Private Full Day Jerash and Amman City Sightseeing Tour

4.3
(16 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

Witness the classical antiquities of Amman and Jerash on this 8-hour private tour. Traveling between the sites by air-conditioned vehicle, 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.

What's Included

Local English-Speaking Guide at Amman Citadel; (Spanish-French by request-availability)
Entrance fees to Jerash Roman Ruins, if option Jordan Pass not selected
English-Speaking Driver
Hotel pick up and drop off
Local English-Speaking Guide for the classic visit of Jerash
On board WI-FI
Private Transfer by air-conditioned leisure new vehicle according number of participants
Entrance fees to The Roman Theater & Popular Traditional Museum, if option Jordan Pass not selected
Entrance fees to Amman Citadel with the Archaeological Museum, if option Jordan Pass not selected
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
Any other service not mentioned

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    The Citadel

    Begin your 8-hour private tour with a pick up from your central Amman hotel, and travel by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to the hilltop Citadel that rises up over the Jordanian capital with your own private English-Speaking Driver who doubles up as your guide. On route, hear interesting facts behind this rock-top collection of Roman, Byzantine, as well as early Islamic ruins and head inside to explore

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Roman Temple Of Hercules

    See the stunning Roman temple of Hercules, colonnaded streets, and other relics as a guide unravels the history of each monument.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Roman Theatre

    Continue to Amman’s spectacular, 2nd-century Roman Amphitheater, once part of the ancient city of Philadelphia that once stood on the site of today’s modern capital. Admire the scale and symmetry of the stunning, 6,000-seater arena, and hear from your guide how it was built to face north to shelter spectators from the fiercest heat of the sun.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Jerash Ruins

    Having explored here, sit back and relax as you leave Amman and drive to the archaeological ruins at Jerash. Soak up the views of the passing towns and green landscapes, and along the way, hear the history of Jerash. Largely established by Alexander the Great in the 2nd century B.C., this ancient city was one of the most prosperous in the Roman Empire, and was covered by sand for centuries until its remnants were discovered in 1806. Head through the ancient city gate and walk around the well-preserved ruins as your guide tells you tales about the city in its heyday. See its arches, theaters, and elegant colonnaded street.

    4 hours Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Oval Plaza

    Snap photos of the stunning Oval Plaza, the intriguing egg-shaped public square framed by standing columns.; as well as the Temples of Artemis and Zeus. After this amazing walking tour and free time to explore this unique city, return to Amman where your experience finishes with a drop-off at your hotel.

    2 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • 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.
Supplied by Zaid Tours and Travel

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Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Car Tours
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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