Embark on a private, full-day tour from Amman to explore the historical gems of northern Jordan: Jerash, Ajloun, and Umm Qais. Uncover the Greco-Roman ruins of Jerash, including its Oval Colonnade and temples. Visit the 12th-century Ajloun Castle, constructed by Saladin’s forces. Lastly, discover the ancient remains of the Greco-Roman city of Umm Qais.
Embark on a private, full-day tour from Amman to explore the historical gems of northern Jordan: Jerash, Ajloun, and Umm Qais. Uncover the Greco-Roman ruins of Jerash, including its Oval Colonnade and temples. Visit the 12th-century Ajloun Castle, constructed by Saladin’s forces. Lastly, discover the ancient remains of the Greco-Roman city of Umm Qais.
- Umm Qais “Jadara” A Day Private Tour: Enjoy The History And Stunning Scenery. - Umm Qais, also known as Qays, is a town in northern Jordan renowned for its proximity to the ancient ruins of Gadara. It is the largest city in the Bani Kinanah Department and Irbid Governorate, situated in the extreme northwest of the country, near the borders with…
- Umm Qais “Jadara” A Day Private Tour: Enjoy The History And Stunning Scenery. - Umm Qais, also known as Qays, is a town in northern Jordan renowned for its proximity to the ancient ruins of Gadara. It is the largest city in the Bani Kinanah Department and Irbid Governorate, situated in the extreme northwest of the country, near the borders with Israel and Syria.
- Ajloun Castle - Visit the town of Ajloun and its fortress, one of the best-preserved examples of medieval Arab military architecture in the Middle East, once governed by Saladin. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Jordan Valley. Continue to the Greco-Roman City of Jerash, also known as the City of a Thousand Columns. Jerash showcases the grandeur of Imperial Rome and is sometimes referred to as the Pompeii of the East. It is one of the largest and most well-preserved sites of Roman architecture in the world outside Italy. As the most pristine Decapolis City (meaning ten cities in Greek) in the modern world, Jerash’s prosperity can be admired in the colonnaded main street and the beautiful Oval Piazza. Return to Amman.
History:
In 1596, during the Ottoman Empire, Ajloun was recorded in the census as being located in the nahiya of Ajloun in the liwa of Ajloun. It had a population of 313 Muslim households and 20 Muslim bachelors, in addition to 20 Christian households.
- Jerash Ruins - Jerash is a Jordanian city, the capital and largest city of Jerash province. It is home to approximately 50,745 of the province’s 237,000 inhabitants. Located in the north-western part of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Jerash rises about 600 meters above sea level, approximately 48 km from Amman, Jordan.
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tip for driver
- No Guide Included in this tour
- Tip for driver
- No Guide Included in this tour
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.