Day Tour Jerash, Ajloun and Umm Qais From Amman

Discover the ancient ruins of Jerash, Ajloun, and Umm Qais on this full-day tour from Amman. Explore Greco-Roman architecture, visit 12th-century castles, and enjoy private transportation.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Jerash Ruins - Explore some of Jordan’s historical treasures on this full-day private tour to Jerash, Ajloun, and Umm Qais from Amman. Head towards Jerash and delve into its rich history as you explore its colonnaded streets, hilltop temples, amphitheater, public squares, plazas, and temples. Jerash is one of the best preserved classical sites; a rich and prosperous Greek and Roman city. It was founded by Alexander the Great around 331 BC, it later became one of the great Decapolis cities of the east. It is also a Bronze settlement where you can find the Temple of Artemis, the Forum, the oval plaza, as well as Hadrian’s Arch. Learn about the city and how it rose with a Greek federation, and then lived through the Muslim and Christian rule, which eventually fell during the Crusades.

  • Ajlun Castle (Qala’at ar-Rabad) - Proceed to Ajloun and visit the Ajloun Castle; a 12th Century fortress built by the forces of Saladin against the Crusaders. It was built to dominate the 3 major passages into northwest Jordan. This hilltop edifice is a striking example of medieval Arab-Islamic military architecture. The structures, towers, chambers, galleries, and staircases that form part of the town, as well as the beautiful scenery that surrounds the hills nearby, will captivate you for sure. Climb into the tower and look around to take in the historical atmosphere and delve into the picturesque views of the Jordan Valley to the Dead Sea.

  • Archaeological Museum of Umm Qais - Later on, drive towards Umm Qais; one of the most stunning Greco-Roman cities. Learn about the ruins of the Decapolis city of Gadara, now known as Umm Qais. This place is stunning due to the contrast and juxtaposition of the Roman Ruins with the abandoned Ottoman-era village. Take in the breathtaking views from an extraordinary vantage point, with views of 3 countries; Jordan, Syria, and the Israel and Palestinian Territories. According to the Bible, it is the site of the famous miracle of the Gadarene swine; when Jesus cast down the demons out of 2 men into a herd of pigs. Finally, reconvene with your driver and return to Amman, where your tour ends with a drop-off at any central location of your choosing.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pick up & Drop off from Amman to Airport
  • Bottled water
  • On-board WiFi
  • English speaking driver
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Entry Tickets
  • Local guide
Additional Information

Go beyond the traditional attractions of Jordan and visit three historic sights in the north of the country on this day trip from Amman. and visit Jerash to explore the ancient Roman ruins. See the Ajloun Castle to admire its medieval Arab-Islamic architecture and then end at the Greco-Roman city of Umm Qais where you can see views of Jordan, Syria, and Palestine.

Location
Jerash Ruins
Cancellation Policy

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

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Goplaces646469
Jun 6, 2024
Nice trip, wonderful driver! - We had a very nice day trip to Al Ajoun ,Um Qays and Derash today, Omar is a very safe driver and a very kind, considerate and helpful person, thank you Omar we enjoyed the trip!
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48gerhardr
May 2, 2024
Highly recommended tour - We did this amazing tour with Ahmad. He was excellent driver and very kind and helpful. We had water, coffee and tea in the car. We had enough time at every stop to see as much as we wanted. He was very patient. We will book the next tour with him. Highly recommended.
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Paulawest64
Mar 30, 2024
Jordan experience - This has been a trip of a lifetime for myself and son. Jordan has lived up to all our expectations and more. Having experienced drivers such as our driver this morning, Moutaz has made all the difference. His safe driving and local knowledge made our day trip to Jerash and surrounding sites more enjoyable. And going the extra mile to show us the Blue Mosque. Fabulous day and a huge thank you to Moutaz for all his kind help.
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Shamimr2024
Jan 16, 2024
Jerash - It was such a beautiful drive. Omar stopped at all the best places to see everything. Amazing guide. Beautiful history.
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Akaanam
Nov 20, 2023
Memorable experience! - We had a wonderful time with this tour, and we would love to recommend Omar for this tour or any other tour. He treats everyone like they’re a family member, and exudes kindness. He also has a great sense of humour and interesting stories! He brought us to Um Qais, Ajloun Castle, and Jerash and he stopped at multiple spots to show us incredible views. Omar genuinely cares about providing a memorable time, and we really appreciated the tour. Ask him for advice on restaurants as well, he gives excellent recommendations!
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967evelynes
Nov 6, 2023
A day out in Jerash the Romans would have envied - Omar picked us up at our hotel in his luxurious limousine, and provided a wholly courteous, accommodating excursion to Umm Qais, then to Ajloun and finally to Jerash, with stops on the way to take in numerous scenic views, coffee and comfort breaks as well as lunch. Our comfort was obviously his priority, resulting in a thoroughly enjoyable day out.
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Marty077_11
Oct 29, 2023
Fantastic Experience - Amazing! Omar from the tour company is the best. Best private driver in Jordan. Very welcoming and attending to all my needs. I used Omar every day even driving me to Petra from the airport. Thanks Omar you legend!
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P353fsjamesm
Oct 13, 2023
Jordan highlight - Amer our driver picked us up in a wonderfully clean car with WI-FI and took us to Um Qais, Ajloun and Jerash. All three are magnificent and well worth the visit. Amer was an excellent driver and host. We will use JO VIP again!
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Rgwitherow
Oct 13, 2023
An amazing introduction to Jordan! - JO VIP Travel provided us with a wonderful driver Ammar and journey to three wonderful places. We began at Umm Qais at Gadara with its stunning views. Then the amazingly intact Arab castle, Ajloun Castle. Finally Jerash, a lovely town with its astounding Hippodrome.
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Zshbleaker
Oct 10, 2023
Nice tour - It’s an amazing tour visiting many ancient sites and ruins. Moutaz is a great driver and helped us a lot during the tour. Recommend to everyone coming to Jordan.
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