Jerash Half-Day Trip from Dead Sea: Discover Ancient Civilizations and Roman City

Embark on a private half-day trip from Dead Sea to Jerash, an ancient Roman city. Explore well-preserved ruins, temples, theaters, and more, and learn about the rich history of this fascinating civilization.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Jerash Ruins - Begin your private tour with a pick up from your Dead Sea hotel, and travel by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to Jerash with your own private English-Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide. Wander among the original temples, theaters, plazas, paths, and colonnaded streets; all enclosed within the remaining city walls. Within the city walls have been found the remains of settlements dating from the Bronze Age, the Iron Age, the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Umayyad and Abbasid periods, indicating human occupation at this location for more than 2,500 years. A local English-Speaking Guide will be included for your classic 2 hours visit of this Roman Decapolis City of Jerash. This ancient city was one of the most prosperous in the Roman Empire, and was covered by sand for centuries until its remnants were discovered in 1806 A.D.
  • Oval Plaza - Head through the ancient city gate and walk around the well-preserved ruins as your guide tells you tales about the city in its heyday. See its arches, theaters, and elegant colonnaded street. Snap photos of the stunning Oval Plaza, the Temples of Zeus and Artemis, as well as the intriguing egg-shaped public square framed by standing columns. After this amazing walking tour, return to Dead Sea where your experience finishes with a drop-off at your hotel.
What's Included
  • Local English-Speaking Guide for the classic visit of Jerash
  • Entrance fees to Jerash Roman Ruins; if option Jordan Pass not selected
  • English-Speaking Driver
  • Seat in Coach Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according to number of participants
  • On board WI-FI
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
What's Not Included
  • All type of meals, unless option with lunch selected (Vegetarian meal by request)
  • All type of beverages
  • All type of gratuities (Tips to the Driver, Local Guide) – Recommended
  • Personal Expenses
  • Anything else not mentioned
Additional Information

Embark on a private half-day tour to the Greco-Roman city of Jerash from Dead Sea, immersing yourself in ancient civilizations including the Roman Empire. Wander through the streets of Jerash, a city often regarded as one of the most well-preserved ancient Roman cities from the Decapolis, under the guidance of your personal guide. Marvel at the old plazas, temples, theaters, and avenues lined with columns, which once teemed with life during the Roman reign. Explore Bronze and Iron Age settlements, and take a step back into over 2,500 years of human history. With your private guide leading the way, you can customize your itinerary to focus on the attractions that tickle your fancy. The tour concludes with a return to your hotel in Dead Sea.

  • 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.
  • For Arab and G.C.C. nationals, please book Jordan Pass option; visits without entrance fees included, as reduced entrance fees apply. It is better for Arab and G.C.C. passport holders to pay directly in destination their entrance fees.
  • Clients are advised to bring hats, sunscreen, and comfortable walking shoes.
  • If travelers select Jordan Pass option, clients should purchase Jordan Pass directly.
  • Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.
Location
Jerash Ruins
Cancellation Policy

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

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