Jerash, Umm Qais and Ajloun Castle: Explore the Historical and Cultural Richness of Jordan
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Jerash
Discover the historical and cultural richness of Jordan with a visit to Jerash, Umm Qais, and Ajloun Castle. Explore ancient ruins, Roman theaters, and medieval castles, and immerse yourself in the fascinating history of this captivating country.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Jerash Ruins - Journey out from the city of Amman to uncover the North Side of Jordan through a private tour with an English-speaking driver. Dis Jerash is an amazing blend of Greco-Roman and Oriental influences. A great place to visit during the spring with its beautiful rolling hills and lush greenery, Jerash has a rhythm not seen anywhere else in Jordan Visit the highlights such as the famous Temple of Zeus, Temple of Artemis, The Agura Market and so much more.
  • Archaeological Museum of Umm Qais - Um Qais or Gandara to views over the countryside, explore its theatre, mausoleum and more.
  • Ajloun Nature Reserve - The 12th century Islamic Castle in Ajloun built by the famous Islamic leader Salah Al-Din and This tour includes round-trip transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off from Amman City
What's Included
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • English-speaking driver
  • Wi-Fi on board
What's Not Included
  • Any Type of Meals & Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance Fees to the sites around USD40.00
  • tour guide
Additional Information

Discover Jerash, a city from the Bronze Age, home to iconic structures such as Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of Artemis, and the Forum – a large oval plaza bordered by 160 Ionic columns. Learn about its history, including its integration into a Greek federation of 10 cities, and its subsequent transitions through Christian and Muslim dominance before falling during the Crusades.

Then, in a private vehicle, journey to Umm Qais, also known as Gadara. Here you will encounter an amphitheater and rows of weathered stone columns, with the real magic being their phenomenal location: Overlooking the Sea of Galilee, Mt. Tabor, and the Golan Heights, and encircled by vibrant wildflowers in the springtime.

Next, explore Ajloun Castle, a Muslim stronghold from the 12th century that was constructed on the site of an ancient monastery.

Following this, commence your return trip to Amman, wrapping up the tour with a drop-off at your hotel.

Location
Jerash Ruins
Cancellation Policy

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

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Iamshrivastava
Apr 11, 2024
I had the best Jordan trip, thanks to Retaj and Mr Tayseer! - I had the best time in Jordan touring with Retaj and was quite lucky to have got Mr Tayseer, one of the most accomplished and experienced tour guides cum driver. I covered Umm Qais, Ajloun Castle, Jerash, all sights of Amman city, the three desert castles, including the popular Qasr al Azraq, Madaba, Mount Nebo, Bethany Beyond the Jordan (Baptismal site), Dead Sea and the most famous of all, Petra. Right from the airport pick-up, Mr Tayseer developed a gregarious relationship with me and walked me through Jordanian history in a nutshell on my way to the hotel. His communication skills are really impressive with a strong hold on English. Also, personally I have a habit of asking many questions and he was always happy to answer them to my satisfaction. He made it a point to show me as many sights as possible and even complied to my request to try the local food- Mansab, that too in the month of Ramadan! This is not to say that his driving skills are average. All through the journey, he drove me to places, safety was his first priority and he always reached me on time. Once again, I was really lucky to have him by my side. I would urge Retaj to treasure Mr Tayseer as I found him to be a true gem! He also taught me some important Arabic words for conversational skills, which I still remember❤️❤️ Shukran❤️
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Morenoa689
Sep 5, 2022
Wonderful experience in Jordan - In one day I managed to visit beautiful locations such as Jerash, Umm Qais and Ajloun Castle. The car service was excellent. Jacob the driver was very gentle and professional and he knew perfectly how to advise me on the trip and tours.
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