About this experience
Visit the highlights of the the historic sites from the Roman empire in Jordan, and see a different part of Jordan where it is green and forests cover huge mountains unlike the dry part of the country, all in one day.
At a glance
- Duration: 9 hr–10 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 9 hr–10 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- All Transfers in private, A/C, modern vehicle with English speaking, assisting driver
- Entrance fees to Jerash and Ajloun Castle and Um Qais
- English Speaking Guide in Jerash for 1.30 hr
- Mineral water on board of the vehicle
- Lunch in Jerash
Not included
- All kinds of tips, drinks & private expenses
Itinerary and highlights
Pick up from any Hotel or Location in Amman, and transfer 48 km north of Amman to visit Jerash, which is nestled in a quiet valley among the mountains of Gilead.
It is the grandeur of Imperial Rome being one of the largest and most well-preserved sites of Roman architecture in the World outside Italy, its paved and colonnaded streets, soaring hilltop temples, handsome theaters, spacious public squares and plazas, baths, fountains and city walls pierced by towers and gates remain in exceptional. In Jerash you will visit Hadrian’s Arch, Oval Plaza, The Cathedral, The North & South Theater, and The Nymphaeum.
Then transfer a short distance through a beautiful pine-forest and olive groves, reaching the city of Ajloun, here you will find Al-Rabid Castle; the 12th century Castle built by one of Saladin’s lieutenants in the campaign against the Crusaders.
Then to Umm Qais, which belonged to the famous Decapolis, a union of 10 cities, founded by Alexander the Great. Here you have an overwhelming view over the north Jordan Valley, the Golan Heights and the Sea of Galilee.
You will be transferred back to your hotel in Amman.
Meeting and pickup information
- We can pick up from any hotel in Amman
Languages and tickets
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Jordan Horizons Tours - private & custom Jordan Tours & Trips
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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