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Private Tour: Jerash and Umm Qais Day Trip from Amman

From$126.67
8 hours
Commentary: Guide · en, fr, es

About this activity

Discover the ancient wonders of Jerash and Umm Qais on a private day trip from Amman, exploring Roman ruins and enjoying stunning views.

Highlights

  • Explore ancient Roman ruins in Jerash
  • Visit the Greco-Roman city of Umm Qais
  • Enjoy panoramic views of the Sea of Galilee
  • Discover well-preserved archaeological sites
  • Experience Jordan's rich cultural heritage

Full description

Rewind to the time of ancient Rome on a private day trip to Jerash and Umm Qais Greco – Roman cities from Amman. After heading north from Amman in a private, leisure, air-conditioned vehicle, enjoy a guided tour of the ruins of Jerash. Gaze in awe at the well-preserved remains, including Hadrian’s Arch, the Oval Plaza, the Temples of Zeus and Artemis, as well as the Hippodrome; hear tales of the city’s golden age. Continue to the Greco-Roman site of Umm Qais to see its basilica terrace, theaters, and other relics. Visit the town’s archaeological museum before returning to Amman.

Included / Excluded

  • English-Speaking Driver
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according to number of participants
  • On board WI-FI
  • Local English-Speaking guide for classic visit of Jerash (Spanish-French by request-availability)
  • Entrance Fees to the mentioned sites Jerash Umm Qais & its museum if option Jordan Pass not selected
  • 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 and Local Guide) – Recommended
  • Personal Expenses
  • Local Guide at Umm Qais
  • Any other service not mentioned

Itinerary

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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 Jerash and Umm Qais, home to the ruins of two of ancient Rome’s Decapolis cities — a group of 10 situated on the frontiers of the Roman Empire in the Middle East.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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First, venture northward through Jordan’s green landscapes to Jerash, a modern city fringed by the relics of the once-prosperous Roman city known as “Gerasa” - Jerash. Meet your friendly local guide at the entrance, and enjoy a private tour of the spectacular site, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the Middle East. Pass through the monumental Hadrian’s Arch that was the city’s main gateway, and ogle the classic ruins spread before you.

Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: YES
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Then, stroll around this once-bustling city to see highlights such as the colonnaded avenue, the Temples of Zeus and Artemis, the Hippodrome chariot-racing arena, and the Oval Plaza; an egg-shaped forum framed by a ring of standing columns. As you explore, hear captivating tales about “Gerasa” during its heyday. Learn how Alexander the Great conquered the city in the 2nd century B.C., and how later, local farmers cultivated much-coveted fruits and vegetables to sell on to the wealthy Roman residents.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: YES
4

After free time to explore on your won, continue to the village of Umm Qais, overlooking the ruins of another Roman Decapolis city known as “Gadara”. 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. Then, visit the town’s museum to admire some of the precious artifacts recovered from the site, including mosaics and marble statues. Journey back to Amman where your trip concludes with a hotel drop-off.

Duration: 4 hoursAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Important information

Know before you book

  • Confirm your booking at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Provide your hotel details for pickup and drop-off arrangements.
  • Be aware that meals and beverages are not included in the tour price.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring ancient sites.
  • 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.
  • For Jordan Pass holders that purchased tour activity with entrance fees, please inform us to reimburse the entrance fees in destination.
  • 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, sun screen, and comfortable walking shoes.

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If you are in Jordan visiting Jerash is a must.

Um Qais and Jerash archeological sites are really impressive, specially Jerash. The pick up was on time, the driving smooth and Basel, our driver, was really attentive, polite and help us all around.

edubeneSep 28, 2024VIATOR

Both of these sites were very...

<p>Both of these sites were very interesting and very different. There is a lot of walking on the Jerash tour so one needs to be able-bodied. The site itself is vast.</p>

dimcaMay 26, 2014VIATOR

Sadly, only one of us was able to...

<p>Sadly, only one of us was able to take this tour which made conversing with the guide quite difficult. He did seem to know what tourists wanted to see so that was good, but overall the tour content was a little disappointing.</p>

H TOct 30, 2012VIATOR

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. For Jordan Pass holders that purchased tour activity with entrance fees, please inform us to reimburse the entrance fees in destination. 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, 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.
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