- The Citadel - Start with an Amman city tour to explore Amman city sightseeing. Amman is a bustling modern city. The historical places are located downtown, where we visit the Citadel with remains from the Roman to the early Islamic period. Then we have a visit to the Archaeological Museum, housing an excellent collection of several Dead Sea Scrolls. We stroll via the Souq, where you get an idea of everyday life, to the Roman Theater from the 2nd century with 6000 seats.
- Jerash Ruins - Head to Jerash. 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. Also, every year Jerash hosts the Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts, a three-week summer program filled with folk dance, music, and theatrical performances.
- English-speaking driver throughout the trip.
- Private, modern, air-conditioned transportation.
- Pickup and drop-off in Amman (additional fees may apply for other locations).
- Complimentary Wi-Fi and mineral water in the vehicle.
- Meals, and other expenses unless specified
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The Amman city tour begins at Amman citadel
The Amman city tour commences at the renowned Amman Citadel or Jebel AlQalaea, which sits atop one of the seven hills that make up Jordan’s vibrant capital, Amman. This historic site boasts structures from various time periods, including the monumental Temple of Hercules, the Ayyubid watchtower, and the iconic Hand of Hercules statue. Following this, visitors will explore the semi-circular Roman Theater, which hails from the era of Roman rule. Its 6,000 seats once echoed with the sounds of live music and performances, a tradition that continues in the present day.
Next in the itinerary is a visit to the Archaeological Museum, which is a storehouse of precious relics from bygone times.
To conclude the tour within the city, guests will have the opportunity to browse through the bustling traditional markets.
Then, the tour ventures north to the historic ruins of Jerash, a remarkable example of a Greco-Roman provincial city in the Middle East. Upon entering, one can admire Hadrian’s Arch, erected in 129 AD to honor Emperor Hadrian’s visit, before making the return journey to Amman.
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