8 hours
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Overview
Meet your private driver at your central Amman hotel and board your comfortable, air-conditioned minivan. 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.
First, venture northward through Jordan’s desert landscapes to Jerash, a modern city fringed by the relics of the once-prosperous Roman city known as Gerasa. 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. Then, stroll around this once-bustling city to see highlights such as the colonnaded avenue, the Temple of Zeus, 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 BC, and how later, local farmers cultivated much-coveted fruits and vegetables to sell on to the wealthy Roman residents.
After a break for lunch (own expense), 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, and explore the Greco-Roman ruins, including the crumbled mausoleum, basilica terrace, theaters and other treasures. Then, visit the town 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.
Operated by
Zaid Tours and Travel
Ratings & Reviews
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If you are in Jordan visiting Jerash is a must.
edubene, Sept 2024
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.
Response from Host, Sept 2024
Thank you for choosing ZTT and for this amazing review of your stay. I hope you can post this review on our TripAdvisor page to share with more travelers. Our goal is always to provide a distinguished service, and our professional and dedicated team go the extra mile to ensure our travelers have wonderful trip. It is rewarding to know that our efforts at continuous improvement, are being recognized. We will be waiting for you again in Jordan!
Both of these sites were very...
dimca, May 2014
<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>
Sadly, only one of us was able to...
H T, Oct 2012
<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>
Itinerary
Amman
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.
1 hourJerash Ruins
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.
2 hoursAdmission IncludedOval Plaza
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.
1 hourAdmission IncludedUmm Qais
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.
4 hours
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- 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
Exclusions
- 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
- Additional English-Speaking Guide at Umm Qais classic visit is 25USD in total to be paid at the site
- Additional Umm Qais Tunnel Visit Entrance Fees 10 USD per person to be paid in destination.
- Additional Umm Qais Tunnel Visit local guide 50 USD in total.
Additional Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- Indicate special dietary requirements at the time of booking.
Guide Languages
English
Spanish
French
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.