Explore Umm Qais, Ajloun Castle, and Jerash on a private day trip from Amman. Discover ancient ruins, stunning architecture, and breathtaking scenery.
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Amman - Begin the journey from Amman and head to Umm Qais.
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Umm Qais “Jadara” A Day Private Tour: Relish the History and Breathtaking Views. - Umm Qais, also known as Qays, is a town in northern Jordan famous for its proximity to the ancient ruins of Gadara. It is the largest city in the Bani Kinanah Department and Irbid Governorate, located in the extreme northwest of the country, near the borders with Israel and Syria. The site is divided into three main areas: the archaeological site (Gadara), the traditional village (Umm Qais), and the modern town of Umm Qais.
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Umm Qais - Drive to Ajloun Castle.
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Ajloun Castle (Qala’at ar-Rabad) - Ajloun Castle, historically known as Qalʻat ar-Rabad, is a 12th-century Muslim castle in northwestern Jordan. It sits atop a hill in the Mount Ajloun district, also called Jabal ‘Auf after a Bedouin tribe that captured the area in the 12th century. The castle guarded three wadis descending towards the Jordan Valley. It was constructed by the Ayyubids in the 12th century and expanded by the Mamluks in the 13th century.
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Ajloun - Drive from Ajloun to Jerash.
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Jerash Ruins - Jerash is a city in northern Jordan, serving as the administrative center of the Jerash Governorate, with a population of 50,745 as of 2015. It is situated 48 kilometers (30 miles) north of the capital, Amman.
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Jerash - Drive back to Amman to the pickup point.
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop Off
- All included (Entrance fees, Sights, Local guide, Lunch) if chosen and booked
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Driver tips (highly recommended)
- Admission Ticket
- Travel insurance
A private day tour from Amman to Umm Qais and Ajloun Castle and Jerash. Start with pickup from your hotel in Amman and travel towards your next destination in an air-conditioned car or van. Pick a tour with the option to visit the ancient city of Umm Qais and explore the city which was a rich and prosperous Greek and Roman settlement. After, start to the next attractive sightseeing of Ajloun Castle, then drive to Jerash to wander down the Colonnaded Street, and discover a well-preserved Roman amphitheater, the Temple of Artemis, the Forum, Oval Plaza, and Hadrian’s Arch. Select a tour to Ajloun and visit Ajloun Castle, a 12th-century fortress built by Saladin from the Ayyubid dynasty. View its Arab-Islamic military architecture, which guarded the major passages into northwest Jordan. Discover its towers, chambers, galleries, and staircases that form part of the town. Admire the beautiful scenery that surrounds the hills. Then start driving back to Amman at the same pickup point.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
