Private Day Tour to Umm Qais from Amman with Optional Hiking Trail

From$106.67

8 hours

Commentary: Guide · en

About this activity

Discover the ancient city of Umm Qais on a private day tour from Amman, featuring optional hiking through historic aqueduct tunnels and breathtaking views of the Golan Heights and Sea of Galilee.

Highlights

Explore ancient Roman ruins at Umm Qais
Stunning views of the Golan Heights and Sea of Galilee
Optional hike through historic aqueduct tunnels
Learn about Greco-Roman and Byzantine architecture
Experience Jordan's rich cultural heritage

Full description

Step back through history to visit Umm Qais, one of Jordan’s best-preserved archaeological sites on this private trip from Amman with your own leisure new vehicle and English – Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide. Travel through the Jordan Valley for a guided tour of Umm Qais’ ruins, the remains of the Greco-Roman city of Gadara, and once part of the Greco-Roman Decapolis league. With a local guide, stroll the paved streets; see the theater, mausoleum, and other relics; visit the museum to view artifacts from the site. Learn Gadara’s history as you explore, and admire the breathtaking views of the Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights. You can upgrade your tour to enrich your experience with 2 amazing trail at Yarmouk forest reserve.

Included / Excluded

Entrances Fees and guiding fees to Al-Shreif Mountain Trail, if option selected
English-speaking driver
Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according to number of participants
On board WI-FI
Entrance fees to Umm Qais Ruins; if option Jordan Pass not selected
Entrances Fees to Al Hreith Self-Guided Trail; if option selected
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

All type of meals, unless option with lunch selected (Vegetarian meal by request)
All type of beverages
All type of gratuities – Recommended
Personal expenses
Local Guide at Umm Qais
Any other service not mentioned

Itinerary

Meet your own private English-Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide at your central Amman hotel and board your comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Then, start out on your full-day trip to Umm Qais, home to the ruins of ancient Rome’s Decapolis cities — a group of 10 situated on the frontiers of the Roman Empire in the Middle East. First, venture northward through Jordan’s green landscapes to the village of Umm Qais, overlooking the ruins of another Roman Decapolis city known as “Gadara”.

Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Soak up the views from here over the Sea of Galilee and Golan Heights to explore the Greco-Roman ruins, including the amphitheater, crumbled mausoleum, basilica terrace, as well as other theaters and treasures. Start the visit walking the "Docomanos" street that leads to the theater which is different than other roman theaters, since this one is directed west instead of north. Proceed to the basilica church to see its octagonal altar which was a temple. Continue to the main street "Cardomaximo" which means the main street. The direction of this street is from east to west, usually the roman streets are from north to south. Then, visit the town’s museum to admire some of the precious artifacts recovered from the site, including mosaics and marble statues. Admire the breathtaking view of the Sea of Galilee, Tiberias, and the Golan Heights. You day ends with a hotel drop-off.

Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Upgrade you tour with this easy self-guided hiking trail, with Al Hreith trail you will stops at the beginning of the passageway with a unique view of the fallen oak forest on the one hand and on the cultivated pine forest on the other. During the walk, the visitor can see some annual plants such as hawthorn, sweden, kandul, wild almond, and figs. Then the trail will leads you to the viewpoint, which is 308 degree above sea level, where you take a rest and enjoy watching the Lake of Tiberias, Tur Mountains and Golan heights. The corridor is one of the types of evidence of previous civilizations, which contains water channels used in the Roman era, sections of rocks and caves, some military trenches, and an artillery point used in the sixties of the nineteenth century.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Upgrade you tour with this moderate guided hiking trail, Al-Shreif Mountain trail starts from Umm Qays area towards the village of Al-Mukhaibah al-Tahta. The path begins easily through a semi-level mountain range with simple ramps and slopes, characterized by the presence of many plants, and trees (hawthorn trees, sweden trees, sycamores, Greek turtles), species of animals (Gecko gazelles and rocky mullet). Through the hike, you can take a rest and enjoy some old caves, rock formations and wells. Then the path will take you down to 85 meters above sea level, towards the Muntumra Valley, which is the end of the mountain path with tea break on the firewood.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Important information

Know before you book

Confirm the availability of the optional hiking trail in advance.
Check the weather forecast for the day of the tour.
Inform the tour operator of any dietary restrictions or preferences.

Know before you go

Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

Infant Seats Available

Good to know

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.
Clients are advised to bring hats, sun screen, and comfortable walking shoes.

Traveler reviews

5.0

1 review

More than just a guide

I was blessed to have Mahmoud take me on this tour and another solo tour the next day to Um El-Jimel. He was not only a wonderful, knowledgeable guide, but he made the tours even more memorable by adding his own places of interest to stop along the way and sharing his personal experiences in Jordan. The sites were amazing, but made special my Mahmoud. I even had a incident where I hurt my knee ( no ones fault ) and after the tour was finished, Mahmoud, at no charge at all, took me to the doctors twice and for X-rays and to the pharmacy to get prescriptions. This was literally hours of help and support that he did out of the kindness of his heart. I would have been in all sorts of trouble if not for his help and support. AMAZING SITES, AMAZING TOURS, PHENOMENAL GUIDE!!! Thank you Mahmoud from the bottom of my heart!!!

Mahogany4319Sep 8, 2018TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

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. Clients are advised to bring hats, sun screen, and comfortable walking shoes. If local guides are available at Umm Qais, your driver can assist in hiring the guide and payment can be done directly by traveler in destination