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Private Day Tour to Umm Qais from Amman with Optional Hiking Trail

About this experience

Step back through history to visit Umm Qais, one of Jordan’s best-preserved archaeological sites on this private trip from Amman with your own leisure new vehicle and English – Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide. Travel through the Jordan Valley for a guided tour of Umm Qais’ ruins, the remains of the Greco-Roman city of Gadara, and once part of the Greco-Roman Decapolis league. With a local guide, stroll the paved streets; see the theater, mausoleum, and other relics; visit the museum to view artifacts from the site. Learn Gadara’s history as you explore, and admire the breathtaking views of the Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights. You can upgrade your tour to enrich your experience with 2 amazing trail at Yarmouk forest reserve.

At a glance

  • Duration: 6 hr
  • Private experience

Choose your tour option

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Tour with Lunch
Private Half day tour to Umm Qais from Amman with lunch at a local restaurant.
Pickup included
Tour & Al-Shreif Mountain Tail
Umm Qais Tour with Al-Shreif Mountain moderate guided Tail
Pickup included
Tour with Al Hreith Trail
Tour with Al Hreith trail : Private tour to Umm Qais and Al Hreith self guided easy trail
Pickup included
Tour only
Private Half day tour to Umm Qais from Amman
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour6 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Clients are advised to bring hats, sun screen, and comfortable walking shoes.

What is included

  • Entrance fees to Umm Qais Ruins; if option Jordan Pass not selected
  • Entrances Fees and guiding fees to Al-Shreif Mountain Trail, if option selected
  • English-speaking driver
  • On board WI-FI
  • Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according to number of participants
  • Entrances Fees to Al Hreith Self-Guided Trail; if option selected
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Not included

  • All type of meals, unless option with lunch selected (Vegetarian meal by request)
  • All type of beverages
  • All type of gratuities – Recommended
  • Personal expenses
  • Local Guide at Umm Qais
  • Any other service not mentioned
  • Additional English-Speaking Guide at Umm Qais classic visit is 25USD in total to be paid at the site
  • Additional Umm Qais Tunnel Visit Entrance Fees 10 USD per person to be paid in destination.
  • Additional Umm Qais Tunnel Visit local guide 50 USD in total.

Itinerary and highlights

Meet your own private English-Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide at your central Amman hotel and board your comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Then, start out on your full-day trip to Umm Qais, home to the ruins of ancient Rome’s Decapolis cities — a group of 10 situated on the frontiers of the Roman Empire in the Middle East. First, venture northward through Jordan’s green landscapes to the village of Umm Qais, overlooking the ruins of another Roman Decapolis city known as “Gadara”.

Soak up the views from here over the Sea of Galilee and Golan Heights to explore the Greco-Roman ruins, including the amphitheater, crumbled mausoleum, basilica terrace, as well as other theaters and treasures. Start the visit walking the "Docomanos" street that leads to the theater which is different than other roman theaters, since this one is directed west instead of north. Proceed to the basilica church to see its octagonal altar which was a temple. Continue to the main street "Cardomaximo" which means the main street. The direction of this street is from east to west, usually the roman streets are from north to south. Then, visit the town’s museum to admire some of the precious artifacts recovered from the site, including mosaics and marble statues. Admire the breathtaking view of the Sea of Galilee, Tiberias, and the Golan Heights. You day ends with a hotel drop-off.

Upgrade you tour with this easy self-guided hiking trail, with Al Hreith trail you will stops at the beginning of the passageway with a unique view of the fallen oak forest on the one hand and on the cultivated pine forest on the other. During the walk, the visitor can see some annual plants such as hawthorn, sweden, kandul, wild almond, and figs.

Then the trail will leads you to the viewpoint, which is 308 degree above sea level, where you take a rest and enjoy watching the Lake of Tiberias, Tur Mountains and Golan heights.

The corridor is one of the types of evidence of previous civilizations, which contains water channels used in the Roman era, sections of rocks and caves, some military trenches, and an artillery point used in the sixties of the nineteenth century.

Upgrade you tour with this moderate guided hiking trail, Al-Shreif Mountain trail starts from Umm Qays area towards the village of Al-Mukhaibah al-Tahta. The path begins easily through a semi-level mountain range with simple ramps and slopes, characterized by the presence of many plants, and trees (hawthorn trees, sweden trees, sycamores, Greek turtles), species of animals (Gecko gazelles and rocky mullet).

Through the hike, you can take a rest and enjoy some old caves, rock formations and wells.

Then the path will take you down to 85 meters above sea level, towards the Muntumra Valley, which is the end of the mountain path with tea break on the firewood.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Zaid Tours and Travel

Accessibility and practical details

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
  • Airport Pick-up and Drop-off by request.
  • Contact your local operator (office phone number, emergency mobile number – out of office hours, or email address) a day before to reconfirm pick-up arrangements provided in your voucher.
  • Tour activity is provided in English. For other languages by request.
  • Clients with mobility issues, please contact us.
  • Strollers and car seats for infants, please contact us.
  • Most local tourist restaurants in Jordan do not serve alcohol, if you do not want a dry restaurant that does not serve alcohol, please contact us.
  • Clients are advised to bring hats, sun screen, and comfortable walking shoes.
  • Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 6 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 6–11; Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Clients with mobility issues, please contact us.
Strollers and car seats for infants, please contact us.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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