Jerash, Umm Qais, Cave of Jesus Tour

Uncover the ancient treasures of Jerash, Umm Qais, and Jesus’ Cave on this unforgettable day trip in northern Jordan. Discover the Greco-Roman city of Jerash, explore the ruins of the Decapolis in Umm Qais, and visit the cave where Jesus resided. Book now!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Jerash - Explore some of Jordan’s historical treasures on this full-day private tour to Jerash, Um Qais, and Jesus’ Cave from Amman. Discover the ruins in Jerash; known to be one of the Middle East’s most-preserved Greco-Roman cities. Explore the Oval Colonnade, temples, fountains, and streets. Jerash is a Bronze settlement where you can find the…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • English Speaking Driver
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Entry Fees to the sites ( If Option Selected )
  • Water on Board, Wi-Fi on Board
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Local Guides
Additional Information

Start your day early and head to Jerash, the Pompeii of the East, considered one of the best-preserved Roman cities outside of Italy. Explore the magnificent Oval Plaza, Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of Artemis, and the colonnaded streets, imagining the bustling life of the ancient city.
Drive to Umm Qais, the ancient city of Gadara, perched dramatically on…

Location
Jerash
Cancellation Policy

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

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Johnsjournal
Feb 10, 2025
An Unforgettable Visit to Um Qais and the Jesus Cave - Our visit to Um Qais (ancient Gadara) was an incredible experience, offering both rich history and stunning landscapes. Unlike many other tourist sites in Jordan, Um Qais was virtually empty, allowing us to explore the ruins without crowds. We hired a local guide who had once lived among the ruins, and his personal connection to the site brought the history to life. The city's unique Cardo, running east to west instead of the typical north-south, was a fascinating architectural feature that set it apart from other Roman cities. Among the highlights were the West Theater, made from striking black basalt stone, as well as the Roman tombs, the ruins of a basilica, and the nymphaeum—a grand public fountain. The combination of well-preserved Roman structures and Ottoman-era homes, built with repurposed Roman stones, gave the site a layered historical feel. Standing atop the ruins, we were rewarded with breathtaking views of the Jordan Valley, the Sea of Galilee, and the Golan Heights, making this visit even more special. Our driver, Mohammad Bardaghawi, next took us to the Jesus Cave near Um Qais. This interesting attraction is a hidden gem worth exploring if you're in northern Jordan. The cave, believed by local tradition to have been a resting place for Jesus during his travels, offers a quiet and reflective atmosphere. While its historical connection is debated, its setting amidst the beautiful hills near Um Qais makes it a fascinating visit. The journey to the cave provides stunning views of the Jordan Valley and the Sea of Galilee, adding to the overall experience. Getting to the cave is straightforward, with signs leading from Um Qais toward Al Adassiyah. A short walk from the parking area brings you to the cave entrance. Inside, the space is simple yet peaceful, making it a great stop for history enthusiasts and spiritual travelers alike. The surrounding landscape adds to the cave's appeal, making it a worthwhile addition to any visit to Um Qais and its Roman ruins. We opted to skip Jerash, as we had plans to visit Jerash as part of an organized tour later in the week. We were also tired from traveling, as this was day one of our time change. Mohammed was excellent, tailoring our visits to our preferences and stopping to treat us to coffee, tea, falafel and fresh fruit. He was more than a driver, serving as both host and ambassador, whose love of Jordan was evident in his passion.
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Maz_15_9
Sep 9, 2024
Spectacular - Very friendly driver, drove responsibly and was attentive to our questions. Very polite and would definitely go with this driver again if I'm in Jordan.
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917susannak
Nov 18, 2023
A wonderful start to our Jordan trip! - We had a phantastic day with our driver Mohammad Barghadawi! It was our first day in Jordan and he made us feel so welcome, explained not only about the sites we visited, but also about Jordanian culture and history in general, and provided us with local snacks! The sites themselves were great, Jerash especially was a highlight and very impressive. On our way back to Amman we then stopped to see the beautiful sunset. All in all a wonderful tour, that we would recommend to everyone who visits Jordan!
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204selenad
Oct 8, 2023
Beautiful experience - Spectacular places, our driver Moneed was really kind and patient, he waited for us all the time necessary to visit without saying anything! A thousand thanks
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W3698nvglendad
Sep 30, 2023
Informative, careful and patient driver - Thoroughly enjoyed my day with Ali Abu Hani driving me to the sites of Jerash, Umm Quais and Issa’s cave. He was a good careful driver, informative about the history of Jordan, and patiently waited while I wandered the sites.
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Everjoys2023
Jun 13, 2023
a walk through history - This was a great tour that gave the opportunity, to walk right through history. The Roman remains were amazing to see especially in Jeresh, they are more intact than expected. Its been a pleasure having Bardaghawi as our driver during our two days touring Amman! he is very kind and went out of his way to create a memorable experience for us! we would highly recommend him for your Jordan travels.
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Emanau4564bb
Apr 28, 2023
From Amman to Jerash with the best driver-Abu Anas - We had the best driver you could ever have!! Abu Anas gave us a thorough understanding of Jordan . He was very kind and helpful. Helpef us to understand the story of each place we visited! Took us to buy things we searched for!! Very clean and comfortable car with free Wi-Fi He was very kind!! For sure I'll come back amd ask only for him to be our driver! Thanks alottt
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