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The Temple of Artemis at Gerasa "Jerash"

Full Day Roman Heritage Tour in Jordan Um Qais, Ajloun and Jerash

By Plato Tours & Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$218 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover the ease of exploring Um Qais, Jerash's ancient city and Ajloun Castle hassle-free on our private tour from Amman. With chauffeured transport, prearranged guides, and seamless ticketing and hotel transfers, enjoy a stress-free journey through Jordan's historic wonders. You'll be accompanied by a local expert driver who will ensure your safety, comfort, and enrich your journey with insights.

We prioritise your comfort and convenience throughout the journey. Say goodbye to the hassle of relying on public transport and navigating how to cover all these places in one day from Amman. We handle all the logistics, providing seamless transport and complimentary amenities like water and Wi-Fi in the touring vehicle, ensuring a stress-free experience.

You won't just visit these historic sites; you'll truly immerse yourself in their essence. From the dramatic landscapes of Um Qais to the majestic ruins of Jerash, each stop offers a unique glimpse into Jordan's rich heritage.

Activity location

  • Um Qais
    • Unknown
    • Umm Qais, Jordan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Um Qais
    • Unknown
    • Umm Qais, Jordan

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Full Day Roman Heritage Tour in Jordan Um Qais, Ajloun and Jerash
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h10h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
AU$218.13 x 2 AdultsAU$436.26
Total
Price is AU$436.26
Until Sat, 23 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedServices of licensed local English or "Other languages" guide in Jerash.
  • What's includedWhat's includedComplimentary Water & WIFI inside the touring vehicle throughout your day trip.
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance fees for all included attractions (If you buy Jordan Pass ticket , please let us know).
  • What's includedWhat's includedEscorted with English speaking driver.
  • What's includedWhat's includedRound- trip private transfer by air-conditioned vehicle with an English- speaking driver.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals & drinks.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTips (We can give an estimated service charge option for this tour).
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTravel Insurance.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedItems of personal nature.

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travel time is included on the total tour duration

Activity itinerary

Um Qais
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
We head north for around two hours driving to explore the Decapolis city of Um Qais, also known as Gadara. This dramatic black-basalt Roman city sits perched on a ridge, commanding an awe-inspiring view over the Sea of Galilee, Golan Heights, and the Jordan Valley. As you wander through the ancient ruins, you'll encounter well-preserved Roman remains alongside the remnants of a late 19th-century Ottoman village, providing a fascinating glimpse into both ancient and more recent history. Don't miss the opportunity to soak in the atmospheric ambiance of this historic site while marvelling at the breathtaking panoramic vistas it offers.
Ajlun Castle (Qala'at ar-Rabad)
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
In nearby, we drive 1 hour onward through the Jordan Valley to Ajlun for a tour of the crusader era Saracen Castle built by the armies of Salah ad din. An important strategic fortress, helping to control the area between Damascus and Cairo, and one of the few castles built to defend against the Crusaders. Ajloun is remarkably well preserved and a prime example of Islamic military architecture of the 12th and 13th centuries. The castle occupies a commanding position on Jebel Auf with views over the countryside. In its heyday it had seven towers and was enclosed by a dry moat 15 metres deep. Inside it is a maze of interlinking rooms and tunnels. Although the castle was destroyed on several occasions by attacking forces and earthquakes, it was rebuilt each time and restoration work is ongoing.
Jerash
  • 2h
We then head to Jerash with around 30 minutes driving. A Graeco-Roman confederation of ten cities, the Decapolis straddled what is now Jordan and Syria. Jerash is the world’s best-preserved Roman provincial city. At its heart is a dramatic colonnaded public space from where cobbled, arcaded streets rutted with the tracks of Roman cartwheels lead past shop fronts and bathhouses to an impressive theatre. At the edge of Jerash is the Temple of Artemis with its exquisitely carved Corinthian capitol. We proceed back to Amman, with just an hour's drive to reach the meeting point in the city.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESUm Qais
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    • Umm Qais, Jordan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEUm Qais
    • Unknown
    • Umm Qais, Jordan

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