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Full Day Amman and Jerash Private Tour: Explore Classical Antiquities
4.3
16 Ratings
Amman
Embark on an 8-hour private tour of Amman and Jerash to explore classical antiquities. Visit the ancient ruins of Amman Citadel and Roman Amphitheater, then discover the well-preserved Roman city of Jerash.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The Citadel - Start your 8-hour private tour with a pickup from your central Amman hotel. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to the hilltop Citadel overlooking the Jordanian capital, accompanied by your private English-speaking driver who also serves as your guide. Along the way, learn fascinating facts about this hilltop collection of Roman, Byzantine, and early Islamic ruins before heading inside to explore.
- Roman Temple of Hercules - Visit the impressive Roman Temple of Hercules, stroll through colonnaded streets, and discover other relics as your guide shares the history of each monument.
- Roman Theatre - Proceed to Amman’s magnificent 2nd-century Roman Amphitheater, once part of the ancient city of Philadelphia, which stood where the modern capital is today. Marvel at the scale and symmetry of the 6,000-seat arena and listen to your guide explain how it was designed to face north to protect spectators from the sun’s intense heat.
- Jerash Ruins - After exploring here, relax as you leave Amman and drive to the archaeological ruins at Jerash. Enjoy the views of passing towns and green landscapes while hearing about Jerash’s history. Founded largely by Alexander the Great in the 2nd century B.C., this ancient city was one of the Roman Empire’s most prosperous and was buried under sand for centuries until its discovery in 1806. Enter the ancient city gate and wander through the well-preserved ruins as your guide recounts stories of the city’s golden age. See its arches, theaters, and elegant colonnaded street.
- Oval Plaza - Capture photos of the stunning Oval Plaza, an intriguing egg-shaped public square surrounded by standing columns, as well as the Temples of Artemis and Zeus. After this incredible walking tour and some free time to explore this unique city, return to Amman where your experience concludes with a drop-off at your hotel.
What's Included
- Local English-Speaking Guide at Amman Citadel (Spanish-French by request-availability)
- Entrance fees to Jerash Roman Ruins, if option Jordan Pass not selected
- English-Speaking Driver
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Local English-Speaking Guide for the classic visit of Jerash
- On board WI-FI
- Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according number of participants
- Entrance fees to The Roman Theater & Popular Traditional Museum, if option Jordan Pass not selected
- Entrance fees to Amman Citadel with the Archaeological Museum, if option Jordan Pass not selected
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 and Local Guide) – Recommended
- Personal Expenses
- Anything else not mentioned
Additional Information
Embark on a private 8-hour tour to explore the historical treasures of Amman and Jerash. Traverse between these landmarks in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and benefit from guided tours around the sun-kissed ruins of Amman Citadel, inclusive of the impressively preserved Roman Amphitheater, a remarkable 6,000-seat stadium from the 2nd century. The tour further proceeds to Jerash, showcasing some of the Middle East’s finest Roman ruins. Wander through the semi-ruined temples, fountains, and the column-surrounded Oval Plaza while your guide enlightens you with captivating tales of this city, once a flourishing satellite of the Roman Empire.
- 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 travelers select Jordan Pass option, clients should purchase Jordan Pass directly.
- Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.
Location
The Citadel
K. Ali Ben Al-Hussein St. 146,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(16 Ratings)
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137royf
Dec 29, 2022
The Ruins - I think by far, this trip to the Jarash was the most easy and enjoyable one for me during my week stay in Jordan.
Located in the northern part of Amman, it's an easy less than a 2-hour drive from the city. Passing along mountains and valleys of beautiful colours different shades depending on the ray of light of the sun.
The city in ruins pre-dates back the Roman era of grandeur- it's amazing!
Don't skip this place when you're in Jordan it's worth visiting.
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213sirishk
Sep 25, 2022
Excellent Jerash & Amman city tour - Mr. Bader is an excellent young man with full of passion and energy to make sure our trip is pleasant and enjoyable. We enjoyed every bit of our tour which was excellent. I would certainly recommend this tour to anyone looking for good value and service.
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Diptanshu
Sep 8, 2017
Must see! Highly recommended... - <p>Must see! Highly recommended. However tourism board's guide at the site was only interested in tips and started discussing tips right from the start of the tour.</p>
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Karen
Jul 17, 2017
What an amazing historical site... - <p>What an amazing historical site! Absolutely amazing.....beautiful!</p>
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Lorenext
May 31, 2014
Excellent tour! This reminded me of... - <p>Excellent tour! This reminded me of Pompeii, but in the middle of the dessert! great tour guide!</p>
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Vojtech
Nov 29, 2012
Top rating for such experience, one... - <p>Top rating for such experience, one of the best guide and highly professional drive. Impressive historical site in perfect condition.</p>
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Adam
Jan 16, 2014
The Amman City part of this tour was... - <p>The Amman City part of this tour was not too great but Jerash made up for that. One of the better things to see in Jordan.</p>
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Kartika
Apr 14, 2012
You get the loveliest travel guide... - <p>You get the loveliest travel guide if you manage to get Shaadi, in saying that Jerash is lovely, you will get a guide who expects a tip (as do most people in Jordan) but Amman, not much to see and glad we left it to the last day as we were a tad exhausted by that stage. Shaadi was accoomodating of our request to see the experience the real food of Jordan, went to a lovely restaurant serving local food and eating with the locals.</p>
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Therealemie
Jan 3, 2023
Jerash was worth it - I liked Jerash although the guide later fought with another guide. The car wasn’t prestigious given all the money I paid. Didn’t find the driver when I finished my tour. Wasn’t asked what I wanted for lunch. It was just chosen for me. Wasn’t shown the museum in Citadel. Other than that, all went well.
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Edward_l
Apr 9, 2017
Tour driver was more than a half... - <p>Tour driver was more than a half hour late picking me up, and when I called the local tour operator number it was out of service, I had to call Viator for help. When I asked the driver how long it would take to drive to Jerash he told me a landslide had blocked the main road and it would take 2-1/2 hours each way, well more than the time I had just to drive to and from. I wondered if, had I not inquired, he would have just started driving me there anyway! He took me on a tour of Amman and some locations south of Amman toward the airport, from which he had picked me up on a private arrangement. The driver was not knowledgeable of the places he took me and I mainly figured out what I was seeing myself. Driver spent a lot of time on what appeared to be personal cell phone calls. While taking me back to the airport the driver pressured me to write, sign and give to him an evaluation while I was still dependent on him getting mew back to the airport in time for my connecting flight, so if he shows that as proof what a great job he did, it was coerced. I made the best of a bad situation. I still have confidence in Viator but would not recommend this driver or this local provider.</p>
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