Then, head back toward the city limits of Amman, shifting your focus from the history of prophecy to the miracle of faith. Your final destination is the Cave of the Seven Sleepers (Ahl Al Kahf). Located just on the outskirts of Amman, this cavern is one of the most revered sites associated with the story chronicled in the Holy Qur'an (Surah Al-Kahf, "The Cave") and Christian tradition. It is believed to be where a group of pious young men fled religious persecution and miraculously slept for centuries.

At the cave, explore the complex of the ancient site, including the chambers where the sleepers' remains are said to be interred, and the ruins of an early mosque and Byzantine cemetery above the entrance. This site beautifully demonstrates the cross-cultural significance of the story and offers a powerful message of steadfast faith.

उपलब्धता की गारंटी के लिए जितनी जल्दी हो सके बुक करें। जल्दी बुकिंग पर विचार करना विशेष रूप से तब महत्वपूर्ण है जब आप सार्वजनिक छुट्टियों या सप्ताहांत जैसे उच्च सीजन के दौरान यात्रा की योजना बना रहे हों।

इस यात्रा को आप यात्रा शुरू होने से 24 घंटे पहले बिना किसी शुल्क के रद्द कर सकते हैं। यदि आप इसे 24 घंटे बाद रद्द करते हैं या यात्रा पर नहीं आते हैं, तो भी आपको गतिविधि की पूरी कीमत चुकानी होगी। पिक-अप या प्रस्थान में देर से आना यात्रा पर नहीं आने के रूप में माना जाएगा।