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Full-Day Tour: Umm Qais, Jerash, and Ajloun from Amman
Amman, Jordan
From $89.00
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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
- 6 to 8 hours
- Pickup offered
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- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Full-day private tour of Jerash, Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais from Amman
- See classical Jerash, once a major Greek and Roman city
- Admire the well-preserved Hadrian’s Arch, Colonnaded Street, Oval Colonnade and more
- Explore 12th-century Ajloun Castle, built by Saladin’s forces against the Crusaders
- Visit Greco-Roman Umm Qais, seeing its theaters, plazas, and mausoleum
- Includes private round-trip transport, with local guides and admission fees at own expense
- Price per vehicle, based on maximum of three passengers
What's Included
- Fuel surcharge
- Bottled water
- English Speaking Driver
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks ( Alcoholic
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
To confirm your pickup Please contact your supplier one day before your tour to confirm the pickup location and timing. This will help to ensure that your pickup is smooth and efficient and that you arrive at your destination safely. Safety Tips * Be sure to provide your supplier with your full name and contact information. * Let your supplier know the exact address of your hotel or other pickup location. * Provide your supplier with the date and time of your pickup. * Contact us on WhatsApp 24/7
What To Expect
Meet your private driver at your hotel or another central location of your choice in Amman, and venture into northern Jordan toward Jerash.
One of the world’s best-preserved classical sites, Jerash was a prosperous Greek and Roman city. Founded by Alexander the Great around 331 BC, the city—then called Gerasa—reached its peak after the Roman conquest in 63 BC, later becoming one of the 10 great Decapolis cities of the east.
Arrive at the gate and choose to explore independently or hire a local guide (own expense). Then, head inside (own expense) to inspect the timeworn streets, plazas, bathhouses, and other remains. See highlights like the 2nd-century Hadrian's Arch and 15,000-seater Hippodrome arena, and admire the Oval Colonnade, Temple of Artemis, and Colonnaded Street.
Then, travel to nearby Ajloun Castle, a 12th-century fortress built by the forces of Saladin to defend against Crusader incursions. The hilltop edifice is a stunning example of medieval Arab-Islamic military architecture and was built to dominate three major passages into northwest Jordan. Go inside (own expense) and look around the towers, corridors, and small museum, absorbing the historical atmosphere and scenic views.
Re-join your driver and continue further north to Umm Qais, where the remnants of another Roman Decapolis city known as Gadara cover a hillside.
Drink in the views from the hill to the Golan Heights, Lake Tiberius, and Jordan Valley, and opt to explore independently or take a locally guided tour (own expense). View the Greco-Roman remains, seeing highlights such as the mausoleum, basilica terrace, and theaters.
Finally, reconvene with your driver and return to Amman, where your tour ends with a drop-off at any central location of your choosing.
One of the world’s best-preserved classical sites, Jerash was a prosperous Greek and Roman city. Founded by Alexander the Great around 331 BC, the city—then called Gerasa—reached its peak after the Roman conquest in 63 BC, later becoming one of the 10 great Decapolis cities of the east.
Arrive at the gate and choose to explore independently or hire a local guide (own expense). Then, head inside (own expense) to inspect the timeworn streets, plazas, bathhouses, and other remains. See highlights like the 2nd-century Hadrian's Arch and 15,000-seater Hippodrome arena, and admire the Oval Colonnade, Temple of Artemis, and Colonnaded Street.
Then, travel to nearby Ajloun Castle, a 12th-century fortress built by the forces of Saladin to defend against Crusader incursions. The hilltop edifice is a stunning example of medieval Arab-Islamic military architecture and was built to dominate three major passages into northwest Jordan. Go inside (own expense) and look around the towers, corridors, and small museum, absorbing the historical atmosphere and scenic views.
Re-join your driver and continue further north to Umm Qais, where the remnants of another Roman Decapolis city known as Gadara cover a hillside.
Drink in the views from the hill to the Golan Heights, Lake Tiberius, and Jordan Valley, and opt to explore independently or take a locally guided tour (own expense). View the Greco-Roman remains, seeing highlights such as the mausoleum, basilica terrace, and theaters.
Finally, reconvene with your driver and return to Amman, where your tour ends with a drop-off at any central location of your choosing.
Archaeological Museum of Umm Qais
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Ajlun Castle (Qala'at ar-Rabad)
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Jerash Ruins
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Operated by R&H VIP Transportation Services
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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119 reviews
Alan_H, Mar 2024
Our driver Mohammad Bardaghawi delivered a truly excellent overall experience. Our full day tour included three different sights, Umm Qais, Ajloun and Jarash.
Mohammad ensured we had multiple opportunities to explore the local culture along our route. Always giving us ample time to enjoy the sights, rest stops and our day.
The guide he arranged for our walking tour at Jarash was simply outstanding. The guides knowledge and passion for the site was incredible.
We heartily recommend this full-day tour with Viator.
JooTim_O, Nov 2023
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
Response from Host, Feb 2024
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and we are looking forward to serving you again
Eric_T, Jun 2023
We had a spectacular day exploring the sites and history at Umm Qais, Ajloun, and Jerash with Samer.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're so glad you enjoyed your experience with us! We hope to see you again soon.
Jack_E, May 2023
First things first, our driver, Saed, was friendly, knowledgable and punctual. He provided information on the areas we drove through and was happy to answer our questions on many aspects of Jordanian life.
The three locations themselves were good; admittedly we'd been a bit spoilt by what we'd seen on our trip already, and nothing here compared to Petra or Wadi Rum, but they were still worth a visit (especially Jerash).
The problem was more to do with the time we had at these locations, which was at odds with what the website suggested. The website gave us a choice of start time: 8am, 9am or 10am. Having had lots of early starts on our trip, we opted for 10am, and selected our pickup location in central Amman from the drop-down menu. After booking, Saed got in touch saying that we should start at 8am as we wouldn't have enough time to see everything otherwise. We were confused, but compromised on 9am.
The website suggested the whole tour would take 6-8 hours, with 45 minutes at Umm Qais and Ajloun. As it happened we were back home at 5:30, 8.5 hours after setting off, and that still only allowed us 30 minutes at Ajloun and 25 at Umm Qais (we got the full 2 hours at Jerash).
Obviously I understand that timings are estimates and that traffic plays a part, but I don't see how it would ever be possible to see all 3 sites in 6 hours. Even 8 hours seems unlikely to allow the full time at each location.
For us, our time at the first two locations felt a bit too rushed (particularly Umm Qais, where it wasn't obvious where to go or what to prioritise seeing in our short timeframe). In hindsight it would've been better to give Umm Qais a miss and spend more time elsewhere, particularly as it was the least impressive of the three (admittedly this wasn't helped by some uncharacteristically damp weather on the day).
Ultimately we still enjoyed our time with Saed and got a taste of some of the highlights of northern Jordan. However, we would have enjoyed it more if the website gave a more accurate impression of the timings involved (and if it's impossible to start at 9 or 10am and complete the advertised itinerary, why were we given these options?)
Response from Host, May 2023
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and we are looking forward to serving you again
Nathan_B, Apr 2023
Jerash is by far the highlight of the three stops. It has some spectacular ruins and impressive scenery. Aljoun is a neat castle with a great view.
Response from Host, May 2023
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Joanna_L, Mar 2023
Hassan, my driver for the day was superb. He was prompt, kind and considerate - which left plenty of time to explore the three fantastic stops! Would highly recommend.
Response from Host, May 2023
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CARMELO_D, Feb 2023
An authentic experience at its best! Our tour guide, Hani, came picked up punctually from our hotel. Having studied Middle-Eastern history, he gave us lots of useful information along our way on the three main sites visited. The visits were exceptional and all three sites are a must if one is to visit Jordan. We also stopped to eat in an amazing restaurant in Jerash (the Artemis restaurant). All in all, an amazing day exploring the ruins from the Roman and Umayyad times in northern Jordan - thank you for such an incredible experience!
Stefan_W, Feb 2023
DO NOT book any tours with: R&H VIP Transportation Services & Car Rental in Amman, Jordan.
What was supposed to be a fun and enjoyable trip in Jordan for my wife and me was the worst road trip caused by the R&H VIP Transportation Services driver.
1. Driver woke us up at midnight in the hotel just to let us know he would pick us up at 8am, which was btw already the scheduled time! What a total unprofessional behaviour!
2. He got us lost 3 times, in peoples backyard or driveways in Jordan and blamed it on the GPS that constantly told him to turn around which he ignored!!! When we kindly asked him to ask for directions, he started to argue.
3. To make up for lost time he started to speed and jumped over speed bumps in local villages to have us fly around in the backseat!
4. His rear shock absorbers of the dirty car he used were broken!
5. He started to text with both hands on the freeway only to have his car move left and right on the road and off the road!
6. My wife and I are seasoned drivers, but we were scared!
Unbelievable that R&H VIP Transportation Services & Car Rental provides such a horrible service and shame on Viator for using this horrible service!
7. R&H VIP Transportation Services & Car Rental has NOT responded to our complaint!
Anthony_H, Jan 2023
Great one day tour of historical areas around Amman. We arranged a guide only at Jerash and that was more than adequate. A guide did add to the experience at Jerash, which is quite large with a lot to see.
Yousef was an excellent driver, very personable, professional and took great care of us. We had difficulty finding an ATM that could connect to our bank. Yousef went out of his way to help us to find an ATM.
We highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Jan 2023
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and we are looking forward to serving you again
Andrea_B, Sep 2022
Driver is professional and kindly, raccomanded.
Tour is beautiful and it's possible to visit archeological sites
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