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Full Day Tour : Jerash, Ajloun, Umm Qais
Amman, Jordan
10 hours
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What You Will Do
Explore Jordan's cities including Jerash, Ajloun, Umm Qais and enjoy this full-day trip with Jordan day tour and more team.
Itinerary:
1. Begin with pickup from your hotel in Amman, then travel to Umm Qais (also known as Gadara) one of the most brilliant ancient Greco-Roman cities of the Decapolis.
2. Continue to the ancient city of Jerash, a Bronze Age settlement where you’ll find Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of Artemis, and the Forum, a sprawling oval plaza surrounded by 160 Ionic columns. Learn how the city rose alongside a Greek federation of 10 cities, then lived through Christian and Muslim rule before falling during the Crusades
3. Make a final stop at Ajloun Castle, a 12th-century Muslim castle built on the remains of a historic monastery. Hear how this fortress helped defend against Crusader attacks, fell to Mongol invaders, then was finally rebuilt by the Mamluks. Climb into a tower for views of the Jordan Valley to the Dead Sea.
4. Return to your hotel in Amman.
Itinerary:
1. Begin with pickup from your hotel in Amman, then travel to Umm Qais (also known as Gadara) one of the most brilliant ancient Greco-Roman cities of the Decapolis.
2. Continue to the ancient city of Jerash, a Bronze Age settlement where you’ll find Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of Artemis, and the Forum, a sprawling oval plaza surrounded by 160 Ionic columns. Learn how the city rose alongside a Greek federation of 10 cities, then lived through Christian and Muslim rule before falling during the Crusades
3. Make a final stop at Ajloun Castle, a 12th-century Muslim castle built on the remains of a historic monastery. Hear how this fortress helped defend against Crusader attacks, fell to Mongol invaders, then was finally rebuilt by the Mamluks. Climb into a tower for views of the Jordan Valley to the Dead Sea.
4. Return to your hotel in Amman.
What's Included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking driver
- Bottled water
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking fees
What's Not Included?
- Tour guides at local sites
- Food and drinks
- Any other service not mentioned
- Ticket fee
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
1
Umm Qays
2 hours
Visit Umm Qais to see the Governor’s House that has been restored and opened as a museum, here you will be able to see far reaching views over the Northern Jordan Valley, the Sea of Galilee, and the Golan Heights. You will be able to walk the documents street that leads to the theater.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Jordan Day Tour And More - Day Tours.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Options
- Guide - Arabic
- Guide - English
- Printed Guide - English
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