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Jerash (Gerasa)

Jerash (Gerasa)

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Second only to Petra in terms of archaeological importance, Jerash (Gerasa) is one of Jordan’s most significant Roman sites. The area has been inhabited for over 6,500 years, but its high point was under Roman rule, beginning in 63 BC. Today it’s known for beautifully preserved ancient architecture, including temples and an amphitheater.

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Jerash, Ajloun, Umm Qais Day Trip

Jerash, Ajloun, Umm Qais Day Trip

Go beyond the traditional attractions of Jordan and visit three historic sights in the north of the country on this day trip from Amman. Join a private guide 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.

5 to 8 hours
Free Cancellation

Price varies by group size

From Amman: Private Full Day Tour Jerash Ajloun & Um Qais

From Amman: Private Full Day Tour Jerash Ajloun & Um Qais

There’s more to Jordan than desert. Head north into a world of forests and valleys, with a private driver to negotiate Amman’s congested traffic and transfers direct from your door. You’ll visit Jerash (Gerasa), an enormous Roman city, Ajloun Castle, a medieval Muslim fortress, and Umm Qais, home to the Roman ruins of Gadara (and the biblical Gadarene swine). Your package includes Wi-Fi: Upgrade to add entrance fees.

9 to 10 hours
Free Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Full-Day Tour: Umm Qais, Jerash, and Ajloun from Amman

Full-Day Tour: Umm Qais, Jerash, and Ajloun from Amman

Explore northern Jordan’s historical highlights on this private, full-day Jerash, Ajloun, and Umm Qais tour from Amman. Discover the Greco-Roman ruins at Jerash, seeing its Oval Colonnade, temples, and more; and delve into 12th-century Ajloun Castle, built by Saladin’s forces. Finally, explore the remains of Umm Qais, another Greco-Roman city. Your tour includes private round-trip transportation and Amman hotel pickup and drop-off. Admission fees and local guides at the sites at your own expense.

6 to 8 hours
Free Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Half Day Tour to Jerash from Amman

Half Day Tour to Jerash from Amman

Explore ancient Roman ruins on a half-day, private tour from Amman to Jerash, and travel to the site in the comfort of a private, climate-controlled vehicle. Pre-booking transport saves you the hassle of searching for taxis, and you’ll have the freedom to discover Jerash on your own terms by hiring a guide upon arrival or making it an independent day.

4 to 5 hours
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Price varies by group size

Full Day Tour in Jerash and Amman City from Amman

Full Day Tour in Jerash and Amman City from Amman

Discover the beauty of Amman by visiting the Amman citadel and Roman theater, and get the experience of living like a local by walking through the streets and markets of the downtown. Discover ancient civilizations from the Roman Empire and beyond. Wander through the streets of Jerash, widely considered among the best-preserved of all the world’s ancient Roman cities. Admire plazas, temples, theaters, and colonnaded avenues once abuzz with life under Roman rule. We provide modern and air-conditioned vehicle for the tour.

7 to 8 hours
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Price varies by group size

Private Tour, Jerash and Amman City Tour

Private Tour, Jerash and Amman City Tour

Discover the antiquities of Jerash and Amman on a 7-hour private tour from Amman. Travel to the ruins of Jerash, one of the Middle East’s best-preserved Greco-Roman cities. See the Oval Colonnade, fountains, temples and streets, and then return to Amman to visit the Citadel ruins and Roman Theater. If you wish, upgrade to include a local guide at Jerash. Private minivan transport, admission fees (if option selected), and hotel pickup and drop-off also included.

5 to 8 hours
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Price varies by group size

8-Day Private Tour, Jordan's flavor

8-Day Private Tour, Jordan's flavor

Experience Jordan’s top natural, cultural, and historical attractions during this in-depth multi-day journey. Enjoy a fully private experience, traveling between locations with your own personal guide. Choose between a basic package to Amman, the Dead Sea, Wadi Rum, and Petra, or upgrade to include a Jeep tour, Aqaba boat cruise, or hot-air balloon ride over the desert.

8 days
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Full Day Tour in Jerash and Amman City

Full Day Tour in Jerash and Amman City

Discover the beauty of Amman by visiting the Amman citadel and Roman theater, and get the experience of living like a local by walking through the streets and markets of the downtown. Discover ancient civilizations from the Roman Empire and beyond. Wander through the streets of Jerash, widely considered among the best-preserved of all the world’s ancient Roman cities. Admire plazas, temples, theaters, and colonnaded avenues once abuzz with life under Roman rule. We provide modern and air-conditioned vehicle for the tour.

6 to 7 hours
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Price varies by group size

Jerash, Ajloun and Umm Qais Full-Day Tour

Jerash, Ajloun and Umm Qais Full-Day Tour

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.

7 to 8 hours
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Price varies by group size

Jerash Half-Day Tour From Amman

Jerash Half-Day Tour From Amman

Visit UNESCO-listed Jerash without having to plan independent transport on this half-day trip from Amman. Skip arranging a bus or your own car to the archaeological site, and relax as you’re whisked there by air-conditioned vehicle. Choose to explore the Roman-era streets and pillar-lined Oval Plaza by yourself or hire a local guide (own expense) to delve into their history. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off for convenience.

2 to 5 hours
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Price varies by group size

Private 6 Days Tour Jordan Top Attractions

Private 6 Days Tour Jordan Top Attractions

This itinerary customized to let you walk through our list of destinations picked for you, so we can guarantee a safe, joyful, thus memorable tour in Jordan. Looking for a luxury transportation with a best price With us you will have the best services and prices too. You have an opportunity to visit tourist sites around over Jordan with a best service and price (24/7 service). We offer all our services with modern, air-conditioned and comfortable limousine vehicles. The driver is a tactful, good-looking person who speaks English and provides assistance when needed. Our services: Airport Pick-up and Drop-off, Jeep Tour, Hot balloon Tour in Wadi Rum, Cruise at Aqaba, shops are selling original Dead Sea products, gifts, oriental antiques, organise touring programs and accommodations around over Jordan and much more. You can email or chat us. Enquire Now! Each tourist is allowed a small or medium-sized bag.

6 days

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Jerash Half-Day Trip from Amman

Jerash Half-Day Trip from Amman

Explore ancient Roman ruins and learn of a civilization lost in time on this half-day Jerash trip from Amman. Travel to the ancient city of Jerash, and head through the main gates on foot as your guide shares insight into the city’s fascinating history. Discover top attractions such as the Oval Plaza alongside ancient amphitheaters, grand arches and mighty colonnades. As you explore, imagine life in Jerash under Roman rule and hear tales from the Empire’s heyday. Then, relax in comfort on route back to Amman.

5 hours
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Private Day Trip to Jerash, Umm Qais and Ajloun Castle from Amman

Private Day Trip to Jerash, Umm Qais and Ajloun Castle from Amman

Explore Roman ruins and a hilltop fortress on a 10-hour private tour from Amman to Umm Qais, Ajloun Castle, and Jerash that includes round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. Learn about Jordan’s ancient history and culture as you visit the sites, and enjoy the flexibility to customize the day to your interests and schedule.

10 hours
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Price varies by group size

One Day Trip to Jerash & Ajloun Castle

One Day Trip to Jerash & Ajloun Castle

Rewind to ancient and medieval Jordan on this private Jerash and Ajloun Castle day trip from Amman. After a journey north, stop to visit Jerash, one of the world’s best-preserved Roman cities. Admire the colonnaded Oval Plaza, temples, plazas, and monuments; and then continue to Ajloun Castle to explore the fortress, built in 1184 by Saladin’s forces. Air-conditioned transport and hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with optional local guiding at the sites at own expense.

5 to 8 hours
Free Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Private Full Day Jerash and Amman City Sightseeing Tour

Private Full Day Jerash and Amman City Sightseeing Tour

Witness the classical antiquities of Amman and Jerash on this 5-hour private tour. Traveling between the sites by air-conditioned minivan, take guided tours of the sun-burnished ancient ruins of Amman Citadel and see the city’s stellar Roman amphitheater, a 6,000-seater stadium from the 2nd century. Then, drive to the spectacular ruins of Jerash, one of the Middle East’s best-preserved Roman cities. Stroll around the semi-crumbled temples, fountains, column-ringed Oval Plaza and other relics as your guide tells fascinating stories of the city, once a prosperous outpost of the Roman Empire.

8 hours
Free Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Umm Qais, Jerash & Ajloun Castle Day Tour from Amman

Umm Qais, Jerash & Ajloun Castle Day Tour from Amman

Skip the stress of self-driving unfamiliar roads and relax with a private driver on this door-to-door tour that takes in three of northern Jordan’s most spectacular sights. You’ll visit 12th-century Ajloun Castle, built by the great Arab leader Salah al-Din (Saladin), Umm Qais (Gadara) with its Roman ruins and views across Israel and Syria, and Jerash, a beautifully preserved Roman city. Upgrade to include entrance fees—and a guide in Jerash.

7 to 8 hours

Price varies by group size

Jerash, Ajloun, and Umm Quais Full-Day Tour

Jerash, Ajloun, and Umm Quais Full-Day Tour

Without renting a car, seeing Jordan’s sites of Jerash, Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais in a day from Amman is near-impossible. Aimed at travelers who are short on time, this private tour whisks you with ease to the three antiquities, in the comfort of a private climate-controlled vehicle with a chauffeur. At each, choose to tour the classical or medieval ruins alone or with a local guide (own expense).

6 to 8 hours
Free Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Jerash, Ajloun & Umm Qais Private tour

Jerash, Ajloun & Umm Qais Private tour

Make a trip to three of Jordan’s star attractions as convenient as possible with this private full-day tour from Amman. After pickup, travel by comfortable private vehicle and enjoy ample time to explore each site: absorbing the stunning Roman ruins of Jerash, the crumbled crusader-era castle of Ajloun, and the antiquities of Umm Qais unrushed and undistracted by logistical worries. Entry fees and hiring local guides are down to you.

7 to 10 hours
Free Cancellation

From Amman :Private day tour to Jerash and Ajloun

From Amman :Private day tour to Jerash and Ajloun

Take a break from the southern desert and discover forested, mountainous northern Jordan on this private tour with onboard Wi-Fi. You’ll visit Jerash, one of the best preserved Greco-Roman cities in the Middle East, and see the ruins of 12th-century Ajloun Castle. And there’s no need to brave Amman’s traffic: your driver picks up from your hotel.

6 to 7 hours
Free Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Full Day Tour : Jerash, Ajloun, Umm Qais

Full Day Tour : Jerash, Ajloun, Umm Qais

Visit three of northern Jordan’s most unmissable destinations during this full-day private tour. Explore the ruins of an ancient Roman city in Umm Qais, with panoramic views overlooking Syria and Israel. See the ancient archaeological site of Jerash. Visit the crusader-era medieval castle of Aljoun. Air-conditioned vehicle transfers with hotel pickup and drop-off from Amman are included.

10 hours
Free Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Private Amman, Jerash, and Dead Sea Full-Day Transfers from Amman

Private Amman, Jerash, and Dead Sea Full-Day Transfers from Amman

Classical ruins, city sights, and relaxation by the Dead Sea: this day trip from Amman packs a little of almost everything into a single day. Start with a round-up of Amman’s Citadel and Roman Theatre, before traveling to the well-preserved ancient Roman city of Jerash. Lastly, relax and swim in the Dead Sea. Your tour includes private round-trip transport, with entrance fees and local guides at the sites at own expense.

10 hours
Free Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Day Tour to Jerash, Ajloun Castle and Dead Sea

Day Tour to Jerash, Ajloun Castle and Dead Sea

Spend a day exploring Roman ruins and an Islamic castle, followed by a soak in the Dead Sea, with this tour from Amman. You'll start with Jerash, a decapolis full of beautifully preserved streets and temples. From here you'll head over to Ajloun Castle and learn about its history. Then it's off to the Dead Sea, where you'll get a chance to float in its therapeutic waters before your return to Amman.

6 to 8 hours
Free Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Dead Sea & Jerash Full-Day Private Tour from Amman or Airport

Dead Sea & Jerash Full-Day Private Tour from Amman or Airport

Depart Amman Airport or Amman City and head to one of the Dead Sea resorts to spend about 3 hours swimming, relaxing, and floating in the Dead Sea, then head north to the ruins of Jerash, one of the Middle East's best examples of a Greco-Roman provincial city. Return to Amman or Airport.

9 to 10 hours

Price varies by group size

Private Tour to Jerash Roman Ruins

Private Tour to Jerash Roman Ruins

The sprawling remains of Jerash (Roman Gerasa) are one of northern Jordan’s most compelling sights. Experience them without worrying about Amman congestion or winding hillside roads on this door-to-door modular tour, with options of adding lunch and visiting either Ajloun Castle or both Ajloun and Umm Qais (Roman Gadara). Your trip excludes entrance fees as for most travelers it will make sense to prepurchase a Jordan Pass.

4 to 5 hours
Free Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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What are people saying about Jerash (Gerasa)

Jerash, Ajloun, Umm Qais Day Trip

Emmanuel_A, Oct 2023

Good communication for...

Good communication for hotel pickup, clean car, full days tour and all stops were worth it. Guide was nice, flexible and shared some additional tidbits throughout the day. Perfect tour for quick trip from Amman or when cant rent a car.

Full-Day Tour: Umm Qais, Jerash, and Ajloun from Amman

JooTim_O, Nov 2023

Day tripping north

Great day trip with Hosam again but this time North which was great and different. It is more mountainous and has more trees and greenery . The sites were very interesting especially Umm Qais which overlooks Golan Heights and West Bank. The architecture of Aljoun castle and Jerash ruins was spectacular Hosam was very helpful to recommend places to eat and also what to do in each place All in all a great trip

Jerash, Ajloun, Umm Qais Day Trip

Andrew_W, Nov 2023

Good experience, would recommend

Had a great time and our driver Mohammad Bardaghawi was very friendly and knowledgeable. It was very flexible and we could stay places as long as we felt we needed.

Jerash, Ajloun, and Umm Quais Full-Day Tour

Edward_L, Oct 2023

Must see tour

Amazing tour. A must see in Jordan. You have to see the size of Jerash it's incredible Our driver was amazing

Full-Day Tour: Umm Qais, Jerash, and Ajloun from Amman

Eric_T, Jun 2023

Great Day

We had a spectacular day exploring the sites and history at Umm Qais, Ajloun, and Jerash with Samer.

Private Day Trip to Jerash, Umm Qais and Ajloun Castle from Amman

Rangaswamy_S, Jun 2023

Great Private Trip.

The trip commenced as per schedule. Driver Mr.Ahmed Habibi was punctual and picked us up from our place well on time. He was soft spoken and drove around to all the listed places safely. Not only that, he also offered refreshments time to time. Time spent at each place was adequate. Overall, We had a wonderful experience and highly recommend this tour to everyone.

Private Day Trip to Jerash, Umm Qais and Ajloun Castle from Amman

Colin_D, May 2023

The northern Jordan experience

All the sites were fascinating! I especially loved the Jerash and imaging life in that era. Also loved the drive to the northern part of Jordan.

Jerash, Ajloun, Umm Qais Day Trip

Luke_R, Nov 2023

Excellent Tour

Really great experience, exactly as promised - driven to the sights easily and comfortably. All my needs were considered. Many thanks to my driver Muhammad who was really friendly and with interesting facts about Jordan. Sites at Umm Qays and Jerash definitely worth a visit. Very good communication A+ recommend

Jerash, Ajloun, and Umm Quais Full-Day Tour

Mar_A, Apr 2023

Wonderful experience

It's been incredible, I really enjoyed all the visits and our driver Hamdan was really nice and helpful. I totally recommen it.

Jerash Half-Day Tour From Amman

David_W, Mar 2023

Mr. Mint gives a good ride

enjoyed great half day tour. Our driver the famous Mr. Mint was kind courteous and prompt. Highest recommendation. Jerash itself a no doubt must see while visiting Jordan

Jerash, Ajloun, Umm Qais Day Trip

Sunitha_P, Oct 2023

Great Tour

Jerash was an amazing place to visit. The biggest ancient roman archaeological site I have visited so far. Views from Aljoun castle were stunning. Our driver Bardaghawi was excellent, he was attentive accommodating and very knowledgeable. He was an top class professional driver too. 5 stars go to Bardaghawi. We would definitely recommend this tour.

One Day Trip to Jerash & Ajloun Castle

Lynne_D, Oct 2022

High praise for Mohammed our driver

Our driver Mohammed made it an interesting and fun day. Great driver- and very thoughtful . The booking and on-line info system was very Easy to use

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Jerash, Ajloun, Umm Qais Day Trip
From Amman: Private Full Day Tour Jerash Ajloun & Um Qais
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